Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 6, 2021
A successful ad campaign and a couple of good PR placements cause a hockey stick rise in demand and revenue. Life is good. But then a cell phone rings at the quarterly “we hit our numbers” meeting and the CFO suddenly trades his champagne glass for a cup of coffee. It’s the warehouse.
The Lean Thinker
APRIL 6, 2021
Many years ago I wrote an article for SME called The Essence of Jidoka. In that article I described a four step process designed to drive improve productivity and drive continuous improvement. Since then these four steps have been picked up and incorporated into the training materials of many consultants, used to write the Wikipedia article on jidoka (which I most assuredly did not author), and even found their way into some academic papers.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2021
In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain Editor-in-Chief Bob Bowman, Tony Uphoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of ThomasNet, reveals the findings of the company’s latest North American Manufacturing Trends report, covering the fourth quarter of 2020.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 6, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is by Jim D’Addario, Director of Product Marketing SCM at Oracle, and highlights where to get started on the journey to the perfect delivery, How do you get started on the road to Perfect Delivery – that ability to consistently deliver a complete order to the right customer, with the right products, in perfect co
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FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 6, 2021
Watch the episode. On the episode you’ll hear: How does Ed define the industry question: “what is digital freight matching?”. Is newtrul a digital freight matching platform? Why are we seeing the rise of these types of platforms? Load boards have been around for years, what’s the difference between what newtrul is, or any other digital freight matching platform, and a load board?
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FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 6, 2021
Truckload rates have a significant impact on the industry, whether intermodal or single-lane shipping modes get utilized. Full truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) are popular methods that shippers use to move goods and products from one point to another. The transportation of freight not needing the entire space of a truck is LTL freight. On the opposite side of the coin are TL shipments that utilize all available space in the trailer.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2021
Kamala Raman, senior director analyst with Gartner, explains the reasoning behind President Biden’s initial choice of four critical supply chains to address in a 100-day review.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2021
The often-used saying “what a difference a year makes” really takes on a new meaning these days, especially when taking into account just how, umm, unusual, the last year has been. Unusual is just one word, to describe the events of the last year. Other candidates could include: nervous, fearful, uncertain, angry, confused, and many others. But with more and more people getting their COVID-19 vaccine shots these days, the lexicon is slowly changing to words like: encouraging, optimistic, hopeful
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2021
If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. What do we mean by that? Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? Resiliency is the ability to withstand or recover from difficult conditions or snap back into shape after being bent or stretched.
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
FreightWaves SONAR
APRIL 6, 2021
Figuring out how to improve annual request for proposal (RFP) bidding strategies remains elusive for many shippers, especially in the context of knowing when to expand the network to leverage freight consolidation. Consider all that goes into trucking RFPs. As noted by DC Velocity , “Most companies perform an annual or biannual Request for Proposal process with their carriers.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 6, 2021
The legislation eliminated the so-called "subsidy cliff," which barred most owner-ops from reduced premiums on the exchanges. For these health-insurance buyers (a man in his 60s, a couple in their 50s, and a family of 5) savings range $4K to almost $8K.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2021
BDP International, a privately owned global logistics and transportation solutions company has announced the acquisition of DJS International, a Dallas-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding company.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2021
With a 1.70-cent decrease, the national weekly average came in at $3.144 per gallon, following a 3.3-cent decrease, to $3.161, for the week of March 29.
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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.
Women in Trucking
APRIL 6, 2021
Hear from Kellylynn herself! Take a listen to the podcast version below. As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. It’s a time to reflect, assess, and plan what’s next.
Logistics Management
APRIL 6, 2021
FTR reported that preliminary March North American Class 8 orders came in at 40,800 units, and ACT Research reported that March orders came in at 40,000 units.
