Trans Global Auto Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Comparing Container and RoRo Shipping Rates and Times. RoRo vs. container shipping is a huge decision to make regarding the transportation of your car, motorcycle or recreational vehicle. They are the two most common methods used to ship automobiles, but they’re worlds apart in terms of what they offer and the processes used to load and unload your vehicle.
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
The warehouse storage system, also referred to as warehouse management system, is a process whereby we make use of warehouse storage equipment and planning the process to help facilitate the process of managing the warehouse storage, organizing and optimizing space for safe storage as well as safe being for logistics workers at the same time. […].
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Recently, 3PL Central had the honor of sponsoring the annual state of third-party logistics (3PL) report. The report identified key trends and movements within the industry, and the top 3PL 2020 trends include 3PLs leveraging technology and software as a service (SaaS) models to enable continuous growth. The top 3PL 2020 trends include a major.read More.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Sales collateral has an almost magical ability to multiply and can consume a significant portion of your marketing budget. With winter almost over, it’s not too early to think about “spring-cleaning” your print materials and to implement an ongoing sales collateral management program. Here are three steps to get you on the right path.
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.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Data intelligence and predictive analytics are key terms in supply chain management today, but how do you harness these new technologies to deliver business value, especially in labor management? This is the important topic I discussed with Jason Judd, Group Director of Analytics at Ryder System, during an episode of Talking Logistics. The role of. Read more Using Data and Predictive Analytics to Drive Labor Management Solutions in the Warehouse.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Warehousing is the act of storing goods that will be sold or distributed later. Warehousing and all that goes along with it is part of a sophisticated industry known as inventory management. Inventory systems help a business monitor, track and controlling inventory orders, raw materials, finished goods usage and storage along with management of finished […].
Truck News
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
For most of 2019, I warned (admonitum) of the impending tidal wave of diesel price spikes that would begin with the activation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 rule. Months before the Jan.
United World Transporation
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
According to Pro*Act’s The Source , California and Arizona trucks are plentiful and should be that way for the near future, and Washington’s truck supply is steady. An important question that carriers should be asking themselves when the supply in the market is plentiful is: what can I do to set myself apart from all the other trucks on the road? One of the best ways is to have a predictable and reliable delivery schedule.
Cyzerg
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The cycle counting process is one of the most tedious warehouse tasks, but is an important process to control for the prevention of potential sale losses. These losses stem from out-of-stock situations, which are brought on by inaccuracies in the inventory. To catch these inaccuracies, it is important to do the cycle counting accurately and efficiently.
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Kuebix
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Finding the right truck at the right price has always been a challenge…until now! Kuebix, a Trimble Company has built the largest connected shipping platform in North America. Kuebix offers our shipping members unprecedented access to a vast ecosystem of carriers and intermediaries including asset carriers, private fleets, truckload brokers, freight forwarders, and digital freight […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
With collaborative procurement, we can find valuable partners within treasury, product development, legal, line-of-business, and suppliers, and extend the value of procurement beyond its four walls. Common goals, shared information, linked processes and systems, and above all, mutual understanding, can enhance the value of procurement’s relationships inside and outside of the enterprise.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Owner-operator, truckers' chaplain and life coach Clifford Petersen encountered this situation when he tried to refer an over-the-road hauler he was counseling to a licensed practitioner -- it seemed next-to-impossible to find one who could offer teletherapy to local haulers when they were over the road, outside the state.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Financially struggling YRC Worldwide, which collectively represents the second-largest group of carriers in the $43 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) sector, will benefit from closings and reduced capacity in the $340 billion full truckload (TL) market, analysts and top YRC officials are telling Logistics Management.
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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.
