December, 2023

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5 Warehouse Automation Trends You Should Know in 2024

Cyzerg

Warehouse automation is a trending market because it is a critical driver of efficiency and productivity in the logistics and supply chain industry. Especially when customer expectations are at their highest, the adoption of warehouse automation is a cornerstone for success. In this blog post, we'll delve into why warehouse automation is needed, the automation trends most likely to be adopted, and the challenges in adopting automation.

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2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

As 2023 comes to a close, we look to the events that took place this year to help us prepare for bringing in the new year. Much like the last five years, 2023 brought significant challenges for the various players in our global supply chain — from labor strikes, continued port congestion and more — Read more The post 2023 Recap – Through the Lens of Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Smart Glasses in the Warehouse with Paul Travers

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Travers and Joe Lynch discuss smart glasses in the warehouse. Paul is the Founder and CEO of Vuzix , a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. About Paul Travers Paul Travers is the founder of Vuzix and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and as a member of the Board of Directors since November 1997.

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Amware Fulfillment Rebrands as Staci Americas

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In March 2023, we announced the acquisition of Amware Fulfillment by Staci Group, a global leader in multichannel fulfillment services. Since then, we’ve integrated company operations in the U.S., blending the best of both organizations.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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State of the Industry: Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Food Logistics

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

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7 Automated Warehouse Picking Technologies to Boost Accuracy

Cyzerg

Automated warehouse picking technologies are solutions to the warehouse manager’s quest for greater accuracy and efficiency. Traditional manual picking, while once the norm, poses challenges that can hinder optimal performance. From the inevitability of human errors to the constraints of reduced speed and efficiency, the need for a transformative solution has never been more pressing.

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Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data

Talking Logistics

It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon, and we were headed to one of our favorite weekend getaway destinations. My plan to get there was pretty straightforward; I knew the best route and all the usual traffic patterns, so we set out on what should have been a two-hour drive. Four hours later, we finally arrived, Read more The post Effective Supply Chain Planning Is All In The Data appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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AI Technology Ensures Supply Chain Integrity Beyond the Holidays

Supply Chain Brain

By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards

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Running a 3PL RFP: 8 Mistakes To Avoid

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Reliable order fulfillment is a linchpin of customer satisfaction for online sellers. Orders that are late, wrong or damaged can lose you a customer for life. That’s why selecting a reliable 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider can be such a pivotal decision. And the search process for the right partner often starts with a 3PL RFP, or Request for Proposal. 3PL RFPs for order fulfillment services require careful planning.

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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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Top 10 Trends to Shape Cold Food Chain in 2024

Food Logistics

With the help of some supply chain visibility, sustainable measures, more focus on people and the ability to pivot at a moment’s notice, 2024 is anyone’s and everyone’s game to succeed.

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2024 Supply Chain Predictions – Relative Stability and a Migration to the Mean

Logistics Viewpoints

The end of the calendar year is sure to bring about predictions about the year ahead. Media sources are filled with prognostication. And Logistics Viewpoints has a history of its own supply chain predictions for the year ahead. My colleagues and I will likely publish a detailed list of predictions related to supply chain operations and technology. But today I would like to take a moment to review recent changes in supply chain barometers and apply a positive perspective on what these indicators

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Broker transparency fight rages as FMCSA investigates TQL

Overdrive Online

FMCSA speaks up after "misstatements" about TQL being raided or "compelled" to provide rate transparency after a pitched battle with Florida hauler Dakota Springfields.

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Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)

Talking Logistics

I’ve always said, if you’re in supply chain management, you’re in the risk management business. You have your typical risks, like natural disasters and labor strikes, with the latter becoming more prevalent this past year. As reported by Kate Bronfenbrenner in the Wall Street Journal, “As of Oct. 31, there were 354 strikes in 2023. Read more The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2023 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Container Lines Rerouting Ships Away From Suez Canal in Response to Red Sea Missile Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

Every major commercial shipping line is rerouting vessels away from the Suez Canal in response to the recent series of missile attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

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New York Schools Begin Ordering GreenPower Nano BEAST Buses

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, has received its first orders for the Type A Nano BEAST school bus for the New York market. The Nano BEAST is on the New […] The post New York Schools Begin Ordering GreenPower Nano BEAST Buses appeared first on NGT News.

