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’.
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.
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.
Cyzerg
DECEMBER 17, 2018
The warehouse replenishment process pushes managers to walk a very thin line between understocking and overstocking. Failure to replenish inventory properly can stem from not having the right tools, unpredictable markets, and a lack of performance measurements in place. So, here are some of the best practices and tools that warehouse managers can use to optimize their inventory replenishment process and increase efficiency.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 20, 2018
3PL will continue aggressive growth through acquisitions and technology development as it fends off startups launching digital freight matching platforms, firm says.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Problems with product damage led plumbing wholesaler Ferguson to seek a new way to package its porcelain toilets. An innovative custom solution solved the problem—and cut labor and materials costs to boot.
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
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.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 19, 2018
After a particularly strong year, fleet truck sales may be reflecting the growing trend toward regional and last-mile distribution, among other things. But the reality at truck dealerships today doesn't match up with much of the media hype in trucking and transportation.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 19, 2018
3D Scanning systems use laser or structured light technologies to generate a point cloud rendering of objects. This has value chain applications including inventory management, manufacturing quality, and insuring that warehouses and factories get built on time, on budget. The post 3D Scanning Across the Value Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 17, 2018
GoDirect Trade platform uses blockchain technology to provide data history for individual parts, firm says.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2018
The shift will be gradual, as some tasks are better handled by AI than others, and job descriptions and skill sets will need to change.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Coming standard on both dry vans and reefers, Utility’s aerodynamic devices, such as the side skirt and low resistant tires, are put through real-world tests to ensure strength and durability of everyday wear and tear.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 20, 2018
With competition for more efficient and effective warehouse management and supply chain management solutions on the rise, the topic of autonomous delivery robots is increasingly being seen as a potentially disruptive force for retail deliveries. Innovation by robotics and drone companies continues at a torrid pace. At the same time, some delivery companies and logistics firms are conducting tests, or unveiling early production models, to identify areas where robots can best be used to assist [
DC Velocity
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Women In Trucking Association and Expediter Services collaborate on 150 Business Challenge.
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Workers say conditions are "inhuman" and there have been many incidents of hospitalizations at warehouses in the U.S. and Europe.
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 20, 2018
The new medium-duty Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab trucks have begun production, with the first units shipping to dealerships as of Wednesday. The trucks were introduced earlier this year at the NTEA Work Truck Show.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Transportation Management solutions have a proven ROI. But the additon of Machine Learning opens up some exiciting possibilities. ARC is excited about the promise of machine learning to allow a TMS to better handle competing objectives and discover nonobvious impacts on performance. The post Transportation Management and the Promise of Machine Learning appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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