Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
What’s the right ratio of temporary warehouse staff vs. full time staff? It’s an age-old question with an age-old answer: it depends. An 80/20 mix of full-time to temporary staff is a good baseline. You always want at least some degree of flex.
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Maersk is one of the largest, and possibly the most advanced, ocean carriers. The LA/LongBeach ports have been a problem area for air pollution and sustainabiolity for many years.
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Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, a look at the upcoming Peak Season, the the trucking market, and M&A, among others.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Orders at factories are piling up as companies around the world struggle to meet demand amid a damaging mixture of the coronavirus and widespread bottlenecks in supply chains.
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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
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Orlando-based OneRail, a provider of final mile delivery services for enterprise shippers via a delivery fulfillment SaaS platform, recently announced it closed a $9 million Series A investment, bringing its total capital raise, to date, to $21.5 million.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The journey to reaching digital resiliency: pursuing digital transformation initiatives to thrive despite the ongoing pandemic challenges. The pandemic has shaken the manufacturing and distribution industry profoundly. Although the global supply chain is usually a well-oiled machine, the unprecedented crisis forced organizations to not only rethink manufacturing and distribution but to adapt operations to remain […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Michael Einhorn, chief executive officer of medical supplier DealMed, explains how the healthcare purchasing system frustrates attempts to diversify sourcing of personal protective equipment and head off future shortages in times of emergency.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Nikola Corp. has signed with the Bosch Group of companies for Nikola Class 7 and 8 fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV), which will enable Nikola to build the Bosch fuel-cell power modules at its Arizona facility. The agreements will allow the adaptation of the fuel-cell power modules for the Nikola Tre and US Nikola Two fuel-cell […]. The post Nikola, Bosch Sign Fuel-cell Manufacturing Agreement appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The snarls that finally toppled one of the world’s best-maintained supply chains have sparked deeper questions about whether the auto industry’s strategies to prioritize efficiency and maintain minimal inventory will endure in the post-pandemic world.
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
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
More than a dozen different electric trucks from companies such as Frito-Lay, Anheuser Busch and DHL are being measured over the next three weeks along their usual delivery routes to tally the amount of carbon they emit. This is a part of Run on Less, a program aimed at measuring efficiency in trucking that is […]. The post Study Focuses on North American Truckers Leading the Electric Charge appeared first on NGT News.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
American grain exporters are gauging whether it’s worth waiting out shipping delays in the wake of Hurricane Ida or shipping grain using rail transport to lesser used elevators throughout the U.S.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
As the largest trade association representing small-business truckers and professional truck drivers, our members reject the notion of a mythical driver shortage, especially claims of one at an “all-time high.” So wrote Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) in a recent letter to Gina Raimondo, U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global enterprise mobile computing company, announced its intention to acquire antuit.ai, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions specific to forecasting and merchandising for the retail and CPG industries.
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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.
IoT World Today
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
While the expectations for the semiconductor market continues to trend positively, the impact of COVID-19 and global trade tensions have cast a pall on this rosy picture. For 2022, the global semiconductor market is projected to grow by 10.1 percent to US$ 606 billion, according to some estimates. But this growth is tempered by the long-tail impact of the pandemic on supply and demand in various industries.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
AxleHire, a last-mile delivery provider, today announced its most significant East Coast expansion with new last-mile delivery services for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Wear-all-the-hats grit, ability to delegate when it makes sense, to hear and act on opportunity when it knocks. If that describes you, take the time to enter this year's competition and join us in honoring the best among small fleet owners.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Five applications show how artificial intelligence is beginning to impact financial services and institutions.
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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.
West Coast and California Logistics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
According to an article in Yahoo! Finance , logistics provider C.H. Robinson has announced that it will begin levying drayage surcharges to its customers. These surcharges are a response to continued congestion-related issues at ports across the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
While a secure supply chain is important across projects and industries, it’s essential in the construction field.
Insight Into Action
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Traditional high street retailing, via bricks and mortar can be expensive as retailers need to continually refresh their stores and displays to offer consumers enhanced buying experiences to build brand loyalty. Many retailers have included Multi Channel Retailing (MCR) into their portfolio, expanding their reach to current and potential customers. What is multi-channel retailing?
Logistics Management
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
During this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Ian Jefferies, President and CEO OF the Washington, D.C.-based Association of American Railroads (AAR).
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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.
RPA Labs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
DENSO WAVE EUROPE , member of the Toyota group, has developed and deployed various RFID readers and solutions, which are used for inventory management, in-store product movements at the POS, for warehouse management or shipping controls. The experts for mobile data collection and auto-ID solutions know that RFID technology will continue to play a significant role in optimising processes and bringing the benefits of digitisation to physical locations.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Vaccine mandates are set to get more common in the workplace.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Beiersdorf AG is relying on the expertise of STILL for the design and implementation of the production and warehouse supply of its state-of-the-art production centre for cosmetic products in Seehausen near Leipzig. This is the first major joint project for the two long-standing Hamburg-based companies. In a six-month selection process, the STILL automation experts impressed the jury with their extensive experience in internal logistics and in-depth expertise in the automation of logistics proces
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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
RPA Labs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data , filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks.
Logistics Business Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
With the unpredictability of today’s market and the digital transformation that has been taking place across the industries, B2B cloud integration has become vital for building resilient, prepared, and responsive supply chains. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed the insufficiency of visibility in supply chains due to shortcomings of integration technologies.
RPA Labs
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Robotic process automation (RPA) leverages innovative software tools that can either partially or fully automate human activities to become more efficient and productive. RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks.
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