FW Logsitcs

APRIL 2, 2021

Having outdated inventory information can slow down the order fulfillment process, frustrate customers, and harm your company’s reputation. To ensure you always have current data on your inventory’s status and location, partner with a warehouse that uses cutting-edge, real-time inventory technology. Understanding Real-Time Inventory Systems. To keep all aspects of the supply chain moving smoothly, warehouse client partners need current inventory data that shows stock levels and locations within

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Kuebix

APRIL 2, 2021

The world received exciting news this week as a 220,200-ton cargo ship named the Ever Given was freed from the Suez Canal after being stuck for six days. The Suez Canal is one of the most important trade arteries in the world. It connects Asia to Europe and the U.S. East Coast. On average, 50 […]. The post The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal appeared first on Kuebix.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2021

For all the attention that we pay to the movement of goods from origin to destination, do we ever give thought to the communities that lie in their path?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

Q1 2021 is in the books. The pandemic is still with us, but we have vaccines and toilet paper, so an improvement from last year. Onward and upward we go! (Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. req’d) America’s Imports. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021).

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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.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 2, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic caused people to take notice of what technology could do. The IDC has reported that over 65% of companies have accelerated digital initiatives. Recently, surveys have indicated that companies are optimistic about growth in 2021 and going forward. But as businesses navigate the new post-COVID world and assess opportunities for growth, many are having […].

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CH Robinson Logistics

APRIL 2, 2021

This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. The power outages in Texas, the inclement weather in the Midwest, and the Ever Given ship at the Suez Canal, all of these contribute to a tight transportation market. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Here’s what you should know about the market conditions specific to temperature controlled transportation and produce regions that outline specific actions

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Overdrive Online

APRIL 2, 2021

When you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2021

Registration is officially open for Manifest, scheduled to take place January 25 – 27, 2022, at the Paris Las Vegas.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 2, 2021

Walmart’s consolidation centres all over the U.S are expected to increase the speed and efficiencies with Walmart’s supply chain. These high-tech consolidations centres are able to receive, sort and ship freight out to the retailer’s other 42 regional distribution centres. Consolidation Centres way of working. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites.

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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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Logistics Management

APRIL 2, 2021

Rail carloads—at 232,561—saw a 6% annual gain, and intermodal units—at 289,170—rose 25.8% annually.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 2, 2021

As the last blog posts of Belen and Lucas showed, the company Amazon is driving innovation forward in the logistic industry like no other company. In accordance with our last class about warehouse design, I was curious about what innovations might come in the next years and found some unbelievable patents of Amazon for new era warehouses. Number of patents in the US granted to Amazon from 2010 to 2019 (Statista, 02.04.2020).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2021

Spring brings about a plethora of annual traditions. For example, yesterday was Major League Baseball’s opening day, which turned into a rainout for my hometown Red Sox. Another yearly tradition is the emergence of annual cicadas, which are found in every US state. This year, however, the annual cicadas will be joined by periodical cicadas, which emerge either every 13 or 17 years.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 2, 2021

At the beginning of the pandemic, the global objective was to “flatten the curve” of contagions. One year later, the objective is to “accelerate the curve” of vaccination to achieve immunity in the shortest time possible, a medical and logistical challenge at global scale. Eyes are on the global race to vaccinate the population to stop the advance of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Unfortunately, this is one unique situation in which it becomes difficult to see the forest for the trees. Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL.

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