Cyzerg
OCTOBER 18, 2021
A warehouse packing station is one of the most heavily trafficked areas in a storage facility, and it could easily lead to a bottleneck if there is improper planning. A bottleneck in your warehouse packing station can slow down your operations, impede your deliveries, and cause profit loss.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Peak season is upon us, and eTailers and their customers are looking forward to the holiday shopping season. There’s another thing, however, that eTailers should have in their sights: the holiday shipping season, including the cut-off dates of the major parcel carriers. In this article, we’ll tell you what those dates are and why they matter to your business.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The Dark Funnel with Tom Augenthaler. Tom Augenthaler and Joe Lynch discuss the dark funnel. As the founder of an influencer marketing company, Tom helps companies tell stories that make the customer the hero. Having customers and influencers talk positively about your company is one of the best ways to attract and win new business. About Tom Augenthaler.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Apparently I’m not the only one who thinks Maersk is staking out a monopoly position, discriminating against forwarders. I think Maersk and others are in danger of killing off forwarders, and also customers. Larger customers will look at private transport.
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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?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. On the surface, the jobs report in the US looked positive. Unemployment had fallen to 4.8 percent. But more people left the job force than joined it. (The math makes it seem like the unemployment rate should have gone up, but the unemployment rate reflects those actively looking for work.). Many sectors that pay low wages have struggled to find workers.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Owning The Customer Experience with Larry Gordon. Larry Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss owning the customer experience. Larry is is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital , a global technology services company that provides digital software engineering and transformation solutions to clients across multiple industries. About Larry Gordon . Larry Gordon is the Managing Director, GTM, Emtec Digital.
Shipsta
OCTOBER 19, 2021
When you’re looking for the perfect procurement management software for your team, you need to consider more than just the features on offer.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Hub Group officials said that the purchase price was $130 million and was funded by cash on hand, adding that Hub Group has granted contingent compensation to Choptank’s owners and senior management “to incentivize their retention and drive continued growth of the business.” And they added that, for 2021, Choptank is expected to generate more than $450 million in revenue.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Triple figures is worth reporting, even though we’ve been hearing aboutthis problem for a long time now. And it seems no one will put up the money to do something about it.
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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.
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2021
3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell. Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. Steve helps businesses manage challenges through improvements to leadership, liquidity, sales, and costs. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Founder of iDev Partners , which is a business consultancy focused on turnaround, growth, and Improvement.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Global ports are growing more gridlocked as the pandemic era’s supply shocks intensify, threatening to spoil the holiday shopping season, erode corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Recent data show that trucking costs are still rising, but not as fast as before. One interesting fact is the decline in Midwest trucking volume. Auto makers have cut production by 30%, and the Midwest is struggling economically.
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 Viewpoints
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Ken Fleming , President at Logistyx Technologies. In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. I asked Ken to give me some deeper insights on a few key points.
Food Logistics
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Automating drivers’ tasks will provide in-roads to the industry for newcomers, make the job more attractive to enter for the next generation of truck drivers and ultimately make the job safer and more productive at the same time.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 18, 2021
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Amazon, IKEA, Unilever– major names in commerce, and major users of ocean shipping. And others as well, they have signed a pledge to make sure their shipping is zero-carbon powered by 2040.
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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,
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced. The demand patterns significantly shifted in terms of the product and channel mix.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Here is just a quick summary of some things I am looking at this week and also some things which just make you go. hmmmmmm: California Ports 24-Hour Operation is Going Unused - WSJ). So far the 24 hour out gate at the ports of LA/LB are considered a total bust. Unfortunately, those making these rules don't understand the "chain" in supply chain. It is not just about time available.
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 19, 2021
North American third-party logistics provider opens 11th nationwide office in ‘Motor City’ DETROIT, MI (October 19, 2021) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, third-party logistics (3PL) provider, today announced the opening of its 11th nationwide office in Detroit, Michigan expanding their freight network to serve a growing portfolio of shipping customers and carriers.
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Well, who would have guessed! Once Maersk built out its systems for booking shipments, it’s natural they would be cutting out forwarders. It’s what forwarders have been saying was going to happen for a while.
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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.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 19, 2021
The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for September—at 112.9 (2015=100)—headed up 2.4%, following a 0.3% August increase (downwardly revised from an original reading of 0.5%). On a year-to-date basis through September, SA tonnage is flat. ATA said that this index is comprised mainly of contract freight rather than spot market freight.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Shay Scott, executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute, and professor in the University of Tennessee’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management online program, weighs the factors that might influence American manufacturers to reshore production from Asia to the U.S.
NGT News
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Heliox will integrate its latest smart chargers with The Mobility House’s Charging and Energy management solution ChargePilot, which intelligently optimizes charging schedules at the lowest utility electricity rate, to offer a coordinated charge management solution for large scale e-bus installations. Using The Mobility House’s charging management solution, fleets powered by Heliox rapid chargers can lower […].
Supply Chain and Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2021
And what is this ‘synchro-modality’? Barge operators in Europe are calling for greater cooperation between ocean carriers, port terminals, and barge operators to make sure the goods flow smoothly to and from ships, port terminals and barges.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Overdrive Online
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Trucking nearly broke the Stoll family. Literally and figuratively. Several times. But Bryon and Holly Stoll both persevered and now own the successful and growing Suprise Trucking operation.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 22, 2021
What is a supply chain control tower, and how has the concept evolved in the age of artificial intelligence and data analytics? Heidi Benko, vice president of product management with Infor, explains.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 21, 2021
That is not a secret, not when ostensibly everywhere you look there are signs of supply chain disruption just about anywhere. “Anywhere” can be loosely defined along the lines of things like port congestion, truck driver availability, equipment-related challenges (think containers and chassis), among a whole host of others, to be sure.
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