FLS Transport

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Worried about NAFTA 2.0? Don't be.

130

130

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 29, 2020

Logistics 259

Logistics 259

Food Logistics

JUNE 21, 2020

3PLs are responsible for the safe transfer of common goods in the cold chain, but what about the luxury items that require a little more care?

4PL 109

4PL 3PL 109

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Find out which practices five well-known B Corps are using to achieve supply chain sustainability in this article.

Supply Chains 173

Supply Chains Article 173

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.

Automation

Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2020

It's freight time! Out of air, land, and sea freight, which freight option is best for your business? Click here for a short and sweet breakdown

Freight 243

Freight 243

Trimble

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Demand and expectations are at an all time high for anyone in, or supplying to, the transportation and logistics industry. Fleets are looking to drive efficiency and provide superior customer service. Shippers are trying to manage and gain greater visibility into transportation moves. Technology providers are challenged with delivering innovative, scalable solutions that address the challenges within the commercial vehicle routing workflow.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Scenario Planning 100

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 15, 2020

This article compares shared truckload (STL) service to that of less-than truckload and full truckload, explaining how STL benefits shippers, carriers, and the environment more than any other shipping mode

Article 182

Article 182

Cyzerg

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Working with many warehouse managers in the small and mid-size market segment makes it clear that one of the biggest challenges managers face is effectively and efficiently running warehouse operations. It’s not surprising to see warehouse problems arise as founders and decision makers are more focused on trying to keep their businesses profitable in a very competitive marketplace.

Operations 397

Operations Article Efficiency 397

Kuebix

MARCH 10, 2020

Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics have all become hot topics when it comes to the future of the supply chain. Advanced robotics are already being utilized in warehouses around the world. As robots continue to prove themselves through real-life applications, this field of technology is on course to solidify its presence in warehousing.

Operations 180

Operations Supply Chain Software Course Warehousing 180

Advertisement

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

Cost Reduction

FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The modern supply chain rests on a mountain of shipping data. However, the applications of real-time freight data remain disparate and lack value. It’s only challenging to get a handle on the volume. And where do companies start to leverage top KPIs in supply chain settings and enforce policies, such as the inbound routing guide? As reported by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant , it is simple: “Don’t try to write and enforce the ideal policy in one step.

Purchasing Skills 100

Purchasing Skills Freight Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 100

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

AUGUST 4, 2020

A picture can be worth a thousand words. But sometimes numbers tell an even more compelling story. Following are statistics from recent logistics and fulfillment studies, along with our take on what this data might suggest about how you manage fulfillment and how you work with eCommerce fulfillment 3PLs.

eCommerce 288

eCommerce Study Data Logistics 288

Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A Brief Recap on The Trucking Industry’s Recent History. That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. In 2018, trucking had its best year in modern times as per the ATA American Trucking Trends 2019 report , with massive increases in freight volume, strong customer demand and spending, new technological advancements, and the overall industry revenue up approximately $96 billion from the previous year. .

Industry 128

Industry Trucking Freight Course 128

SIPMM Professional Publications

JULY 28, 2020

The landscape of maritime is shifting with the trends that are emerging do so out necessarily. Smart shipping, shipbuilding, big data, propulsion, advanced materials and analytics, sensors, robotics and communications in conjunction are all having monumental shifts in maritime industry are approaching new challenges and opportunities. Cyber-Security In 2017, cyber-attacks showed vulnerability in navigate and […].

Maritime 109

Maritime Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Procurement Analytics 109

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.

Supply Chain Software

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 10, 2020

Key points from this great TED talk by Joi Ito, the director of the MIT Media Lab. You can’t plan the path, you can only set the direction. He talks about the “compass” guiding a project that followed a route which was totally unpredictable. There was no way to plan out the path to success from the beginning. Instead, at each step, they asked “Where are we now?

Course 445

Course 445

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2020

ALS Sucks with Larry Cepuran. Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch discuss how ALS sucks and there is still no cure and few treatments for this awful disease. Larry Cepuran is a friend of Joe’s who has been diagnosed with ALS, which is sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Donate to ALS TDI. About ALS TDI.

Groups 370

Groups Networks Logistics Operations 370

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2020

Digitalization is accelerating the pace of business and transforming global supply chains. In a freewheeling discussion at the ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, I spoke with Richard Howells, Vice President Marketing Digital Supply Chain at SAP about the trends, customer expectations, the challenges, and imperatives of digital transformation in the supply chain.

