Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 27, 2020
So you’re thinking about adding a warehouse fulfillment center to your distribution network. While there are plenty of good reasons to do so, locating inventory closer to your customers probably tops the list. You’ll not only be able to get products into their hands faster, you’ll also reduce your delivery costs.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2020
The safe handling of food in third-party logistics is an integral part of the operation. Today, 3PLs are using innovative technologies to do so.
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Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 24, 2020
Every company has contingency plans for when things don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a backup supplier in the case of a material shortage; or a different carrier for when capacity gets tight. However, when the weather picks up, is your supply chain ready to weather the storm? Major weather events pose a significant disruption for supply chains, and hurricanes are no exception.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 24, 2020
ALS Sucks with Larry Cepuran. Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch discuss how ALS sucks and there is still no cure and few treatments for this awful disease. Larry Cepuran is a friend of Joe’s who has been diagnosed with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Donate to ALS TDI. About ALS TDI.
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.
Cyzerg
AUGUST 28, 2020
Cloud computing has created a new technological revolution that has opened unprecedented opportunities for small- and mid-size businesses. Efficient logistics businesses have leveraged this technology to test and adopt solutions without having to make large capital investments or worry about potential adoption failures. The nature of the “subscription” model used by most cloud vendors has allowed these businesses to test and implement some of the same technologies that larger organizations are u
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Kuebix
AUGUST 26, 2020
Supply chain visibility is the ability to view each aspect of the supply chain in detail as moves are being planned, alerts are sent and real-time adjustments are made. Shippers with complete visibility across their supply chains are able to improve operational efficiencies, provide better customer service and leverage detailed analytics to make better informed […].
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2020
The Logistics of Building a Brand with Chip Humitz. Joe Lynch and Chip Humitz discuss the logistics of brand building. As a top marketing and branding strategist, Chip explains the key elements of brand building and how it relates to the transportation and logistics space. About Chip Humitz. Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at LUDWIG+, a full-service marketing consultancy.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2020
With a sharp focus on its ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions and the reduction of carbon emissions, St. Louis, Mo.-based global beer brewing giant Anheuser Busch (A-B) announced earlier this month that it has transitioned more than 180 trucks—or around 30% of its total dedicated fleets, in Houston and St. Louis—over to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2020
One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.
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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.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2020
Transportation management systems (TMS) have never been more popular — not among shippers, but among other technology vendors and logistics service providers. Yesterday, for example, C.H. Robinson announced “industry-leading connectivity integrating an unprecedented 19 transportation management systems (TMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems into the company’s single, global multimodal transportation management system, Navisphere.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2020
The Ecommerce Lifecycle with AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow and Joe Lynch discuss the the ecommerce lifecycle. As the founder of an ecommerce fulfillment company, AJ works closely with ecommerce companies and is an expert in ecommerce fulfillment. About AJ Khanijow. AJ Khanijow is the founder of Fulfyld , a warehousing and fulfillment company based in Huntsville, Alabama.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2020
Once again intermodal container chassis become a bone of contention.Ocean carriers brought this on themselves by trying to escape liability for accidents caused by defective chassis.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 28, 2020
I woke up yesterday morning and brought the trash outside as usual, and something occurred for the first time in months – I felt cold. Not to mention that the morning dew had not burned off and the shadows from the trees covered much more ground than I recently noticed. Some people see the fall as relief from the oppressive temperatures of the summer.
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
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2020
Cold chain warehousing solutions are mostly used by bigger companies that are dealing with perishable items. For example, manufacturers in the food industry use them to warehouse their products until they make their way to end-users. This kind of warehousing is used for storing items that need cool surroundings to prolong their life and keep them from spoiling.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 27, 2020
Over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shippers have been up against myriad challenges and changes, which have subsequently resulted in making changes on the fly, in various ways, in order to be able to adapt to a suddenly changing world, and, more specifically, logistics operations.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 26, 2020
Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search. As the virtual emcee Eric Harley put it, describing Bill Mack's inspiration to listeners: "There’s a little bit of Bill Mack’s spirit living in this contest.” Today's Overdrive Radio features the music -- and competitors' histories -- underpinning this year Trucker Talent Search.
Kane is Able
AUGUST 27, 2020
If you manage distribution for a food manufacturer, distributor or retailer, you’re concerned not only with shipping accurate, on-time orders, but also with cold chain management, regulatory compliance, food safety, and other specialized logistics challenges. Those concerns are magnified if you outsource any portion of your operations to outside food logistics companies, since you need to closely monitor these operations.
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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 24, 2020
"At times [the Great Recession] was scary, but instead of being paralyzed by fear, we used it to sharpen our focus." Richard Stocking, now head of DPX Consulting, leans on experiences in running the country's largest truckload fleet in advising carriers how to ride out the current storm.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 26, 2020
Maritime industry analysts for the London-based Transport Intelligence (Ti) note that ocean cargo carriers may finally be seeing some brighter days ahead.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 24, 2020
'Ms. Arline' Bennett is in the throes of a two-year battle with stage 4 lung cancer. The Aug. 28-30 event at Holmes County Fairgrounds in Millersburg will feature a variety of entertainment, including from these Trucker Talent Search past champions.
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2020
With its huge and growing population, California often serves as a key location for a company’s overall distribution operations. It’s usually Southern California – with its bright lights and huge ports – that people consider to be the region’s logistics hub. But with each passing year, more and more companies are learning about the benefits of basing operations a bit further north.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 26, 2020
The ability to flex supply chain operations to manage increased demand is essential in the modern supply chain. As the demand for more e-commerce purchases grows, that volume will inevitably contribute to an increased volume of returns. However, those returns processes represent only a fraction of the full processes that remain redundant and right for.read More.
Logistics Management
AUGUST 28, 2020
June’s SCI reading—at 1.03—was down from May’s 24.8, which marks the second highest reading on record, with April’s 41.3 being the highest.
Shipping and Freight Resource
AUGUST 26, 2020
Hazardous cargo or Dangerous Goods (DG) refers to. substances, materials and articles that are classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG Code) as goods that are of a flammable, corrosive, poisonous nature or other properties ; substances classified in chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) and chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liqu
NGT News
AUGUST 28, 2020
State officials have given Southern California Edison (SCE) the green light for an expansive electric car charging infrastructure program that will add about 38,000 new chargers throughout the utility’s 50,000-square-mile service area. The program, known as Charge Ready 2, will be the nation’s largest light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging program run by an investor-owned utility. […].
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World Food Programme Logistics
AUGUST 27, 2020
WFP provides vital food assistance as 1.6 million people face impact of upcoming lean season Zebu cart owners fetch water in the river Linta and sell it to their neighbours. Photo: WFP/Vital Batubilema In Ejeda, a village in the Ampanihy district in southern Madagascar, villagers dig holes on the Linta River to find water. It has not rained here since the end of 2019. ‘’People who own carts fetch water in the river and sell it to their neighbours,” says Vital Batubilema, Head of the WFP office i
Logistics Management
AUGUST 26, 2020
According to the IHS Markit World Flash – August 2020, the current crises not only plunge economies into recession in the near-to-medium term, but they can also inflict long-term damage.
United World Transporation
AUGUST 27, 2020
Produce shipping has always had a lot of variables to tend with, in the best of times. Traditionally, the summer months bring in some added considerations. Most importantly, product is exposed to warm temperatures in the field and, if not cooled properly before loading, will release heat through transportation. While refrigerated trailers can maintain product temperature, they will warm up quickly inside if doors are open, in open loading docks, or during an inspection, for example.
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