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How to Choose the Right Type of Warehouse Management System

Cyzerg

D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.

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Robots as a Service: Automate the Warehouse While Preserving Capital

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In 1903 when Henry Ford introduced the Model A, he was convinced his invention would replace the horse and buggy in no time. But horses and buggies continued to outsell his cars until he developed the assembly line process to mass produce his Model T, making automobiles affordable to the average family. Robots are amazing. They’re what ecommerce fulfillment needs right now to solve the chronic labor shortage in warehouses and bring a host of other benefits in productivity, scalability, accuracy

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Types of Warehouse Management System: How to Choose the Right One?

Cyzerg

D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.

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Small fleet owner launches boycott of TQL, others over rates

Overdrive Online

With a Facebook group of nearly 23,000 members, small fleet owner Mike Boston is at the head of efforts to pressure brokerages over cheap rates, unwarranted cargo claims and more.

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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 trends in reverse logistics

Logistics Management

Two of the trends making an impact on reverse logistics besides the increase of e-commerce and the increased focus on customer centricity—are the circular economy and robotics. Here are some suggestions for transforming your reverse process to meet today’s pressing demands.

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Q&A: Matt Muenster, Chief Economist, Breakthrough

Logistics Management

Logistics Management (LM) Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Matt Muenster, Chief Economist for Green Bay, Wisc.-based Breakthrough, an innovator in transportation management, dedicated to creating transparent and fair strategies for the world’s leading shippers. Muenster provided Berman with an overview of steps shippers need to take and consider, relating to inventory management, and the impact of key economic indicators on freight volumes, among others.

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Key steps when implementing an ERP system for the first time

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The reason executives decide to implement an ERP system is to achieve objectives of improving operations and making more efficient use of information, people and assets. However, implementing ERP software is a complex technical undertaking and has fundamental impacts on people and processes. Therefore, an implementation project has to be planned carefully and many different factors must be taken into consideration for it to succeed.

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E-commerce and Freight: Balancing new patterns of demand

Logistics Management

We speak with a number of logistics experts to capture their views on the overall impact that e-commerce is having on moving the nation’s freight. One thing is for certain: The current level and speed of churn has irrevocably altered the pattern so many had become accustomed to managing.

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Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position

NGT News

Hyzon Motors Inc., a supplier of zero-emission fuel-cell electric heavy-duty vehicles, has named Parker Meeks as its CEO. During his tenure as interim CEO and after nearly two years in company leadership, Meeks achieved significant milestones for Hyzon, such as fostering a collaborative technology development effort to bring a complementary heavy-duty fuel-cell truck to the […] The post Hyzon Motors Places Interim CEO into Permanent Position appeared first on NGT News.

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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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February Cass Freight Index report sees annual shipment and expenditures declines

Logistics Management

February’s shipment reading—at 1.167—was down 0.3% annually, up against an easy annual comparison, while rising 3.8% over January’s 1.124 reading. And the February expenditures reading—at 4.020—was off 9.7% annually, while seeing a 1.9% decline, from January to February.

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FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling

NGT News

FirstElement Fuel and Hyundai Motor Co. have partnered to fuel and test Hyundai Motor’s XCIENT fuel-cell trucks in California. Through the partnership, FirstElement Fuel is leveraging its True Zero network of hydrogen refueling stations to fuel three XCIENT prototypes at full 700 bar pressure. In addition, FirstElement Fuel is deploying its high-capacity mobile refueler, which […] The post FirstElement Fuel, Hyundai Motor Testing Real-World Fuel-Cell Truck Operations and Refueling ap

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U.S. Xpress driver's viral truck videos show that size doesn't matter

Commercial Carrier Journal

Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.

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[Video] Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

A conversation with Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO of Future Insights Network, on the “Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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50 years of bulk shipments: an interview with Bulk Connection founder James Cordock

Bulk Connection

We periodically profile the men and women who make Bulk Connection a trusted freight partner. In this article, the company’s founder James Cordock talks about his history in the bulk freight industry, as well as Bulk Connection’s role as a bulk shipment specialist.

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National diesel average is down, for week of March 13, reports EIA

Logistics Management

The national average fell 3.5 cents, to $4.247, following a 1.2-cent decrease, to $4.282, for the week of March 6.

