The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 2, 2023

Joe Lynch and Ryan Mann discuss outsourced sales and marketing, which is one of many services provided by Lean Solutions Group. Ryan is the Director of Marketing at Lean Solutions Group which offers a nearshore/offshore model to establish remote satellite offices in Latin America and the Philippines, allowing businesses to build mission-critical teams in just 3-5 weeks to meet customer expectations and accomplish more.

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Food Logistics

JUNE 1, 2023

While outsourced drivers merely aim to complete deliveries as quickly as possible, in-house drivers care about quality. Here's a breakdown of other pros and cons.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum, in Phoenix, AZ this week. “Move Life and Commerce Forward” was the theme of the conference. I believe many of us can relate to this theme on a business and personal level, as the impacts of COVID-19 were felt by virtually all businesses and individuals. But the worst of that appears to be behind us – making forward progress especially appealing.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Transportation executives have always been tasked with developing annual strategies and execution plans. And since the transportation market is cyclical, with swings in demand and capacity, every year presents new challenges. 2023 is no exception. The difference now, however, is that CEOs and CFOs are more interested in what’s happening in the market due to.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2023

Climate change is causing supply chain disruptions for several of the commodities that are used to make Doritos like corn, salt, sunflower oil and dairy.

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Food Logistics

MAY 30, 2023

This award recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the cold food and beverage industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2023

It’s going to be 90 degrees fahrenheit today. Why would I choose to cycle 60 miles (almost 4 hours) in this heat? Because my daughter doesn’t have a choice when it comes to dealing with the daily challenges of living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). It’s been more than 11 years since she was diagnosed. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 2, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations are paying too little attention to the risk of their supply chain information being compromised through cyberattack.

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Supply Chains 121

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the future of international logistics and ocean freight will be? If you are someone who works in this field, it’s a must to stay informed of the new updates and trends. Get ready to navigate the seas of transformation in the world of ocean freight and logistics with Trent Morris!  Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters Container Freight Costs and Fore

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Food Logistics

JUNE 1, 2023

Ensuring that perishable products reach their destination unspoiled and undamaged can be a daunting task. Suppliers need to make sure the right resources are in place, including the relationships, systems and expertise needed to move goods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Ever since I was a kid, cartoons showed me that dogs like to bite the mail carrier. I always assumed this was just a joke. And for the most part, it is just that – an ongoing joke. But, more than 5,300 Postal Service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering mail last year. Aggressive dog behavior is a common safety concern USPS employees face.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 1, 2023

The freight market is in a state of relative stability — and it’s a favorable one for shippers of all shapes and sizes. The slow demand and ample supply that defined Q1 have persisted into Q2, as long-distance trucking employment saw a 4.8% Y/Y increase in March. Meanwhile, wholesale and retail inventories, key drivers of. Read more The post What Small + Mid-sized Shippers Should Do to Navigate Today’s Freight Market appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Around this time last year, every article about the West Coast supply chain painted a dire picture. There was an armada of ships waiting to enter the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach; there was no warehouse space to be had; and trucking capacity was scarce. Because of these and other factors, logisticians began to look seriously at non-West Coast options for their freight and distribution.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 30, 2023

Having learned lessons the hard way (early struggles in a lease-purchase, later with too-quick growth as a small fleet owner), for owner-op Karr the last very-big years have set him up well for his current chapter, hauling fuel as a one-truck independent.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 30, 2023

In 2021, just one in five of the 2,000 largest publicly listed companies committed to net-zero policies for carbon emissions. A wake-up call is needed, and field service operations are on the front line to deliver it.

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Operations 94

Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 29, 2023

Overall risky driving behavior among fleets using the Lytx platform decreased in 2022 even as miles driven increased, resulting in a significant drop in collisions per mile traveled in 2022 compared to 2019.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Food Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Anticipated revenue maintained a positive trend, only decreasing by 4% across all shippers surveyed, the BlueGrace Logistics study reveals.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 29, 2023

Marshalling in warehouse management refers to the process of arranging and preparing items for outbound shipment according to their destination and delivery schedule, as well as verifying their accuracy and completeness. It is an essential part of warehouse management, ensuring that the right products are delivered to the right customers at the right time.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 29, 2023

Beginning as soon as this weekend, a bevy of truck shows are being held across the country this summer and into the fall. Some of the details here, and if you have information about a show not shared here, send it Overdrive News Editor Matt Cole.

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Trucking 98

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2023

As part of the company's Ride Safe initiative, Whizz will give away 100 free bicycle helmets each month to New York City-based delivery workers.

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Commercial Carrier Journal

MAY 27, 2023

Two trucking groups say any benefits that might come from allowing trucks to run at higher weights is offset by safety and infrastructure concerns.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

BlueGrace Named A 2023 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - May 31, 2023 From driver shortages to natural disasters, the last 12 months have continued to challenge the third-party logistics (3PL) space. But it’s the 3PLs and the cold storage providers that keep cold food product moving through the chain, despite disruption.

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Truck News

MAY 30, 2023

Should the truck drivers who are recognized as independent contractors register for workers’ compensation coverage themselves, or should this coverage be provided by the principal trucking company that contracts them?

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Trucking 70

Overdrive Online

JUNE 2, 2023

A recent letter signed by five U.S. Senators and three House reps urges DOT Inspector General to work with the DOJ and the FMCSA to explore a permanent task force dedicated to issues of fraud in brokered and other freight markets.

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Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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