20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Even you are not an ardent follower of new technical advancements there is still a good chance that you have heard about the concept of autonomous vehicles. In recent times, these have received a lot of attention in the technology world as big players like Google and Apple have started taking a keen interest in making it a reality. With constant changes in the global markets, new and unconventional ideas are being discussed and thought about and not just in a hypothetical sense. .

Cost Reduction 74

Cost Reduction Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 74

Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Oversized loads haul many types of materials and products that keep us everyday consumers moving forward. From tree trunks that turn into lumber for our homes, manufactured homes that give us shelter, and solar panels that create energy for those homes; oversized shipments are needed to keep society running. But they can have some of the most complex shipments.

Material Savings 96

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 96

ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The latest information coming from freight forwarders and experts in logistics points towards the expectation that US imports will remain high throughout October 2020. Such trends are fueled by a rise in e-Commerce fulfillment frameworks as well as the ongoing transactions involving personal protective equipment (PPE) which is mainly due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trends 72

Trends Replenishment Purchasing Skills Government 72

Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Although the term cloud computing has recently spread like wildfire, many people are still left wondering, what really is the cloud? Here’s a quick breakdown of common cloud terminology to help you better understand how your logistics business might use the cloud.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 353

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 353

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.

Automation

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

If you’re looking to lower costs and increase the efficiency of your eCommerce warehouse operations, your first thought might be to add automation. But technology doesn’t come cheap. What if you don’t have the order volume to justify the cost? Don’t despair. Following are a few low-tech ways to reduce eCommerce warehouse fulfillment center costs without breaking the bank.

eCommerce 316

eCommerce Efficiency Operations Cost Reduction 316

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

My first introduction to Kindred AI occurred at the Manhattan Associates booth at Promat 2019. There I learned about the company’s partnerships with automation vendors and the forthcoming Manhattan Automation Network certification. As I stated back in 2019, I found the partnership with Kindred and the integration with Kindred Sort particularly interesting.

Picking 205

Picking Sorting Automation Networks 205

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

During my vacation last month, I picked out an old book to read again: Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. The book was published in 1997 and it was made into a movie too. If you like literary fiction, I highly recommend the book, which is about a “sorely wounded and fatally disillusioned Confederate soldier who. Read more Please Allow 4-6 Weeks for Delivery.

Picking 167

Picking Logistics Trends Industry 167

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

If you ever want to feel svelte, go stand next to an offensive lineman. Even in college, he’s likely to weigh just over 300 pounds. That massive weight is a big part of what enables him to do his job, because when it comes to protecting today’s college quarterbacks, size matters. That example applies as we think about one of the outsourcing-related questions we get most often: Is a bigger third-party fulfillment provider – like a bigger offensive lineman – likely to be better?

Outsourcing 278

Outsourcing Examples Operations 278

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Winning Strategic Accounts with Mike Neme. Michael Neme and Joe Lynch discuss winning strategic accounts, understanding buyer behavior and aligning sales efforts to the customer’s buying behaviors. In the podcast interview, Mike shares his approach to strategic account sales, which has enabled him to consistently win enterprise logistics accounts. About Michael Neme.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Software 221

Advertisement

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

Cost Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Over the last six-plus months, the coronavirus pandemic has changed virtually every aspect of our lives. We have dealt with the health implications of COVID as well as economic hardships, the closing of schools and businesses, delays and changes to our daily schedules, and a pivot in how many of us work, just to name a few. Outside of the core components of our lives, there have also been interruptions to the luxuries that we […].

Logistics 36

Logistics Supply Chains 36

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In the post Hidden Suppliers Can Make or Break Your Operations (Harvard Business Review, May 2015), the authors write, “With the size and complexity of supply chains soaring, a daunting challenge is confronting companies: identifying the critical nodes hidden within the vast expanse of their supply networks.” The coronavirus outbreak has put supply chain risk.

Supply Chains 153

Supply Chains Nodes Networks Operations 153

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Carving a successful footprint and managing to boost Peak season value involves the direct application of KPI supply chain best practices. These best practices go back to the root of digital transformation within logistics, recognizing when things go wrong and intervening immediately. Furthermore, the value of parcel efficiency grows in tandem with the demands of.read More.

