Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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Cloud WMS: Definition and Benefits to Warehouse Management

Cyzerg

With the rise of cloud WMS , warehouse management will undergo a transformative shift. Cloud WMS brings enhanced visibility, scalability, and flexibility to warehouse operations, enabling businesses to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. This article will explore the benefits of cloud-based WMS and its potential to revolutionize warehouse operations.

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Winning Capacity Management with Lindsay Watt

The Logistics of Logistics

Lindsay Watt and Joe Lynch discuss winning capacity management. Lindsay is the VP of Product at Parade , a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business. About Lindsay Watt Lindsay Watt is the VP of Product at Parade, a capacity management platform that helps freight brokerages win more business. Lindsay is a seasoned product leader who was Head of Product at Convoy and built multiple products as a Principal Product Manager while at Amazon, including the Amazon Sco

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023)

Talking Logistics

Did you know that there is an Excel World Championship — “the Olympics of competitive ‘spreadsheeting’?” I didn’t until I read about it in the Wall Street Journal this week. As Robert McMillan reported: Thrills were off the charts at the main tournament, where rivals battled for the Excel championship over three 30-minute sessions that. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 15, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Canada’s Metro Vancouver Bus Fleet Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel

NGT News

TransLink, the transportation network of Metro Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) is introducing renewable diesel into its bus fleet as a cleaner fuel option in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Renewable diesel comes from organic waste, such as used cooking oil, waste animal fats or vegetable oils. As a low-carbon fuel, renewable diesel offers […] The post Canada’s Metro Vancouver Bus Fleet Transitioning to Renewable Diesel Fuel appeared first on NGT News.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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California Nuclear Plant's Operations Extended Through 2030

Supply Chain Brain

The California Public Utilities Commission agreed to extend the shutdown of the state’s last functioning nuclear power plant through 2030 instead of closing the venue down in 2025.

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Maersk Stops All Red Sea Container Ship Traffic

Supply Chain Brain

Maersk said December 14 that its vessel, Maersk Gibraltar, was targeted by a missile when traveling from Salalah, Oman to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Lessons Learned from Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Ship Monk

The numbers are in, and once again Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales beat expectations, both online and in-store. Black Friday online sales reached a record $9.8 billion, according to Adobe Analytics , up 7.5% from 2022. Cyber Monday online sales were even stronger at $12.4 billion, a 9.6% increase from 2022. Total sales for the 5-day weekend (in-store and online) showed 2.5% YoY growth.

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Two Cargo Ships Attacked by Houthis in Red Sea

Supply Chain Brain

Both December 15 attacks, one missile-based and the other drone-based, came from a part of Yemen controlled by the Houthi rebel movement.

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Dual ICE-80A Can Charge Two Fleet Vehicles at Once

NGT News

InCharge Energy, a fleet electrification services solution provider, has launched the Dual ICE-80A charger, its state-of-the-art Level 2 charging solution for fleets. This AC Level 2 charger is the only option in the U.S. capable of simultaneously charging two vehicles at a maximum output of 19.2 kW on both cables, according to the company. “At […] The post Dual ICE-80A Can Charge Two Fleet Vehicles at Once appeared first on NGT News.

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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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Unparalleled Fulfilment Centre for Decathlon

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading French sporting goods specialist Decathlon automated its intralogistics with FlashPick from TGW. The new logistics centre in Rouvignies (Northern France) is the high-performance backbone of Decathlon ’s entire supply chain. From there, the products are shipped to 25 regional storage centres. The intralogistics centre increases efficiency and flexibility and lays the foundation for a significant reduction in logistics costs thanks to the low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

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Uber Freight, Greenlane Team Up to Enhance BEV Charging Infrastructure

NGT News

Uber Freight, an enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics, and public electric commercial truck charging network service provider Greenlane, a $650 million joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources LLC and BlackRock, have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the development and installation of public charging infrastructure for Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (HD […] The post Uber Freight, Greenlane Team Up to Enhance BEV Charging I

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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

As hard as it is to believe, another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another interesting year from a logistics and supply chain standpoint, as we saw the emergence of generative AI take center stage. We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few.

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December 2023 Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. Shippers – Don’t wait ‘Til It’s Too Late Probably every shipper has, at certain times or maybe all the time, been inundated with requests to handle their freight over the past year.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Trends Shaping the Chemical Industry

Trinity Logistics

The chemical industry is vital in producing goods and services that touch every aspect of our lives. It’s a competitive market to be in. Adapting to trends is crucial for chemical manufacturers to stay successful. The most profitable companies will be ones that work with business partners who keep them updated on these trends and embrace any changes that may come their way.

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