Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks.

Capacity 67

Capacity Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 67

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 12, 2018

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. The time to understand the trends in commerce logistics and position their organizations succeed and overcome the challenges that accompany this unique way of moving product on a global scale.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 74

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Trends Supply Chain Software 74

Cyzerg

OCTOBER 10, 2018

With the sudden rise of Bitcoin at the end of 2017, blockchain has become a mainstream term. But a lot of people still don’t understand the incredible potential this technology holds, especially in its role in the supply chain and the warehouse digitalization movement. This article will be your primer for blockchain technology, its potential in warehouse operations, and how it fares in the industry.

Supply Chain Software 337

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Digital Article 337

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The contract between UPS and the Teamsters calls for shifting part of Big Brown's traffic from intermodal to over-the-road. Is this a wake-up call for the railroads?

Transportation 191

Transportation 191

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

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If you’re looking for interesting soundbites about automation, look no further than Elon Musk and Austin Powers’ Dr. Evil. The first one, in discussing early efforts to mechanize Tesla’s production line, Elon Musk concluded that the automaker had “ automated some pretty silly things.”. The second famously insisted that the best way to attack a major challenge was to “place [it] in an easily escapable situation involving an overly elaborate and exotic [plan].”.

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Automation Ordering Production Outsourcing 136

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 11, 2018

With comments now closed on whether FMCSA should pursue changes to the Hours of Service rules for truck drivers, that's the big background issue. But there's a handful of little errors fleets and drivers are making with their electronic logging devices causing avoidable headaches at the roadside.

Tips 156

Tips Trucking 156

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 8, 2018

With the market at a crossroads, our exclusive survey offers an inside look at the state of mobile computing today and the outlook for the future.

Survey 201

Survey 201

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Favorite costumes this year are princesses and witches. Spending on Halloween is expected to reach $9 billion this year, about the same as last year’s $9.1 billion, according to a report from the National Retail Federation. Celebrants intend to spend an average of $86.79, up from last year’s $86.13, with more than 175 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities, according to the annual study that has been conducted over the past 14 years by Prosper Insights & Analytics for

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Procurement Analytics Scenario Planning Survey Study 130

SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 10, 2018

One of the significant problems faced by organizations and stores of all kinds and sizes is business fraud. While fraud comes in many forms, it can be majorly categorized into asset misappropriation, financial statement fraud, and corruption. Most of these fraud categories are internal. According to the 2014 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud […].

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Procurement Strategy 131

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Cost Reduction

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We profile nine women who have found success in trucking -- and helped make transportation companies successful

Trucking 134

Trucking Transportation 134

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 10, 2018

New research says radio frequency identification tags can help companies achieve greater order accuracy than bar-code scanning.

RFID 166

RFID Ordering 166

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Advances in lift truck technology and design will bring new ways to reduce costs, improve accuracy and streamline operations.

Operations 153

Operations Efficiency Cost Reduction Trucking 153

SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Global sourcing refers to seeking goods and services beyond one’s borders, i.e., from the global market. It is a procurement strategy in which companies try to find the most cost-efficient place globally for manufacturing goods. According to purchasing and procurement professionals, companies should be able to source both inside and outside their national borders.

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Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills 113

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2018

October 5th was National Manufacturing Day. This yearly celebration of modern manufacturing strives to address common misperceptions about the industry and give manufacturers a day to showcase what they do and examine some of the most important aspects of their world. But taking time to focus on what’s going on in the world of manufacturing is more than just a fun celebration.

Maintainability 104

Maintainability Ordering Industry Logistics 104

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Forrester says inventory tracking and warehouse management will be major use cases in more than one-quarter of $434.9 billion spending forecast.

Study 153

Study Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Inventory 153

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The world's largest forklift producer is following a course that will eventually create a full-scale digital revolution for the company. Along the way, it has defined a workable IoT strategy that can get any manufacturer moving.

Material Savings 122

Material Savings Materials Handling Handling Course 122

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Michael could be strongest wind storm to hit U.S. since 2004; eight states see HOS and FMCSRs altered.

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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

Optimal Sourcing

SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Every successful food business operates with an effective inventory management system, which is the core of Supply Chain Excellence. This is a crucial part of running a profitable food enterprise. Without an effective inventory management system, this can lead in over-ordering thus resulting in food wastage, or under-ordering resulting in unfulfilled customer requirements.

Supplier management 103

Supplier management Inventory Operations Supply Chains 103

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Latest round of funding for AI-backed freight-matching platform shows no slowing in venture funds rushing to disrupt old model.

Modeling Software 160

Modeling Software Groups Digital Modeling 160

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Tech companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, SAP, HPE and Oracle are pushing Blockchain-as-a-Service.

SAP 160

SAP 160

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Separating drivers from the rest of the company is counterproductive. Drivers are the revenue engine of the business; or, for private fleets, the face of your product when a delivery is made.

Production 102

Production 102

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

SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The evolution of technologies has eased and replaced traditional methodologies of project management. What are the evolutions and changes that have critically impact the project management performance, deliverable and cost?In the past, project management and collaboration were done through faxed, letters, emails and sharing platforms. Today, the recent advancements in technology have contributed in providing […].

Digital 101

Digital Collaboration Procurement 101

DC Velocity

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Facility replaces smaller operation, answers growing demand for automated material handling solutions, Dematic says.

Materials Handling 165

Materials Handling Distribution Handling Automation 165

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Because of their usually low profile, you may have overlooked the impact mobile robots have been having on manufacturing and logistics. With the next wave rolling out now, they will be impossible to miss.

Logistics 118

Logistics 118

Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Apprenticeships play a significant role in developing a highly-skilled workforce, and the trucking industry has started its work on a recognized apprenticeship program for medium- and heavy-duty diesel technicians.

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Trucking Industry 102

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SIPMM Professional Publications

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Entrepreneurs and small business people are always looking for creative ways to accomplish more of their business goals at a lesser cost. Many of these firms have turned to outsourcing for manufacturing, engineering, and other functions. Companies that outsource concentrate effort on core areas of expertise or strategic importance, reduce costs, and improve services.

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DC Velocity

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Latest release from "Women In Trucking" group teaches kids about transportation.

Supply Chains 174

Supply Chains Groups Trucking Transportation 174

Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The supply chain attack could have siphoned corporate secrets and government information while leaving few fingerprints. This week there was a blockbuster Bloomberg Businessweek report about U.S. investigations into a digital attack that involved planting snooping devices in the kinds of circuit boards used by Amazon, Apple, the U.S. government and other important organizations.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chains 103