The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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.
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 13, 2023
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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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2023
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.
Shipsta
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
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 Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 12, 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 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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
Cyzerg
OCTOBER 12, 2023
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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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 13, 2023
“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.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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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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.
Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 8, 2023
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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of “Factoring CO2 Emissions in Transportation,” an e-book by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The report highlights results from a survey conducted with members of Indago’s supply chain research community and Manhattan Associates’s TMS Product council that explored supply chain professionals’ challenges in tracking CO2 emissions in.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 11, 2023
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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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.
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
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 12, 2023
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%).
MTS Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2023
MTS Logistics made its biggest impact yet in its quest for cleaner oceans and a cleaner world, with 150 kids joining our latest Clean Oceans Project event. On Sunday, October 8 th , MTS Logistics held its third annual Clean Oceans Project in Seferihisar in Izmir, Turkey, working hard to clean the beach and make a big impact towards cleaner oceans worldwide.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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.
Women in Trucking
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
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.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Implementing a WMS is instrumental in defining operations success in the coming years.
NGT News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Global automotive services organization Holman has introduced a suite of electrification solutions designed to simplify the transition to electric vehicles for fleet operators. The company’s innovative fleet electrification services include a range of charge management resources and supporting programs that help customers easily navigate the complexities of transitioning a fleet to electric vehicles at scale. […] The post Holman Now Offering Fleet Electrification Solutions appeared first o
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 12, 2023
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.
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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
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Commercial Carrier Journal
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle costs could rise by between 12% and 14% as the EPA’s Clean Trucks regulation goes live in 2027.
Bulk Connection
OCTOBER 11, 2023
From working with a carrier directly to using online load boards, there are more options than ever to help shippers put their bulk freight in motion. Yet, the advantages of using one of the most tried and true of these options, the freight 3PL, may be largely unknown to some shippers. So, to set the record straight, we sat down with a real-life bulk freight specialist – Bulk Connection’s own Dry Bulk Manager, Scott Wilson – to answer the question: what does a bulk freight 3PL do to add value for
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 13, 2023
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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