Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
When the pandemic began to spread, the world was simply not prepared. Businesses and governments had to scramble to move an unprecedented volume of critical supplies around the world faster than we’ve ever thought possible. Lockdowns caused a massive surge in e-commerce, leaving small and large businesses alike struggling to keep pace with the demands.
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
In spite of the supply chain and economic impacts the pandemic has had on everyone this year, this holiday season is anticipated to be another busy one – but with a difference. If you’ve already begun making the necessary preparations for the shipping season ahead, well done. Keep it up. If you haven’t, the time to act is now. We’ve put together a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Logistics refresher to make sure you cover all your bases and get your shipping strategy ready for a successful holiday
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Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Are drones the future of freight technology? Companies like Amazon and Matternet seem to think so. It’s an interesting time to analyze the potential influence of drones on the future of the logistics industry. Skepticism about the feasibility and legality of incorporating drones in logistics business models is common and understandable. However, logistics industry leaders like Amazon and DHL are already experimenting with this emerging technology—so it’s a great time for logistics business owner
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Building Supply Chain Resiliency with Richard Sharpe. Richard Sharpe and Joe Lynch discuss building supply chain resiliency. Because of the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID 19, companies have a renewed interest in improving supply chain resiliency. About Richard Sharpe. Richard Sharpe is the CEO of Competitive Insights, LLC. As an industry leader for the last 30 years, Richard is a frequent speaker at industry forums and a lecturer at Georgia Tech and is a founding member of the Amer
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
If you could only pick one East-region city for U.S. eCommerce order fulfillment, which one should it be – and why? We’ll give you a hint. It starts with A, rhymes with “Santa,” and is already home to a massive parcel delivery infrastructure. Welcome to Atlanta. You know it as the home of the Braves, CNN, Delta Airlines and a thriving movie industry.
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Cyzerg
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Managed IT support services can help you relieve various business challenges, such as increasing efficiency and profitability, while allowing you to scale and minimize human resource challenges. To help you understand how this can be achieved, we have written this article explaining how IT support services can help you achieve these business goals. Read through the article below to learn more.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen. Brad Forester , Mike Mulqueen , and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers. Brad, Mike, and their team at JBF Consulting advise Fortune 500 companies on the assessment, selection, and implementation of supply chain software. About Brad Forester. Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
The adoption by logistics providers of modern-day technology is a case of applying digital solutions to an analog world.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Editor’s Note: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Since 2016, our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Cure cycling team has raised over $253,000 for JDRF to help “accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.” JDRF is also one of the charities that our Indago supply chain research community supports.
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Problems with the global supply chain are not new, but they are somewhat unprecedented at the level they have climbed to in 2020. The supply chain coronavirus issues have pushed the supply chain — and many suppliers — to their breaking point. Fortunately, there is time and opportunity for the supply chain to recover. With.read More. The post 4 New Trends in Multimodal Transportation appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Join us in testing the market! We thank our partners at ORTEC and especially Chemometrics specialist Bas Groothuis for co-developing this content. Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. Does this sound familiar to you?
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
The giant retailer undertakes an ambitious initiative to make sense of its painfully complex freight payment and reconciliation process, involving its own fleet as well as those of outside carriers, and moving more than half a million shipments a year.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Still dealing with uncertainty in 2020, supply chain and logistics professionals now face the tough challenge of planning for 2021. From COVID-19, wildfires and hurricanes to truck driver shortages and capacity concerns, many organizations are in constant disaster recovery mode. Despite market volatility, supply chain executives must develop their logistics plan and transportation budget for.
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
If you are manufacturing in China, your supply base for raw materials and parts is most likely also in China. It is important to consider that when you are reshoring manufacturing, you will need to encourage your suppliers to reshore, too.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Walmart's OTIF mandate is getting stricter. Off the record, many of their smaller suppliers are complaining. But not all of them. Some of their mid-sized suppliers are in retail consolidation programs and are not getting fined for being late. The post Is Walmart’s On-time In Full Program Fair? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
From smart cartonization to last-mile delivery and beyond, supply chains offer fertile ground for new technologies to improve sustainability by trimming wasted fuel, materials and time.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
What else did you expect with the US elections this year? It is still 2020, afterall. Regardless of who ultimately wins the Presidency and the remaining Senate and House seats, what are the odds that over the next four years the government will actually take any action on improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure, “the burning. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 6, 2020).
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Coupa officials said that this deal will augment its supply chain capabilities and also enable its shipper customers to drive greater value through BPM processes. And they also noted that LLamasoft will help Coupa achieve that value, given the heightened need for supply chain volatility and changing market conditions, which it said necessitates the need for shippers to make smarter and faster supply chain decisions.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Lewis, 30 is well on his way toward the lease-to-purchase he mentions in this video -- the International is powered by an N14 Cummins. He hopes it proves part of an infectious mix for those following behind him in life, as his grandfather's trucking did for him. The post Passing the 'trucking bug' down with David Lewis' 1997 International first appeared on Overdrive.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 31, 2020
More companies are waking up to the need for change, and this year’s crop of candidates was especially strong.
Truck News
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
In a year like this, with a vile pandemic smashing our routines and dashing our plans, we still have a bright light or two. Among the brightest is the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, otherwise known as NACFE. In the midst of chaos and confusion, it’s lighting the road ahead. By studying our industry’s […].
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Logistics Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Total third quarter volume—at 4,719,462 units—rose 1.2% annually. Domestic containers—at 2,103,361—increased 9.8%, with trailers—at 325,802—up 9.8%. All domestic equipment—at 2,429,163—was also up 9.8%. ISO, or international, containers, were down 6.5%, to 2,290,299.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Global manufacturing and distribution sectors are set to shift. Since the start of the pandemic, industries have had to face increasing pressures, from supply chain disruptions to a shortage of business system accessibility and a lack of worker availability. While the ongoing struggle for raw materials continued under national lockdowns, the pandemic also acted as […].
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Ann Marie Uetz, head of the coronavirus task force with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the results of a pair of surveys about how executives are responding to supply-chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and rising geopolitical tensions.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
On Sheffield's new record, "you can almost smell the coal smoke coming from the chimney of his Coxton, Kentucky, homeplace," Long Haul Paul writes attendant to this "Faces of the Road" interview of the trucker-songwriter. The post Trucker Mike Sheffield channels coal country, CB riffing with 'Hammer Down Again' album first appeared on Overdrive.
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FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Performance measurement and improvement, using transportation KPIs , are vital aspects of modern supply chain management. Successful performance measurement and management contribute to enhancements and help to optimize supply chain resources. That includes improvements within the carrier and LSP network. And despite freight market volatility, the freight market continues expanding.
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
If you are operating a fleet, you probably are aware there are hundreds of variables to consider in developing a tire cost per mile (CPM) comparison. I have surveyed fleets and owners trying to nail down an accurate algorithm to benchmark tire costs. I’ve learned that unless you’re comparing the same vehicle, with the same loads, […]. The post Commentary: Factors to consider to accurately determine tire CPM first appeared on Commercial Carrier Journal.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a new rule requiring stricter controls over the monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain.
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