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The Evolution of Warehousing with Joe Oliaro

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Oliaro and Joe Lynch discuss the evolution of warehousing. Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. About Joe Oliaro Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy.

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My Nuggets of Wisdom about the WMS Consulting Market

Logistics Viewpoints

I am adding the finishing touches to ARC Advisory Group’s research on the global WMS consulting market. This research is an update to the report my colleague Steve Banker developed a couple years ago. At that time, Steve also authored an article titled 20 Things to Know about WMS System Integrators. It is a great article and I recommend checking it out.

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Improving agility in metal fabrication manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With the fabricated metal industry receiving government grants and incentives, it now ranks as one of the fastest-changing sectors in the manufacturing marketplace. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’ technologies, manufacturers are building what we are calling ‘Manufacturing Agility’ into their organizations. The key areas of focus include; Investing in new automated and connected manufacturing equipment.

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Huawei Accused of Building Secret Manufacturing Facilities in China

Supply Chain Brain

By constructing facilities under the names of other companies, Huawei can circumvent U.S. restrictions, allowing the organization to indirectly purchase American chip manufacturing equipment.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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Optimizing Chemical Logistics: How Modal Outsourcing Unlocks Efficiency and Sustainability

CLX Logistics

Chemical companies face various logistic challenges in managing their supply chains efficiently and sustainably, especially during economic uncertainty and volatility. As a manufacturer in any industry, your core priority is manufacturing safe solid and liquid chemicals like performance chemicals, peroxide, and so forth—not specializing in transportation.

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Canadian Logistics: Port Issues & Labor Trends

CLX Logistics

Supply Chain 24/7 | Logistics Management Podcast | 7/27/23 The Impact of Canadian Port Labor Issues and Rate Environment for Chemical Shippers Featuring Matt Caine VP of Sales & Marketing, CLX Logistics In this episode of the Logistics Management Podcast, Matt Caine of CLX Logistics shares insights on logistics and supply chain management. The discussion covers a range of topics, from the impact of labor disputes in Canada to the fluctuating ocean freight rates and the state of rail service.

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Reach 100% OTD during peak season…or get as close as possible!

Supply Chain Brain

In this one-hour webinar, Veho CEO Ita Zur will explore various strategies that retail companies can adopt to overcome peak season challenges, including demand planning and innovative solutions to handle the surge in deliveries and meet customer expectations.

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August 23, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home August 23, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Judah Levine August 23, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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Beyond Early Adoption: Mastering Warehouse Robotic Automation for Competitive Edge

Supply Chain Brain

Gone are the days where just the early adopters were leveraging robots. In the current landscape, automation is a necessity for competitive retailers to maintain a fully staffed warehouse.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Shipping to an Amazon Warehouse? We can help.

Freightquote

Shipping to an Amazon Warehouse is easy with Freightquote by C.H. Robinson. Get helpful planning tips for a smooth fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) experience.

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Surface Transportation Board Appoints Labor Representative to RSTAC

Supply Chain Brain

Jweremy Ferguson brings almost 30 years of railroad industry experience to the council and has been an advocate for improved communications between shippers and railroads.

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Green Trends: Why Sustainable is the Future of the E-Commerce Supply Chain

MTS Logistics

In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability and environmental consciousness in various industries, and the e-commerce supply chain is no exception. As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of their choices, businesses are recognizing the need to adopt greener practices. The future of e-commerce undoubtedly lies in embracing sustainability, with current trends and future projections pointing towards a more environmentally friendly landscap

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The Gap Between Retail Winners and Losers Will Widen This Coming Peak Season

Supply Chain Brain

The winners this season are going to be companies that keep their loyal customers close, and maintain a real focus on customer service. They'll also be deploying AI.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.

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DE&I: Driving Corporate Culture and Business Results

Women in Trucking

2023 I Heart Trucking Photo Contest submission from Megan Miller: "Bridgestone loves all powerful female teammates, partners and fleets we work with every day!

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Russia’s Top Miner Plans to Move Some Trading to Dubai

Supply Chain Brain

Nornickel, the world’s biggest refined nickel producer and palladium miner, was incorporated under the name Greenwich Holdings Limited in Dubai.

