GoShip Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Christmas is coming, and thousands of children all over the world are writing their letters to Santa, patiently waiting for Christmas day. Every year, children all over the world wake up Christmas morning and open their long-awaited gifts underneath the tree. This expectation must be satisfied on-time, because the delivery of happiness can’t wait on Christmas, right?
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. While omnichannel refers to the integration and seamless experience across channels for supply chain partners, omnichannel 2.0 takes it a bit further.
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Morai Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Experts recommend supply chain orchestration as an effective solution to help organizations deliver positive customer experiences. When it relates to personalization, 76% of customers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations. Findings also indicate that 67% of customers have switched vendors to seek ‘a more customer-like experience’.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 20, 2018
It's been more than two years since the expanded Panama Canal opened for business. But it may still be too early to assess its impact.
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 Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 18, 2018
… the teacher hasn’t taught. Do you regard the structure of problem solving as dogma, or as an experiment with a predicted outcome? If the learner struggles to master the structure, sometimes it is more valuable to find a different structure than to double down on what clearly isn’t giving the predicted result. The Problem. Early this year I started work with a new client.
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Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2018
The keys to safe winter driving are patience and planning.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Survey shows female truckers are less likely to quit than men.
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 19, 2018
In my last post, If the Student Hasn’t Learned… , I made the point ( again ) that sometimes trying too hard to impose a formal structure on a learner can impede their progress. Since writing that, I have been doing a bit of reflection on my own development as a coach, and I need to give credit where it is due. As any regular reader knows, I have been an enthusiastic student and practitioner of Mike Rother’s Toyota Kata since I first read the book.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2018
“While retailers are addressing fulfillment challenges, they also need to provide a more trusted, personalized shopping experience that gives customers what they want, when, where, and how they want it,” according to a new survey.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Not long ago, the only way to ensure 2-day shipment for Amazon Prime orders was to use Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) , the online sales giant’s in-house logistics arm. But, since 2015, there’s been another way for online sellers like you to achieve Prime certification and tap into all of the related online selling advantages – Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) program.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Online retailer expands partnership with Air Transport Services Group, adding 10 cargo planes to its air transportation network, company says.
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2018
An integrated cold chain combined with advanced software solutions is resulting in less damage to product, along with enhanced customer experience and brand reputation.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
UPS says the busiest day for returns is now before, not after, Christmas.
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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.
Shipchain
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Blockchain technology is a major disruptor in the supply chain. It stands to change the game as we know it by giving companies a better way to ensure traceability throughout vast supply chain networks. In order to properly disrupt the supply chain of today, you need to know everything there is to know about it. At ShipChain, we make it a priority to stay up to date on all of the latest and greatest in supply chain innovation.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Women In Trucking Association and Expediter Services collaborate on 150 Business Challenge.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2018
In trucking operations, digital delivery documents can save significant time and money—if they work. One Colorado-based fleet made the switch from paper, but in actual use, the documents fell short. Then the company tried something else.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
“Empowered by tax reform and regulatory certainty, manufacturers are keeping our promise to expand our operations, hire new workers and raise wages and benefits,” said NAM CEO Jay Timmons. In the 20 years that The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has been measuring the sentiments of the manufacturing sector, 2018 stood out. On average this year, 92.4% of manufacturers surveyed reported a positive outlook for their companies, according to the group’s.
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
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Americold offers a unique perspective on the current state of the industry.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 17, 2018
GoDirect Trade platform uses blockchain technology to provide data history for individual parts, firm says.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America has delivered its first all-electric vehicle to Penske Truck Leasing in southern California.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. Organized retail crime is on the rise, with nearly three-quarters of retailers surveyed reporting an increase in the past year, according to the 14th annual ORC study released recently by the National Retail Federation.
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.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Several trends are redefining the warehouse as we know it.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 19, 2018
National Returns Day is expected to occur prior to Christmas for the first time, UPS says.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 15, 2018
New regulation is another major boost to the development of heavy-duty, all-electric vehicles.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Currently, many companies view digital transformation as being technology-driven. Machine learning, cloud architecture, microservices, augmented reality, and IIoT platforms are just some of the technologies driving endless discussion among end users as well as fierce competition among solution providers. Often missing from these conversations is a focus on the human element of digital transformation.
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Food Logistics
DECEMBER 16, 2018
The complexities of moving food and beverages throughout the supply chain are ever growing. The Food Logistics' editors highlight a few trends in the year ahead.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 18, 2018
3PL will share resources with new sister company Transportation Insight.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2018
The for-hire truck tonnage index showed continued strength in November, keeping the current year on pace to be the strongest since 1998. American Trucking Associations reported Dec. 18 its advanced seasonally adjusted index was 7.
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