Cyzerg

MARCH 28, 2018

A gamut of challenges like omnichannel sales, seasonal demand fluctuation, overstocking, out-of-stock situations, back orders, order returns, and the constant strife for ever-shorter lead times create pressure for better warehouse process and operations management. As a result , a considerable number of warehouses have a now adopted and many more are willing to adopt predictive analytics in warehouse management.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the things Menlo does (and I am sure they are not the only ones in their business who do) is create user personas – a biographical profile of a fictional person who represents a category of potential user for the software they are developing. In Joy, Inc , Rich Sheridan describes the often contentious process of then forcing the customer to pick a single persona as the primary user – the persona whose needs will drive all decisions about optimization.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 28, 2018

A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 27, 2018

It’s March Madness, and for most of us that means one thing: Brackets. According to many reports, 70 million people filled one out this year, including some of us who have already had our hopes dashed by early tournament upsets. Imagine if there were a similar process for narrowing down your company’s network of warehouse and fulfillment centers. How would you go about choosing your final contenders, and what criteria would you use?

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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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Fleet Owner

MARCH 28, 2018

Dave Dein, a teacher at Patterson High School in California, was unsure what to expect when the father of a student came to speak him two months ago with tears in his eyes.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 26, 2018

Vehicles will reduce transport costs through fuel savings, improved safety, FedEx says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2018

Supply chain analysts are far more caustious concerning the maturity of blockchain for business applications that the broader tech community. Perhaps too cautious. One day after analysts appeared on a HighJump panel on this topic, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that claimed that 1.1 million items from Walmart are being tracked by blockchain, helping the massive retailer trace these products journey from supplier to store.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Article Tracking and Tracing 78

Fleet Owner

MARCH 28, 2018

Transportation mergers and acquisitions expert shares seven best practices for your company’s succession planning.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 25, 2018

A supply chain partner that is flexible, innovative and invested in the customer experience will keep the relationship moving forward. Taking the time to reflect on relationships can be as inconvenient for brands as it is important. Brands have many relationships to manage, each of which are crucial to the continued success of the business and operations—especially when it comes to the supply chain.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 26, 2018

Canadian parcel carrier sees potential applications in vendor management, loss prevention and security, and billing and payments.

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Logistics Management

MARCH 27, 2018

In my line of work, I get a lot of e-mail, actually make that a LOT of e-mail. The topics range across all modes of freight transportation, to be sure, as well as policy and technology. One common theme in more than a few e-mails that has come in over the last several months, and even longer, centers around blockchain technology and its impact, or rather potential impact, on myriad aspects of freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics operations.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 27, 2018

The Truckload Carrier Association’s Best Practices Groups break down what makes the best trucking the best: From seeking ideas from all employees to focusing on small gains over giant leaps.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

Learn how certain key technologies will solve your company's distribution challenges. These technologies can be added to current ERP and WMS systems to boost order fulfillment productivity by 30-70% in existing or new warehouse distribution operations.

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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.

Supply Chain Software

DC Velocity

MARCH 27, 2018

Firms will help Blockchain in Transport Alliance apply the data-sharing technology to logistics management, asset tracking, and transaction processing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2018

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about drone deliveries, and whether or not they were actually close to a reality. In that article, I outlined a few practical applications for drones, as well as some of the more hypothetical uses. Well, this week has shown us that aside form practical uses, companies are looking towards the future for possible applications.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 30, 2018

Ahead of ELD hard enforcement, FMCSA acknowledges persistent truck driver frustration with the devices "is not an ELD thing, it's an Hours of Service thing." So what would make the HOS regulations work better?

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Trucking 121

Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 27, 2018

Online shipping company 45HC.COM will accept the CXO token as payment for its cargo shipping services.

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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

Optimal Sourcing

DC Velocity

MARCH 30, 2018

Compliance rate in 90 percent range, some experts say; XPO executive warns of "tsunami" of carrier closings as safety regulators put hammer down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2018

The oil and gas supply chain is complex. One set of complexities involves tank farms. The often-massive storage tanks and extensive auxiliary equipment and instrumentation represent expensive assets. Achieving operational flexibility involves coordinating a large set of technologies and business functions. This article describes oil tank storage and movement best practices.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 30, 2018

It’s an issue that’s rarely gone away and is now only going to become more acute.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 28, 2018

Because of confusion over the rule, more than a third of workplaces did not submit the reports.

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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.

Cost Reduction

DC Velocity

MARCH 29, 2018

Current contract extended until new one is finalized; Union leaders to discuss proposal with rank and file early next month.

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Transportation 145

GlobalTranz

MARCH 27, 2018

One of the very prominent business services is logistics. If you are the owner of a logistics business or in the role of a logistics business manager then make sure to read on as this article will give you the best insights to optimize your business to make the most out it. Plan Ahead. The first step to finish a task is planning. Now, planning encapsulates several factors, such as obtaining the goods, storage facilities, and delivery of products to the precise location.

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 26, 2018

FMCSA’s Joe DeLorenzo offers guidance on what truckers who need to comply with the ELD mandate should do before and after the April 1 out-of-service date.

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Material Handling and Logistics

MARCH 26, 2018

Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery program got a budget boost in 2018 and is $1 billion above FY 17 levels.

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DC Velocity

MARCH 26, 2018

Partnership with Pierbridge lets shippers compare cost and transit time in real time, firm says.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2018

I am kicking off some new research on the Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems market in the next week or so. This will be an update on a study Steve Banker did a few years ago, which looked mostly at the execution space, and how the Uber for Freight model was disrupting the market. According to ARC’s definition, transportation execution (TE) systems & marketplaces allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, […].

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Fleet Owner

MARCH 26, 2018

Love’s Travel Stops has updated its Love’s Connect mobile app, which now features a new design and features such as Love’s Pay for Commercial Fuel. Love’s Pay allows professional drivers to start diesel pumps and pay for fuel right from their cabs.

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