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Trimac acquires Tennessee bulk transporter

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trimac buys its way back into the state of Tennessee and into a new commodity segment.

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Teamsters Ratify Five-Year Contract with UPS

Supply Chain Brain

The union said that over 86% of participating teamsters voted to approve the contract, which will now be in retroactive effect August 1.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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Logistics Sales Pipeline: How to Maximize Customer Conversions

IFS Blogs

Learn the crucial steps you need to take to optimize your logistics sales pipeline and increase your customer conversions.

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Port of LA Cargo Volumes Fell in July After Near Record-Breaking June

Supply Chain Brain

Through the first seven months of 2023, the Port of Los Angeles has processed 4,821,670 TEUs, a 24% drop from the same period in 2022.

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Road Network from Singapore to China

Logistics Business Magazine

Equipped with industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the Geodis Road Network is integrated with major air and sea ports and offers multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains. Geodis, a global leader in the transport and logistics sector, is driving its growth in Asia with strategic investments in its capabilities and infrastructure in the region.

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Over 40% of Supply Chain Employees Are Women

Supply Chain Brain

A record-breaking 26% of C-suite and executive-level positions in the supply chain industry are now held by women.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Robotic Fulfilment Provider Doubles Picks in 11 Months

Logistics Business Magazine

Locus Robotics, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse automation, has announced that its AMR solutions have now picked more than two billion units, reinforcing the company’s position as a premier robotic fulfilment provider for the warehouse and logistics industry. This new milestone comes just 11 months after reaching the industry-first landmark of 1 billion picks in 2022. “Achieving the two billion picks milestone is an incredible accomplishment for our c

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How Retail Supply Chains Can Prepare for the Surge in Organic Food Sales

Supply Chain Brain

Organic food and beverage sales are on the rise in the U.S., and retailers need to take notice.

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Line Marking and Floor Tags in new Healthcare DC

Logistics Business Magazine

The new DSV distribution centre (DC) at Brackmills Gateway is an important milestone in DSV’s ambitious growth plans within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector in the UK and Europe. The facility, a 380,000 sq. ft. temperature controlled DC, is BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) ‘Outstanding’ certified and is located in the prestigious Midlands ‘Golden Logistics Triangle.

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Investment Firm Acquires CNG, Hydrogen Type IV Cylinder Manufacturer

NGT News

Private equity firm Apollo says funds under its management have acquired a majority interest in Composite Advanced Technologies Inc. (CATEC), a provider of compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen transportation and storage solutions in the U.S. Founded in 2014 and based in Houston, CATEC manufactures large-format Type IV cylinders that facilitate […] The post Investment Firm Acquires CNG, Hydrogen Type IV Cylinder Manufacturer appeared first on NGT News.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Award for Transforming Road Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

VisionTrack, the global provider of AI video telematics and connected fleet data, has scooped a Gold Stevie® Award in the Transportation category at the International Business Awards®. The company has been recognised for transforming road safety following the launch earlier this year of AI post-analysis software, NARA. NARA represents a huge step forward for AI video telematics as it uses ground-breaking computer vision models with sensor fusion to assess footage.

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Volvo Trucks Debuts Program to Aid Fleets in Electrification

NGT News

Volvo Trucks has launched Turnkey Solutions, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for electric vehicle charging, in addition to outlook planning for incentives, installation, and interfacing with utility companies to streamline solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure development. The Turnkey Solutions electromobility program has two full-service partners – InCharge Energy […] The post Volvo Trucks Debuts Program to Aid Fleets

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Jungheinrich Acquires all Shares in Magazino

Logistics Business Magazine

Hamburg-based intralogistics pioneer Jungheinrich is fully taking over Magazino, a Munich-based robotics specialist. In addition to its shareholding, which has existed since 2020 and was increased to 21.7 percent in 2022, Jungheinrich is acquiring all shares held by the founders as well as the previous co-shareholders, a.o. Cellcom, Fiege Logistik, and Körber.