The Arrival of the ‘Self-Driving’ Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
The age of self-driving cars and trucks is nearly upon us. What about self-driving supply chains?
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Palletizing LTL Freight: Everything You Need to Know
GoShip Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Providing safe and secure packaging is essential for smooth freight transportation. When shipping with less-than-truckload, packing is even more important because there are multiple shipments combined in a trailer. Preparation simplifies handling, loading and unloading, and prevents cargo damage. The most common way of packing LTL freight is palletizing.
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Flash sale events! How to win the last mile on days like Valentines or Thanksgiving
Loginext
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
What’s with same-day or next-day deliveries? Well if haven’t forgotten important dates such as Valentines’ or any other such day, you won’t much appreciate the urgency of fast deliveries to save face. All’s well that end’s well, and that’s why the right logistics technology, especially last mile, is critical for flash events.
Tips and tricks for safer night driving
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
There are some things that drivers who work at night can do to help, but it's not what most people think they are. Here are some tips from a doctor and drivers who take advantage of the open, dark road.
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.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Come of Age
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The key for AMRs is that they enable workers to be more productive due to constant collaboration. During Steve Banker's panel discussion on AMRs at ARC Advisory Group's Forum last week, the four panelists made two key points about AMRs. First, robots are not replacing human workers, but rather, are assisting them. Second, warehouse labor is becoming harder to find and more expensive to train and retain.
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Globalization in transition
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
This is a fascinating report about global trade, with many interesting statistics, and with points of view not often presented so cogently.
Stopping the rise in truck fatalities is in your hands
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
FMCSA data shows the way to stem the tide of truck-related fatalities on the roads is in trucking’s hands. Here are three ways to put those hands to work for safety.
Ecommerce Retailer Reaps Big Rewards Following a Supply Chain Planning Implementation
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
I talked to a large ecommerce retailer. They got great benefits from implementing a supply chain planning solution. But their plans to leverage AI are what is truly fascinating. The post Ecommerce Retailer Reaps Big Rewards Following a Supply Chain Planning Implementation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
E-Commerce Speeds Industrial Real Estate Transformation
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Warehousing is expected to grow by double digits while facilities add more technology.
Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs
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What Can Fleet Managers Expect in 2019?
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Industry experts weigh in on what to watch and how it will impact the food supply chain, especially the refrigerated transportation sector.
Postal Service starts using all-electric vans in Calif.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Pilot program of seven Motiv-powered Ford E-450 vans to deploy in California’s Central Valley, with one of the electric vans already running routes in Fresno.
In stunning development, NEMF and 10 related subsidiaries declare bankruptcy
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In a financial development that shocked the trucking industry, 101-year-old New England Motor Freight and 10 related subsidiaries (including truckload giant Eastern Freightways) voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11.
FDA Making Drug Supply Chain More Secure
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
"Using new innovations, we believe we can improve the overall security of our closed system and improve our ability to prevent the introduction of illegitimate products," says FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb.
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.
Blockchain and its Implications for the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Shipchain
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Blockchain in the pharma supply chain can dramatically affect the success and verifiability of pharmaceuticals. Unlike other industries, pharmaceuticals are subject to intense regulation. Failure to maintain proper temperatures or traceability within the pharma supply chain can have disastrous outcomes that directly impact patients and their family members.
E-commerce transforms trucking equipment, labor and logistics
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
"If you’re in that so-called ‘final-mile’ phase, you might want smaller, more nimble vehicles. There are intermediary steps where products are moving into and out of distribution centers that may rely on traditional tractors and trailers.
Chapter 11 filing and employee letter shed more light on NEMF’s bankruptcy development
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
While the shockwaves stemming from regional less-than-truckload (LTL) New England Motor Freight (NEMF) announcing this week it voluntarily filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark on February 11 are still intact, documentation surfacing in recent days helps to tell the story of what led the fabled 101-year Elizabeth, N.J.
Globalization Hits New Record High
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
The world's top five most globally connected countries were the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates.
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
A Software Revolution that is Hard to See
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Today, so many exciting things are going on in the cloud software world that my bet is we will see very large improvements in the way things are done driven by higher productivity and innovation. The difficulty in perceiving this now is that there is no thing to "see" with this software. The post A Software Revolution that is Hard to See appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Another challenge: Manufacturers, step up efficiency
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Fleets we speak to are looking for products that are dependable, reliable and that have a decent payback. A two-year return on investment is what most of them are looking for.
The Top 5 Warehouse Management Technologies Shaping the Supply Chain
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
New technologies are being developed that will propel warehouse management and shape the supply chain of the future. Around the globe, supply chain entities and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are seeking out the best ways to enhance flexibility and adaptability for both inbound and outbound logistics. From the dramatic changes possible through the cloud to the applications.read More.
85% of Retailers Haven’t Completed Supply Chain Digitization
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
For retailers relying on manual supply chain management processes, cost is perceived to be the main blocker.
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.
Track and Trace in the Food Supply Chain
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Visibility is getting better, faster and cheaper.
Sudden downshift to first spurs recall of 1.5M F-150 pickups
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Nearly 1.5 million Ford F-150 pickups built from 2010 to 2013 are being recalled for a potential problem where the transmission suddenly shifts down into first gear, which could cause loss of control.
BCG report takes a deep dive into the ‘Blockchain Paradox’
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
While the emergence of blockchain technology within the freight transportation and logistics marketplace has gained a significant amount of traction in recent years, a report recently issued by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) observes that rate of blockchain adoption is slower than expected, even though the technology has some clear potential benefits.
NLRB: Angry Outbursts Are Not Protected Activity
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Previously, employee comments mentioning wages or working conditions couldn’t draw discipline.
The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization
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This Week in Logistics News (February 9 – 15)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual Valentine’s Day survey with Prosper Insights & Analytics, Americans were expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday. Those celebrating planned to spend $3.9 billion on jewelry (given by 18 percent), $3.5 billion on an evening out (34 percent), $2.1 billion on clothing (18 percent), $1.9 billion on flowers (35 percent), $1.8 […]
Flytrex expanding use of drones for food, e-commerce deliveries
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The company is proving each day there is a place for drones, especially in suburban areas with private homes where services such as Uber or Postmates generally do not operate.
Why Supply Chain Platforms?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Today, collaboration is an essential step in the digital transformation of your company, and has become vital if you expect to compete with increasingly more dynamic and connected competitors. Through this transformation, it’s no longer an option to work separate from your collaborators. Instead, a real convergence must be created by merging the processes with increased productivity, agility, efficiency, and a new customer experience in mind.
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