Supply Chains 215

Supply Chains Digital SAP Trends 215

Food Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2020

Fleetwood Transportation shut down its operations on New Years Eve, citing troubles of finding insurance.

Transportation 40

Transportation Operations 40

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

Optimal Sourcing

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Considering that customers are at the tail end of the outbound supply chain, and companies across all industries are competing on customer experience, it’s not surprising that the outbound supply chain gets a bit more love and attention than the inbound side. But the fact is that supply chains end-to-end are an interconnected system, so. Read more Why You Can’t Ignore the Inbound Supply Chain.

Inbound 187

Inbound Supply Chains Outbound Industry 187

Cyzerg

JUNE 30, 2020

Planning a warehouse layout design can be a complex process due to the various factors involved. This process includes strategically planning a facility layout that can properly utilize the space available , facilitate the smooth functioning of operations, and increase efficiency. This article will help you understand the importance of a practical warehouse layout design and discuss some of the most crucial principles that you should consider while designing the layout for your warehouse.

Article 405

Article Availability Efficiency Operations 405

Kuebix

JUNE 29, 2020

Over the past couple of months, most supply chains have weathered an unexpected storm. Rules and regulations are updated frequently in order for manufacturers, retailers and distributors to continue delivering. There’s no doubt that supply chains are feeling strained as they continue to adapt to these circumstances while operating efficiently and cost-effectively.

Supply Chain Software 199

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Ordering Efficiency 199

Logistics Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 54.2 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), for a 1.6% gain over June’s 52.6, with June snapping a three-month stretch of PMI declines. The July PMI also represents the highest PMI reading over the last 12 months and is 5.6% higher than the 12-month average of 48.6.

173

173

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

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

If you’re looking to lower costs and increase the efficiency of your eCommerce warehouse operations, your first thought might be to add automation. But technology doesn’t come cheap. What if you don’t have the order volume to justify the cost? Don’t despair. Following are a few low-tech ways to reduce eCommerce warehouse fulfillment center costs without breaking the bank.

eCommerce 316

eCommerce Efficiency Operations Cost Reduction 316

Shipchain

JULY 8, 2020

ShipChain is honored to have been selected as a finalist for the 13th Annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards in the Operations and Supply Chain category. According to the press release put out by Ventana Research , “this award is for a technology vendor that best exemplifies innovation in the technologies that support the operations or service/supply chain.”.

Digital 34

Digital Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains 34

SIPMM Professional Publications

APRIL 22, 2020

Expediting purchases in inbound logistics is normal but it is painful for many companies who use this approach. Typical reasons for expediting are potential delay on contractual delivery dates, damage products, supplier product upgrade and most importantly, client’s critical specification.The reality of business life is defined as Expediting. Delays brought about by human and non-human […].

Procurement 183

Procurement Inbound Purchasing Production 183

The Lean Thinker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

I was going through some old files and came across a pocket card we handed out back in 2003 or so. It was used in conjunction with our “how to walk the gemba” coaching sessions that we did with the lean staff, and then taught them to do with leaders. There is a pretty long backstory, some of it is summarized in Earl’s recollection on this old post: Genchi Genbutsu in a Warehouse as well as here: The Chalk Circle – Continued.

Waste Reduction 397

Waste Reduction Buyer Training Document Production 397

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. As a result, the products that arrive in the market are not well aligned with the company’s goals. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. In this session, we will discuss why innovation in large companies is so often not aligned with the company’s strategy and what innovation leaders, pro

Strategy

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

Naval Sabharwal and Joe Lynch discuss why using one integrated suite for all logistics operations is the best approach for driving logistics and supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. Utilizing fragmented systems limits logistics companies from fully leveraging the data in their systems. Data equals dollars and the 3PLs that best harvest the data (dollars) in their systems will be the most profitable.

Supply Chain Design Software 370

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Operations 370

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Supply chain is in the spotlight. It is the business function that is front and center - on top of the minds of consumers and executives. The global pandemic has ripped the rug out from under supply chains, but also highlighted its importance. Agility, resiliency, and sustainability are keys to supply chain survival, so you can’t afford to wait to invest in building these capabilities, which are entwined with each other.

Supply Chains 213

Supply Chains Logistics 213

Food Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The severity of COVID-19 outbreaks and how consumers respond will tell supply chain managers a lot about what to expect during the balance of the year.

Trends 173

Trends Freight Supply Chains Transportation 173