Ship Monk
MARCH 29, 2023
Not all heroes wear capes and not all rockstars carry guitars. At ShipMonk, we’re honored to have tons of talented, intelligent, creative, passionate women working to make our corner of the ecommerce world shine bright. In celebration of International Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the ladies dominating the logistics industry across our international ecommerce fulfillment centers.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 27, 2023
The term “supply chain” started being used in the mid-1990s as global political conditions changed in ways that encouraged international commerce. It also coincided with the growth of the Internet and telecommunications technology. Instead of the old vertically integrated business models (where one manufacturer performed most activities), international supply chains using specialized suppliers led to lower costs of production and services, improved quality, and better pricing.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2023
A transportation management system ( TMS ) helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The primary reason companies buy a TMS is for freight savings. These freight savings can be attributed to simulation and network design, load consolidation and lower cost mode selections, and multi-stop route optimization.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 29, 2023
Matt Silver and Joe Lynch discuss the power of partnerships in the logistics and transportation space. Matt is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai , a technology that provides predictive pricing recommendations for maximum broker margins. About Matt Silver Matt Silver is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai. Greenscreens.ai is a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry that optimizes and enriches historical and real-time market data to predict
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.
The Lean Thinker
MARCH 27, 2023
Andrea brought up an interesting point in our weekly open Toyota Kata discussion. She noted that as the coaching conversation became more and more fluid, it tended to become more like a report-out from the learner than coaching them. That got me thinking about a couple of things. Updating the Toyota Kata Storyboard Reverse Coaching Something I think I have talked about in the past is the technique of using the Improvement Kata structure to report out.
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Ship Monk
MARCH 30, 2023
It seems like “sustainability” is the word du jour nowadays. You may have already looked into investing in solar panels for reduced carbon emissions or keep a metal straw in your purse for when you get sodas to-go. Either way, as we combat climate change, going green is top of mind for businesses and customers alike. Supply chains have a special relationship with sustainability initiatives because their impact on the environment is so significant.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 27, 2023
Barry Conlon and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain risk management, which is exactly what Barry and his team at Overhaul provide to Fortune 100 companies across the world. Barry is the CEO and founder of Overhaul, an Austin-based company that provides intelligent, real-time supply chain visibility, risk, compliance, and insurance solutions for global shippers and logistics providers.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 29, 2023
The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is well underway Wednesday, even though MATS doesn't officially kick off until Thursday. Here, find a small sampling of trucks on display for the show, ranging from brand-new to antique trucking classics.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 27, 2023
Author’s Note: I was asked by Transporeon (a Talking Logistics sponsor) to look at what is happening in the European transportation market and they provided me with access to their Transporeon Market Insights data for additional insights and perspective. I once again shared my commentary for this month in a brief Transporeon Journal Market Update. Read more The post Across the Pond: The European Transportation Market (March 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 31, 2023
We have seen companies look at different ways to deliver orders to customers, and bikes have become more commonplace in busy cities for this reason. But Walmart is looking at bikes in a different way. In the spring of 2022, Walmart created a new position among the roughly 15,000 employees who work at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The job, called director of workplace mobility, came with a very specific task: figure out how to get 10 percent of the company’s local workforce to commut
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 31, 2023
Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from TPM 2023. Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. About Peter Tirschwell Peter Tirschwell is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global ;, a global data, analytics and business
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 31, 2023
California is the world’s first government to require zero-emission trucks.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 31, 2023
When I was a kid, I used to eat mayonnaise on Wonder Bread sandwiches. That’s it. Just mayonnaise, nothing else between the bread. I loved those sandwiches. I certainly enjoyed them more than ham and cheese sandwiches. Whenever we would go on school field trips, they would serve us a boxed lunch, and inside was. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 31, 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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 30, 2023
Why are shippers interested in benchmarking and why are we hearing more about it lately? Benchmarking helps ensure they are getting the most out of their supply chain and also provides a platform for further optimization. In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
The request came as cargo volumes have dropped off at West Coast ports, in part because retailers and importers have sought to avoid potential disruption and delays because of the labor negotiations.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 30, 2023
In partnership with Mann+Hummel, CCJ brings together experts from some of trucking's safest fleets (and CVSA) to discuss maintenance tips and practices that make roadside inspections easier.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 29, 2023
Connecticut's truck-only miles tax went into effect first of the year, and some carriers say they'll pay $150,000 or more through 2023 while others simply refuse to comply in the face of uncertainty around enforcement.
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 Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2023
Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely! Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 26, 2023
Despite a high average age, many truck drivers can't afford to retire and nearly as many say they don't plan to.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 27, 2023
Owner-operators Tim and Shelley Puzek-Pulli's steady-as-she-goes approach to their two-decade-old owner-operator business, now a three-truck fleet, got a shot in the arm in 2012, after a crash launched in-house reckoning, big shifts in management.
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.
3PL Links
MARCH 29, 2023
Image Source: Pexels | Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond The adoption of new technology will modernize your company, ensure strong competitive advantages, and make jobs that before looked difficult efficient and productive. While predicting which trends will dominate the upcoming years is challenging, it is possible to point out those that have been gaining traction in the logistics industry.
Truck News
MARCH 29, 2023
Learning is a lifelong process, and that’s especially true in the trucking industry.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 26, 2023
Fleets spend a lot of money annually on attracting and retaining drivers, but in some cases the priorities of the fleet don't align with the wants and needs of the driver.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 29, 2023
The last few years have been difficult. Many organisations that survived the pandemic made use of innovative methods that enabled them to quickly analyse and react to new information. Supply chain is one of the areas that was thrown into disarray by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as consumer markets were battered by surges, cancellations, and surprises.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 31, 2023
In a letter dated earlier in March, the agency told the association it "determined that OOIDA's petition contains adequate justification to initiate rulemaking. Also: Used-truck volume slip -- indicators; Penske acquired Kris-Way Truck Leasing.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
In recent years, nearshoring has emerged as a popular strategy for companies looking to optimize their supply chains.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 26, 2023
A late model truck is important, but mostly due to its perceived reliability versus an older unit. What drivers say is most important are the features spec'd on the truck.
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