SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Technology has affected every aspect of the business world. In the modern fast-paced technological world, various smart items have been developed and are being relied on for daily operations. A smart warehouse refers to a large building used for storage of raw materials and other goods where computers and machines are used in the completion […].
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 8, 2019
When my kids were young, I read numerous books that ended with some variation of the line: “And they lived happily ever after.”. Wouldn’t it be great if the story of all fulfillment outsourcing projects could be just as positive? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Even though most companies invest considerable time and money into finding the right 3PL fulfillment partner , many forget that it’s equally important to put comparable sweat equity into being the right kind of 3PL partner, too
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Logistics Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Volumes are declining due to various economic and market pressures—some out of the control of carriers and service providers. Today, the jury is still out on whether intermodal is in a temporary lull or if the bloom is off the rose on a longer-term basis.
The Lean Thinker
OCTOBER 8, 2019
One of the artifacts of Extreme Programming as practiced by Menlo Innovations is the Story Card. In the purest sense, a story card represents one unit of work that must be done by the developers to advance the work on the software project. But the content and structure of the story card make it much more powerful than a simple task assignment. The story card is written in a way that engages the programming pair doing the work.
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.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The book was appropriately launched on 10-4.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2019
The food and beverage industry is serving its markets with a variety of autonomous vehicles.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Injuries resulting from manual material handling tasks are as serious as they are expensive.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2019
“It becomes very real for people when you can demonstrate [autonomous technology] safely on one or two commercial routes where you can actually take the driver out of the equation,” says CFO Cheng Lu.
Kuebix
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Before transportation management systems (TMSs) came into the picture, nearly all logistics processes were done on paper. Shippers spent countless hours calling and emailing internal and external partners just to ship their freight. Transportation management technology changed all of that. The first TMSs were housed on-premise and did speed up shipping processes.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2019
Here was one of the use cases for blockchain that everyone thought was innovative, addressed a real problem, and made some sense. Apparently the users don’t think so.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2019
As Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers continue to reduce delivery times, customers are pushing competitors to keep pace.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
More Americans have access to legal weed than ever before. ATA wants to stress highway safety and the need for a federal policy on this emerging issue.
IoT World Today
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Until now, the bulk of big data has come from social, machine and transactional data sources. But with new capabilities in video technology and the increasing ability to extract meaningful data from it in near real-time by layering artificial intelligence and machine learning, we’re witnessing the start of an exciting new era for video-driven data, with increased opportunities for transparency, efficiency and safety — particularly when it comes to transportation.
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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.
Kuebix
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Global Importer, AMMEX, Realizes Significant Time Savings By Leveraging an Integration Between Kuebix and Microsoft Dynamics About AMMEX AMMEX is a global importer of disposable gloves providing retailers and distributors with high-performance, high-margin products. The company sources disposable rubber, latex, and nitrile gloves from vendors across Asia before transporting their goods via direct shipping containers […].
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
May not be enough; shippers file antitrust suit against railroads alleging fuel surcharge conspiracy.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 8, 2019
As e-commerce continues to expand, both B2C and B2B shippers are sharpening their inventory management skills to come up with fresh ways to meet the demands of the “new normal.
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 11, 2019
The days of static supply chains, both globally and locally, are long gone. Enterprises now must deal with an immense level of complexity and volatility, with continual change being the new normal.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Rising foreign wages, tariffs on parts and finished products, and reconsidering total cost of ownership are factors motivating companies to reshore.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The December deadline to phase out AOBRDs comes with 'collateral consequences.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Driving operational growth and increasing supply chain efficiency in today’s ever-changing business world is a top priority for many companies. In order to grow in a rapidly evolving marketplace, organizations must possess the ability to use advanced algorithms and data analytics to generate the next wave of supply chain value. With the abundant data available and the advanced technologies now accessible to help harness it, organizations must establish effective strategies to curate data, produc
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.
NGT News
OCTOBER 9, 2019
Phoenix’s Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) has exercised options for 27 additional Xcelsior 40-foot, compressed natural gas (CNG) heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer of America Inc. The original joint contract with the City of Phoenix, awarded in November 2017, included up to 396 buses over five years. Currently, 91% of the Valley […].
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2019
“This is the last chance to bring merchandise into the country before virtually everything the United States imports from China comes under tariffs,” said Jonathan Gold of NRF.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Gilbarco Veeder-Root recently released the Ergo series, its next-generation fuel nozzles designed for comfort, durability and maximized flow.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The global food supply chain is complex, vast, and vital to human existence. For that reason, when there are disruptions to the food supply chain, it makes major headlines. These headlines come in all shapes and sizes, including disruptions due to food recalls, natural disasters, disease, and political unrest, among others. Perhaps the biggest threat to the global food supply chain is climate change, as its effects are being felt already in many regions of […].
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SIPMM Professional Publications
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Warehouse are getting busier by the day as e-commerce companies gain traction in new and emerging markets. In Asia, particularly, the e-commerce boom has created a strong demand for more efficient warehouses, and logistics companies are turning to technology to build the next-generation storage spaces that can cater to this industry. What’s interesting to note […].
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2019
How to safely introduce collaborative robots to the supply chain.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 9, 2019
A roundup of Mack Trucks’ recent flurry of announcements from Oct. 2019.
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