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Gebrüder Weiss Continues to Grow

Logistics Business Magazine

The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss posted turnover of 3.01 billion euros for fiscal 2022. This translates into a year-on-year gain of 18 percent (2021: 2.54 billion euros), and builds on the positive trend of recent years. “We have succeeded in adhering to and advancing our strategic goals in a challenging environment. We have expanded our position in the core markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the United States and Asia, while moving forward with our focuses on

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Driver recruitment woes have ‘abated somewhat,’ top TL executives say

Logistics Management

The decades-long and ever-perplexing truck driver shortage—estimated in excess of 80,000 by the American Trucking Associations—has eased somewhat, according to leading trucking executives. In exclusive interviews with LM, top executives say years of pay increases have apparently paid off in better retention and recruitment of qualified drivers.

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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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Lloyd’s Maritime Academy Rebrands

Logistics Business Magazine

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the leading international provider of online academic education for maritime professionals, announces its forthcoming rebrand. The rebrand comes in response to the post-pandemic impact on learning and education in the maritime industry and as a reflection of their never-ending pursuit of progression and lifelong learning. Commenting on the refreshing of their brand, Veronica Araujo, Head of Performance Marketing of Lloyd’s Maritime Academy said: “It’s exciting times for

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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. As the global world economy has continued to recover completely from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, and with a subsequent war with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation, many stock-holding companies are having a hard time.

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Logistics Experts: Prepare for Easter Peak Trading

Logistics Business Magazine

Courier experts at DeliveryApp have revealed how companies can prepare for the Easter peak trading season. From ordering household essentials to gifts for a loved one, customers are used to receiving parcels with ease. Retail spending in the UK for Mother’s Day gifts was predicted to reach £1.34 billion in 2021, meaning demand for gifts to arrive in the time ahead of the big day is crucial.

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Liquidators: Giant, Hidden Competitors That Retailers and Manufacturers May Unwittingly Enable

Supply Chain Brain

If retailers and manufacturers don’t have the proper contractual restraints in place to prevent their liquidators — and the liquidators’ resellers — from selling directly to consumers online, they’re setting themselves up for significant sales losses and lower margins.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

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.

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Funding Raised to Capitalize on $128bn Market

Logistics Business Magazine

Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, today announced that it has raised $50M in Series C funding. The round was led by Scale Venture Partners, with Partner Rory O’Driscoll joining the board of directors. Top Tier Capital Partners, Tyche Partners, ROBO Global Ventures, Translink, McRock, and Pritzker Group Venture Capital also participated in the round alongside existing investors, which brings the company’s total funding to date

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Watch: What Lies Ahead for the Supply Chain Industry?

Supply Chain Brain

Paul Brashier, vice president of drayage and intermodal at ITS Logistics, discusses the impact of Lunar New Year on the supply chain, port visibility in the last two years, and what lies ahead for the supply chain industry.

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Eco-Friendly Packaging + Shipping Materials for Ecommerce Orders

Ship Monk

Do you keep a soda bottle in your backpack even after it’s empty because you’re waiting to find a recycling bin? Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re a person who cares about the environment and minimizing waste.

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Global Impact on Logistics during the years 2022-2023

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has had a significant impact on the global logistics market at every level. The pandemic-related challenges, such as limited warehouse capacity and container availability, had begun to subside when the war emerged, causing further disruptions. The hostilities have hindered the smooth flow of goods, leading to increased costs and product shortages, including food shortages on a catastrophic scale worldwide.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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Combating Labor Shortages with AI-powered Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Labor shortage is quickly becoming a major issue for companies across the globe. Automation and technology can help bridge the gaps between output needs during the peaks and valleys of business.

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The Journey to Becoming a U.S. Customs Broker

3PL Insights

If you’re someone who is interested in international trade, becoming a customs broker may be an ideal career path for you. However, becoming a customs broker is no simple task. To do so, you must have a working knowledge of the procedures and requirements for moving products into and out of the United States. Although challenging, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience.

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Eco-Friendly Packaging + Shipping Materials for Ecommerce Orders

Ship Monk

Do you keep a soda bottle in your backpack even after it’s empty because you’re waiting to find a recycling bin? Do you gather dead batteries in a bag until you can get them to a proper eco-waste center? Do you carefully unwrap presents with the hope of reusing that same paper on a future gift? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re a person who cares about the environment and minimizing waste.