The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
John Madewell and Joe Lynch discuss Six Figure Trucker , which is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. John is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the Six-Figure Trucker Podcast. About John Madewell John Madewell is an Account Manager at Norton Transport and host of the Six-Figure Trucker podcast.
Cyzerg
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Demand forecasting plays a pivotal role in driving success. Understanding and accurately predicting customer demand can be the difference between stockouts and overstock, lost sales, or maximizing profitability. That's why mastering the art of demand forecasting is crucial for any business or warehouse looking to boost its bottom line. This comprehensive guide will take you through the ins and outs of demand forecasting, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to make informed decisions.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Companies across virtually all industries are looking for ways to drive profitable growth. Over the years, they have invested in technology to streamline and automate a variety of business processes. This includes implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Transportation Management, and Warehouse Management applications.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In the United States, there are a lot of billion dollar industries , led by hospitals, pharmaceuticals, commercial banking, life insurance, and petroleum wholesaling to name a few. However, there is probably one industry that most of us would not think of in this list: the cargo theft industry. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB), cargo theft in the United States is a $15 to $35 billion industry.
Advertiser: GEP
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?
MTS Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
As the Russia-Ukraine War has intensified over the past two months, amid a Ukrainian counteroffensive in Eastern Ukraine and Russian retaliation in the form of further blocking Ukrainian grain exports, things have been at a stalemate on the grain shipping/trade front – until now. Beginning last week, Ukraine is now utilizing a new shipping route to export its grain to the world.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The appeal only focuses on the voluntary suspension of importing rough diamonds, meaning Indian diamond manufacturers will be allowed to continue their operations without interruption.
RasTrac
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
When it comes to fleet management, understanding the concept of resale value is crucial. Resale value refers to the monetary worth a vehicle holds over time, and it plays a significant role in determining the total cost of ownership (TCO) for fleet managers.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
As recently as four or five years ago, if you saw Mack on a job site it was probably one of a few things: a Granite dump, a Pinnacle (or maybe a Titan) dropping off a load, or a really, really old Freedom – or even older D Model.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In automated cold-storage warehouses, WMS, automated receiving technologies, computer vision systems, algorithms, visibility platforms and machine learning capabilities all work in tandem to create end-to-end process automation.
Advertisement
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.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Dematic invites food retail professionals and experts to its upcoming hybrid event, “What’s in Store for Europe’s Food Retail” on Thursday, 26 October at Dematic UK headquarters in Adderbury (90 minutes from London). The primary focus of the event is on automation technologies and how they can prepare both grocery as well as food & beverage companies to successfully navigate current trends and future challenges.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Rugged devices are complex amalgamations of hardware and software, each reliant on the other for optimal performance. Achieving harmony between these elements can be a difficult task.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Zebra Technologies Corporation today released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study, which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks. Over the next five years, a majority of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy fixed, passive or handheld RFID readers and fixed industrial scanning solutions that can better track assets, workers and goods t
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
UgoPilot is set to reshape industries such as food and beverage, third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing and manufacturing.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
What brings you back to your favourite online retailer? Other than product quality and range, it’s probably how quickly and competently they deliver your order. Consequently, the efficiency of e-fulfilment warehouses is critical for sales, as service level is a defining factor for customer retention. Automation solutions from experts such as Prime Vision provide warehouses with the tools and data that increase the accuracy and speed of order fulfilment, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The program, which was given a $317 million budget by the transportation ministry for 2023, received almost 33,000 applications in the 24 hours after it was launched.
FreightWaves SONAR
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Learn more about how Index-Linked Contracts can help optimize cot and create performance benefits for your team.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
This order marks the next phase in QatarEnergy’s ship acquisition program, which supports the expansion of its Golden Pass LNG export and North Field LNG projects.
Advertiser: GEP
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
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Dexterity AI has announced a collaboration with FedEx Corp. to leverage AI-powered robotic technology to load boxes into trucks and trailers. Truck loading has long been considered one of the most challenging tasks in parcel hubs. Manual loading is taxing and previous technology approaches have not been able to handle the complex decision making required to stack the wide range of shipments encountered in FedEx network, which vary in size, shape, weight, and packaging material.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Public health experts have criticized rich countries for being too slow to make vaccines available to the developing world during the COVID pandemic.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The new tool allows procurement teams to create and manage requests for proposals (RFPs) while connecting suppliers with customers.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The three-year deal gives Trafigura a big new chunk of credit for trading at a time when energy prices are rising again.
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,
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
380 
Let's personalize your content