Kanban Logistics
APRIL 29, 2021
The coronavirus has taught us all many valuable lessons. For companies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, the pandemic has further highlighted the importance of supply chain visibility. In this article, we’ll examine the role that third-party logistics (3PL) companies can play in providing this visibility. Supply chain visibility in the wake of COVID.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 29, 2021
Following is a Q&A with Matt Martorano, founder and CEO of Amware partner Konnektive CRM and Checkout Champ. We talked to Matt about how CRM systems and order fulfillment operations integrate to delivery are a great customer experience.
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Logistics Management
APRIL 29, 2021
Earlier this week, the United States Postal Service (USPS) rolled out various network infrastructure investments, as part of its recently announced 10-year plan focused on achieving financial sustainability and service excellence, in order to meet customer and business needs, in advance of the 2021 holiday season.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
The global chip shortage is going from bad to worse with automakers on three continents joining tech giants Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. in flagging production cuts and lost revenue from the crisis.
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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.
Logistics Management
APRIL 29, 2021
Total first quarter volume—at 4,616,262 units—was up 10.5% annually. Trailers—at 309,274—were up 20% annually, and domestic containers—at 1,944,262—headed up 4.4%. And the all domestic equipment category, which is comprised of trailer and domestic containers, saw a 6.3% increase, to 2,253,536. ISO, or international containers, rose 14.8%, to 2,362,726.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
Andre Pharand, global management consulting lead for postal and parcel industry with Accenture, reveals the findings of the firm’s new study on creating the sustainable last mile for e-commerce deliveries.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2021
Distribution is no longer a backwater of the economy, due in large part to the upheavals brought on by ecommerce. Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. But there is a technology gap between gleaming new automated facilities and tens of thousands of existing warehouses and distribution centers that pre-date the warehouse building boom of the past 5-10 years.
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2021
EVgo, the nation’s largest public fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), has opened the first three fast-charging stations from the company’s collaboration with General Motors (GM) – aimed at tripling the size of its current network. In July 2020, GM and EVgo announced plans to accelerate widespread EV adoption by adding more than 2,700 fast […].
Freight Center
APRIL 29, 2021
Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape. Additionally, you may notice that the cost of your shipment changes depending on which state you are shipping to or from. Yes, that’s right, freight shipping prices do vary by state.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
COVID-19 has changed consumer shopping habits forever. What does this mean for warehouse operators?
Bulk Connection
APRIL 29, 2021
With bulk trucking capacity as tight as it is, you need to make sure that once you obtain a truck and driver, the entire shipping process runs smoothly to avoid delays or additional costs. You can do your part by making sure your transportation partner has all the information it needs to ship your goods safely and efficiency. In this article, we’ll examine one key part of the process that sometimes gets overlooked: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for shipping and receiving.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 29, 2021
Many drivers assume that the only risk they have in violating an FMCSR is being placed out of service by an enforcement officer and getting a mark on their CSA Score. Actually, there are numerous criminal penalties you could incur for violating them.
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 29, 2021
If you’re considering working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for warehousing, it’s easy to get excited about the many services the 3PL can provide for your products. Before you sign on the dotted line, however, it’s important to understand and agree upon what happens in the event of an accident and/or damage to those products. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at 3PL warehouse insurance, including “who’s responsible for what” between you and your 3PL partner.
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.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 29, 2021
If you like your trucking music seasoned with a little trucking trivia, don’t miss “Big Al” Weekley’s show Friday morning.
CH Robinson Logistics
APRIL 29, 2021
Over the past year, major disruptions from the global pandemic, severe weather, capacity shortages, the Suez Canal blockage, and more, have reinforced the vital importance of supply chains, but also shined a public spotlight on their fragility in some cases. While the industry has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time, the current environment is accelerating the need for supply chain leaders to invest in technology solutions like visibility, artificial intelligence (AI), and pre
LandLink
APRIL 29, 2021
Warehouse technologies can directly impact one of the most critical strategic goals and differentiators for logistics organizations; warehouse efficiency. Because if warehouse operations run inefficiently, the business is forced to increase its workforce to maintain high service levels.
