The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The New World Of Warehousing with Matt Fain. Matt Fain and Joe Lynch discuss the new world of warehousing. Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapacity , which is dedicated to simplifying the process for sourcing warehouse space. About Matt Fain. Matt Fain is the Co-Founder and CEO of popcapcity , which provides a cloud-based platform that enables shippers and suppliers to seamlessly connect.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Online shoppers want eCommerce order tracking capabilities that track purchases from the moment they click the buy button until the goods arrive at their front door. If the items they buy aren’t in hand, shoppers want to know their location and how long they will take to arrive. As a result, virtually all retailers that sell online must now provide reliable shipment tracking to enhance the customer experience.
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Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
GXO Logistics recently briefed Logistics Viewpoints ( ARC ) on its recent operating progress and its formula for success. I was familiar with GXO as the former logistics segment of XPO and knew about select examples of its warehouse automation investments. But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
As shippers and carriers work to adjust to the “new abnormal,” some of the industry’s top experts share their insights on what’s around the next corner for freight management—and what new trends may emerge by 2030.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Supply Chain: Cash or Trash with Seth Page. Seth Page and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain: cash or trash. Seth is the COO of ThroughPut.ai , an artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain pioneer that enables companies to detect, prioritize and alleviate dynamic operational bottlenecks in real-time. Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza.
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Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Anyone else fascinated by the TV show, “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” on Netflix? I am. And it’s not because I’m a race fan (I’m not). I am drawn to the scale of the Formula 1 racing circuit. It’s amazing. The drivers’ skills are unworldly. They are all best in class with some better than others and everything needs to click. Kind of like managing inventory in your warehouse.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
United States retail container import levels are expected to remain elevated through the balance of 2021, amid going port congestion and related supply chain issues, according to the most recent issue of the Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Consultants.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Is Sustainability Really a Problem with Matt McLelland. Matt McLelland and Joe Lynch discuss is sustainability really a problem. Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. About Matt McLelland.
Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Apparently some ships are departing for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach without notifying US Customs of their estimated arrival. They’re required to do so, but don’t know about the rule.
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Food Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Here are three ways to find hidden efficiencies within your fleet to help ease the strain of driver shortages.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Constraints on capacity and bullish demand send truckload carriers rolling into 2022 with “very robust” market conditions. However, carriers remain concerned about finding drivers, higher equipment costs, tight supplies, and infrastructure delays. Times are good for carriers, but challenges remain.
Shipsta
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Freight procurement is a tough job, even without the additional hurdles multinational corporations (MNCs) face.
Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
This article has great graphs of vessel speed over the last months. It’s easy to see when ships are speeding up and slowing down. The speeds correlate with the spot price of shipping.
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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.
NGT News
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Late Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending bill that will not only modernize the nation’s roads and bridges, but also provide a boost to transit agencies’ efforts toward decarbonization and help build a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. “The Electric Drive Transportation Association applauds the historic […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Jordan Strauss, managing director in the Forensic Investigations & Intelligence Practice of Kroll, LLC, details the major risks of corruption existing in supply chains today, and offers tips on addressing them.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The newest shortage impacting the U.S. economy is diesel fuel, as major chain truck stops across the country have in spots begun limiting the number of gallons a hauler can purchase. Meantime, continuing soaring prices hurt some owner-ops' bottom lines.
Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
California law AB 45 prevents ports and terminals from charging detention and demurrage fees for containers not picked up or empties not delivered when the facilities prevent drivers from picking up or delivering.
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
NGT News
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Proterra Inc. has expanded its partnership with Lightning eMotors to power their Class 4 and Class 5 commercial electric vehicles (EV) with Proterra’s battery technology. Under a new multi-year supply agreement, Proterra contracted to supply battery systems totaling more than 900 MWh in battery storage capacity to Lightning eMotors to power up to 10,000 commercial […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Nestle SA, Pepsico Inc. and 25 other companies are backing a project that calculates a product’s environmental impact from farm to store and then grades it with a color-coded label. It’s the first time a partnership this big is working to find a one-size-fits-all way to assess the supply chain.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
CFI, a truckload unit of Montreal-based freight transportation and logistics services provider TFI International, said earlier this week that it has reorganized and expanded its operating groups into what it described as a portfolio of five separate service categories. The service categories, noted CFI, include: three asset-based services, Truckload, Dedicated and Temp-Control; as well as two non-asset services, Mexico and Logistics.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Two predictions have come true during the pandemic. In a 2015 TED talk, Bill Gates warned about the spread of a potential virus and that organizations and governments were not prepared for it. A year before, in 2014, a Harvard Business Review article pointed out that supply chains were becoming increasingly global and complex and consequently more at risk than before.
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.
Supply Chain and Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
The Supply Chain Shaman, Lora Cecere, always has something interesting to say and valuable to think about.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Confused about supply chain KPIs and performance benchmarking? Here are some tips on how to use them together. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: How to Select the Right KPIs for Supply Chain Benchmarking. 11 Golden Rules for Meaningful Supply Chain KPIs. KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
This marks the 11th year that we’ve devoted the majority of our November pages to the most dominant—and most complex—mode of transportation: motor freight.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Global supply chains were clearly in trouble before COVID-19 arrived on the scene, but when it did, the weakness of our time-honored strategies for procurement, production and delivery became shockingly evident.
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Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
How W. Joel Baker caught the trucking bug in the late 1980s thanks to military veterans he shared the road with during his own military training and service in the Gulf War. "To all among you who have served," Baker added to cap this tale, "thank you.".
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. Given the radical changes of the pandemic, one strategic question electronics manufacturers should be asking themselves is whether they are prepared for further changes in the coming five to ten years.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
After being held political hostage for three months, a transformational infrastructure package that includes $550 billion in new spending on highways, bridges and other transport measures finally passed a contentious Congress. It’s worth upward of $1.2 trillion, depending on estimates.
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