Cyzerg
MARCH 6, 2018
With the growth of the global supply chain, warehouses are constantly under pressure for better, faster, more efficient performance. As this pressure grows, the role of lean warehouse management becomes increasingly relevant. However, since lean is relatively new to the warehousing industry, not many of us may be acquainted with it yet. So, here's what it is and why your warehouse needs to be lean too.
DC Velocity
MARCH 8, 2018
At the Modex exhibition and conference in Atlanta, attendees can get up close and personal with sizzling new technology, equipment, and services for the supply chain.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 5, 2018
Technical issues with blockchain for supply chain applications have been largely eliminated. The technology is being widely tested in pilots and proof of concepts but is not yet in every day usage. Experts predict that 2018 will be the year this changes. The post The Growing Maturity of Blockchain for Supply Chain Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 6, 2018
Here’s an irony for you. eCommerce companies will invest huge amounts of time crafting performance metrics for fulfillment operations, but spend very little time actively monitoring and managing these key performance indicators (KPIs). When it comes to running a robust metrics program for eCommerce fulfillment, there’s a right way and a wrong way. In our latest free eBook, we cover 10 tips for setting objectives and measuring performance in fulfillment operations.
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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 6, 2018
James Foote tells shareholders further drastic cuts in employees and equipment will drive down operating ratio.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 9, 2018
OEM sees upswing in the North American Class 8 market to the tune of 280,000 trucks.
Supply Chain and Logistics
MARCH 5, 2018
This article discusses differences between cities and sectors around the country in terms of economics and demographics. The authors show that economic divides are increasing between geographic areas. There are a great many numbers which show these trends.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 5, 2018
Amazon's recent patent of technology that would emit ultrasonic sound pulses and radio transmissions to track where an employee’s hands were in relation to inventory bins, has raised concern over employee privacy.
DC Velocity
MARCH 8, 2018
Appeals court's decision to uphold $165 million award in fatal New Mexico accident could re-calibrate thinking on jury behavior.
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Logistics Management
MARCH 5, 2018
We know e-commerce is reshaping logistics, but what are the technologies savvy managers can leverage to meet evolving requirements and shifting operational constraints? We’ve rounded up insights from leading analysts to share tools that are available now as well as what’s on the horizon.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 8, 2018
The future of supply chain management is filled with technologically empowered, happy, satisfied workers, faster workflows, synchronous systems, robotics, millennials, and even more millennials. Can you imagine it? Are you ready? Supply chain managers face many challenges in the digital age. E-commerce is growing at an annual compound rate of 18%, and tomorrow’s workforce has unique and experience-centric expectations.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 7, 2018
From bare bones to sleek cybernetic suits, these industrial exoskeletons are on the verge of taking over — and you'll be glad when they do.
DC Velocity
MARCH 6, 2018
ARC says users are finding the software can do more than rate discovery.
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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.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 7, 2018
Chevrolet showed off its anticipated SIlverado HD 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks, surprising the audience also with a 6500 model.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2018
In the not too distant past, when confronted with a decision between investing in sustainability efforts versus corporate survivability, the choice was clear for most organizations. However, as the economic recovery has gained strength and consumers have expressed a desire for corporations to focus on these efforts, green supply chain practices are emerging again.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 5, 2018
GreyOrange has introduced its goods-to-person Butler robot system, which lets warehouses run high-speed operations by automating inventory storage (putaway) and order fulfilment.
DC Velocity
MARCH 5, 2018
It's getting rough on the roads for truck shippers. But is a rate hosing foreordained?
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
Fleet Owner
MARCH 5, 2018
The full Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) sanitary transportation compliance date for all impacted parties is April 6 of this year.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 9, 2018
Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. The knock on effect of one lost or incorrect label is extremely costly. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the go
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 8, 2018
The trucking associations and industry councils have proposed a “Build America Fund” that would impose a 20 cent per-gallon increase in the wholesale fuel tax phased in over four years to generate $340 billion in a decade.
DC Velocity
MARCH 6, 2018
The Danish manufacturer of pallet magazines has expanded its standard range with a new model, the Palomat AGV.
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.
Logistics Management
MARCH 8, 2018
Since the federally mandated electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect near the end of 2017, the subsequent impact on the truckload shippers and carriers, as was expected, has been fairly bumpy on various fronts. That was a key theme in a Logistics Management reader survey of 349 freight transportation and logistics stakeholders.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 7, 2018
ATLANTA. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new management program to help fleets better track the condition of their tires.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 9, 2018
From limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers to teams that don't have the capabilities to deliver on the strategy, procurement officers have their work cut out for them. A clear vision is a necessity to manage a global supply chain, yet 65% of chief procurement officers report having limited visibility beyond their tier-one suppliers, according to a new survey from Deloitte.
DC Velocity
MARCH 7, 2018
Joining Blockchain in Transport Alliance is natural extension of its data and analytic focus, GE unit says.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 5, 2018
If you Google “digital transformation,” you get over 60 million hits—and a few million of those are related to supply chain management. It’s a journey many people and companies are talking about today, but what exactly does “digital supply chain transformation” mean? And more importantly, what’s required to get started on this journey and successfully reach the desired destination?
Fleet Owner
MARCH 5, 2018
Detention has been in the news lately with the U.S.
Logistics Management
MARCH 5, 2018
As e-commerce flourishes, product returns have become even peskier. At the same time, those in the third-party logistics space who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty are helping shippers create new revenue streams by accommodating the booming demand.
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