Six Logistics Trends to Watch for in 2023
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The transportation and logistics industry faces new challenges and an uncertain economy in the coming year. Following are six trends we can expect to see in 2023. .
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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.
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How Shippers Can Regain Control of their Partner Relationships
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
In a complex and evolving marketplace, that level of certainty is the gold standard, and it is only possible when shippers, 3PLs, carriers and other partners can rally around data-driven insights.
How to Choose the Best Fleet Management Software: Mobile Tracking is Here
RasTrac
DECEMBER 5, 2022
If you're in the market for fleet management software, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. With all of the different options out there, how can you choose the best one for your business?
Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?
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.
5 Key considerations for manufacturers when selecting a third-party application to use with your ERP system
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
DECEMBER 5, 2022
From time to time, manufacturers will need to augment or supplement their ERP solution in specific business processes with a third-party application. Gartner has coined a term for it, calling it Composable ERP. Because of this, most ERP vendors will have an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Program to help provide customers with the selection process.
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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.
The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Brad Wheeler and Joe Lynch discuss the freight-tech dilemma. Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. About Brad Wheeler. Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. In his current role as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy, Brad leads a team focusing on Solutions Architecture and Implementation Strategy whose mission is to work directly with s
Video: How to make warehouse kitting more efficient
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Warehouse kitting is the process of taking multiple SKUs and combining them to create one new SKU. To keep labor costs in check, it's important to get the kitting process right. Are your – or your 3PL’s – kitting operations as efficient as they could be?
A review of how to operate with fuel efficiency in mind
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 3, 2022
No matter how long fuel prices will remain high, getting the best fuel economy possible makes smart business sense. Every gallon of fuel saved goes right to the bottom line.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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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.
What is a “Socio-Technical System?”
The Lean Thinker
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Lately the term “socio-technical system has been starting to show up more and I thought this would be an opportunity to weigh in on what I think it means. Though the concept has been around since at least 1951 (see below), I think I have tended to “bleep over” the term as jargon without giving it a lot of thought. I don’t think I am alone in that.
Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.
2022 Supply Chain Disruptions Study
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 8, 2022
New survey reveals the top pain points that logistics and supply chain management professionals continue to manage through, including higher freight costs, capacity constraints, severe labor shortages, and port slowdowns—all disruptions that are still forcing shippers to re-engineer their supply chain operations.
The State of a “Normal” Supply Chain
Food Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Industry experts offer hope to a return to normalcy in the supply chain space, but it will be a new normal of sorts and be quite the bumpy ride in getting there.
Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
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.
5 Tough Love Tips to Choosing Best TMS Software
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Having spent many years in business development and sales, I’ve spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don’t want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry. Read more.
The Talroo Story with Thad Price
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Thad Price and Joe Lynch discuss the Talroo story. Thad is CEO at Austin-based Talroo , a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. About Thad Price. Thad Price is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce.
A salute to truck drivers
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 3, 2022
If every passenger car driver spent some time behind the wheel of a Class 8, they might think twice before cutting in front of a heavy truck without leaving much space.
Molex Prizes Agility
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility for Molex. The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience.
Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes
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
Ronald Dixon to Lead Government Procurement Efforts for Mullen
NGT News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Mullen Automotive Inc. has brought in Ronald Dixon as general manager of government sales, with a focus on U.S. government vehicle procurement programs. He has 42 years of automotive experience, including over 20 years leading General Motors’ federal government fleet sales team. Leading all aspects of bidding, contract approvals and price negotiations, Dixon was responsible […].
Intermodal expert Larry Gross offers up market update at RailTrends
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 7, 2022
When looking at the current state of intermodal volumes, a few quick themes jump out, observed Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting at the last month’s RailTrends conference in New York.
Report Links Car Supply Chain to Forced Labor in China
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
Appointment Scheduling API Standard: Will It Work with Paper Calendars?
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Earlier this week, Convoy, J.B. Hunt, and Uber Freight announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC), “which aims to solve transportation scheduling challenges by establishing the freight industry’s first formal set of appointment scheduling application programming interface (API) standards.” Here’s more from the press release: The SSC’s objectives are to define an API.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
NGT News
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition is now the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT). The name change and rebranding are part of the statewide designation process under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program. “We are very pleased to announce our new name and rebranding as part of our move to become a […]. The post Chicago Area Clean Cities Rebrands as Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.
Truckload: Easing back to normal?
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Carrier executives continue to yearn for supply/demand equation to even out as inventory slowly rebuilds. In the meantime, capacity for fleet growth remains limited due to constraints on equipment and qualified drivers. Does this recurring news actually signal a return to normal?
Freight Brokers Must Prioritize Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Without the right cybersecurity practices, freight factoring companies could introduce security vulnerabilities for freight brokers, shippers and carriers. .
Did Maersk clash with tough EU competition rules with TradeLens?
Supply Chain and Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Why did Maersk and IBM cancel the TradeLens program? Recall, when it was introduced 4 years ago many folks saw it as a step in the right direction for logistics, especially global ocean shipping.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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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.
Greenpower, Gemilang Develop Electric Right-Hand Drive Trucks, Vans
NGT News
DECEMBER 8, 2022
GreenPower Motor Co. Inc. has increased its partnership with Gemilang International Ltd. (GML) to collaborate, develop and market right-hand drive heavy-duty class 4 trucks and vans using GreenPower’s EV Star Cargo and EV Star Cab and Chassis to meet the demand of fleet customers across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. “We have already delivered […].
National diesel average is down for fourth straight week, reports EIA
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 6, 2022
For the week of December 5, the average price per gallon of diesel—at $4.967—dropped 17.4 cents, following an 8-cent decline, to $5.233, for the week of November 21, which was preceded by a 2-cent decline, to $5.313, for the week of November 14.
Five Good Things: Giving Tuesday 2023
Fleet Owner
DECEMBER 3, 2022
Trucking showed its generosity during this year's global charity holiday. One manufacturer taught students the great possibilities along the road of working in transportation. Fleets have one more week to nominate truckers for a TCA award.
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