Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 25, 2022
There are 2.5 million online retailers in the US, according to Etail Insights, and each is unique in its own way. But one strand of DNA links them all: they want to grow. Frankly, many of them don’t know how.
Parade
JANUARY 27, 2022
Improve margins and service to your shippers by finding better rates for your loads. One of the biggest benefits freight brokerages see from capacity management solutions is the ability to negotiate with their carriers for better rates on loads. In today’s , carrier-ruled market , where capacity is tight and rates are high, that’s more important than ever.
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Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2022
Jason Lockard, Senior VP of Managed Logistics at BlueGrace Logistics, appeared on FreightWaves Now to talk about why shippers are turning to Managed Logistics to cut costs and obtain resilience. What’s in this article: What does Managed Logistics have to offer? Why are shippers turning to Managed Logistics? How is Managed Logistics relevant to less stressed supply chains?
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
The Metafora Story with Peter Rentschler. Peter Rentschler and Joe Lynch discuss the Metafora story. Peter is CEO of Metafora , a management consulting and technology delivery firm focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain. About Peter Rentschler. Peter Rentschler is the CEO of Metafora , an industry-leading management consulting and software development firm.
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 27, 2022
Fashion brands frequently rely on the expertise of apparel fulfillment companies to manage order fulfillment. However, apparel fulfillment requires unique capabilities that many general eCommerce fulfillment providers can’t handle. When looking for a third-party logistics (3PL) provider to support your online apparel business, choose one that understands the many fulfillment challenges associated with clothing and accessories.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2022
Costco is another firm that has decided to figure out how to move its imports without help from the ocean shipping alliances. It is working with Pasha Hawaii to charter box ships.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella. Felipe Capella and Joe Lynch discuss beyond cost per load. Felipe believes that while cost per load will continue to be important, savvy shippers will look for 3PLs who use technology and people to bring additional value to the shipping function. About Felipe Capella. Felipe Capella is President, COO and Co-founder of Loadsmart , a leading digital freight technology company.
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Environmentally-sustainable transportation has become a key focus for organizations, governments and entire countries, all of which are placing a larger emphasis on reducing their carbon footprints. As consumers demand to know how their products are made, distributed and delivered—and with a sharper eye on environmental sustainability and social responsibility—companies are responding by implementing more eco-friendly transportation options into their fleets.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 24, 2022
Sriram Krishnasamy, the CEO of FedEx Dataworks. A network effects business model allows a company to gain more value as more companies use its products or services. The value of the offering rapidly increases because each additional user increases the value of the network. Today, we mainly think of digital companies like Google and Twitter in this category.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2022
Why are people choosing New York/New Jersey to import containers? One concern is the congestion and delay, averaging 18 days according to the article, at the West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 24, 2022
The FlavorCloud Story with Rathna Sharad. Rathna Sharad and Joe Lynch discuss the FlavorCloud story. Rathna is the founder and CEO of FlavorCloud , an end-to-end cross-border logistics platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, ecommerce retailers, and marketplaces. About Rathna Sharad. Rathna Sharad , founder and CEO of FlavorCloud , has 20+ years of experience working in global supply chain and international trade logistics as well as 10+ years of e-commerce enablement experience which has
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2022
Global supply chains are nearing a turning point that’s set to help determine whether logistics headwinds abate soon or keep restraining the global economy and prop up inflation well into 2022, according to several new barometers.
Shipsta
JANUARY 28, 2022
The logistics industry has taken some serious blows over the past two years. There’s been massive instability due to Covid-19, and port congestion has been causing crippling delays. So, it’s understandable if you’re feeling pretty negative right now.
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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 and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
C. H. Robinson is a well-established third-party logistics company, with close ties to academic communities of logistics experts, as well as broad contacts in the field. Their 2020 Annual Report shows revenues over $16 billion, and a $2.4 billion profit.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 26, 2022
Atlanta-based dry van, full truckload carrier Ascend made its first acquisition this week, purchasing Greenville, South Carolina-based Dedicated Trucking Solutions (DTS), a provider of dedicated contract carriage services.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2022
As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2022
Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Visibility solutions allow real-time asset tracking across the entire distribution network. This enables improved estimated arrival times of goods. The transportation execution and visibility systems (TES) market has seen significant growth over the last few years due to a variety of factors, including the growth of e-commerce, the strong ROI tied to these solutions,
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
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
The nice graphs here show that ocean carrier schedule reliability is extremely low, hovering between 30 and 40%. The COVID years of 2020 and 2021 have seen a remarkable drop from the 70% to 80% reliability of 2018 and 2019.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 28, 2022
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: inflation, the labor market, the state of the freight economy, Peak Season, and the trucking market, among others.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 27, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. The last twelve months have been another particularly tough year for business all round, not least in the retail space.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 24, 2022
There is this something in the air this time of year where everyone starts with new year’s resolutions, and it is all about new beginnings. I am not quite sure why new beginnings are associated with the end or start of a calendar year. That is if you follow the Gregorian calendar – which is most of the modern world. Spring which is typically associated with new beginnings doesn’t start in January regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
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.
Blue Grace Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Mary O’Connell and BlueGrace’s Vice President of Carrier Sales, Raddy Velkov, sit down to talk about a carrier centric relationship model and how to leverage tech to build your network. By Mary O’Connell | FreightWaves. Published January 25, 2021. Mary O’Connell and Raddy Velkov sit down to talk about a carrier centric relationship model and how to leverage tech to build your network.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 25, 2022
Myron P. "Mike" Shevell, who rose from driving a pickle truck to leading one of the most profitable family-owned trucking companies during his nearly 75-year career in the industry, died on Jan. 24 in Palm Beach, Fla. The indefatigable Shevell was 87.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 27, 2022
In year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, the a slew of challenges remain for global supply chains and economies. Here's what to watch.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2022
A big snow storm is heading our way. Or so says the weatherman. They’ve been wrong before, you know. There are four shovels in our garage, but only one shoveler: me. My older kids are off at college, one will be away skiing this weekend, and my youngest daughter sometimes helps. Sometimes. My wife? She. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 28, 2022).
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Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 25, 2022
What is a Best in Class Supply Chain, and why is it important? To answer these questions, watch this episode: ?. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 5 Reasons Why Your Supply Chain is not Best in Class. Top Ten Tips to Boost Supply Chain Performance to Best in Class.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 24, 2022
Download the report to explore these insights and discover how cloud-based data-driven labeling can streamline labeling processes, enable traceability and ensure labeling accuracy across your supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 24, 2022
The House of Representatives unveiled its legislation to bolster U.S. research and development to better compete with China and aid the domestic semiconductor industry, in a bid to negotiate a final bill this year with the Senate.
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