Ship Monk
MARCH 23, 2023
If you want to strike fear into the heart of an ecommerce business owner, say the words, “inventory discrepancy.” Much like, “Houston, we have a problem,” it’s a loaded phrase that requires all hands on deck until the cause of the discrepancy is identified and the problem is resolved. Unfortunately, inventory discrepancies are a common occurrence in many ecommerce businesses and fulfillment warehouses.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 23, 2023
Supply chain consultant Marc Wulfraat joined Amware’s EVP of Strategy & Operations, Chad Warzecha, on a recent episode of Unboxing Fulfillment – the modern B2C fulfillment podcast. They discussed various aspects of warehouse automation. Check out the full 30-minute discussion or read on for key insights.
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The Lean Thinker
MARCH 23, 2023
My intent with this post is to spark a conversation about whether it is time to adjust what we teach people to say when they are teaching TWI Job Relations. It is based on, and expanded from, a talk I gave at the 2023 TWI Summit. Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S. War Manpower Commission. During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example)
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
The Chief Procurement Officer Summit, which promises to provide a unique opportunity for extensive informal networking among industry peers, is set to take place on 18 May - 20 May 2023 at the Las Colinas Resort in Dallas, TX.
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Food Logistics
MARCH 23, 2023
Looking at the average across all modes, 82% of shippers rely on third-party providers to procure capacity for at least some of their freight, with 38% using 3PLs for a majority of their shipments.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 23, 2023
A recent study on behalf of Isaac Instruments found that a 1% increase in the use of eco-driving technique cruise control is associated with a 3% reduction in the odds of a hard-braking event, which can reduce the odds of having a collision.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2023
U.S. Gain, a developer and distributor of alternative fuel and renewable energy, completed its first integration of a solar microgrid at its Dallmann East River Dairy digester in Brillion, Wisc. This U.S. Gain-owned digester has been producing renewable natural gas (RNG) for the transportation industry since August 2020. This project highlights the integration of sustainability […] The post U.S.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 23, 2023
The union appears dug in with little flexibility in keeping Yellow's rollout of its One Yellow strategy at bay.
Freightos
MARCH 23, 2023
This year’s recent TPM – the annual transpacific maritime conference hosted by the Journal of Commerce in Long Beach, CA at the end of February – was a combination of post-pandemic debrief, projections for the rest of the year and beyond, and lessons learned. There were plenty of freight insights to take in over three days of sessions, meetings and conversations with carriers, forwarders and BCOs, but far too many to include all of them in a blog post that anyone might make it to the end of.
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Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2023
As part of Combilift’s celebrations for its 25th anniversary, the Irish materials handling specialist has announced that it is donating its 75,000th truck – an Aisle Master articulated forklift – to Convoy of Hope, a non-profit humanitarian and disaster relief organization. Convoy of Hope works alongside communities and its wide network of volunteers aim to alleviate poverty and hunger and to bring help and hope wherever they are most needed in the world.
NGT News
MARCH 23, 2023
Intelligent power management company Eaton and Charge Enterprises Inc., through its portfolio company Charge Infrastructure, have formed a collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment for fleets and car dealers. With the U.S. aiming for EVs to make up 50% of all vehicle sales by 2030 and the Inflation Reduction Act providing tax credits […] The post Eaton, Charge Enterprises Partner to Accelerate EV Charging appeared first on NGT News.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2023
P&O Ferries’ newly commissioned Fusion Class vessel ‘P&O Pioneer’ has docked at DP World Limassol port on its journey from Guangzhou, China to Dover, United Kingdom. The industry-leading P&O Pioneer arrived on Wednesday for bunkering, as it makes its way towards Dover, where it is expected to become fully operational on the English Channel route to Calais in May 2023.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
Governments are pulling out the stops to welcome the businesses, as they seek to turbocharge economic development and create millions of new jobs.
Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2023
EPAL UK and Ireland has reported an uplift in the number of pallet repairs carried out across its network, as customers seek to mitigate the impact of growing supply chain costs. The organisation, which administers the EPAL system for the UK and Ireland region, said more than 100,000 pallet repairs took place for the first time during 2022, as businesses increased pallet reuse for reasons including sustainability and reducing costs.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
Employers need to efficiently collect information on frontline workers’ needs and requirements to recruit and retain them, says Dan Johnston, chief executive officer and co-founder of WorkStep.
WorkWave
MARCH 23, 2023
Time To Read: 5 minutes As a food hospitality business that offers delivery services, rather than map out all your deliveries manually, it’s best to do it with an app for delivery routes instead. Hence, utilizing a delivery route planner will reduce human error by manually mapping out deliveries to hungry customers so that they can receive the food hot and fresh.
Locus
MARCH 23, 2023
Dental care is an often overlooked part of healthcare, and while oral diseases are largely preventable, they continue to be a significant health concern for individuals and communities worldwide, impacting them throughout their lifetime. In fact, the most prevalent health condition worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2019, is untreated tooth decay in permanent teeth.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Logistics Business Magazine
MARCH 23, 2023
The unprecedented number of Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that has been greenlighted since the advent of 2023 across Europe no doubt signals a new level of environmental awareness on a governmental, rather than merely social level, writes Elena Rotzokou (pictured), Global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Researcher at Ecoveritas.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
The move highlighted the potential risks that firms involved in due diligence face in China as Xi Jinping has tightened the ruling Communist Party’s grip on information.
Radius Logistics
MARCH 23, 2023
When considering LTL shipping options, product safety and shipping convenience are usually top of mind. However, other important factors affect LTL rates you may not be aware of. LTL freight shipping rates can be very confusing, but by understanding what affects them, you can better conclude what may be right for your business. Here are the top 10 factors that affect LTL rates regarding ground freight within North America. 1.
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Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
If COVID-19 has taught us anything about supply chain management, it is that we need supply chain contingency plans. This includes many kinds of buffers.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
France released strategic stockpiles of oil products in March to avoid fuel shortages as the strikes blocked fuel movements from many local refineries.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
Strategic sourcing aims to create long-term value by optimizing the procurement process.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 23, 2023
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Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association
In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.
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