Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Over the past two years, the growth of eCommerce has created more demand – inside and outside the US. But the pandemic has also made it harder to ship goods across borders. To address international eCommerce shipping challenges, many online retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for help navigating the intricacies of international order fulfillment.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
It’s not going to be easy to sue a carrier for delays and blanked sailings. But whatever your taste, you have to document everything. The author, a lawyer, points to many types of documentation required to substantiate your claim.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Omnichannel and eCommerce retailers must focus on eCommerce return solutions given the high percent of online purchases that are returned. Once upon a time, fulfillment centers would let returned items pile up in some unused corner of the warehouse until busy associates found time to process them. But the sheer volume of returns during the current eCommerce boom now makes them impossible to ignore.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva. Eduardo Silva and Joe Lynch discuss Home Depot’s empty mile solution. Eduardo is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart , a digital freight brokerage that leverages cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to help shippers and carriers move more with less. About Eduardo. Eduardo Silva is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
“Businesses have put in place new supply chain strategies and established partnerships with logistics providers that can help them manage through this volatile environment.”.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. The food supply chain has many challenges including poor customer experience, disconnected cold storage networks, and a lack of system integration resulting in limited visibility. About Eric Ristow.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. Cargo theft is “the criminal taking of any cargo including, but not limited to, goods, chattels, money, or baggage that constitutes, in whole or in part, a c
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2021
The advent of business networks on cloud platforms enables real-time visibility into supply chain conditions, allowing organizations to respond nimbly and add millions to their top and bottom lines.
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Robotics and automated solutions are key to supporting DCs’ higher production volumes and maximizing operational productivity.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen. Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the port problem. Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. About Lauren Beagen .
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 6, 2021
While the debate around driver compensation v. a perceived "driver shortage" is well-worn, Rebecca Brewster of ATRI pointed to big driver concern around truck parking as cause for a loud wakeup call for fleets, whose own concern levels rank far lower.
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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
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Octillion Energy, a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses and energy-storage systems, has achieved the milestone of shipping over 1,500 battery packs a day and expects to hit 2,000 packs per day this month. Averaged over the course of a year, Octillion expects to sell approximately 200,000 battery […].
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A digital twin of the supply chain can build resilience and optimize performance when extreme weather events occur.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
How can virtual twins and predictive simulations fit into the resiliency equation?
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Compared to intermodal and auto-hauling operations previously explored, long-tail COVID pandemic ramifications have been decidedly more positive for power-only independent operators, the focus of this part of Overdrive's 2021 "Niche Hauls" series.
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
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, is partnering with Austell, Ga.-based Yancey Bros. Co., a Caterpillar dealer, to distribute Xos vehicles across the state of Georgia. “We’re thrilled to have found a strong dealership partner in Yancey to bring Xos vehicles to Georgia,” says Jessica Savage, director […].
Women in Trucking
DECEMBER 8, 2021
According to the latest census data, North America’s environmental and industrial services leader Clean Harbors nearly doubles the industry average of women truck drivers.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Retail sales will total $1.28 to $1.3 trillion during the November to January timeframe.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The United States House of Representatives yesterday signed off on the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, H.R. 4996, yesterday by a convincing 364-60 vote. The bill was introduced by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in August, with the objective of making the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) “a more effective federal regulator.
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.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Will supply chain problems cancel Christmas this year? That’s what many recent headlines would lead you to believe. But while those headlines are mostly hyperbole, the fact is there are unprecedented supply chain challenges this year. The intricate and interconnected processes involved in global supply chain management, from the first mile at the country of.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 9, 2021
There wasn't a particular incident that led the team at Equipment Express nickname the truck "Troublemaker," driver Randy Supak says, yet the moniker just seemed to fit. The truck features a 625-hp Cat with a PDI Turbo.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2021
As the holidays approached and supply chains remain strained, businesses and consumers were eager for a return to normalcy in time for end-of-year surges. But with shipping containers stalled at ports and labor shortages reducing available workers, supply chain managers are seeing little improvement as 2021 comes to a close.
Truck News
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Last year was the best of times for truckers. It was the biggest freight boom in over two decades and every shipper in town was your new best friend. Most expect demand to last well into 2022. But it’s also been challenging times, as fleets struggle with high costs and shortages of pretty much everything. […].
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Logistics Management
DECEMBER 10, 2021
For September, the most recent month for which data is available, the SCI reading came in at -6.5, which represented a slight improvement over August’s -6.8.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
China continues to lead in share of total U.S. imports, but India, with grow of 76.1% year-over-year and Vietnam, with growth of 52.4%.
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Nordstrom and a number of other retailers are starting to keep more inventory, by buying larger lots and holding some.
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