AIMMS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Imagine the scenario: consumer orders a product online, and to lower delivery is available in the area. Rather than just picking up the product at the nearest Amazon store or waiting for drones to drop off the package on the doorstep, and autonomous wagon, looking like a refrigerator on wheels, shows up and interacts with the consumer via smartphone.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning. Predictive Logistics. These topics are getting a lot of attention today, but they’re also generating a lot of questions from supply chain and logistics executives. What are these technologies? How can they help? What’s real and what’s hype today? What should I do to get started? Those are some of the questions I discussed with Adam Compain, CEO at ClearMetal , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . By Etan Efrati, Freightos. As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The recurring answer? The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through.

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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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AIMMS

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Having an ecommerce business can be very rewarding. You don’t have the pressures of a storefront, you might not have to hire and/or manage employees, or pay costly fees for taxes, electricity and the other expenses associated with a physical store. The other side of ecommerce is the competitive landscape. With mainstay brands shutting their doors because of increased online shopping, you must share more of the pie.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Pillars to a Successful Transportation Experience: Carrier Management | Transportfolio. As the market continues to tighten, what’s your transportation strategy for handling fluctuations? An unclear plan may let you down. Rather than reacting to changes that happen to your supply chain, it’s always better to develop a carrier management strategy that allows you to be proactive—no matter what the market has in store.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Do you smell the pumpkin spice in the air? If you close your eyes, do you hear the faint jingling of bells in the distance to be? That’s because the holiday season is approaching. And, it’s approaching fast. The busiest time for all, logistics companies, retail stores as well as shippers. This is the season that can make or break shippers. This is the season that can make or break shippers.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Take a moment to think about your most exquisite experience in fine dining. The maître d’ introduced himself calmly and catered to your every whim. Your server wore black-tie and managed to deliver an experience that went beyond your expectations. This is similar to white glove service. However, the term, white glove service, and transportation management sounds a bit odd in an industry dedicated to getting packages to consumers at the cheapest costs possible.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2017

On October 6-8, Evans employees attended the Girl Scouts trade show, G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)—an event only held once every 3 years, and devised to empower girls to step forward, learn how to be courageous, and shape one’s own future by learning how to transform the world. The event included educational events, motivational speakers, interactive, informational (and many STEM-focused) booths, and lots of entertainment, friendship-making, and inspirational experiences.

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Apparel Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Third-party logistics (3PL) services give companies a valuable opportunity to outsource activities they're not equipped to handle in-house. Though some companies are initially hesitant to embrace outsourcing, most find the benefits of this strategy are substantial, particularly for startups and small businesses. When you allow a 3PL provider to take over some of your most laborious and space-consuming tasks, you free up your own time and money for other endeavors, which may ultimately benefit yo

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2017

At BlueGrace Logistics, our number one Core Value is Be Caring Of All Others. Every six weeks, we invite One Blood to come out to our Tampa office where our employees are able to take some time out of their day to go out and donate. The Benefits of Donating. Not only do the people who are receiving blood transfusions benefit from the donation, but there are also some health benefits donors receive as well.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The days of re-slotting and warehouse at the time of its creation have ended. Today, warehouse managers face an endless battle with a growing number of products and limited storage capacity, and among distribution center managers, the challenge of warehouse slotting is even more difficult. According to Bill Ciervo of Conveyco, up to 60 percent of a picker’s time is spent moving between product locations, also known as slots or bins.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2017

When your container reaches its destination port, a lot needs to happen before your goods get to market. At this point, it is possible to begin incurring accessorial charges, which can pile up quickly. In this blog post, we’ll cover detention charges in shipping – one of the most common charges you’ll want to avoid after your container hits the port.

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Insight Into Action

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Year on year, the automotive industry tackles increasing pressure to deliver technological innovation and evolved efficiency, all whilst facing volatile markets as the major manufacturers race to reach the finish line first. In such a process-driven culture, inbound supply chain disruptions of component parts can have huge financial consequences for OEMs and suppliers alike.

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Logistics in War

OCTOBER 16, 2017

By Jobie Turner. The true asymmetric advantage the US military possess is the capability and capacity of its logistics. The supply and transportation means at the disposal of the joint force have great breadth and depth. US Transportation Command, in the assigned role as the mobility provider for war, has 1,203 aircraft and 379 ships at its disposal, between organic and commercial assets. [1] On the supply side, the Defense Logistics Agency is at the pointy end of a $34 Billion enterprise, u

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. As explained by Andrea Obston of Parcel Industry , last mile delivery must be free, fast and all-inclusive. Although free and fast are standard parts of last mile delivery in eCommerce, the last word, all-inclusive, poses a new challenge for shippers.

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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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Mazars Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2017

SEMINARS | Food & Beverage | Manufacturing & Distribution October 18, 2017 | New York, NY Learn more about this event. Description… The post Mazars USA 2017 New York Food and Beverage Forum appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 19, 2017

International Supply Chain Conference Berlin 2017: The realization of really efficient and dynamic supply chain in volatile markets – That’s the promise of the 2017 newly established Log-hub AG. The swiss based company combines strategic planning with the transparency of a unique global marketplace for warehouses up to the realization and operation of entire supply chains.

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The Logistics Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2017

As global supply chains become more complex and customers more demanding, the race is on to develop software applications that can effectively manage and make sense of the zettabytes of data being generated by our digital world. Defined as the massive volume of structured and unstructured data that can’t possibly be processed using traditional software or database strategies, Big Data is affecting every corner of the business world.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Having an e-commerce business can be very rewarding. You don’t have the pressures of a storefront, you might not have to hire and/or manage employees, or pay costly fees for taxes, electricity and the other expenses associated with a physical store. The other side of e-commerce is the competitive landscape. With mainstay brands shutting their doors because of increased online shopping, you must share more of the pie.

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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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Tradewinds

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The newest member of our investing team I’m very proud to introduce Hyder Alabed, as the first and newest member of our investing team. Hyder’s passion and energy for finding and supporting founders on their journey is infectious. Hyder became fascinated with technology and entrepreneurship from a young age. During the nineties when the tech industry was experiencing a period of rapid growth, Hyder’s father joined Ciena, a budding startup in the telecommunications field.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2017

My trip to Chile this week in numbers: 34: the number of hours to travel there and back. 36: the number of hours I spent on the ground in Chile. 4: the total number of hours I spoke (in Spanish!) during my three presentations. 240+: the number of attendees at the Seminarium conference. 2: the number of chocolate ice cream cones I ate while in Chile.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 17, 2017

When you hit the road as a professional truck driver or as a consumer with a car or Penske rental moving truck , you may encounter roadside work or emergency responders working along the way. Did you know there is a correct way to approach these situations? According to the National Safety Commission , 71 percent of Americans do not know this. On multi-lane roadways, “move over” laws require drivers to merge away from vehicles working alongside the highway.

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