Cyzerg
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the dynamic world of warehouse management, understanding key metrics is essential for success. Tracking and analyzing the right data can provide invaluable insights into improving efficiency, reducing costs, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, knowing which metrics to measure can make a significant difference in your warehouse operations.
Blue Grace Logistics
AUGUST 15, 2023
Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships. The journey to achieving this status is about building collaborative partnerships, streamlining processes, and becoming a trusted ally for carriers.
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Talking Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2023
With supply chains experiencing ongoing risks and disruptions, keeping your CEO and CFO informed of what is happening is more important than ever. How frequently do you update your CEO/CFO on supply chain performance and developments? What information are they most interested in? We asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who.
Freightos
AUGUST 14, 2023
The Superconductivity Prelude Late in July 2023, South Korean researchers made headlines with a potential discovery – now mostly debunked – of a material that enabled superconductivity at room temperature. This teased a future that could make energy cheaper, levitate trains and solve algebra problems. I dove in too. X, the platform formally known as Twitter, became instantly charged.
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 17, 2023
Efficient warehouse operations are vital for businesses to stay competitive. The key to success lies in streamlining these operations to maximize efficiency. From inventory management to order fulfillment, every aspect of the warehouse must be optimized for smooth and seamless processes.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 15, 2023
Establishing successful global fulfillment is a lot like planning for a successful trip abroad. You localize for the environment you’re going into – electric converter and all. And, of course, it really helps to have a local guide.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 18, 2023
It’s that time of the year again: when we move our kids back to college. This year I will have two kids in college again: my oldest son who will begin his senior year at Cornell (Computer Science Engineering with a minor in Math; if anyone has a job opportunity for him to consider, feel. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 18, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2023
Sometimes even the most cutting-edge technology can’t predict what’s going to happen next in the transportation industry. That’s why trucking and transportation sectors are bracing for impact and in the driver’s seat for what’s ahead.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2023
Bart De Muynck and Joe Lynch discuss the connective tissue of the supply chain, which is a reference to project44. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the most trusted end-to-end visibility platform, tracking over 1 billion shipments annually for the world’s leading brands. Bart is Chief Industry Officer at project44 where he drives supply chain industry thought leadership and supports customers with their logistics and supply chain strategies.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 17, 2023
Chief supply chain officers feel overwhelmed navigating the intense digital fog surrounding AI in supply chain, so I offer five principles for navigation. For sure, the opportunity for AI in supply chains is massive.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2023
In a 2019 LinkedIn article, Dr. Yossi Sheffi from MIT wrote, “No self-respecting company is without a sustainability strategy, and at the center of these strategies lies the supply chain.” We’re now approaching 2024 and the focus on sustainability continues to grow, driven by many factors, including new regulations and legislation. What are the key.
Food Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2023
Embracing sustainable practices within this distribution process can mitigate environmental impact. Here's how the newest technology, regulations and advancements are shaping the future.
Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 15, 2023
Many companies believed they needed a new warehouse. But are you certain that you truly need one? Often, you can enhance your current warehouse and avoid the hassle of relocating or constructing a new one. Discover how to optimize your warehouse by watching the video below. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Are You Sure You’re Out of Warehouse Space?
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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
AUGUST 16, 2023
Day in and day out, my newsfeed is full of headlines about companies that are looking to make sustainability an integral part of their business. It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. According to the United Nations, climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2023
The drought in Panama has reduced water in the canal. Panama has imposed draft limits on ships. Large container ships sometimes need to offload cargo on one side and have it sent by rail to the other side.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2023
In a letter to U.S. officials, eight American trade groups asked the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative and the government to urge India to reconsider the policy.
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 17, 2023
The facility, located roughly 30 miles west of Atlanta, will be used by Kodiak to launch and land autonomous trucks and will serve as a hub for drivers to pick up and drop off first- and last-mile deliveries.
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
AUGUST 14, 2023
The global trade compliance market is one crazy market. The market grew by double digits year over year, yet there is no standard user and consequently there is no common understanding of what the end-to-end global trade compliance process should be. Linda McKee, the director for global trade services management at SAP, expressed the idea this way, “I don’t think we currently have any real standard global trade scenarios.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2023
We all know now that the Panama Canal is suffering from a lack of water, due to a prolonged drought. The result is limits on draft of ships traversing it. The Canal has also raised rates recently.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 18, 2023
Prior to the announcement, Evri promised to triple its e-cargo bike parcel deliveries to 500,000 fulfilled orders over the next 12 months.
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 16, 2023
Fruehauf onboards East's lineup of aluminum flatbed, drop deck, dump, round bottom and refuse trailers as well as steel dump trailers and aluminum truck bodies.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 18, 2023
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” This quote is often attributed to Albert Einstein, but apparently, he never actually said it. However, for one man in Maryland, none of that matters. The 65-year-old Accekeek, Maryland man bought 15 identical tickets for the same lottery drawing. Normally, this would seem, as is attributed to Einstein, insane, given the low odds of winning on a single ticket.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2023
It’s clear that the EV ‘supply chain’ of charging stations has to expand to make EVs a success.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 17, 2023
Batteries, tires, steel and aluminum were added to the list of Chinese imports that should be more heavily scrutinized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 14, 2023
With shippers executing more frequent contracting periods, lines between spot/contract freight blur, and those dynamics could play out to an advantage for a nimble small fleet/independent hoping to secure direct business more readily.
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NGT News
AUGUST 14, 2023
Following a June truck fire at its Phoenix headquarters, Nikola Corp. says it working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to voluntarily recall 209 of its Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Nikola had initiated a third-party investigation with Exponent, whose preliminary findings were issued last week. Exponent found that a coolant leak […] The post Nikola Voluntarily Recalling Class 8 Battery-Electric Vehicles appeared first on NGT News.
Trinity Logistics
AUGUST 17, 2023
Shipping scams have increased exponentially in the past few years. Is your Freight Agent business taking all the steps needed to prevent them? As a Freight Agent, your days are busy servicing your customer and carrier relationships and managing shipments. The last thing you need on your plate is a scam artist wreaking havoc and getting your business (or one of your relationships) into trouble.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 17, 2023
Robotics and artificial intelligence are on everyone's mind, but many operators don't need that level of technology at this point, says Jason Joachim, chief executive officer of Cargo Spectre.
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