Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I’ll start this post off with a straightforward question. Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? If you can answer with a “Yes”, I applaud you. If you can only say “No”, I will not be surprised, because many companies have never drilled down into the costs involved in selling specific SKU categories, individual SKUs, or providing particular services connected with those sales, to specific customers or customer categories.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Making the right freight shipping choice can significantly impact your business operations, costs, and customer satisfaction. Two popular shipping options businesses often grapple with are LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping and full truckload freight. Each has its advantages, tailored to meet specific shipping needs. If you’re a seasoned shipper or just starting, understanding the nuances of these two options when seeking is crucial.

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Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Choosing the best warehouse management system (WMS) is crucial to achieving maximum efficiency and productivity. With the right WMS, you can streamline your warehouse operations by automating tasks, optimizing inventory management, and improving overall efficiency. But with so many options available in the market, how do you choose the right WMS for your business?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. The freight market is mercurial. It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price.

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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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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Everyone has a great supply chain plan as well – until exceptions and disruptions occur. Then you’re forced to either modify the plan or come up with a new one. That’s easier said than done, of course, because historically, Read more The post The Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Whether you view warehouse robots as the Terminator or R2D2 depends on the degree of personal human-robot interaction you’ve had. “Seeing is believing,” says Kait Peterson, Senior Director, Product Marketing at Locus Robotics. You have to touch, feel and see the technology to understand how it improves work environments. Once people do, she says they’re all in on robots, naming them and thinking of them as their autonomous friends around the warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Amazon’s patent for anticipatory shipping generated quite the media buzz a decade ago. My first impression at that time was the mental image it provoked – a delivery truck pulling up to my house and placing a package that I hadn’t ordered on my front door, but ultimately decided to keep. My second impression was “how can this be patentable?” And then I didn’t give it another thought.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

My kids did not inherit the Cuban gene for heat and humidity resistance. The calendar says it’s September, but it feels more like July outside. July in Florida, not in Boston. It’s been in the mid 90s this week, with humidity in the tropical zone. I didn’t grow up with air conditioning. As a kid, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 8, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023. Rahmel is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N’ Hustle. About Rahmel Wattley Rahmel Wattley is a transportation entrepreneur and host of the popular trucking podcast, Truck N’ Hustle. Rahmel got his start in the trucking business in the early 2000’s.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Companies are always going to face the unexpected and unpredictable. The hard part is knowing how to prepare for these supply chain trends strategically.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The family aspect of LB Trucking is evident in every conceivable way, as the company was founded at the house where owner Larry Bredewater grew up. Thirty years later, Bredewater's found a sweet spot at 13 trucks.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In June 2023, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they are using control towers in their supply chain operations. 40% of the survey respondents said they have implemented one or more control towers, and.

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When it comes to your airfreight, I know one thing for sure – your cargo has special importance and is of a time-sensitive nature. Come back every month to this thought leadership site where I’ll break down the latest news, views, and trends – all things airfreight. John McDonald Senior Vice President, Head of Air Product USA at DB Schenker Enhancing Air Cargo Security: DB Schenker’s Canine Detectives Sniff Out Prohibited Shipments You’ve got to hear about this buzz from across

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Speculation swirled that the device achieved 5G capabilities, which would make it the first such handset since the Shenzhen-based electronics firm lost access to advanced chipmaking technologies in 2020.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Insurance agent W. Joel Baker emphasizes that you might be very surprised to find what is not in fact covered, and what is required of you to avoid a claim being denied or your insurance being canceled.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The boxer Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Similarly, everyone has a great supply chain plan until exceptions and disruptions occur — and then you have to adjust that plan or come up with a new one. That’s easier said than done, because, historically, there’s been. Read more The post [Video] Disconnect Between Planning and Execution: The Journey to Achieving Cohesive Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home September 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine September 6, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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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

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This year, among the most challenging curveballs that warehouses will face is getting the equipment they need when they need it.

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Overdrive Online

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Til Friday's secret to success sits right there in the name. With fairly regular hours and home every weekend and most nights, drivers and owner-operators believe in owner Michelle Hefner efforts to deliver a work-life balance rarely seen in OTR ops.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The Copenhagen-based Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has completed a study that concludes ammonia-powered gas carriers could compete effectively as soon as 2026. The findings are based on a route from the US Gulf Coast to northwestern Europe.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As data becomes a critical resource in modern organizations, business users are clamoring for tools to ease access to data for reporting and dashboards. However, the race for greater access to data-driven decision-making tools has created a challenge of managing and delivering data to users in tools that they can effectively use in their day-to-day lives.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The improved sustainability, cost-efficiency and positive global impact of lithium-ion batteries prove it to be a better overall product.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

While it isn’t yet the norm for insurance companies to require telematics, it is becoming more common because a fleet’s safety, which telematics can shed great light on, is a top factor for an insurer.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Logistics Outsourcing is not as easy as it used to be! You may need to compromise on your demands and allow more time for the process. Let’s hear about the current challenges in logistics outsourcing and their consequences with Urszula Kelly! Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Struggling with Logistics Challenges?

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Do you feel like you could be spending less on your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates? Most likely, you’re right. LTL shipping rates are affected by many different factors, so it can be pretty easy to make these simple changes and see your shipping costs decrease. While these tips may not be possible for everyone or every shipment, hopefully, you’ll find one you can start implementing to reduce your freight costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are multiple trends driving sustainability in the supply chain right now, says Frank Clary, vice president for sustainability at multi-business operator and investor Agility.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Shell and Cummins expect to kick off a nearly 3,500-mile trip by month's end in a concept truck fired by natural gas.

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Women in Trucking

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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