Bringg

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The shift towards customer service and flexible deliveries is impacting the entire retail supply chain, which needs to be redesigned to ensure companies become more efficient while providing an exceptional customer experience. The last mile in particular is becoming one of the toughest challenges for retailers to support, and they will need to embrace technology that helps them manage their operations while maintaining a healthy bottom line.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 69

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2019

The Supply Chain from farm to table continues to increase in complexity with pressures from changing customer interests, regulatory controls, and global competition. Blockchain can aid in assuring a secure way to achieve traceability. The post Why the Food & Beverage Supply Chain Desperately Needs Blockchain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

DECEMBER 31, 2018

New Year’s Resolution: Save Money by Cleaning up Your Marketing Fulfillment Inventory.

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Inventory 120

DC Velocity

JANUARY 4, 2019

Expansion project will boost container capacity 40 percent by 2020.

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Handling Cargo Capacity Transportation 211

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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Fleet Owner

JANUARY 4, 2019

As we head into the New Year, I am issuing a challenge to each and every truck driver to do what they can to improve the fuel economy of the trucks they drive.

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Trucking 149

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2019

One of the biggest sources of financial uncertainty in 2019 will be international tariff policy and its impact on product demand. The Sloan School of Management at MIT, gathered together a group of experts for their take on what 2019 will look like. Human Capital Management. Technology will continue to transform how we work. And most studies show that by allowing automation to do the repetitive, low-valued-added task, people are able to move toward innovation and problem-solving.

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Procurement Solutions Modeling Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 136

DC Velocity

JANUARY 2, 2019

Tool uses internet of things to monitor assets on the move, firm says.

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Tools 145

Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2018

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted Stoneridge Inc. a five-year exemption to install its camera-monitoring system on trucks instead of traditional rear-view mirrors.

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Trucking 129

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JANUARY 3, 2019

In business, you often find yourself pulled in different directions by conflicting demands. Maybe you’re trying to make your messaging more personal while simultaneously reducing print and fulfillment costs. Or you’ve increased print quantities to reduce per-piece prices, but end up with excess materials sitting unused in a warehouse.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2019

Freight brokers need to plan ahead, avoid mistakes and consider alternative methods to get paid faster to avoid using up their cash reserves.

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Freight Strategy 133

DC Velocity

JANUARY 2, 2019

But savvy developers will pursue inland port opportunities and growing demand for urban fulfillment centers, new research shows.

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Industry Strategy 135

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 2, 2019

Holiday sales excluding automobiles rose 5.1% to $850 billion, based on data from Mastercard SpendingPulse. The total for the period between Nov. 1 and Christmas was the strongest growth in six years and includes a 19.1% surge in e-commerce sales.

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Data 121

SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 2, 2019

Most warehousing activities and processes are still performed manually. However, new technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, drones, robots, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and wearables will without a doubt transform the world of warehousing. With the support of artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced predictive analytics, warehouse planning and analysis is expected to evolve to […].

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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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2019

Trucking and material handling are in the top ranks of fatally dangerous occupations.

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Materials Handling Handling Trucking 129

DC Velocity

JANUARY 2, 2019

French cargo line receives first of four natural gas-powered containerships.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Give me data — all the data I want as a driver, not just all the data the fleet wants.

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Data 112

SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 1, 2019

With a growing population, urbanization, climate change, consumers’ demands, and limited resources, it is crucial for us to make use of science and technology to change the way we grow, process, preserve and transport our food in a safe and sustainable method. Agri-food is a complex industry, which is challenging to initiate changes as it […].

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Industry Logistics 104

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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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The transportation and warehousing sector experienced the largest overall positivity increase of any sector, in large part due to significant increases in both cocaine and marijuana positivity.

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Digital Warehousing Transportation 103

DC Velocity

JANUARY 4, 2019

FTR, ACT say pattern was expected after busy summer.

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Ordering Trucking Transportation 125

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 3, 2019

Walmart has shortened the application time to 31 days from 73 days, and changed the format of its hiring events.

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Events 112

SIPMM Professional Publications

JANUARY 3, 2019

Technological developments and digital commerce are gradually disrupting procurement, logistics, and supply chain. With rapid technological revolutionize around the world, the organization is facing rapid change in the way the business is being conducted. Blockchain Technology not just apply to the immediate context of currency and payments (Blockchain 1.0), or to contracts, property, and all […].

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

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.

Cost Reduction

Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2019

“This is the fourth industrial revolution, there have been three before, and in each case we managed to survive so it’s not the case that machines completely eliminated humans.

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Industry 96

DC Velocity

JANUARY 3, 2019

Buying GoodShip International continues firm's expansion plans.

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Logistics Strategy 120

Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The Top 10 stories read on FleetOwner.com in 2018.

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Kuebix

JANUARY 3, 2019

In December, we polled industry professionals about what they foresaw would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019. Over 550+ people voted and one trend received over 44% of the votes! The driver shortage/capacity crunch will be the biggest challenge for supply chains in the new year. The driver shortage and capacity crunch […]. The post Driver Shortage/Capacity Crunch Voted Biggest Challenge for Supply Chains in 2019 appeared first on Kuebix.

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Supply Chains Capacity Trends Industry 93

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Logistics Management

JANUARY 2, 2019

While the top of the list remains stable, up-and-comers are mixing up the software landscape with Cloud capabilities that traditional vendors are working to replicate.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 90

DC Velocity

JANUARY 4, 2019

Cruise's self-driving fleet will launch food and grocery delivery with DoorDash in early 2019 in San Francisco, companies say.

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Transportation 111

Fleet Owner

JANUARY 2, 2019

When times get tough it is easier to let a vendor go than to sever ties with a partner.

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