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Package Theft Season is Here

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. The most common type of theft in recent years has been what is called strategic cargo theft, which uses deceptive means to commit theft, including the use of fraud and deceptive information to trick brokers into giving up a load.

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5 Essential Questions to Answer when Selecting a Freight Procurement Platform

Shipsta

With recent developments and continued volatility in the transportation industry, most procurement and logistics leaders have understood how essential it is to infuse their end-to-end freight process with relevant insights and additional execution power. Enabling data-driven decision making, along with automation & speed, becomes key for succeeding in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world.

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The 3 Pillars of Freight Operations with Robert Bain

The Logistics of Logistics

Robert Bain and Joe Lynch discuss the 3 pillars of freight operations. Robert is is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000 , a a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL. About Robert Bain Robert Bain is the Director of Client Engagement at CDL 1000, a technology-driven, third-party logistics (3PL) leader based in Chicago, IL.

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Warehouse Technology: 7 Important Technologies in 2024

Cyzerg

Warehouse technology is an effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient solution to addressing the challenges of the warehouse. Especially now, when the market is transitioning to e-commerce platforms that are accessible and open 24/7/365, it is becoming increasingly crucial to move warehouses from relying too heavily on costly human labor and into a more automated and technology-focused operation – a transition called “ Warehouse Digitalization ” To help you prepare for Warehouse Digitalization,

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Warehouse Barcoding: Definition & Best Practices

Cyzerg

With the increasing complexity of supply chain management, warehouse barcoding has become an essential tool for streamlining inventory management. By integrating barcodes into your warehouse operations, you can easily track products, minimize errors, and improve overall productivity. In this guide, we will explore the fundamentals of warehouse barcoding, including the benefits, types of barcodes, and how to implement a barcode system into your existing operations.

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Modernizing the Ecommerce Supply Chain with Jason Murray

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason Murray and Joe Lynch discuss modernizing the ecommerce supply chain. Jason is Co-founder and CEO of Shipium , a technology-driven supply chain and logistics company that helps ecommerce companies deliver their orders fast, free, and on-time. About Jason Murray Jason is Co-founder and CEO of Shipium where he guides the company’s vision towards becoming the world’s best supply chain technology platform for ecommerce and retail.

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Editor’s Choice: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise

Logistics Viewpoints

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 Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. Recently, I was at my local grocery store for my weekly shopping trip and found myself in the packaged salads section.

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3PL Warehouse Management: Secrets to Streamline Your Operations

Cyzerg

Effective 3PL warehouse management is essential for businesses to meet customer demands, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity. However, navigating the complexities of handling inventory, order processing, and fulfillment can be challenging. In this blog, we will guide you through the maze of 3PL warehouse management. From inventory and order management to warehouse layout and technology integration, we will provide best practices for eliminating inefficiencies, reducing errors, and imp

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Transportation Visibility vs. Supply Chain Visibility – What’s the Difference?

Talking Logistics

Even before the pandemic, businesses have struggled to keep pace with rising customer demand and provide on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries faster and at lower costs. As consumers and B2B customers increasingly expect more for less, businesses are challenged with offering faster shipping options, broader product assortments, and lower prices. If keeping pace consistently and profitably.

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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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Water isn’t rising on Mississippi, but barge rates have steadied for now

Supply Chain and Logistics

Learn about the impact of low water levels on the Mississippi River on grain exports, barge rates, and the US economy. Explore the role of the US Army Corps of Engineers in maintaining commerce.

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Yet another trucker's tires punctured along I-75 in Georgia

Overdrive Online

After an Overdrive report on a bizarre act of vandalism against a sleeping trucker's rig, another report emerged with eerie similarities and no clear cause.

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Making the Move to Modern Warehouse Management

Food Logistics

Implementing a WMS is instrumental in defining operations success in the coming years.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 13, 2023)

Talking Logistics

“I am haunted by humans.” – The character Death from ‘The Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak My daughter’s friend’s husband was killed in Israel this week. He and his wife were not married for very long. He was only 23 years old. The atrocities committed against Jewish civilians in Israel — the beheading of babies, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 13, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Innovative Supply Chain Strategies for Navigating International Expansion

Supply Chain Brain

Following are some innovative supply chain strategies for propelling businesses toward success.

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The best in custom rigs: Overdrive's 2023 Pride & Polish finalists

Overdrive Online

After a month-long entry period and a two-week public voting period, three finalists have been named in each of six categories in Overdrive's 2023 virtual Pride & Polish competition. Winners in each category will be named early next month.

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Mack Trucks facing UAW strike

Commercial Carrier Journal

The United Auto Workers union informed Mack Trucks Sunday night that its members rejected a new five-year collective bargaining agreement and will strike Oct. 9.

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Bulk carriers and containerships moving at slowest speeds

Supply Chain and Logistics

Slow steaming is a good way to save on fuel costs and meet the new IMO requirements. So ships have slowed down. But I was amazed at the graph below, showing a trend for quite a while.

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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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Navigating the Great Supply Chain Reset

Supply Chain Brain

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

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Military HHG haulers take fight to D.C. over GHC contract

Overdrive Online

A move long in the works by the U.S. Transportation Command to award a Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) to a single source provider has raised alarm bells for owner-operators who have been in the military HHG business for years.

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Truck costs likely to skyrocket in coming years

Commercial Carrier Journal

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle costs could rise by between 12% and 14% as the EPA’s Clean Trucks regulation goes live in 2027.

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Managing cost, quality and traceability in fabricated metals manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. The question company managers face is what software solution can help them keep machines busy as well as monitor performance and progress in their areas of concern.

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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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Over Three-Fourths of Companies Will Adopt Warehouse Automation by 2027

Supply Chain Brain

The top business priorities for supply chain organizations over the next two years are increasing productivity and efficiency (29%) as well as improving resiliency, continuity, risk and security (29%).

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Small fleet owner predicts long-term ROI with battery-electric

Overdrive Online

Owner Rudy Diaz predicts long-term ROI with the five trucks he's acquired with full-service lease arrangements -- including the electric power -- inked with the Forum Mobility start-up. The move has already attracted new customers.

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How long will used trucks be a buyer’s market?

Commercial Carrier Journal

Used truck sales are more than a function of how well new trucks are selling.

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How a Women In Trucking Foundation Scholarship Changed a Namibian Woman's Life

Women in Trucking

The republic of Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. This sub-Saharan country is one of the driest and least-populated areas in the world. Although the nation borders the Atlantic Ocean, it depends on groundwater for residential and commercial needs.

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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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Seven Strategies for Adapting Warehouses to Peak-Season Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Following are seven strategies that can help warehouses navigate the complexities of peak-seasons fulfillment.

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Time for truckers to stop giving two-week notice?

Overdrive Online

So asks Long Haul Paul with this tale of bad blood after an old friend's two-week notice resulted in 14 days of bad loads, and a couple of crashes, to boot. Three experienced owners weigh in with their own considered answers.

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6 Critical Success Factors in Distribution Network Design

Logistics Bureau

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them. In this post, we’re revisiting the topic with a more holistic approach, focusing on six factors that can make the difference between an optimal and su