Strikes Underway at Nine Amazon Facilities
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Teamsters say that they represent more than 10,000 Amazon workers combined across 10 U.S. warehouses and delivery stations.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Teamsters say that they represent more than 10,000 Amazon workers combined across 10 U.S. warehouses and delivery stations.
3PL Links
DECEMBER 24, 2024
6 Different Types of Logistics Warehouses: A Complete Guide Warehousing plays a critical role in logistics, and we see its impact every day through our operations and expertise. However, many businesses still make the mistake of viewing warehousing as just a cost, overlooking its strategic value in driving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business growth.
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Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). But what of the balance? Why have they struggled to obtain the results that they were hoping for?
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Alex Winston and Joe Lynch discuss America’s largest small truck network. Alex is the President of Expedite All , Americas largest small truck network, with over 9,000 vehicles ranging from cargo vans to straight trucks. Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Last week, I attended a half-day conference, ESG Here to Stay: 5 Investment Themes for 2025, hosted by IBM in their Manhattan office. The core topics ranged from how prepared the world is to power the energy transition, developments in carbon removal, financing new investments, and grappling with supply chains. Each presentation was exceptional, and the event viewed ESG from a holistic but pragmatic perspective.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Supply chain leaders must look beyond short-term fixes to get them through high-demand seasons.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In 2024, strikes at U.S. ports caused major disruptions in global supply chains. The West Coast strike left hundreds of thousands of containers stranded, leading to significant delays across various sectors of global trade. Such events not only affect local economies but also create worldwide ripple effects, disrupting production and logistics. When ports shut down, shipping routes change, containers are diverted, and overall trade volumes decline.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 23, 2024
As we reflect on the past year, the logistics and supply chain industry has undergone significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a renewed focus on sustainability. The articles from Logistics Viewpoints have provided invaluable insights into these changes, offering guidance and inspiration for professionals navigating this dynamic landscape.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Here, find part one of two highlighting Overdrive's top 10 Custom Rigs stories of 2024, with Nos. 6-10 featured here. Stay tuned Monday for part 2 with Nos. 1-5.
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The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 25, 2024
A proposed rule by FMCSA specifies the roles, responsibilities and obligations of parties in commercial transportation transactions that are arranged by licensed property brokers.
MTS Logistics
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Green logistics refers to environmentally friendly logistics processes that aim to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainability in the areas of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, packaging and waste recycling. The Key aspects of green logistics include the following: Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM): Includes environmentally friendly practices such as green sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and reverse logistics that address environmental impact and focus on sustainabl
Women in Trucking
DECEMBER 23, 2024
What are the biggest issues and areas of interest for the following the Women In Trucking Association? Some of the hottest topics revolve around driver safety, recruiting and retention; women in leadership roles; and the national truck parking crisis, to name a few.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Which ones to use?… How many to use? Sadly, its not such an easy question to answer. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate.
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As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Weber Logistics is ringing in 2025 with a major expansion for one of its key clients. The opening of a new 137,000-square-foot dedicated distribution center (DC) in Irvine, CA has been announced. This facility will exclusively support a leading ramen noodles branda testament to Webers commitment to delivering tailored logistics solutions for the food and beverage sector.
Loginext
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Flashing back to 2024, LogiNext smashed records, earned prestigious awards, and even broke a Guinness World Record. Check out the highlights of our remarkable year The post Flashing Back: LogiNexts Record-Breaking 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Sitting in an airport terminal after yet another meeting with a frustrated client, I find myself thinking about a pattern Ive seen so many times in the logistics industry. Todays meeting went like this: another company at their wits end with their Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider, considering the nuclear option of re-tendering their contract. As a third party logistics consultant whos seen this play out so many times, I feel more like a marriage counselor than a business advisor.
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Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize buyer-supplier collaboration and information management, offering transformative opportunities to optimize supply chains.
Commercial Carrier Journal
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Learn about International's new S13 Integrated Powertrain, featuring a 13-liter engine, T14 transmission, and advanced aftertreatment system.
Loginext
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Flashing back to 2024, LogiNext smashed records, earned prestigious awards, and even broke a Guinness World Record. Check out the highlights of our remarkable year The post Flashing Back: LogiNexts Record-Breaking 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. Many companies use outsourcing to meet their product demand, even if they don’t use it for their entire supply chain operation. When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2024
A unified approach to warehouse management can transform and streamline your operations, reduce downtime, lower costs and enhance safety across the board.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The owner-operator bought the truck in 2021 with plans to fix it up and work it, but after having to put a new motor in it, he decided he "might as well go all in" on a rebuild. His efforts yielded a Pride & Polish Working Bobtail win.
Loginext
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Optimize your logistics with the best dispatch management software in 2024. Learn key features, benefits, and expert tips to streamline your operations. The post Guide to Choosing the Best Dispatch Software 2024 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 25, 2024
In todays fast-moving logistics environment, the pressure is often on to achieve lower costs, faster delivery, and operational flexibility. Logistics outsourcing is frequently sold on the dollars and hours it saves a business compared to its in-house operations. Third party logistics providers (3PLs) invest in technology like cloud-based transport management and robot-operated warehousing, so that client enterprises pay less to reap the benefits of efficiency and speed.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The ATRI also found that congestion caused the industry to waste 6.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel, creating more than $32 billion in additional fuel costs.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 23, 2024
From battles fought over decades as an owner-operator to full-time work with OOIDA and the last decade and a half at the Western States Trucking Association, Joe Rajkovacz's legacy as a voice for small business continues, even now in retirement.
Loginext
DECEMBER 22, 2024
LogiNext reaches 1 billion deliveries with its logistics software, driving efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction worldwide through AI-powered solutions. The post Revolutionizing Logistics: LogiNext Hits 1 Billion Deliveries appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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