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2024: the Year of the Rabbit

Food Logistics

Here’s to a Year of Longevity, Peace and Prosperity. Here’s to a Year of Rebuilding Supply Chains and Embracing New Relationships. Here’s to Hope.

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The Coolest Supply Chain Boutique Consultants

Logistics Viewpoints

I’ve completed research on supply chain planning (SCP) boutiques. My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. We are teaming up to bring you the coolest supply chain boutiques, listed alphabetically, that we identified through those studies. What is a boutique? A boutique is a small, regionally focused system integration and consulting firm.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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,

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Q4 2023 Shipper Rate Report In Partnership with FreightWaves

Blue Grace Logistics

Q4 2023 Shipper Rate Report Q4 2023 Shipper Rate Report The Shipper Rate Report , a collaborative effort between FreightWaves , BlueGrace Logistics , and U.S. Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

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Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks

Talking Logistics

As we head into 2024, it’s important to remember (and apply!) the important lessons learned from the past few years, especially those in response to the Covid pandemic. One of the key lessons learned is the importance of creating a resilient supply chain. As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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White House Hosts First Meeting of Supply Chain Resilience Council

Supply Chain Brain

While most supply chain disruptions have dissipated, continued challenges led to the White House giving supply chains another bump in the news cycle with its inaugural meeting of the Council on Supply Chain Resilience.

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Overdrive reveals Trucker of the Year finalists for 2023

Overdrive Online

With the announcement of three finalists for our 2023 award, Overdrive also officially opens the nomination period for the 2024 Trucker of the Year award. Pulling tanks, RGNs and hoppers, dry vans and more: Find which owners came out at the top here.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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GreenPower Delivers Four Electric Buses to West Virginia School Districts

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered four all-electric, purpose-built Type A Nano BEAST school buses to Cabell, Clay, Monongalia and Kanawha counties in West Virginia. The deliveries followed the rollout of the first manufactured all-electric school buses from the company’s South Charleston manufacturing […] The post GreenPower Delivers Four Electric Buses to West Vir

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach.

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10 Must-Have Qualities in a Top-Notch Freight Forwarder

Dedola Global Logistics

Navigating the complex landscape of importation, particularly from Asia to the U.S., requires a rock-solid freight forwarder. The right partner can be a game-changer for your import operations. So, how do you sift through the noise to find the best? Here’s a checklist of 10 indispensable attributes to keep in mind. Seasoned Expertise with a Dash of Flexibility You’re not just looking for a freight forwarder with years of experience; you want one that’s adaptable.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Did you know that there is an Excel World Championship — “the Olympics of competitive ‘spreadsheeting’?” I didn’t until I read about it in the Wall Street Journal this week. As Robert McMillan reported: Thrills were off the charts at the main tournament, where rivals battled for the Excel championship over three 30-minute sessions that. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Four Key Predictions for Cybersecurity Vulnerability Teams in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations that embrace and invest in vulnerability prioritization and remediation, and utilize an asset-centric approach, will be better positioned to navigate the ever-changing threat landscape.

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The sharp 1985 KW K100 of Twin Pine Farm: 'Limited Mileage' king

Overdrive Online

The truck works, though its miles look more like those of a suburban commuter than an over-the-road trucker. Operator Matt Bankert's logged just 80,000 in nine years of farm work with the cabover, powered by a fully mechanical Caterpillar.

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Canada’s Metro Vancouver Bus Fleet Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel

NGT News

TransLink, the transportation network of Metro Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) is introducing renewable diesel into its bus fleet as a cleaner fuel option in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Renewable diesel comes from organic waste, such as used cooking oil, waste animal fats or vegetable oils. As a low-carbon fuel, renewable diesel offers […] The post Canada’s Metro Vancouver Bus Fleet Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel appeared first on NGT News.