Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As we near the end of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately gained momentum again, throwing many aspects of our lives into disarray. Despite this disruption, third-party logistics (3PL) providers have gone to great lengths to keep their 3PL services running full steam and prevent interruption. In this article, we’ll look at some of the things 3PLs are doing behind the scenes to keep your products flowing to your customers.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The logistics and transportation industry in the U.S. is extremely competitive. In order for a shipping company to remain relevant in a rapidly-developing industry, it is of great importance to develop a strong brand. However, when doing this it is vital to think past the logo, tag line, and color scheme. While these factors do form part of the initial stages of the branding process, there are a number of equally important elements to consider.

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United World Transporation

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Truck driving is a tough job that requires drivers to be at peak mental and physical capability. After all, the essential safety feature in a truck is the driver. To get a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) license, truck drivers must pass a medical exam to prove they’re fit enough to handle the job demands. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about passing the exam and getting your truck driver medical examiner’s certificate.

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Bulk Connection

DECEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to moving freight, many shippers face a similar staffing challenge: there may be too much market uncertainty to justify bringing on new team members. If this sounds like your current situation, take a seat and read on while we examine transportation management solutions that a third-party logistics (3PL) freight broker can provide for your company.

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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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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Hey, marketers, how much do you spend each year to print brochures, flyers, catalogs, sales kits, point-of-sale materials and similar marketing collateral? Whatever the amount, I’m guessing you can come up with a pretty accurate figure on the spot. Now, what’s your annual cost to store and distribute those materials – your cost for marketing literature fulfillment ?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Despite all of the advances in route planning technologies, most logistics organizations still see a wide discrepancy in the results that their planners produce. Some planners consistently generate route plans that are lower cost, better utilize resources, and deliver the best customer service. Considering that these planners are using the same route optimization technology, how can this be?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the economy. Reliance on the global market forced international trade teams to evaluate the depth and breadth of lockdowns on their supply chain. The pandemic put. Read more The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Have you watched any exciting unboxing videos lately? Most people look at the creative packaging jobs and think: “Ooh, cool presentation!” Here at Amware, we’re thinking: “How long did that take to pack?”. “Has the customer thought about how much all of those packaging extras cost?”. (And most important of all) “Did the eTailer get a good return on its investment for all of that effort?”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston. Justin Goldston and Joe Lynch discuss why sustainability is a competitive advantage. As a professor, advisor, and supply chain practitioner, Justin has helped supply chain and logistics companies gain a competitive advantage through sustainability. About Justin Goldston. Justin Goldston, Ph.D. , is a Professor of Project and Supply Chain Management at Penn State University where he works closely with The Penn State Sustainability I

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Kuebix

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The creation of a Covid-19 vaccine has been on the top of everyone’s mind since the illness first began to spread. A November Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans would get a Covid-19 vaccine. Leading pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer have created vaccines with efficacy rates of more than 90% that will be ready […]. The post The Supply Chain’s Critical Role in Successful Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution appeared first on Kuebix.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2020

How can you make a difference in the lives of many by investing less than 4 minutes of your time each week? So far this year, our Indago members have donated close to $3,000 to JDRF, Feeding America, American Cancer Society, Make A Wish, and the American Logistics Aid Network. They did this by taking. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 11, 2020).

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Emerson Cargo Solutions' GO real-time tracker solution delivers what Choptank teams refer to as the “first line of defense” for protecting their refrigerated loads.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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Truck News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Never have I doubted that women can do the trucking job as well as men, pretty much no matter what job we’re talking about. And there are tons of women in trucking already. Trouble is, at fleets they’re rate clerks and HR managers and dispatchers more often than not, rather than drivers or technicians. They […].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We all know the David and Goliath story — how the much smaller David defeated the giant Goliath with just a stone and a slingshot. In the logistics realm today, you also have big players and small players competing against each other, but instead of slingshots, it’s digital technologies that are helping to level the. Read more How Small Freight Brokers Can Level the Playing Field.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2020

COVID-19 has taught the food industry some important lessons about modernizing quality, safety and vendor management.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

While global port congestion is not new to the industry, Drewry Maritime Advisors report the current state of gridlock is becoming critical.

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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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Truck News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The editors at Webster’s really put a bow on 2020 when they officially added “social distancing,” “rapid testing,” and “asymptomatic” to the dictionary. Voting wasn’t even close when “pandemic” was “honored” as the word of the year. I’m as ecstatic as you are to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. My fingers are crossed that […].

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week, “2020 3PL Survey: Shifting Priorities in an Unprecedented Year.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Nulogy, was conducted to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the 3PL industry and the continuing growth opportunities in 3PL value-added services, such.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As retail operations grow increasingly complex, delivery planning becomes a crucial part of the entire logistics supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Despite all of the advances in route planning technologies, most logistics organizations still see a wide discrepancy in the results that their planners produce. Some planners consistently generate route plans that are lower cost, better utilize resources, and deliver the best customer service. Considering that these planners are using the same route optimization technology, how can this be?

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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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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The trucker-songwriter's record explores the emotion of personal history and will strike a chord for anyone struggling with managing the risks of the road with a family back home – such struggles got more than a few added wrinkles this year. Listen here. The post OTR soundtrack custom-built for 2020: Paul Marhoefer's 'Songs from a truck' first appeared on Overdrive.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2020

ARTICLE SUMMARY. For small companies, it is usually enough to have one person dealing with procurement but in large enterprises teams of people are needed, all with specific roles to play. For instance, the Chief Procurement Officer will lead the sourcing process, develop the procurement strategy, identify potential suppliers, and manage short and long terms goals.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A powerful new streaming data software technique can provide the insights needed to answer critical questions for logistics providers.

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Logistics Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

There are operational changes occurring at networks run by long-haul YRC Freight as well as regional subsidiaries New Penn (East), Holland (Central States) and Reddaway (West) and HNRY, its third-party logistics unit. The goal is to coordinate shipments better, and reduce transit times, Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins confirmed to LM.

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Food Logistics

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Food Logistics’ associate editor Brielle Jaekel placed second in the Distribution/Order Fulfillment category in Logistics Brief’s 2020 MVP Award.

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Overdrive Online

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It's the most common sort of DataQs challenge -- to an 'incorrect violation' on an inspection report, absent a citation to adjudicate in court. It's also the least likely to be successfully changed, yet here's an example where persistence paid off. The post DataQs: A 'small victory' amid ongoing difficulty in fighting errant roadside violations first appeared on Overdrive.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Measured by the bushel, the U.S.-China relationship has never been stronger.

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