Sat.Mar 02, 2019 - Fri.Mar 08, 2019

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Key Factors to Consider When Planning and Designing Warehouses

Logistics Bureau

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece.

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Is It Time To Tidy Up Your Fulfillment Strategy?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Earlier this year, Netflix introduced a popular but polarizing new show. Entitled Tidying Up with Marie Kondo , it follows various families as they systematically cull through their possessions, all spurred by the cleaning guru’s famous advice to keep only what “sparks joy.”. Whether you love or hate the catchphrase, you have to admit that Kondo has a point, because we’re all guilty of hanging onto things for too long – and not just at home.

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3 flatbed freight shipping tips.

Freightquote

Hauling flatbed loads has multiple components and it’s important to be prepared. Read these three tips to help you successfully ship flatbed.

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How to Combat the Uncertainty and Risks in Today’s Global Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

Whether it’s the escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, what’s happening (or not happening) with Brexit in Europe, or the status of “New NAFTA” and other trade agreements, one thing is clear: there is growing risk and uncertainty in global supply chain management. How are leading companies navigating these risks and uncertainties? That was the focus of a recent global study conducted by LLamasoft.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Toyota Kata and Culture Change

The Lean Thinker

I am still digesting my experience at the Toyota Kata Summit (KataCon) and the TWI Summit but I wanted to reflect on one of the emerging themes, and some of the reactions. One of the themes that emerged at both conferences – and to be clear, something I had a hand in influencing as well – was mechanisms for altering the culture of the organization.

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Forklift Sales Break Record in 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

All five truck classes exhibited growth in 2018, representing diverse demand across product lines.

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Six Warehouse Management Trends to Watch in 2019

Logistics Management

As the complexity of filling smaller orders faster continues to mount, our analysts expect more operations to embrace the value that WMS brings to the table. Here’s what they believe is on tap this year in the world of WMS and the systems that support it.

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Breaking Down Transportation Management System (TMS) Jargon

Kuebix

There is a lot of jargon associated with transportation management systems (TMS) that many people find hard to navigate at first. You may never have come across some terms if you don’t have a history of working with TMSs or other forms of tech. The saying “it’s all Greek to me!” might spring to mind. […]. The post Breaking Down Transportation Management System (TMS) Jargon appeared first on Kuebix.

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New England Motor Freight workers settle with company

Fleet Owner

Agreement avoids class-action lawsuit; severance boosted 20 percent

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Is Strikers’ Giant Inflatable Rat Doomed to Extinction?

Material Handling and Logistics

Under assault in court and at the NLRB, unions may have to retire a favorite picket line mascot.

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Advantages of Marketing Fulfillment Inventory and Online Ordering

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

This is the third in a series of blogs focused on getting the most from your marketing fulfillment inventory program. The content is drawn from a recently published Amware-sponsored eBook titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment, which you can download here.

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How to Mitigate Additional Costs in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Last year many shippers were caught flat-footed by rising transportation costs and capacity constraints. It’s safe to say that in 2019 shippers will likely be more vigilant and more proactive in looking for opportunities to better manage and control their transportation costs. What are some of these cost-saving opportunities? How can shippers realize them?

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New F-600 shines in Ford’s complete CV refresh

Fleet Owner

Ford plans updates for all its commercial vehicles, from Class 1 to Class 7, including new Super Duty nameplate.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Shippers No Longer Reactive When it Comes to Reverse Logistics

Logistics Management

In today’s era of fickle e-commerce customers, reverse logistics represents an untapped opportunity for imaginative managers and their 3PL partners to plump up the bottom line.

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Outsourcing Fulfillment: 3 Marketing Experts Explain the Benefits

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware recently sponsored the publication of a Mighty Guide titled 8 Experts on Marketing Fulfillment. In this eBook, marketing executives from a variety of industries share their insights of outsourcing fulfillment and getting the most from their companies’ marketing fulfillment programs.

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America’s Trucker Shortage Will Hit Consumers Where it Hurts

Material Handling and Logistics

Rising transportation costs, due to lack of drivers, is forcing companies like McDonald's and P&G to raises prices.

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10 fuel-saving technologies to make your fleet more efficient

Fleet Owner

These technologies and practices are making today’s fleets more efficient.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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How to Grow Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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Celebrating International Women’s Day with a Look at Women in Supply Chain

Kuebix

In recent years, women have become increasingly integral in all things supply chain, an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated. A survey published by Gartner in 2018, however, shows “sustained strong representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations relative to other functions.” This study was conducted in partnership with an executive […].

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SEKO Logistics introduces new OmniReturns service

Logistics Management

Chicago-based third-party logistics (3PL) services provider SEKO Logistics said this week it has introduced a new service, entitled OmniReturns, which simplifies the product returns process for retailers, e-tailers, and consumers.

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Improving infrastructure could save trucking billions of gallons of fuel

Fleet Owner

ATRI finds that traffic congestion means trucks need 6.87 billion more gallons of fuel. Fixing this would save money and help the environment.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Online Grocery Shoppers Will Pay for Fast Service — But Not Enough

Supply Chain Brain

The conventional notion about online shoppers is that they want it now, and they want it for free. But a new study refutes that assumption, at least partially.

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Great Shipping and Logistics: Still the Biggest Must-Have for Ecommerce Success

GlobalTranz

Your customers are willing to tell you exactly what they want and, sometimes much to your chagrin, they’re not going to hold back or walk on eggshells for you. This past holiday season, customer angst was clearly on display, and shipping and order accuracy was a big player in that grief. One of our favorite.read More. The post Great Shipping and Logistics: Still the Biggest Must-Have for Ecommerce Success appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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2019 Parcel Express Roundtable: E-commerce and Last-Mile continue to flip the script

Logistics Management

Coming off of a year that saw notable gains in volumes and pricing, the parcel market continues to grow at a fast clip. Our panel of parcel experts examines key market drivers and discusses how to navigate the fastest moving segment of logistics.

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Prevent injector deposits with premium diesel fuel

Fleet Owner

The challenges of high-pressure common-rail systems.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Logistics Provider

Supply Chain Brain

From sourcing to delivery, the last leg in a product’s journey can ultimately determine its success.

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How IoT Is Reinventing Asset Tracking for Logistics

IoT World Today

Nowadays, supply chains tend to be distributed, complex and involve a growing number of parties. To deal with the intricacy of modern logistics, supply chain companies are upgrading their ability with technologies like IoT to accurately track assets. “Supply chains are becoming more global by nature, and you can’t wait until something arrives to know what condition it’s in, or if something went wrong on the way,” said Thomas Fuerst, head of WING marketing at Nokia.

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2019 Warehouse / DC Equipment Survey: Still bullish, but more measured

Logistics Management

Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress of today’s labor market and order fulfillment pressures.

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