Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.” A lot has changed over. Read more The post The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Chris Jolly and Joe Lynch discuss heavy hauling with the Freight Coach. Chris is the CEO and Founder of The Freight Coach Logistics, a full-service brokerage that specializes in heavy haul trucking. About Chris Jolly Chris Jolly is the founder of The Freight Coach and the host of Coffee w/#TheFreightCoach podcast. Chris has over 14 years of experience in transportation with the bulk of his experience in freight brokerage.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, was a recent guest on the Digital Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Tom Raftery, former global VP and Innovation Evangelist at SAP. Harry and Tom chatted about a range of topics, but mainly automated order fulfillment. Here are a few tidbits from Harry's interview to whet your appetite for listening to the full episode.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For the fourth quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,237,605 units—were off compared to the fourth quarter 2021. Total calendar year 2022 volume—at 17,716,445 units—were down 3.9% compared to 2021.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. While technically, KPI selection and use are relatively straightforward, the mistakes we’ll discuss here can lead to many problems and difficulties.

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Logistics Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Pittsburgh-based less-than-truckload (LTL), logistics and warehouse services provider PITT OHIO said it has made transit time improvements, to the West Coast, in the form of a partnership with Cypress, Calif.-based LTL and supply chain services provider Daylight Transport.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Scott Spear, who went out trucking first in 1969, helped literally haul the country into the 21st century. Now, his restored '69 Kenworth tells a story that reverberates through the very iron and steel undergirding American life.

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NGT News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Routing Company (TRC), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, has signed a contract with Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation (AA OOT) to provide on-demand transportation. The six-month, three-vehicle pilot is anticipated to launch early this spring. With this service partnership, AA OOT becomes the first agency in the state of Maryland […] The post Maryland Transit Agency Partners with The Routing Company for On-Demand Transportation appeared first on NGT

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Commercial Carrier Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As a fleet manager, implementing a preventive maintenance solution can be one of the most effective ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The delays are weighing on farmers’ incomes and raising costs for traders, so that growing and shipping Ukrainian crops becomes increasingly challenging.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As the market continues a downward trajectory in transpacific eastbound spot rate, I can’t help but think about the commonalities between COVID-19 and the rate war which resulted in the Hanjin bankruptcy of 2016. COVID-19 and Hanjin’s bankruptcy both have had significant impacts on the global supply chain and share commonalities in the following ways: Disruptions to global trade: both events led to delays and increased costs for shippers and manufacturers who had to find alternative ways t

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Small business leaders are now making efforts to add diversity as a measure for selecting contractors and multiple tiers of subcontractors.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Understanding LTL and Truckload Market Shifts Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics The Great Divide: Understanding LTL and Truckload Market Shifts Bryce Williford , Vice President of BlueGrace 3PL Services | Supply Chain Brain Contributor February 6, 2023 Analyst Insight: Movement in the less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) sectors has been at odds over the past few years.

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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.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Supply Chain Optimization Tips | Image Source: Flickr A company’s supply chain is made up of players at various levels and diverse logistical components, each of which plays a crucial role. Therefore, improving supply chain management is crucial for a business that wants to increase both its profitability and competitiveness in the marketplace. 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Logistics Outsourcing Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains Jason Lockard , Senior Vice President of BlueGrace Managed Logistics | Supply Chain Brain Contributor February 6, 2023 Analyst Insight: Logistics outsourcing is more in demand than ever.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

“The industry continues to address equipment availability, facility capacity and service with the goal of turning things around in 2023," says IANA.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The LOBO System, a leading provider of modular access solutions, has recently supported KNAPP, a global automation and logistics company, with a safe access issue for overhead conveyors. The LOBO System provided a customized bespoke solution that addressed safety concerns and increased the efficiency of the conveyor systems. KNAPP faced the challenge of providing safe access for maintenance and inspection of their overhead conveyors.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The pace of technological change has been accelerating in recent years to the extent that it now impacts a wider range of people throughout an organization. These potentially disruptive changes have moved from an infrequent inconvenience to a consistent stream of change that is redefining markets and entire industries. In the era of Industry 4.0 , IT and business decision-makers need to start embracing emerging technologies that will provide a competitive edge for their business into the future.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The way to sustainable warehousing is through automation, says Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Group. Creating more sustainable logistics operations is a priority for businesses, governments and increasingly, consumers. The warehouse is the beating heart of the supply chain, but it may not be immediately obvious that investment in warehouse automation can significantly contribute to sustainability goals.

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Loginext

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how driver tracking in logistics software can improve fleet efficiency. Get insights into the key features of logistics software and how it can be used to improve the customer experience. The post How does driver tracking in logistics software help improve fleet efficiency? appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Leading London-based robotics and data intelligence company Dexory today announced the launch of their new, enhanced solution DexoryView – a revolutionary new platform that will change the way that warehouses are managed through the power of real-time data. DexoryView will be supported by a new Dexory robot – the tallest yet of its kind. This new platform automates data collection and builds real-time digital twins that unlock insights across all levels of warehouse operations.

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The European Union proposed its own green-tech road map in early February, but some are concerned that the subsidies will only help richer countries, and others warn of a transatlantic trade war.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As available space for storage and distribution is scarce and therefore expensive, the trend towards multi-storey warehouse buildings is increasing. A new module from Lödige Industries allows both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to interact with different lift systems to move up to 20 tonnes total weight vertically.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s an exciting time for the Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) businesses like never before. The volume of parcels shipped in the US increased to 21.6 billion in 2021, up from 13.2 billion parcels in 2014. Also, the e-commerce revenues from 2017 to 2022 nearly doubled from some 459 billion U.S. dollars to almost 905 billion U.S. dollars. So, it’s clear that e-commerce growth is majorly driving the growth of CEP today.

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As 2022 came to an end, TruckNews.com asked some of the country’s top trucking executives to list the biggest challenges they’ll face this year. My pal Scott Tilley, president of Tandet Group, summed it up best: The big issue for company leaders, he said, is that “there are too many issues.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the company’s DT362GL (6-inch) and DT382GL (8-inch) rugged tablets have been enhanced with built-in 60-foot range Barcode Scanners in addition to 30-foot range Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID readers to continue to deliver cutting-edge long-range asset verification and tracking capabilities.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Norfolk Southern says shipments are being delayed across an area from Chicago to New York and Kansas City as workers try to clear the scene.

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Material Handling and Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A March 7th Material Handling & Logistics-hosted webinar sponsored by Bosch Rexroth Corp.

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