Kuebix
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Truckload solution for shippers with regular shipping lanes Kuebix provides complimentary truckload rate assessments leveraging the Load Match platform to help companies determine whether they are making the most strategic truckload shipping decisions. The assessment gives shippers insight into whether they can save money on recurring or spot freight by leveraging Kuebix’s vast network of […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
As a consumer, we at least encounter one of such incidents as receiving the wrong item, delayed missing shipment, damaged or defective items, etc. If customer service is difficult to reach, refund or replace are delayed, it is unlikely to have satisfaction and trust by consumers again because of the unfortunate incident that happens to […]. The post Key Considerations for Effective E-Commerce Fulfilment appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
ARC Advisory Group’s framework and process for analyzing the global AS/RS market provides valuable insights into the competitive environment, influential factors, and growth dynamics of this rapidly evolving and expanding market. AS/RS in this context includes traditional AS/RS, shuttle systems, and cube-based automated storage systems. The post ARC’s Analysis of the Global Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Market appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Bill Alrich, Customer Solutions Representative at Elemica, discusses the value of supply chain quality management in Aerospace & Defense industry. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] The Value of Supply Chain Quality Management in the Aerospace and Defense Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Bill Alrich, Customer Solutions Representative at Elemica, discusses the value of supply chain quality management in Aerospace & Defense industry.
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
NGT News
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
When deciding on safe options for school transportation, some decision-makers don’t consider propane autogas because they are under the impression the fuel is not safe. What they don’t know is propane is one of the safest options available. Not only is it safe for the students who ride propane buses to school, but it is […]. The post Fuel Fact Check: Propane Autogas School Buses Are Safe appeared first on NGT News.
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
Successful procurement strategy benefits are usually derived from adequate and efficient procurement procedures that achieve cost optimizing that meet user requirement. Satisfactory procurement activities are resulted in three major advantages: (1) cost savings, (2) product effect, and (3) technology development commitment. Supplier partner management should be customized to those principles that are aligned with the […].
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
The food supply chain is unlike any other. While electronics, automotive, and consumer goods’ supply chains promote their products, the food supply chain represents a basic human necessity–food. As a requirement to everyone, foods and beverages deserve a highlighted view of the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to.read More.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn, the mayor at the time, Ed Koch, was famous for always asking “How’m I doin’?” That’s a question that supply chain and logistics professionals ask all the time too. But understanding how you’re doing and how your performance compares to others in the industry has historically. Read more What Does Great Look Like in Logistics?
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.
Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Video, detail: The four oversize/overweight Jobs of the Year from carriers named by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association last year, with a bit of a window on SC&RA's symposium for oversize/overweight haulers just wrapped in Charlotte, N.C.
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Procurement fraud is a growing global problem. It presents a particularly high profile and negative impact on the construction industry. It can cost a construction business millions of dollars and damage its reputation. Procurement fraud relates to purchasing goods, services or commissioning construction projects from third parties. From award to execution, employees and external parties […].
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
ActiveDash gives operators at large restaurant groups and quick service restaurants (QSRs) new levels of insight and decision-making control for their third-party or in-house food delivery operations.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
The transportation management trends for 2020 reflect a growing consensus that new technology and visibility will define the successes of the future supply chain. Adoption rates for new services and cloud-based technologies are climbing, and the global transportation management system (TMS) is expanding. In fact, according to FreightWaves, the global TMS market will achieve a.read More.
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Overdrive Online
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
“We need more honest, professional and understanding towing companies,” says LeeLee Banks, team owner-op with her husband, Joseph. "There are too many that take advantage of the situation and muscle/rob small carriers." Fortunately, she and her husband found one in South Carolina after a recent mishap.
SIPMM Professional Publications
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
The world’s dependence on oil and gas is increasing as global economic and infrastructure continue to rely heavily on petroleum-based products. According to market research by IBISWorld, the total revenues for the oil and gas sector came to $2 trillion in 2017. As the demand continues to grow, we will see more companies exploring new […]. The post Effective Tender Practices for the Oil and Gas Sector appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Supply chains can become fragile and broken. Managing abrupt changes in the manufacturing environment — both planned and unplanned — is among the key benefits of the digital enterprise.
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