GoShip Blog
APRIL 6, 2021
Shipping heavy items like large equipment, machinery, or auto parts can be quite challenging. Before diving into the heavy equipment shipping process, you should understand the intricacies of shipping heavy equipment. Whether you’re shipping auto parts to another state, or regularly transport heavy commercial equipment, it is crucial to choose the right transportation mode , find a proper shipping partner, choose convenient freight insurance, and apply the best practices for a smooth shipping ex
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 6, 2021
We can’t always plan for all circumstances, particularly in Supply Chain. But we need to at least ‘think through’ some worst-case scenarios and have some conceptual plans in place. So how good is your Supply Chain Planning? What kinds of things do you plan for? Watch this video: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.
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Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 6, 2021
Logistics and the global supply chain drive the world as we know it today. Everyday tasks such as going to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for dinner to online shopping all rely on the supply chain operating smoothly and efficiently. However, the logistics methods of the past have since become obsolete, especially in the wake of ever-expanding global operations, the boom in e-commerce and tightening delivery expectations, all of which put pressure on the supply chain.
NGT News
APRIL 6, 2021
Toyota has commissioned Victoria’s first commercial-grade permanent hydrogen production, storage and refueling facility at its former manufacturing site in Altona, Australia. Matthew Callachor, president and CEO of Toyota Australia, says the Toyota Hydrogen Center was built to showcase the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology as part of its commitment to developing sustainable technologies for […].
Freight Center
APRIL 6, 2021
The sound of success! Introducing SMS text tracking from FreightCenter! Our goal has always been to simplify your shipping experience and with this new SMS text tracking feature, we’ve done just that. As one of the first in the freight shipping and logistics industry to utilize this technology, our SMS text tracking will give you greater visibility into the status of your shipment.
NGT News
APRIL 6, 2021
Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order to accelerate Maine’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation, calling for a “clean transportation roadmap” to achieve the state’s climate plan goal of increasing the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030. The roadmap, due by December, will develop recommendations to […].
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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.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 6, 2021
The Fast Company provides numerous top-10 rankings for the most innovative companies by categories such as, architecture, beauty, robotics, gaming, energy, logistics and others that you can find in their website. This article introduce 10 Logistic Companies that have applied innovation in their procesess, products or services, to provide solutions during 2020 -a challenging year even for innovators- and at the same time, gives interesting examples of how logistics can be applied in a wide variet
Conger
APRIL 6, 2021
This article is all about comparing electric and propane forklifts. In it, you'll learn: What applications are best suited for each. The pros and cons of electric and propane forklifts. The costs of operating each. We're also going to answer some common questions about each fuel type. Let's dive in! Table of Contents. Which Applications Work Best for Electric and Propane Forklifts?
MercuryGate
APRIL 6, 2021
The request for proposal (RFP) process for a transportation management system (TMS) can appear challenging for unprepared shippers. However, assembling a list of critical freight and logistics requirements can improve the process. Shippers that enter an RFP equipped with a practical and specified list of logistics requirements will have higher chances of success.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2021
The development of the battery supply chain will depend on President Biden's decision this week.
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
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 6, 2021
Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced the findings of its latest Brexit research report: Beyond Brexit: The Realities of Brexit for UK-EU Cross Border Trade. Following its 2020 research on Brexit preparedness of UK companies , this latest report analyses how business has been affected by both Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic and the level of uncertainty around the future.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 6, 2021
In the activity of our last logistics class we got in contact with an environment that best can be described as VUCA. For me the term VUCA was completely new and I wanted to know it’s meaning. This blog post is addressed at those that, just like me, are unfamiliar with the term and want to obtain an understanding of it. The acronym VUCA comes from the American military and describes the highly demanding conditions in war zones, where nothing could be predicted and everything could change f
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 6, 2021
Kite Packaging , an employee-owned business, has recently added a wide range of innovative solutions to their ecommerce offering providing customers with sustainable alternatives, its latest being shredded paper. Kite’s reusable, recyclable and biodegradable FSC and PEFC certified shredded paper is a sustainable void fill solution for not only protecting items but also as an added aesthetic, and is FSC and PEFC certified.
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