Cyzerg
MARCH 14, 2023
D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 14, 2023
In 1903 when Henry Ford introduced the Model A, he was convinced his invention would replace the horse and buggy in no time. But horses and buggies continued to outsell his cars until he developed the assembly line process to mass produce his Model T, making automobiles affordable to the average family. Robots are amazing. They’re what ecommerce fulfillment needs right now to solve the chronic labor shortage in warehouses and bring a host of other benefits in productivity, scalability, accuracy
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Cyzerg
MARCH 14, 2023
D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 14, 2023
Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. As a result, data security and compliance have become a critical component of logistics operations, although implementing adequate controls can present numerous challenges in these complex networks.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Overdrive Online
MARCH 14, 2023
With a Facebook group of nearly 23,000 members, small fleet owner Mike Boston is at the head of efforts to pressure brokerages over cheap rates, unwarranted cargo claims and more.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2023
Why do some companies get so much more value from their supply chain and logistics deployments over time, while others see their value degrade?
Logistics Management
MARCH 14, 2023
Logistics Management (LM) Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers. Muenster provided Berman with an overview of steps shippers need to take and consider, relating to inventory management, and the impact of key economic indicators on freight volumes, among others.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 14, 2023
The reason executives decide to implement an ERP system is to achieve objectives of improving operations and making more efficient use of information, people and assets. However, implementing ERP software is a complex technical undertaking and has fundamental impacts on people and processes. Therefore, an implementation project has to be planned carefully and many different factors must be taken into consideration for it to succeed.
Logistics Management
MARCH 14, 2023
We speak with a number of logistics experts to capture their views on the overall impact that e-commerce is having on moving the nation’s freight. One thing is for certain: The current level and speed of churn has irrevocably altered the pattern so many had become accustomed to managing.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 14, 2023
Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.
Logistics Management
MARCH 14, 2023
February’s shipment reading—at 1.167—was down 0.3% annually, up against an easy annual comparison, while rising 3.8% over January’s 1.124 reading. And the February expenditures reading—at 4.020—was off 9.7% annually, while seeing a 1.9% decline, from January to February.
NGT News
MARCH 14, 2023
Hyzon Motors Inc., a supplier of zero-emission fuel-cell electric heavy-duty vehicles, has named Parker Meeks as its CEO. During his tenure as interim CEO and after nearly two years in company leadership, Meeks achieved significant milestones for Hyzon, such as fostering a collaborative technology development effort to bring a complementary heavy-duty fuel-cell truck to the […] The post Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position appeared first on NGT News.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 14, 2023
A conversation with Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO of Future Insights Network, on the “Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
NGT News
MARCH 14, 2023
FirstElement Fuel and Hyundai Motor Co. have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT fuel-cell trucks in California. Through the partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its high-capacity mobile refueler, which […] The post FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling ap
Bulk Connection
MARCH 14, 2023
We periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, the company’s founder James Cordock talks about his history in the bulk freight industry, as well as Bulk Connection’s role as a bulk shipment specialist.
Logistics Management
MARCH 14, 2023
The national average fell 3.5 cents, to $4.247, following a 1.2-cent decrease, to $4.282, for the week of March 6.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss posted turnover of 3.01 billion euros for fiscal 2022. This translates into a year-on-year gain of 18 percent (2021: 2.54 billion euros), and builds on the positive trend of recent years. “We have succeeded in adhering to and advancing our strategic goals in a challenging environment. We have expanded our position in the core markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the United States and Asia, while moving forward with our focuses on
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Logistics Management
MARCH 14, 2023
The decades-long and ever-perplexing truck driver shortage—estimated in excess of 80,000 by the American Trucking Associations—has eased somewhat, according to leading trucking executives. In exclusive interviews with LM, top executives say years of pay increases have apparently paid off in better retention and recruitment of qualified drivers.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the leading international provider of online academic education for maritime professionals, announces its forthcoming rebrand. The rebrand comes in response to the post-pandemic impact on learning and education in the maritime industry and as a reflection of their never-ending pursuit of progression and lifelong learning. Commenting on the refreshing of their brand, Veronica Araujo, Head of Performance Marketing of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy said: “It’s exciting times for
Compactor Management Company
MARCH 14, 2023
Waste management consists of two parts — a) recycling the recyclable materials and b) managing the waste efficiently. Two tools which will help you achieve both of these in a faster, more efficient and easier manner are balers and compactors. Let’s learn more about baler and compactor. A) Balers A baler is a machine that compresses and binds materials like paper , cardboard , plastic , and aluminum into bales.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
Courier experts at DeliveryApp have revealed how companies can prepare for the Easter peak trading season. From ordering household essentials to gifts for a loved one, customers are used to receiving parcels with ease. Retail spending in the UK for Mother’s Day gifts was predicted to reach £1.34 billion in 2021, meaning demand for gifts to arrive in the time ahead of the big day is crucial.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Compactor Management Company
MARCH 14, 2023
Waste management consists of two parts — a) recycling the recyclable materials and b) managing the waste efficiently. Two tools which will help you achieve both of these in a faster, more efficient and easier manner are balers and compactors. Let’s learn more about baler and compactor. A) Balers A baler is a machine that compresses and binds materials like paper , cardboard , plastic , and aluminum into bales.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, today announced that it has raised $50M in Series C funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Partner Rory O’Driscoll joining the board of directors. Top Tier Capital Partners, Tyche Partners, ROBO Global Ventures, Translink, McRock, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital also participated in the round alongside existing investors, which brings the company’s total funding to date
EazyStock
MARCH 14, 2023
The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. As the global world economy has continued to recover completely from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, and with a subsequent war with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation, many stock-holding companies are having a hard time.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2023
If retailers and manufacturers don’t have the proper contractual restraints in place to prevent their liquidators — and the liquidators’ resellers — from selling directly to consumers online, they’re setting themselves up for significant sales losses and lower margins.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
Ship Monk
MARCH 14, 2023
Do you keep a soda bottle in your backpack even after it’s empty because you’re waiting to find a recycling bin? Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re a person who cares about the environment and minimizing waste.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2023
Paul Brashier, vice president of drayage and intermodal at ITS Logistics, discusses the impact of Lunar New Year on the supply chain, port visibility in the last two years, and what lies ahead for the supply chain industry.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MARCH 14, 2023
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has had a significant impact on the global logistics market at every level. The pandemic-related challenges, such as limited warehouse capacity and container availability, had begun to subside when the war emerged, causing further disruptions. The hostilities have hindered the smooth flow of goods, leading to increased costs and product shortages, including food shortages on a catastrophic scale worldwide.
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