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Top Ways to Reduce Warehouse Picking Error Rates

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

When it comes to warehouse picking error rates, most fulfillment centers operate within a 1-3% margin of error. A warehouse with a 97% picking accuracy rate operates on the lowest end of the scale in terms of acceptable performance. Modern eCommerce businesses should expect at least 99.5% picking accuracy from their in-house or 3PL-run fulfillment operation.

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. WRITTEN BY STEFANY MARTIN / POSTED ON JUNE 9, 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. However, four shipping seasons occur throughout the year and are often regular and expected.

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FreightTech investment: With the cheap money gone, what happens now?

Supply Chain and Logistics

How do innovations get to logistics and supply chain firms? Here is the current state of the situation. We went through a period of high venture capitalist (VC) interest in Supply Chain and Logistics startups.

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Supply Chain & Retail Trends and Their Impact on the Warehouse

Logistics Matter

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Karin Hoogvliet, Client Executive at NYCE.LOGIC. In this episode, Karin and I talk about the latest retail supply chains and what they mean for warehousing operations. Global Supply Chain Trends Disruptions in the past years have put a […].

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

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.

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Keep Drivers Safe While Giving Shippers Real-Time Visibility

Talking Logistics

Where’s my truck or shipment? When will it arrive? Is the truck available? Answering these questions has traditionally involved making time-consuming “check calls” to carriers and drivers which are annoying and potentially a safety risk. Are you still operating that way? What problems or challenges does this create? How can real-time visibility technology help?

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Why are WMS Sales so Persistent? Here is How I Learned of WMS’ Ongoing Importance

Logistics Viewpoints

Its All About the Details. I am currently finishing up this year’s version of ARC Advisory Group’s annual WMS market research study. It struck me as I reviewed past growth rates how persistent WMS sales growth has been. I then questioned if there is some other factor at play in the technology’s persistent growth. I decided to take a step back and propose an organizational explanation of why I believe WMS sales growth is so persistent.

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Innovations & Start-ups: Drones, Robots, Boring Stuff, and More…

Logistics Matter

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories. The previous edition was Innovations & Start-ups: […].

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Top 7 Logistics & Transportation Management Capabilities That Drive Sustainability

Talking Logistics

There is a rising trend towards incorporating sustainability in supply chains growth strategies, particularly as economies transition towards a post-pandemic outlook. In fact, 64% of CFOs believe that an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program can improve their company’s financial performance. Given that many supply chains are still attempting to balance costs and services in.

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NEW Webinar: 7 Uncommon Keys to WMS Project Success

The Logistics of Logistics

NEW Webinar: 7 Uncommon Keys to WMS Project Success. Thursday, July 21st 2022 l 11:30 AM EST. WMS projects can be challenging from start to finish. Achieving success requires process discipline and focus, and appropriate levels of effort, staffing and more. Otherwise companies face unnecessary risk, poor decision-making, delays in time to value, and – in the worst case – project failure.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

VF Corporation is Building a Highly Automated DC on the West Coast. Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge

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Exploring emissions through other cultures

Fleet Owner

Norway is a shining example of emissions reductions, with 99% of the its power being renewable. With boots-on-the-ground experience, industry leaders can learn from other countries' successes.

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There’s No Supply Chain Visibility Silver Bullet

Talking Logistics

Silver bullet (noun): a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem. In my 23 years as an industry analyst, there is probably no topic that has been written about and talked about more than supply chain visibility. I’ve certainly done my fair share of commenting on the topic. For sure, we have made. Read more There’s No Supply Chain Visibility Silver Bullet.

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The Axle Payments Story with Shawn Vo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shawn Vo and Joe Lynch discuss the Axle Payments story. Shawn is Co-Founder & CTO at Axle , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. About Shawn Vo. Shawn Vo is chief technology officer and co-founder of Axle , a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Shawn spent seven years in financial technology, building software for fast-growing startups and consulting for the top 20 largest banks b

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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Can NFTs Be an Effective Tool for Supply Chain Visibility?