Supply Chains 139

Supply Chains Digital Efficiency Transportation 139

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. About Jason Miller. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. and Dortha J.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 195

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.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Baseball has a key performance indicator that is unrivaled. The Wins Above Replacement Value tells a team exactly what they need to do to succeed. In business, and the supply chain realm, no other success metric has this clarity. The post No Industry Has A Better Success Metric than Baseball appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Industry 164

Industry Supply Chains Logistics Strategy 164

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Mentions of “supply chain” have grown nearly 30% in the past five years, according to annual reports from S&P 500 companies.

Supply Chains 137

Supply Chains 137

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In an alternate universe, one without COVID-19, I would be writing today about our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team and the JDRF Ride to Cure we did last weekend in Saratoga Springs, NY. But in this universe, there was no JDRF ride last weekend; it was reimagined due to the pandemic. The reimagined. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 18, 2020).

Supply Chains 26

Supply Chains Logistics Cargo Transportation 26

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

How Software-as-a-Service (Saas) took over the supply chain software market, where it stands now and how far we have to go before the supply chain is truly autonomous.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Logistics 133

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

Optimal Sourcing

Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

One of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth interaction during a roadside inspection is to have a good preventive maintenance program.

Tips 128

Tips 128

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

More people are taking comfort from shopping online from the comfort of their own homes. With today’s technology, it makes e-commerce a lot more efficient and effective. E-commerce logistics and parcel shipping are the livelihoods of many businesses. Aside from the everyday use of parcel services during the regular shopping seasons, they can also hold.read More.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 117

Logistics Network Optimization Software Efficiency Transportation Logistics 117

Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The short answer appears to be 'no' with an examination of safety-rating numbers as of the end of August. Independents, have you gone through an off-site audit this year under the COVID-19 emergency declaration? Did it result in a safety rating? Weigh in.

Compliance 116

Compliance 116

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

While technology is a key part of digital transformation in logistics and transportation, strategy, structure and processes must be aligned accordingly to create value for the company and its supply chain partners.

Survey 127

Survey Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 127

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.

Cost Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In an "Olympics of water engineering," the German government wants to change the current of the Rhine so that ships can load an extra 200 or more tons.

Government 116

Government 116

NGT News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Trillium, a provider of alternative fueling systems and renewable fuels, has opened two new compressed natural gas (CNG) locations in California and is offering discounts at a third. “We are seeing strong, rising demand from customers in California for CNG,” says JP Fjeld-Hansen, vice president of Trillium. “To meet that demand, we’re focused on adding […].

Meeting 115

Meeting 115

Truck News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

You’ve heard it since you were a kid: “Eat more vegetables and fruit!” Now, how often do you think you hit the recommended amount of fruits and veggies, which is 7-10 servings per day? For most of you, it’s probably not very often, if ever. Fruits and vegetables are truly the backbone of our diet […].

114

114

Logistics Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Greeneville, Tenn.-based asset-light freight and logistics services provider Forward Air Corporation announced it has acquired the assets of Johnson City, Tenn.-based CLW Delivery Inc., a privately held final mile provider specializing in last-mile logistics and in-home installation services for national retailers and manufacturers, for cash consideration of $5.5 million.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 126

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Logistics 126

Advertisement

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Thoughts on social media, bias and a pro tip from a marketer for the meme sharers among you. Ask yourself, "Is it worth it to share it? From your perspective in history, are you so sure you’re right?".

Tips 111

Tips 111

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Trade consultant Nelson Balido, principal of Balido & Associates, outlines what Mexico's government must do in order for that country to become an attractive alternative for manufacturing products destined for U.S. consumers.

Government 111

Government Ordering Production 111

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

To ensure a healthy bottom line for your Metal Fabrication and Industrial Machinery business, the quotation process must be carefully managed at each step as margins are thin. You can’t afford to have internal operational inefficiencies on top of external competitive challenges. This means critical processes such as quoting, which are tightly integrated with most aspects of your manufacturing […].

Industry 111

Industry Operations Distribution 111