Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 23, 2019
“ Going above and beyond” is usually considered to be a good thing. But not when it comes to your eCommerce delivery expenses. That’s why this week’s post is dedicated to some of the most common ways that eTailers can rack up bigger packaging and parcel delivery costs without even trying.
Freightquote
APRIL 22, 2019
Freight insurance helps to ease the burden of accidents and natural occurrences that can impact goods. Let’s take a closer look at who is covered, when to take responsibility and more.
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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 23, 2019
The supply chain management has been achieving meaningful importance nowadays due to the increase of trade globally, a fact that complicates every stage of the supply chain in every company. A large number of operators through the supply chain, increasing and huge demands, more and more consumers… All these factors affect the way the companies manage their logistical operations, and today we are going to talk about a phenomenon that could appear in the upstream levels of the supply chains: the B
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 24, 2019
[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [01:27] Tell us about your background. I grew up in Buffalo and studied political science at a school just outside of Rochester. I ended up selling small parcel to companies in Minnesota and Wisconsin for a few years before transitioning into selling transportation management solutions to companies in the Pacific Northwest. [02:25] Before getting into the five problems you have identified that e-commerce companies face with post-purchase experience, take us throug
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.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 22, 2019
The new rules in CDL schools will go into effect by February 7, 2020.
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SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 20, 2019
Suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors should consider capitalizing on process automation. Robotics Process Automation or RPA are being introduced for warehouse modernization. RPA is a software technology that allows the business to automate low-level tasks in the future, as technology improves. Using robots and machine which imitate human actions in doing repetitive operational tasks previously completed […].
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2019
The phrase “fail fast” is increasingly finding its way into conversations about digital transformations. The implication seems to be that fail-fast is a necessary component of a digital work culture. From an IT perspective, it makes sense. However, it really doesn’t align with how supply chain and plant operations need to evolve. The post Be Careful of the Term “Fail Fast” in Digital Transformations appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 22, 2019
Following ‘Move Over Law’ might have prevented this Illinois incident and others.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 25, 2019
Georgia is responsible for providing an infrastructure that is expected to handle more than $900 billion of cargo annually.
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Kuebix
APRIL 25, 2019
Challenges like the driver shortage, capacity crunch, increased final mile delivery expectations and rising freight prices have shippers looking for ways to improve their supply chains. The solution to these problems is to implement a transportation management system (TMS). A robust TMS can speed up logistics operations, reduce waste and improve the company’s bottom line. […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 21, 2019
Growing world populations are expected to reach 10billion by the year 2050. With this, we are also expected to demand on the food supply chain to evolve and become more efficient, more accurate and more reliable. More and more people want visibility into what’s inside the products they are about to consume. They want to […]. The post Blockchain for Visibility in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on SIPMM INSTITUTE.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 22, 2019
During last year’s Roadcheck event, nearly 12,000 trucks and drivers were taken out of service. Don’t be in that number this year.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 22, 2019
Human-centered design can help with recruitment and retention challenges.
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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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 23, 2019
Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. With this ever-changing landscape, cost-effective management of the last mile has become a challenge that needs a broader view. Last mile home deliveries were once considered special handling services because they were infrequent and required special considerations to deliver a product to a consumer’s home.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2019
China is currently the EU’s second most significant source of imports, and trade volumes are positioned for growth. Italy and China recently signed an agreement to further solidify the Belt and Road Initiative, alarming Italy's US and European allies. This is only the first of many such concords President Xi hopes to execute for ongoing support to the multi-national plan to provide fast and efficient transportation options from inland China to Western Europe that is further affirmation of its co
Fleet Owner
APRIL 24, 2019
Better trailers will lead to improved freight efficiency for the tractor-trailer combination and that’s good for all of us.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 23, 2019
Toyota and Kenworth will deploy a total of 10 trucks as part of the Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities Project (ZANZEFF), hauling cargo received at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, throughout the LA Basin.
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
SIPMM Professional Publications
APRIL 20, 2019
A smart warehouse is the culmination of warehouse automation. In other words, automating various components of your warehousing operations. Like a smart home, a smart warehouse is enabled with several automated and interconnected technologies. These technologies work together to increase the productivity and efficiency of the warehouse, minimizing the number of human workers while decreasing […].
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2019
Uber has a very powerful brand name. It undoubtedly contributed to Uber Freight’s growth. But if this was a stand-alone prospectus for just Uber Freight, and if the Freight division did not carry the name “Uber,” who would be foolish enough to invest in them? The post What Uber’s IPO Reveals About Uber Freight’s Marketplace Opportunity is Highly Misleading appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 25, 2019
Trucking company admits hiding losses in aging trucking fleet; lied to investigators.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 22, 2019
Our annual look at the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as measured by fatal work injury rate.
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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 22, 2019
Based on the top Talking Logistics posts and videos this quarter, it’s clear that transportation management remains a hot topic of interest — everything from how to navigate the twists and turns of the market to how to leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. Even our most popular post, which dealt with excess inventory and yard management, had a transportation bent to it.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 22, 2019
It’s been a rocky start for high-tech wearable devices for the consumer. But the supply chain offers a more fertile ground for growth.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 24, 2019
Putting aside the timetable, the scenario for a transition to zero-emissions, or ZE, trucks has started to become clear over the last few years. The challenge for fleets will be to choose the right one for their particular operation.
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 25, 2019
The Generation T movement is hoping to fill the 3 million job vacancies that are expected by 2028.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2019
A while back, I wrote about the managed transportation services (MTS) market. According to ARC’s definition, in an MTS arrangement, a shipper contracts with a third party to plan and execute their moves for them. In other words, instead of having internal planners plan and execute moves, those planners are employed by the MTS supplier, but work on the shipper’s behalf.
Logistics Management
APRIL 23, 2019
Research recently released by industrial real estate firm CBRE showed that the first quarter availability rate for United States industrial real estate, for the first quarter of 2019, was essentially flat, falling by less than half of a basis point to 7.0%, while demand for warehouses was largely in line with the delivery of newly constructed supply.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 23, 2019
The company’s co-founder hit crowdfunding target to roll-out its technology 10 years in the making.
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