The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 3, 2020
3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. About Jeremy Thone. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.
Shipchain
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Retail supply chains have been put through the wringer. Routes have been disrupted, warehouses, physical stores, and corporate headquarters have been shut down (or at least temporarily closed), and the workforce has been hit by a pandemic like none of us have ever seen in our lifetimes. During this time of uncertainty, not all retailers will survive.
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Freight Center
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Anyone who loves all things “pumpkin” knows the importance of this seasonal produce. This time each year, the pumpkin emerges as cultural king. You can find them everywhere during this transition from summer to fall, from goofy jack-o’-lantern faces to pumpkin-spice lattes, to pumpkin flavored beer, pancakes, candles and more! But when it comes to the actual pumpkin itself, have you ever thought about how they make it from the pumpkin farm to your front porch?
The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Outside of the actual operation, the default meeting schedule for most organizations is weekly. This is OK when everyone understands what is expected and the default thinking and behavior is working for you. With Toyota Kata, though, the intent is to practice a routine that is not default thinking or behavior. Yet many organizations fall into the default of a weekly coaching cycle.
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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 6, 2020
32 Degrees is an apparel company whose clothes offer maximum comfort at a valued price. The company sold only through retail channels until 2017, when it launched 32degrees.com. Since then, online sales have exploded. That triggered a search for a B2C fulfillment company that could handle a high volume of very complex orders. 32 Degrees now averages 45,000 eCommerce orders per month, and that number is steadily rising.
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 5, 2020
It is widely said that there is a the trend toward more warehouses being built, and a trend toward smaller warehouses being built in urban areas. This is being driven, by the rapid ecommerce growth rate and increased competition among retailers to get their goods to consumers more quickly. Data shows this is largely a myth. The post It is a Myth that the US is Building More but Smaller Warehouses appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Warehousing and transportation have never been more complicated. The digitalization of warehouses, rising customer expectations for delivery and customer service, and market competition put pressure on overall operations. This article discusses the common warehousing mistakes made by many organizations and how to avoid them to make the business better.
Kuebix
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly with a start date of October 13, 2020. While Amazon typically holds this digital shopping ‘holiday’ in July, supply chain disruptions brought on by Covid-19 led to a postponement of the event. Despite setbacks beyond their control, Amazon has high hopes for this year’s Amazon Prime Day! The 3-day […]. The post What Supply Chains Should Expect from Amazon Prime Day this Fall appeared first on Kuebix.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2020
We’re now in the fourth quarter of a year none of us imagined twelve months ago. The COVID-19 pandemic will certainly continue to dominate the headlines in the weeks and months ahead, but it’s only one of many factors that will impact supply chains moving forward. For example, there’s the upcoming elections in the United. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q3 2020).
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Earlier this week, guitar legend Eddie Van Halen died after a decade-long battle with cancer. He was often referred to as a guitar god, playing with blistering speed and bringing the tapping technique to the mainstream. One of the coolest stories I have heard about him this week was how he came to play the solo on Michael Jackson’s Beat It. Apparently, he had a deal with his bandmates that they would never do any […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Fundamentally, setting up and operating a warehouse might not be a difficult task but operate the warehouse at an optimal level of efficiency and effectiveness will not be as simple as it may be. The challenges that pose to numerous organizations are to display the right attitude by regularly seeking continual improvements that are known […]. The post Key Performance Indicators for Warehousing Performance appeared first on SIPMM | Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 5, 2020
RTLS technology combined with the continued evolution of WMS user interfaces promises to take inventory management to a new level by allowing improved visibility and control. Here’s how RTLS may end up helping inventory management, alongside proven methods like vigorous bar code data collection and validation of moves within WMS.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Among the questions: "Can I use a three-hour nap and not get penalized on it in the 14-hour rule?" You can, but depending on the ELD you're using it may not be obvious that you're not in violation. More questions answered in this Overdrive Radio. The post Answering hours questions, as some ELDs falsely flag errors when new rule options used first appeared on Overdrive.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 7, 2020
The definition of ERP Before we define ERP, let us start with the acronym which stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. We can define ERP as enterprise software that helps organizations manage their day to day business requirements. At a fundamental level, ERP brings together customer management, human resources, business intelligence, financial management, inventory, and supply chain […].
