Talking Logistics
MAY 23, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “A Supply Chain Executive’s Guide to Yard Management Systems: How to Evaluate, Select, and Successfully Implement a YMS.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Kaleris, serves as a guide for supply chain executives looking to evaluate, select, and successfully.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 23, 2022
Happag-Lloyd will track all their container shipments. There have been massive supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. These disruptions have driven up prices and led to shortages of goods. Congestion at ports has certainly played a role in these disruptions. The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year.
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Logistics Bureau
MAY 24, 2022
These might seem obvious. But many (most) businesses don’t focus on this well enough. Find out here: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve. 7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 26, 2022
Digitizing Check Calls with Trey Griggs and Ryan Rogers. Trey Griggs , Ryan Rogers and Joe Lynch discuss digitizing check calls. Trey is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group , a nearshore service provider that delivers high-quality business solutions in staffing, tech, marketing, and sales for U.S.-based companies, and Ryan , the Founder and CEO of freight tech firm, TextLocate which provides a freight location tracking and communication solution for brokers and partner carriers.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Logistics Matter
MAY 24, 2022
DRONAMICS is the first cargo airline to obtain an EU Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC). The LUC is the highest authorisation currently achievable for European drone operations. The license is the first one issued in Europe for cargo drone operations. DRONAMICS can now start commercial operations with their Black Swan drone, which can carry 350kg […].
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Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 25, 2022
Ecommerce Delivery Providers with Nate Skiver. Nate Skiver and Joe Lynch discuss ecommerce delivery providers. Nate is he Founder of LPF Spend Management , which help parcel shippers create parcel shipping programs which reduce expense, while delivering a positive customer experience. About Nate Skiver. Nate Skiver is a parcel transportation and ecommerce delivery expert, with 20 years of combined retail and consulting experience.
Shipsta
MAY 27, 2022
The Container Shipping Conference (CSC 2022) brings together the top leaders in the logistics and supply chain industry to discuss the best strategies and technologies to tackle current and future logistics challenges in the container industry.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 24, 2022
When online sales grow to the point where E-retail companies need to rely on an outside fulfillment partner, some, unfortunately, wind up committed to a substandard or incompatible service provider. Partnering with the wrong fulfillment 3PL will result in a laundry list of problems for a retailer, including damage to the brand and customer relationships, financial hardship caused by issuing too many customer credits, and too many resources or too much time spent on customer service.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2022
I was fortunate enough to spend the beginning of this week at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum user conference. It was great to be back in person at a conference, seeing people face to face. Although virtual conferences do offer convenience, they lack a personal touch and the ability to network with others in person. This conference included a lot of great content and interesting discussions.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 25, 2022
The excess estimated in this article is mostly in dry containers. Reefers are still much in demand. The problem is, what’s going to happen to them?
Shipsta
MAY 26, 2022
Getting even a small discount on your freight rates can save your company thousands on your busiest lanes. But as you already know, clinching lower rates is easier said than done – especially in today’s market.
Talking Logistics
MAY 25, 2022
Supply chain visibility has been top-of-mind for logistics professionals for at least two decades, yet it remains a work-in-progress for many companies. To help companies better understand the potential solutions and benefits, as well as challenges, we launched our “Profiles in Real-time Supply Chain Visibility Excellence” series where we explore this topic with leaders in.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2022
To cope with the seemingly never-ending supply chain crisis, business leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to make strategic business decisions. .
Supply Chain and Logistics
MAY 27, 2022
It turns out that major shareholders of Freightos are also large logistics companies— FedEx, Qatar Airways, and IAG Cargo. Thre are others, such as Singapore Exchange, who participated in Freightos’s Series C round of financing.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 25, 2022
Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum , in Hollywood, Florida from May 23 rd through today, May 25. “Assemble Agents of Change” was the theme of the conference. And it was good to assemble in person again after two years of virtual conferences due to COVID-19 restrictions. The topic of change is certainly as relevant as ever.
Talking Logistics
MAY 27, 2022
“It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity — it’s inhumanity.” — Amanda Gorman But what to do? It’s always the same arguments around gun control, mental health, and school security, with politicians on both sides of the aisle doing what. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 27, 2022).
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2022
Even in our brave new world of pandemic disruptions, the most important steps to improve import and export performance are the ones that focus on the fundamentals.
Shipsta
MAY 25, 2022
Logistics teams have been juggling supply chain disruptions for the last two years.
Overdrive Online
MAY 24, 2022
Diesel prices continue to batter the economy, and despite a frenzy of political activity, few good options appear at hand. In the near term, it looks like the Northeast may become the new California with diesel prices above $6 and limited availability.
NGT News
MAY 23, 2022
Ideanomics, a company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), has signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California. The agreement includes a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a charging-as-a-service component.
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Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 24, 2022
Many observers in the global supply chain and logistics industries are eagerly awaiting a restabilization of supply and demand. But it’s time to bust the myth of a “return to normal.”.
Truck News
MAY 25, 2022
A question to North American drivers, have you worked while being accosted by law enforcement officials seeking bribes as you roll down the highway? Never, would be the likely answer. This is not the case in India, where truckers I spoke to complained of being harassed by some officials halting them, and demanding payment to […].
Fleet Owner
MAY 27, 2022
Omnitracs upgrades app integrations and now offers last-mile fleets ‘what-if’ routing models. SmartDrive offers a new video safety product for small fleets. Solera also uses its Outlook 2022 conference to promote trucking’s newest trade organization.
Overdrive Online
MAY 25, 2022
Owners' spot freight negotiations should be viewed as a potential stepping stone to steady business. As evidenced in this report, tactics abound for getting better rates, but truckers who succeed consistently always keep an eye on the road ahead.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2022
The term “automation” often conjures images of warehouse bots and self-driving trucks. But the real magic of automation is much less flashy.
NGT News
MAY 25, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America’s Volvo Trucks Academy has opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Ill. to expand access to battery-electric truck training in the central U.S. The new 14,865-square-foot facility is larger and more modern than the previous Illinois training facility, enabling Volvo Trucks to provide more robust, hands-on learning opportunities for customers and […].
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 26, 2022
Warehousing costs are sky high at the moment and aren’t likely to decline anytime soon. Companies will need to address this added cost burden, but how? In this article, we’ll examine the current state of warehousing costs in the US and explain how you can best navigate the current environment.
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