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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 BD Biosciences was 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
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 6, 2018
James Foote tells shareholders further drastic cuts in employees and equipment will drive down operating ratio.
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DC Velocity
MARCH 5, 2018
Executive has held top jobs at FedEx, DHL, APL Logistics, BNSF unit, among others.
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 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.
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.
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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
DC Velocity
MARCH 6, 2018
ARC says users are finding the software can do more than rate discovery.
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.
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.
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.
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
DC Velocity
MARCH 5, 2018
It's getting rough on the roads for truck shippers. But is a rate hosing foreordained?
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.
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.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 7, 2018
Automation is becoming an enormous part of a host of different industries, from automotive and manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and everything in between. This isn’t a bad thing — automation helps to increase production, reduce labor costs, and create products that are consistently of high quality. With the advent of efficient automation, does it still make sense to keep manual equipment on hand?
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.
DC Velocity
MARCH 6, 2018
The Danish manufacturer of pallet magazines has expanded its standard range with a new model, the Palomat AGV.
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.
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?
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
DC Velocity
MARCH 7, 2018
Joining Blockchain in Transport Alliance is natural extension of its data and analytic focus, GE unit says.
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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