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Supplier development is a long-term collaborative effort between suppliers and the buying organization to generate new competencies in suppliers. Both parties can gain benefits from this development program but there are also many challenges faced by the buyer. Knowing Suppliers Beforehand It is good to know your supplier beforehand, this will help to build a […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Make the business case for transportation management.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 8, 2020
The exponential growth of e-commerce in 2020 has brought peak-like levels of order volume for many retailers since as early as March. Looking to the quickly approaching actual peak season, volumes are predicted to hit unprecedented levels, and carriers have been warning shippers for months to expect capacity crunches, increased surcharges/fees and other challenges.
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
Bringg
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Consumer drive for ever-faster delivery continues to grow. No longer satisfied by 2-day delivery, shoppers are increasingly ready to pay for preferred options like one-hour or same-day delivery. To match these expectations for reasonably-priced speed and convenience, businesses have been turning to dedicated delivery management solutions. These different software systems address different parts of the delivery supply chain, from back-end operations management, all the way through to last mile to
SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Sustainability is one of the most important trends of our time that is set to dominate business discussions and decisions making for a long-term basis. From this point of view, a new competitive tool called sustainability emerged. It merges with important factors such as quality, cost, reliability, just in time, with flexibility and innovation for […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Findings for the survey were based on feedback from 1,600 United States-based consumers. The wide-ranging survey is the fourth one Convey has released, going back to 2017, and its findings can be viewed, as it was conducted and released over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which Convey said has created a whole new set of challenges for retailers to win customers and also meet seasonal demands amid a global pandemic.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 5, 2020
It’s been a chaotic 6-8 months for most organizations. Everyone has been working ‘round the clock trying to keep the business going and addressing the aftershocks. Now is the time to take action and deepen the understanding of the decisions you need to make now and in the future. What role can Integrated Business Planning and scenario modeling play?
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.
Trinity Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Trinity Logistics is proud to announce that we have earned recognition as a Top Workplace for Women by Women In Trucking (WIT) for a second year. Criteria to be considered for this list surrounds a company culture that supports gender diversity, flexibility in hours, competitive compensation, quality benefits, training and continued education opportunities, career advancement, and other factors.
NGT News
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The Twin Rivers Unified School District (USD) near Sacramento, Calif., has converted 75 diesel-powered school buses to buses that run on renewable diesel fuel provided by Neste, a company that creates sustainable solutions for transport, business and consumer needs. As a result of the conversion, the district’s fleet is now fully fossil-free and one of […].
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Entitled Fleet Planner, the company said it is a free, online tool that provides small- and mid-sized carriers access to a centralized platform for various tasks, including managing fleets, streamlining operations, and scaling their business, among other tasks.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 9, 2020
The "just in time" distribution model is unable to meet the demands of a global pandemic.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2020
13 years. That is how long I served on our Little League board. I began when my oldest son, now a freshman in college, started playing T-ball. I coached his team, which at that age means I watched a bunch of kindergarteners run around the field chasing baseballs. I coached my son up to the. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 9, 2020).
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 9, 2020
What happens if you go over the three hours on the shorter break? Does it go toward your 14 hours? That and more explored here. The post ‘If I go over 3 hours on a break, does it count against my 14?’ — More questions and answers about new HOS regs first appeared on Overdrive.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 5, 2020
While shippers work to overcome the challenges introduced by COVID-19 and settle into this new world, a focused approach bridged by digital capabilities will help bring some semblance of order out of the uncertainty. Here are three areas to consider on your way to stabilization.
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