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

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 24, 2019

"Increased exposure to labor exploitation, terrorism, corruption and natural disasters must be a consideration for companies making changes to their supply chain, and best practices must be maintained in order to prevent threats to business continuity," says BSI.

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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 […].

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. […].

Waste Reduction 117

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES – Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota Motor North America used Earth Day to present its first new, jointly developed hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty truck to UPS Inc.

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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.

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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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Cost Reduction

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.

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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.

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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 […].

Supply Chain Software 101

Supply Chain Software Digital Warehousing Automation 101

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.

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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

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

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Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Tools 107

Fleet Owner

APRIL 22, 2019

One way or another, ZE is going to be part of trucking’s future, as regulatory and social pressures mount around the world to eliminate mobile sources of greenhouse gases and air-borne health hazards.

Trucking 124

Trucking Sourcing 124

Kuebix

APRIL 22, 2019

Sustainability initiatives and efforts to “go green” are trending through every industry and many are focusing on the supply chain. There are innumerable reasons why companies are prioritizing sustainability. These reasons range from everything from worries about climate change, the need to save money and streamline operations, to increasingly eco-friendly customer bases and the need to […].

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Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Human-centered design can help with recruitment and retention challenges.

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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

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.

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Transportation Definition Study Logistics Network Optimization Software 96

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.

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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.

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Availability Industry Construction Logistics 94

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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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

Stord

APRIL 21, 2019

The use of predictive analytics in supply chain operations rose by 76% from 2017 to 2019 , according to survey data. 30% of respondents said they were using this technology today, compared to just 17% two years ago. This number will likely increase going forward – 57% said they aren’t using predictive analytics now, but plan to in the future. Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months.

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Warehousing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 78

Fleet Owner

APRIL 24, 2019

LONG BEACH, CA. Battery-electric technology is the only viable way to achieve emissions-free driving, according to Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2019

Customer demands are nothing new to small businesses and companies. Today, being a successful company means a little more than just providing good products and fast shipping. Eventually, people become interested not only in what you do but also in who you are. Company’s values, philosophy, and global presence hold a large piece of brand image and greatly affect the way your customers perceive you.

Waste Reduction 93

Waste Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 93

Material Handling and Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

The mandate requiring electronic logging devices hasn’t produced the safety results its proponents expected.

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Brighter Logistics

APRIL 22, 2019

Running a small business is all about careful organization and very hard work. The fact that you do not employ a considerable number of people makes it quite challenging to achieve workflow without any difficulties. However, the appearance and growing success of 3PL providers has offered a favorable solution. Hence, how can a small business … Continue reading "How Can A Small Business Benefit From A 3PL".

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Fleet Owner

APRIL 22, 2019

Following ‘Move Over Law’ might have prevented this Illinois incident and others.

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Trucking 153

GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2019

As little as four years ago, shippers began to realize the problem with inbound freight operations. Prices were increasing, but almost 33 percent of shippers saw relatively no change in overall operations which gave rise to an even bigger problem—shippers were operating without real visibility into inbound logistics, and vendors had been aware of this.read More.

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