Talking Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2023
Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research. You can download the Indago research.
Supply Chain and Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2023
Ship It Zero is a collective of US environmental groups. It has designed a new scorecard, with separate metrics for shippers and ocean carriers, for decarbonization efforts. Many shippers, such as Costco, scored very low.
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! I put my name on the line.” He added, “we needed results in the first year.” Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 7, 2023
In one of my previous blogs, “The Importance of Building a Business Case for ERP,” we looked at the significance of strategic planning and creating a solid business case before embarking on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation journey. Building your business case gives you an incredible opportunity to examine your existing operations very closely.
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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.
FreightWaves SONAR
AUGUST 7, 2023
The best supply chain teams invest in technology as part of their continuous holistic operational improvements, not simply in reaction to temporary crises. Investing in technology to improve the capabilities of your supply chain team as part of a strategic initiative yields better results throughout all phases of the freight market cycle. Retailers, manufacturers and suppliers were caught off guard by supply chain congestion, unreliable suppliers and unpredictable demand during the COVID-19 pand
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Logistics Bureau
AUGUST 7, 2023
Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online. In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The filing comes nearly three years after the airline tapped the junk bond market for the first time in summer 2020 amid the pandemic-era boom and cheap credit.
Overdrive Online
AUGUST 7, 2023
After hauling in the Texas oilfields as well as side dump, end dump, and liquid-bulk tanker and more, she's growing a base of car-haul customers under her own shingle. All this while guided by lessons learned from her grandfather.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
This webinar is brought to you by FRAYT and SupplyChainBrain to help businesses understand the nitty-gritty of fleet diversification that will put your business at the forefront of last mile delivery efficiency.
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
Commercial Carrier Journal
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yellow ends months, if not years, of speculation and files bankruptcy just short of its 100th anniversary.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Shippers can't afford to be lackadaisical in managing their parcel spend management, says Josh Dunham, chief executive officer of Reveel.
MTS Logistics
AUGUST 7, 2023
Annually, the Panama Canal facilitates about 6% of world trade. When drought strikes the Panama Canal, it disrupts the flow of container shipping that takes place daily. The number of ships that can transit the Panama Canal each day has decreased from 38 to approximately 32 transits. The vast majority of U.S. export and import containers — roughly 70% — go through the Panama Canal.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Current long-term emissions targets are not attainable based on the timelines provided by corporations and government agencies.
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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 Business Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2023
With expertise in logistics and worldwide transport, cargo-partner is pleased to announce the introduction of a new air freight solution from Chicago in the USA, to specifically support customers with the export of goods to the United Kingdom. cargo-partner’s new air freight consolidation between Chicago and London Heathrow Airport commenced on June 1, 2023 and is already supporting local and international customers.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
A salvage team rescued six of the seven crew from the sunken tugboat, and a search was ongoing for the missing crew member.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2023
Following reports that post-Brexit border checks for EU imports are to be delayed (for the fifth time), Andrew Thurston, Customs Duty & Indirect Tax Consultant at MHA , says inflation has led to the government’s latest border check postponement, but frustration among businesses will be growing with each delay: “Another post-Brexit border check delay will be no surprise.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
The strike on August 4 came after Russia hit numerous port and grain-terminal targets, disrupting Ukraine’s ability to export grain.
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Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2023
Hugo Beck, a leading innovator in horizontal packaging machines, is returning to the highly anticipated PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada. As one of the most prominent trade shows in the packaging industry, PACK EXPO provides an ideal platform for Hugo Beck to showcase its latest film and paper packaging solutions for primary and secondary packaging, alongside its diverse range of packaging styles for industries such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals and medical technology or confectionery.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Yellow’s management has had scathing criticism for the Teamsters in the wake of its demise.
Logistics Business Magazine
AUGUST 7, 2023
The requirement to maintain operational logistical efficiencies has long placed the logistics industry at the forefront of technological advancement, writes Simon Kearsley (pictured), CEO of bluQube. Inventory management technology and process automation has transformed supply chain operations, but recent economic uncertainties have illustrated that these practices aren’t enough to combat logistical challenges.
NGT News
AUGUST 7, 2023
Rove, a full-service EV charging center operator in Southern California, has selected Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. to provide its E-Bloc technology and related control and protection equipment to support Rove’s operations. Rove’s first EV charging center will include 40 DC ultra-fast chargers, rated at 350 kW and making a full charge possible in as little […] The post Rove to Integrate Pioneer Power E-Bloc into EV Charging Centers appeared first on NGT News.
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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.
Locus
AUGUST 7, 2023
In the relentless pursuit of success of today’s business world, change is the only constant. No industry remains untouched by this rapid digital transformation, especially the last mile delivery market, which was valued at $131.52 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $288.87 billion by 2031. Let’s try to visualize this $157.35 billion increase.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 7, 2023
Now is the perfect time for shippers to reevaluate what they need from carriers — and that doesn’t always include the biggest freight brands in the business.
3PL Links
AUGUST 7, 2023
Main Challenges in Same-Day Delivery: Use Technology As Your Ally | Image source: Pexels In recent years, the emergence of same-day delivery super applications has helped to create a new consuming habit. Customers have grown accustomed to the ease of ordering food or doing their grocery shopping in just a few clicks as a result. Additionally, the pandemic’s dramatic rise in online shopping forced businesses in a variety of industries to accept the challenge of delivering their goods at the
Freightera
AUGUST 7, 2023
Debunking the myth of FTL freight supremacy As experienced shipping experts and logistics enthusiasts, we understand that choosing the right shipping option can make all the difference for your cargo. Today, let’s dive into the common myth that full truckload is always the best and only choice for your freight. Myth #1: Full Truckload is Always the Best Deal The notion that full truckload is always the best deal is a common misconception in the freight shipping industry.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
We have a plastic bottle problem. Around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased every minute. I am one of the culprits. I love to combine my morning walk with the consumption of caffeine. In my case, I consume what I call a “walking Diet Coke” – 16.9 ounces of a tasty wake-me-up beverage in a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle. The Coca-Cola Company assures me that PET is a “recyclable material” that can play “a role in the circular economy.
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