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3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment with Nathan Lugo-Montanez

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. the empty container marketplace. Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US , a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. About Nathan Lugo-Montanez Nathan Lugo-Montanez is a turnaround executive with over 15 years of experience in supply chain and business operations.

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Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes, Labor Shortage

Blue Grace Logistics

Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. Kim Bellware | Reporter, The Washington Post March 13, 2023 Blame the coronavirus pandemic for the wildly vacillating supply and demand over the past two years: a surplus of unsold cookies in 2021 and supply chain issues in

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3PLs: Best-of-Breed or One-Stop-Shop?

Talking Logistics

After a decade of acquisitions, XPO Logistics announced in March 2022 that it planned to “separate its brokered transportation services from its less-than-truckload (LTL) business in North America [and] divest its European business and North American intermodal operation.” According to XPO’s CEO Brad Jacobs, “Our experience is that customers want high levels of service and.

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How to Choose the Right Type of Warehouse Management System

Cyzerg

D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.

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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.

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Lead Gen for Logistics with Kara Brown

The Logistics of Logistics

Kara Brown and Joe Lynch discuss lead gen for logistics. Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown Kara Brown is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage, the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage.

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Unlawful Re-Brokering of Freight Causes Supply Chain Issues

Food Logistics

Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.

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Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

I met Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO Future Insights Network, in person for the first time last September at the Transporeon Summit conference in London. We were the bookends of the conference: I gave the opening keynote and Maria wrapped up the conference by sharing her takeaways from the event and moderating an insightful panel. Read more The post Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez

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PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks.

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U.S. Xpress driver's viral truck videos show that size doesn't matter

Commercial Carrier Journal

Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Types of Warehouse Management System: How to Choose the Right One?

Cyzerg

D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.

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How Unlawful Brokering Impacts Food Safety and the Supply Chain

Food Logistics

Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.

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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney Muller and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from Manifest 2023 conference, which was held in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. She leads the Manifest team and drives all strategic partnerships for the event. About Courtney Muller Courtney Muller lived in 8 states before she was 14 years old.

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The Complexity of Last-Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Retail supply chains are complicated, with factories, container ships, and communication networks spanning thousands of miles across the globe to connect raw materials with end consumers. Supply chains have become complex webs of global activity due to the emphasis logistics managers have placed on the first mile, crossing oceans in search of affordable labor and favorable taxes, tariffs and regulations.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

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.

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Small fleet owner launches boycott of TQL, others over rates

Overdrive Online

With a Facebook group of nearly 23,000 members, small fleet owner Mike Boston is at the head of efforts to pressure brokerages over cheap rates, unwarranted cargo claims and more.

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How Companies Can Combat Inflation Losses

Food Logistics

Inflation challenges and supply chain impacts from factors like war, disease outbreaks, trade disputes and more are continuing to plague the food and beverage industry in 2023.

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2023 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Tighter budgets prompt targeted spend

Logistics Management

After a banner year for materials handling automation indicators last year, our annual equipment outlook survey reveals a more conservative approach to spending on automation, equipment and related software—however, the indicators didn’t decline drastically.

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For Big Pharma, The Clinical Trials Supply Chain is Critical

Logistics Viewpoints

Pharmaceutical companies run two types of supply chains. There is the commercial supply chain where drugs that have been approved for use on patients are shipped to distributors, drug stores, and hospitals around the world. Then there is a clinical trials supply chain. Drug companies hold clinical trials to prove the safety and efficacy of their drugs.

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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

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Proposed CSA-scores change a mixed bag in HOS category, others

Overdrive Online

With two months still remaining for owner-operators to comment on FMCSA's proposed CSA changes, early commenters see some improvements -- and plenty drawbacks, particularly with higher HOS scores. The changes "don't help small carriers," some say.

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How Unlawful Brokering Impacts Food Safety & the Supply Chain

Food Logistics

Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.

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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) reigns in the modern warehouse

Logistics Management

A long-time mainstay in productive warehouse environments, WMS is more than proving its value in today’s resource constrained business environment.

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When Adopting New Tools for the Supply Chain, Don’t Forget Change Management

Supply Chain Brain

Why do some companies get so much more value from their supply chain and logistics deployments over time, while others see their value degrade?

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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.

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A trucking 'bloodbath' a year later: How owner-ops fight back

Overdrive Online

"Don't haul cheap freight," says one. After a brutal year in trucking, grim business realities aren't hard to find, yet some owner-ops and small fleet owners locate success with their competitive advantages.

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Körber Elevate 2023: Find your Rhythm

Logistics Viewpoints

Körber Supply Chain Software (Körber SCS) hosted its 2023 Elevate User Conference in Orlando this week. The conference theme was finding your rhythm – a fitting metaphor for supply chains across the globe as they return to more predictable patterns after experiencing disruptive fits and starts over the last couple years. Körber acquired enVista’s Enspire Commerce platform and its Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) service in 2022.

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Ongoing demand weakness again impacts FedEx earnings

Logistics Management

Quarterly revenue—at $22.2 billion—was off 6% annually, and net income—at $865 million was below the $1.22 billion recorded a year ago. Diluted earnings per share—at $3.41—fell 7.4%.

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Truckers Oppose Biden’s Pick for Labor Chief Over Gig-Worker Law

Supply Chain Brain

Julie Su backed the 2019 California contract-worker law, known as AB5, in her previous role as the state’s labor secretary.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Winter from hell on I-80 in Wyoming

Overdrive Online

"Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's report from his own marooning two weeks back with road closures in frigid Wyoming, culminating a rash of closures this winter season and a threefold increase in related crash fatalities.

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Test drive of the Nikola Tre battery-electric semi

Commercial Carrier Journal

Nikola appears to have righted itself on the backs of smooth technology and a premium fit and finish that figures to make it a viable OEM for fleets embracing the zero-emission future and the cabover design of the past.

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Commerce, NRF data shows mixed sequential readings and annual gains, for February retail sales

Logistics Management

Commerce reported that February retail sales—at $697.9 billion—were off 0.4% compared to January and up 5.4% annually. And it added that total retail sales, from December through February, saw a 6.4% annual gain compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, pointed to a 0.5% increase over January and a 6.5% on an unadjusted annual basis.

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