Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The process of collecting logistics data from multiple sources such as barcodes, text and objects, and converting it all into an electronic format, can enable better outcomes for the business. But getting it wrong can have the opposite effect.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
For Long Haul Paul, it's impossible to get through to brokers in the daytime, then the 3 a.m. calls start. LHP takes the temp around broker "check calls," sometimes made in spite of increasingly ubiquitous tracking technology in use.
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MercuryGate
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The transportation management system (TMS) is the keystone to any high-functioning tech stack. When your TMS is operating at a high level and empowering your team to do its best work, things are great. However, if your TMS is no longer meeting expectations, it may be time to evaluate options for another TMS provider. The post Is it Time to Switch Your TMS Provider?
Commercial Carrier Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Driver health impacts a fleet's insurance premiums.
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.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Overdrive's 2023 Small Fleet Champs and finalists are poised to make it through a rough freight economy with moves made in preparation for tough times. Gain insights via this edition of Overdrive Radio, a roundtable on building business for stability.
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The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Jim Bierfeldt and Joe Lynch discuss what’s inside the shipper mind. Jim is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors, a full-service marketing agency exclusively focused on helping logistics businesses drive profitable growth. About Jim Bierfeldt Jim Bierfeldt is the Founder and President of Logistics Marketing Advisors. Jim has had a 35-year career in marketing and communications, including 25+ within the logistics industry.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When you sell a premium product, customers expect a premium-quality order fulfillment experience. When that doesn't happen, the overall customer experience suffers.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. As so many of us were made aware since the pandemic lead times were stretched to extreme levels for many products globally.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Misinformation, Confusion, and Fear Mongering characterize the general state of public information about Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Between the government mindlessly trying to “slow” the growth of AI and the media trying to scare you that AI is coming for your job, the public has been totally confused. AI needs new Public Relations representation!
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The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Ryan Soskin and Joe Lynch discuss insight to action. Ryan is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodShip , an all-in-one platform for supply chain analytics, carrier management, and transportation procurement About Ryan Soskin Ryan Soskin is a 13 year logistics veteran and three time startup unicorn alum with a long history in freight tech. He began his career at Coyote Logistics and after 5.5 years and a $1.8B acquisition by UPS, Ryan left Coyote to join Convoy as an early team member.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When you sell a premium product, customers expect a premium-quality order fulfillment experience. When that doesn't happen, the overall customer experience suffers.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Rockwell Automation hosted its user conference, Automation Fair , in Boston, MA during the week of November 6. Many of my ARC Advisory Group colleagues were in attendance due to our company’s strong focus on manufacturing automation. However, it was a different experience for me due to my focus on logistics technologies. I attended because of Rockwell Automation’s recently expanded presence in production logistics due to its acquisition of OTTO Motors.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
I’ve gotten a late start to leaf raking this year. I took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather yesterday to begin the process, starting with my front lawn. I spent two hours raking and bagging leaves, but looking out the living room window this morning, you wouldn’t know it. The lawn is once again covered. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (November 17, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The state of the economy and the mounting push to digitize supply chain processes are driving a creative approach to maintaining the integrity of your company's item master.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The agency said its changes to the broker regulations are intended to reduce freight fraud by "limiting the time brokers can continue to accrue claims" before their authority is suspended, among other changes to broker/forwarder and surety/trust regs.
Freightos
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home November 15, 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.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Logistics service providers (LSPs) face a unique challenge. In addition to the evolving customer demands within an increasingly global, networked, multi-channel supply chain, these professionals juggle a variety of clients with differing supply chain management needs. Many leading LSPs, such as DSV, CEVA, and GEODIS, have opted for a more holistic supply chain orchestration approach.
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
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
There are numerous areas in the supply chain that can be benchmarked. But what is Supply Chain Benchmarking? Why should you do it, and how? What types of benchmarking practices do companies employ? Let’s find the answers to these questions from Trent Morris! Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Residual value and cost of ownership unknowns comprise the most commonly cited obstacles for owner-operators and fleets adopting electric Class 8s. Here, some insights on what used-market dynamics could look like on the value front.
Trinity Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. FLAT RATES, EXCEPT FOR LTL Much of what we have seen this year has been around carrier rates remaining relatively flat. Apart from a few seasonal or holiday peaks, and a slight up or down influence due to fuel costs, spot rates and contract have been stagnant.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
During 2020 and 2021, most companies were focused on managing the disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic. In 2022, having a bit more room to breathe, companies started to reflect on the lessons learned from the previous two years (e.g., we need to make our supply chains more resilient). This year, it seems like companies. Read more The post Key Takeaways from SAP Logistics Info Days 2023 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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.
FreightWaves SONAR
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
At the F3: Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last week, FreightWaves Chief Data and Technology Officer Daniel Pickett announced the release of flatbed spot rates via API. FreightWaves publishes daily flatbed spot rates from key market area to key market area based on transactional data provided by the largest transportation and logistics providers in the United States.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
That's but one viewpoint delivered by readers following Long Haul Paul's "Weigh In" tale earlier in the week detailing instances of over-eager brokers' sleep-disturbing check-ins in the wee hours. Here, LHP weighs next steps, rounding up commentary.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Rich Kilmer, chief executive officer of CargoSense, brings us up to date on the technology that enables shipment visibility — including the internet of things and digital twins — and what shippers are really looking for in that department.
WorkWave
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, November 14, 2023 – TEAM Software by WorkWave , the world’s leading enterprise software for security, cleaning and facilities management companies, will showcase their industry-leading workforce management software – including new ACH payment functionality – at both the ISSA North America Show (November 13-16) and the BSCAI Contracting Success Conference (November 14-16), both taking place this week at the Mandalay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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NGT News
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Velocity EV, the exclusive U.S. distributor of RIZON battery-electric trucks, has added California Truck Centers, one of the state’s largest commercial truck dealerships, to its authorized dealer network. California Truck Centers is now certified to sell and service the Class 4-5 zero-emissions cabover trucks – engineered by Daimler Truck – at six of its eight […] The post RIZON Distributor Velocity EV Adds California Truck Centers as Dealer appeared first on NGT News.
Overdrive Online
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The Peterbilt 379 today is mostly a show truck, though it does work about 20,000 miles a year, owner Jerry Knowles said. All told, the truck boasts around 1.7 million miles on the odometer.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Jagadish Turimella, chief operating officer and co-founder of GEP, offers some best practices that companies can adopt for ensuring that their supply chains are prioritizing sustainability.
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