Supply Chain Brain

To date, the stampede for non-fungible tokens has largely centered on the “ownership” of images, works of art and similar kinds of digital files. So what does this latest manifestation of the virtual universe have to do with the everyday reality of supply chain management?

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Driving Growth Through Increased Efficiency in the Last-Mile

Logistics Viewpoints

As retailers across the U.S. struggle with disrupted supply chains and volatile economic markets, returning a profit has become more challenging. Retail executives are prioritizing investment in technology that can increase supply chain efficiency and their profits. They want technology to deliver last-mile efficiency along with a great customer experience and they want it now.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 24, 2022)

Talking Logistics

‘Tis the season for graduations. My oldest daughter graduated from college last month. My youngest daughter will graduate from 8th grade this morning, which means I better get going. So, without pomp and circumstance, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: “State of Logistics Report” shows out-of-sync supply chains.

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The NYSHEX Story with Gordon Downes

The Logistics of Logistics

Gordon Downes and Joe Lynch discuss the NYSHEX story. Gordon is the Co-founder and CEO at NYSHEX , a company that exists to help restore trust and reliability to global trade so everybody wins. About Gordon Downes. Prior to starting NYSHEX with the mission to enable more reliable shipping, Gordon spent 12 years with a carrier at Maersk and 3 years with a shipper at SABMiller (now ABInbev).

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

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

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Supply Issues Account for Half of Surge in U.S. Inflation, Study Says

Supply Chain Brain

Supply constraints, exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine this year, account for about half of the surge in U.S. inflation, with demand currently making up a third of the increase, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

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Nation's truck stops say there's no DEF shortage

Commercial Carrier Journal

Truck stops say there is no shortage of DEF, despite reports that railway constraints and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have made distribution problematic.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.5% in May

Supply Chain and Logistics

Truck tonnage saw a slight increase in May, according to the latest American Trucking Associations (ATA) survey of its members. This index is considered quite reliable. Its base year is 2015, so a value of 117.

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FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success

The Logistics of Logistics

FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. Executives from FRONTDoor Collective, OneRail explain what makes the final mile work. Original Article: FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success. With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. However, even as retailers scramble to meet e-commerce consumer demands, and providers lean into the latest trends to get those packages to front doors, there is plenty going on behind the scenes

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Blockchain Tech is Vulnerable to Tampering, a DARPA Analysis Finds

Supply Chain Brain

By design, blockchain technology is meant to be free from interference by banks, companies and governments. But a new report says the decentralized system might not be working as well as many crypto enthusiasts assume.

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Procurement Award Win For SHIPSTA Signals Acceleration of Freight Procurement Digitisation

Shipsta

Digital freight procurement platform, SHIPSTA, wins Procurement Technology Provider Award at the World Procurement Awards 2022 as market accelerates its move to procurement digital transformation.

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CARB showcases zero-emission vehicles

Fleet Owner

The event in Fontana let operators drive the latest in zero-emission technology. The vehicles were made possible by the government agency's voucher initiative.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. WRITTEN BY CELINE CLAYTON / POSTED ON MAY 19, 2022. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Companies Are Rethinking Their Supplier Networks After Covid

Supply Chain Brain

The pandemic has changed the nature of global supply chains with companies seeking to source goods from multiple places in order to minimize shipment and production disruptions.

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Fuel-discounts app aimed at independent owner-ops and truck stops

Overdrive Online

Mudflap launched as a mobile app just two and a half years ago, building a user base with owner-ops and small fleets on half a million downloads. Its cost-plus fuel discounts at independent truck stops, meanwhile, have delivered other benefits, too.

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Ocean Shipping Law Embraces Sweeping Reform

Material Handling and Logistics

Jurisdiction of the Federal Maritime Commission is expanded.

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