NGT News
APRIL 29, 2021
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group have unveiled plans for a new fuel cell joint venture (JV) – cellcentric – as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks. The cellcentric JV will build one of Europe’s largest planned series production of fuel cell systems, with operation […].
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
American Airlines Cargo has announced a recent expansion to its solution for transporting temperature-controlled shipments to its entire mainline fleet.
LabelMaster
APRIL 29, 2021
Like millions of organizations worldwide, we at Labelmaster are starting to return to our offices. While our warehouse and shipping teams have been working onsite since the earliest days of the pandemic—for which we cannot even begin to thank them enough—we office types have been working from home since last March. And let’s be honest. The post 9 essential Dangerous Goods pointers for returning to your workplace appeared first on Labelmaster Blog.
20Cube Logistics
APRIL 29, 2021
How can you ship goods from one international destination to another? Yes, it’s via air or ocean transport through which freight forwarders or shippers transport the consignment to the final delivery point. Unlike air freight, sea freight has some options, a shipper can choose between Liner and Tramp Services. In this article let’s understand both these terms and their differences.
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 29, 2021
The pandemic has sent the retail industry on a K-shaped trajectory — the final straw that has sent many retail chains into bankruptcy while also contributing to a surge in sales for many of the leading chains. The difference has been not only offering products that customers are seeking, but also the impact of scale and supply chain sophistication that many smaller chains could not match. .
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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.
Truck News
APRIL 29, 2021
There are certain things that mark the return of spring as surely as the pages on a calendar. The first spark of the lawn mower, Major League Baseball, and the tree pollen that plugs my sinus cavity, just to name a few. Then there’s Roadcheck. The annual 72-hour inspection blitz coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle […].
MercuryGate
APRIL 29, 2021
National Supply Chain Day 2021 occurs annually on April 29. It’s a day when all companies leading in the supply chain can come together to spread knowledge, share recent upgrades and new technology in their supply chain and connect. According to records from the National Day Archives, the U.S. spends an estimated $688 billion annually […]. The post National Supply Chain Day 2021 Is Here: Why It’s Important & What You Need to Know appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 29, 2021
Supply chain should be viewed as a value driver as opposed to a cost center.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
CPG Logistics Ltd , a long-established logistics services provider in the UK, is using Descartes Systems Group ’s e-Customs solution to help its customers comply with post-Brexit customs requirements, including preparation for further Brexit changes that are coming on 1st July. Established in 1991, CPG Logistics operates from the UK supporting a broad range of companies, many of which operate within highly regulated industries.
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
Camelot 3PL Software
APRIL 29, 2021
Camelot 3PL Software · Adam Cohen & Geoff Greenhill – Project Management. In this edition of the Camelot Podcast, Camelot’s Adam Cohen and Geoff Greenhill discuss how the use of a formal Project Management discipline is the best way to ensure a successful software implementation. Adam is Camelot’s Director of Support and manages new customer implementations and special projects.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
Shippeo , a leader in real-time transportation visibility, has been chosen by designer and integrator of complete supply chain solutions Savoye to provide a real-time shipment visibility service within its combined warehouse and transport management system, ODATiO. “With over 30 years’ experience designing complete logistics and supply chain management software solutions, we recently launched ODATiO to offer customers a more seamlessly integrated, modular and customisable platform for managing d
Odyssey Logistics
APRIL 29, 2021
As if the impacts of a global pandemic weren’t putting enough roadblocks for shippers around the globe right now, congested seaports, a lack of available ocean containers, a persistent truck driver shortage, rising transportation rates, and fluctuating raw material availability are all adding to the chaos. Few, if any, industries have been spared this “perfect.
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