Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it.
Bulk Connection
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Many people would like to ‘be their own boss’ but it’s often a goal that doesn’t seem attainable. If, however, you have a solid background in the transportation industry, such a goal may be much easier to achieve than you realize. It can happen by becoming a freight agent. In this article, we’ll explain more about what becoming an agent entails and the benefits that exist to you as well as your customers.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Labor Day is over, which means the annual open enrollment period for health insurance and other benefits is just around the corner. Are you ready to ship out your benefits enrollment packages? Not so fast! Here are some last-minute pre-launch details you should take care of before you launch your sales campaigns. We’ve also included a few best practices to help make these tasks easier.
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Leaders in the logistics industry are facing a pioneering challenge: innovations in logistics technology are increasing at a rate surpassing the output of IT talent capable of addressing the specific needs of the industry. Technology trends in the industry include the fast adoption of new consumer technologies and increased customers’ expectations of rapid, accurate delivery and access to real-time data from any device.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
The Logistics of Logistics with Joe Lynch. Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss The Logistics of Logistics podcast including its founding, evolution and future. Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast. About Joe Lynch. Joe Lynch is the host of The Logistics of Logistics podcast, where he interviews logistics and supply chain leaders.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The grassroots group's 13th annual campaign to help bring Christmas to trucking families in need gets under way today following record hauls in both 2018 and last year, when the $14,500 distributed among 29 families all told almost doubled the prior year's record.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
GlobalTranz said that Pop-Up Fleets is geared towards high-volume shippers and shippers with private fleets needing supplemental capacity and whose customers have high service requirements, short lead times and strict on-time delivery requirements.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Delivery and service appointment scheduling strategies have been aggressively evolving for more than 10 years. In my conversations with customers, I continue to learn how far they have advanced and the expanding impact that logistics technology can have on the enterprise. TyresOnTheDrive.com, now Halfords Mobile Expert (HME) part of Halfords Group PLC, a UK provider of automotive and cycling products and services, is a great example of taking delivery and service appointment scheduling to anothe
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Why did the need for Digital Yard Management Systems surge during the pandemic? Digital Yard Management Systems (YMS) play a critical role in helping companies automate processes and offset the impacts of the global pandemic and other supply chain disruptions. It didn’t take long for global supply chains to take center stage during the worldwide. Read more The Growing Need for Digital Yard Management Systems.
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Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
What the initial COVID pandemic response by some state agencies -- many fewer inspections -- might just say about the value of troopers' presence, inspection and more.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
In a controversial move that almost certainly will rile up anti-truck safety advocates, the federal government is moving ahead with a three-year pilot program that will allow some under-21 drivers to work in interstate commerce. The move by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is not without some controversy. FMCSA released details of a 60-day public comment period on the Friday before Labor Day, the last major driving holiday of the summer.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has posted a notice of proposed award outlining subsidies to support hydrogen refueling infrastructure in California. Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell Hydrogen), participated as an applicant in the related grant funding opportunity (GFO) and was awarded $40.8 million, subject to formal approval at a future CEC business meeting.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
“Fall is in the air” is something we like to say this time of year as the air becomes a little crisper, the leaves start to change color, and popular autumn flavors like pumpkin spice start rolling out. With the changing of seasons also comes the changing of products and produce that need to be shipped to fall lovers across the globe. Fall shipping means truckloads of watermelons are traded for truckloads of pumpkins, pallets of tomatoes make way for pallets of fresh turkeys, and more fun-size c
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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.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Once upon a time, an inspector was so engrossed by a logbook (just knowing he'd find something) that he neglected to notice he was standing atop a fire-ant mound. Likewise, so-called 'automatic negative thoughts' can be agents of self-defeating patterns. Here's how Clifford Petersen approaches them.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Higher than expected import levels, driven by the ongoing reopening of the United States economy and retailers focused on inventory restocking, in advance of the holiday season, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, were some of the key themes of the new Port Tracker report, which was issued today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Dependable Highway Express (DHE), a core division of Dependable Supply Chain Services, through the Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) project, says it will demonstrate the ability for battery-electric trucks to successfully transport goods in daily routes. DHE has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join […].
Freightos
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Special thanks to Lars Jensen, CEO at Sea Intelligence Consulting and Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos Group for their input and insights for this report. . Shipping containers are like scotch. . It’s hard to predict what demand will be like for products like these ahead of time. Just take a look at pricing fluctuations for Suntory’s Yamazaki 12 Year Old.
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
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the ongoing convergence of 3PL and TMS business models. I also wrote about how transportation management systems (TMS) are becoming more popular than ever — not only among shippers, but also among other technology vendors and logistics service providers. The convergence of business models continues, as a couple. Read more The Convergence Continues (3PL, TMS, RTV Trends).
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
With consumers itching to get their holiday shopping going, driven by pent-up demand and more time than usual spent at home, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it does not come as a major surprise that the parcel duopoly of UPS and FedEx have recently announced their respective plans to bring on additional seasonal staffers to handle the increased holiday crunch, otherwise commonly referred to as Peak Season.
Now, That's Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
As businesses and governments around the world work to offset the impacts of the global pandemic, North America’s seaports appear to be faring well during this period of uncertainty. Already impacted by 2019’s trade and tariff wars—and the subsequent fluctuations in overseas freight movement—North American ports moved into 2020 with some experience navigating disruption already under their belts.
Magaya
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Warehouse productivity is paramount for sustained market success. Despite best efforts, however, not every operational issue is obvious — and it's these hidden productivity killers that often pose the biggest challenges for completion times and failure rates.
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.
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Connected supply chain systems rely on the advancement of sensors, analytics, and real-time data to make informed decisions and reduce inefficiencies. This advanced supply chain, known as supply chain 4.0, says McKinsey & Company, includes “the application of the Internet of Things, the use of advanced robotics, and the application of advanced analytics of big.read More.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The United States Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported this week that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) eked out a slight increase in July, the most recent month for which data is available, up 0.3%, to 128.9, compared to June’s 128.5, which was revised from an initial reading of 128.3.
Ship Monk
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Every fairy godmother needs her magic wand, every knight needs his shining armor, and every eCommerce business owner needs their tools. Tech tools, that is. The digital gadgets that allow for a smooth operation, day in and day out. While each eCommerce business will have their own unique setup, we’ve compiled a general guide to get you started and help you fill in the blanks of your current configuration.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
For decades the world has remained in a comfort zone. Business models have been largely ‘analog’ in nature – reliant on cash transactions, human contact, and centralized office spaces. As we enter the world of ‘digital’ brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the adoption of new technologies will change the world as we know it. Here […]. The post 8 Positive Technology Trends to Come out of COVID-19 appeared first on SYSPRO US.
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Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
So you want to become a freight agent? How do you get started? What can you do to be successful in your new venture? Because of the reputation that the Authorized Agent Program at Trinity Logistics has, we are often asked how to get started in the industry. We’ve put this article together to help you kick off your freight agent business. At Trinity, we only partner with experienced agents, but we understand the importance of being knowledgeable from the start.
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
This marks a shift from Amazon’s longstanding tradition of leasing aircraft from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), to operate its air cargo network to serve United States-based customers, and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, whom provides air cargo services to support Amazon’s package deliveries to its customers.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
These products advance and complement shippers’ existing TMS and WMS solutions, enabling seamless, efficient end-to-end freight management at enterprise scale.
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