Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2022

“Man on the Ground” – a reference to having a point person physically at a location where the action is happening as opposed to observing or directing from a distance. Third-Party Logistics is a two-sided coin of technology and geography. In today’s market, the 3PL providers that succeed are those that have the integrated systems that allow for seamless order flow and the global footprint to allow those orders to reach customers in a cost-effective, timely manner.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

At one point in my career, I did some work in a large distribution center in Southern California. This experience helped me understand the importance of a healthy workplace culture. At that time, my employer’s intent was to pay above-market rate for our warehouse roles. To achieve this, the company benchmarked our compensation against national retail jobs vs. local warehouse jobs.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

The supply chain is a complex web of interconnected businesses that work together to bring products to consumers. It’s an essential part of the economy, and it’s constantly evolving. In order to stay ahead of the curve, you need to know what trends are shaping the future of the supply chain. In this post, we will discuss some of the most important trends that will impact supply chains in the years to come.

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Logistics Matter

MAY 13, 2022

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories. The previous edition was Innovations and Start-Ups: Picking […].

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Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 11, 2022

Uncovering your potential as a leader is an ongoing process of self-discovery and attaining self-awareness. It is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, a study by the Harvard Business Review found that only 15% people are self-aware, even if 95% claim to be so. A lot of times, you need someone who can help shine the light on the different potential areas that you can explore.

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Food Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

By remaining agile and keenly tuned into developments in the refrigerated food supply chain, shippers can both successfully navigate immediate capacity challenges and build a more sophisticated infrastructure.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2022

DHL DoraSort-to-Bag. DHL held its inaugural DHL Robotics Hour media event earlier this week. The webinar covered a broad range of topics including the future of work in logistics and the major social, business, and technology trends affecting the logistics industry. My interests lie in the warehouse and the application of technologies in support of these processes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

What Will Tomorrow’s Freight Broker Do with Ben Buchanan. Ben Buchanan and Joe Lynch talk about what tomorrow’s freight broker will do. Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2022

It’s Friday the 13th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 13.3% year to date. The Red Sox haven’t won their 13th game yet (they’re 11-20). I’ve got 13 pennies in my car (they’ve been there for years). My boys wear 13 on their baseball jerseys. My wife was born on the 13th. There are. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 13, 2022).

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Food Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 9, 2022

Southwest Airlines Plans to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050. Southwest Airlines has committed itself to carbon neutrality 2050. But Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest – said “we needed an actionable plan we can implement in a shorter time horizon.” That means focusing on technologies the U.S.’s third largest airline can “actually deploy” in the near-term.

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Shipsta

MAY 13, 2022

Oil and gas prices have seen record lows and eye-watering highs over the last two years. Every fluctuation impacts the logistics sector – whether that’s through the cost of fuel or the cost of living.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 11, 2022

A talent shortage and other factors make reshoring of American chip manufacturing unlikely, at best.

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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called “agentic AI,” to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

Retailers have an incentive to stock up before inflation can drive costs higher.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. As a result, warehouse space is scarce and rents are on the rise – a trend that could continue “for at least another two years,” according to a recent report from commercial real estate services firm JLL Inc.

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Fleet Owner

MAY 10, 2022

DHL Supply Chain becomes first fleet customer to adopt new Volvo Autonomous Solutions, which is designed to serve shippers, carriers, logistics service providers, and freight brokers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 12, 2022

The U.S. and European Union plan to keep addressing supply chain and other disruptions as they project a unified front against Russia when high-level officials meet starting Sunday to discuss cooperation on trade and technology issues in Paris.

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Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Overdrive Online

MAY 11, 2022

New research released by ATRI finds environmental benefits of battery-electric trucks over their life cycle, including production, operation and disposal, are far lower than many believe. Battery-electric trucks only saw a 30% reduction versus diesels.

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CH Robinson Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

Over the last two years, fuel prices have increased 72% per gallon. That can add anywhere from $165 (500 load miles) to $660 (2,000 load miles) in cost per trip. While oil prices are particularly difficult to predict, there are ways to mitigate the impact of these rising fuel charges. Track and reduce non-revenue generating miles. Be sure to track and actively minimize non-revenue generating miles.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 10, 2022

The gasoline market is starting to run out of control — just like diesel before it.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 10, 2022

Something a bit different this week. The Hybrid work model! What is it? Let’s hear it from Professor Gary Martin , Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Institute of Management in Western Australia (AIM WA).

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Women in Trucking

MAY 10, 2022

Hear from Kellylynn herself! Take a listen to the podcast version below. As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 11, 2022

Many companies were spurred into action during the pandemic to introduce systems that would digitize their operations like ERP Implementation. A recent SYSPRO survey however has found that many of these systems did not deliver on the value promised, as they were carried out as stand-alone projects with little coordination or oversight. Mid-size companies considering implementing an ERP system as the route to digital transformation need to be aware that it is a complex system with a major busines

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 11, 2022

The closure of supply chain operations in China is yet another blow to an already fragile global supply chain. More will follow.

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Truck News

MAY 10, 2022

Truckers have been riding an epic wave of demand. But the tide is turning. Are we in a freight recession? Are we reverting to pre-pandemic supply chain patterns? Opinions are shifting fast. No doubt spot truckload rates have plummeted since the start of the year and fuel prices have spiked. This combination of lower revenue and higher costs is especially brutal for small […].

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MTS Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

There is an uneasy calm before the storm. The total container volume of the Port of Shanghai decreased significantly in April as U.S. West Coast ports prepare for the import season. Shanghai, the world’s largest container port, remained operational throughout the Covid blockade of China’s commercial hub, but daily container handling fell by around 25% in April.

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LandLink

MAY 11, 2022

Oil prices are subject to various economic and geopolitical shocks and are highly volatile. There are several factors dictating the price of crude depending upon where you are in the world. We’ll examine some of the main issues.

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