Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For growing retail businesses, expanding to a bi-coastal fulfillment strategy can unlock new efficiencies, improve delivery times, and create a smoother experience for customers nationwide. But how do you know if your business is ready to take this step? Strategic indicators—such as high shipping costs, rising demand and increased order volumes across regions—can provide clear signals.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? And how does technology change the way products are shipped? These can be critical problems for companies looking to increase productivity and reduce expenses in logistics operations.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other supply chain software (it’s a question of when, not if), will you be ready to respond as effectively as possible or will everyone on your team look at each other and frantically ask, “What do we do now?” I wrote that back in June 2024. Read more The post Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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NGT News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

School Bus Logistics LLC (SBL) and Microgrid Labs Inc., a consulting and software company specializing in commercial fleet electrification and microgrids, have established a partnership. Together, the companies will help school districts prepare for, and make the switch to, electric buses. The push to convert the nation’s diesel bus fleet to electric is gaining momentum, […] The post SBL, Microgrid Labs Partner to Ease Transition to Electric Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

"Confessions of a Freight Broker" is authored by a former broker and here reviewed by Long Haul Paul, who notes it's time for a serious conversation about money, and how much of it in trucking is making its way to those behind the wheel.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The workers will be pressing for better workers’ rights and climate action from the giant retailer.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. As outsourcing consultants , we’re dealing with an increasing amount of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This article will focus only on outsourced warehousing contracts, including those related to fulfillment centers.

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. They recommended a change in leadership. Randall Moore was hired as the new chief procurement officer in May. He took the job after receiving assurance from BU’s chief financial officer that there would be sufficient headcount where needed.

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Port of Oakland has announced that it has received a $50 million grant to modernize its terminal infrastructure. This will include upgrading docks to accommodate ultra-large vessels.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A Volvo festooned in multi-colored Christmas lights got ticketed by Kansas Highway Patrol, and the post announcing the incident blew up into a heated conversation on just how festive drivers can be.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The old-school model of a medical device manufacturing supply chain just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has bec

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Last mile might be the latest buzzword (or buzzwords) in logistics, but not without good reason. If your company is trading in the fast-paced arena of omnichannel retail, this is one buzzword you really need to pay attention to. Perhaps the most important question to ask yourself is “ Do we want our last mile services to compete on price or quality?

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

A message of thanks to all the owner-operators in the audience. And: First look at a load profit comparison calculator we'd love for you to kick the tires on. Take a run through Overdrive's Load Profit Analyzer.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Current Size of the Chinese Navy As of 2024, the Chinese Navy has become the most powerful naval force in the world in terms of numbers. With 234 active warships, China has surpassed the United States, which has 219 warships. However, the U.S. Navy still possesses the most modern aircraft carriers and destroyers, meaning the balance of power between the two countries remains very close.

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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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Commercial Carrier Journal

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At closing, Cowan Systems will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.

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Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Steenblik found not only greater physical health but, ultimately, bedrock mental well-being. With his new Trucker's Body Shop business, he hopes to help deliver that to any fellow OTR hauler who needs it, who truly wants it for themselves.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

What is automation and why is it so important to ports? The term “container port automation” refers to the implementation of automated systems with the objective of managing the movement of containers within a port or terminal. The underlying rationale is that such systems can enhance efficiency and productivity by reducing the time and cost associated with manual handling processes.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Supply chain costs often represent a considerable percentage of the sales price of a good or service. Cost savings flow directly to the bottom line. If net profit on sales is 5%, for example, a reduction in supply chain costs from 9% to 4% (or from 12% to 7%) will double net profits. This is the big attraction and importance of cost reduction in a supply chain: profits can be increased without having to increase sales.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Thanksgiving logistics made efficient: Learn how logistics software helps transport turkeys, gifts, and FMCG seamlessly, ensuring on-time delivery, optimized routes, and real-time tracking during peak demand. The post <strong>Driving Thanksgiving Cheer: The Logistics Behind the Holiday Season</strong> appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Food Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Logistics leaders must consider what functions or capabilities should be considered for bringing in-house and which would be best managed through a 3PL partner.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. And they have very different dynamics. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

AI agents are intelligent systems that not only can interact with humans using natural language, but can also incorporate vast amounts of data and knowledge to make autonomous decisions.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

One of things companies have learned about e-commerce is that everything can go right up to the time a customer clicks the Buy button, but if you dont get the rest of the order fulfillment process right, it can have negative consequences — not only with regards to customer experience and satisfaction, but financially too. Read more The post [Video] Omnilife: An E-commerce Fulfillment and Delivery Success Story appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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