Ship Monk
MAY 25, 2023
What do we mean by distributed inventory? Well, if you’re familiar with Amazon’s practice of adding warehouses all over the country, then you’re familiar with the concept of distributed inventory. Splitting inventory across multiple warehouses used to be something that only huge retailers like Amazon could afford. As a result, small ecommerce businesses paid dearly to tap into those resources.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 25, 2023
“Our rules of thumb are no longer up to the challenge.” This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. The tumult of our times has accelerated interest in artificial intelligence (AI) for help more advanced than rules, and ChatGPT’s release has rocketed this already-explosive growth.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
Walmart has launched the Associate-to-Driver Program , adding drivers to the fleet by hiring internally. Is it a real remedy for the driver shortage, or simply a PR move aimed at boosting morale?
Overdrive Online
MAY 25, 2023
The proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.
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Commercial Carrier Journal
MAY 25, 2023
Many companies in the trucking industry would be wise to get their own answers through a process called penetration testing (pentesting).
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Truck News
MAY 25, 2023
Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the transportation industry. Quite simply, without truck drivers, none of us would have jobs.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
The data denials of 10,659 items under a single contract reportedly accounted for 97% of such refusals by contractors during negotiations from October 2020 to September 2021.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 25, 2023
Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is celebrating its 60th anniversary of serving the needs of customers around the world. The company describes itself as the premier provider of safe, effective, and innovative loading docks and material handling equipment solutions. Blue Giant was founded in 1963 by Kurt Larsen and quickly became a leading manufacturer of dock levellers and hand pallet trucks.
Locus
MAY 25, 2023
Since the start of 2023, we have been witnessing two news stories in the world of supply chain and logistics. One Walmart’s new Associate-to-Driver program launched at the beginning of this year. And another one is Amazon opening up new distribution centers and partnering with smaller carriers. There’s just one reason behind both these stories – the rapid rise in online shopping.
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Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
Risk mitigation has always been a part of supply chain management and will continue to be of great importance, says Jamie Rutherford, director of sales, supply chain, for Vector Security Networks.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 25, 2023
In recent years, the logistics industry has seen a remarkable technological advancement that has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of goods: autonomous vehicles. With the rapid development of self-driving technology, autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality, and their impact on freight transportation is immense. In this article, we will explore the benefits, challenges, and exciting future of autonomous vehicles in freight transportation, using the real-life example of Waymo
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
On June 29 & 30, 5000+ professionals ( springers ) will gather to attend a new edition of ICT Spring , the renowned Tech conference hosted in Luxembourg and where business innovation makes a difference.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
MAY 25, 2023
This weekend, 35.414.655 Spaniards all over the country are called to the polls in order to decide the fate of their respective regional governments and city councils for the next 4 years. Logistics plays a crucial part in this key democratic process, not only on election night, but months in advance in order to ensure everything runs smoothly. The following video from Aragón TV shows from minute 0:55 to 5:56 the logistics of printing the ballots: Only in this region of Spain, 19 million ballots
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
FW Logsitcs
MAY 25, 2023
When it comes to choosing a warehouse in Indianapolis, many considerations come into play. For businesses searching for food-grade warehousing specifically, it’s essential to understand the factors that go into finding the perfect facility for their needs, products, and customers. From understanding what to look for to navigating Indianapolis logistics, this post will provide you with the necessary guidance and resources to make an informed decision when selecting your ideal local warehous
Loginext
MAY 25, 2023
This article provides detailed insights into the importance of multi-stop deliveries. Using route planner software, you can optimize your routes and consolidate deliveries, increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction. The post Mastering Multi-Stop Deliveries with Route Planner Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 25, 2023
Last mile delivery specialist Stuart has published its annual Sustainability Report, sharing its progress towards building a sustainable logistics organisation. The report features renewed commitments to reducing emissions, congestion, and air pollution. These commitments include reaching net-zero across its operations by 2035, reducing absolute emissions (the total quantity of greenhouse gas emissions being emitted) by 42% by 2030, and switching to 100% renewable energy in offices and delivery
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
During April 2023, the U.K. manufactured 66,527 cars, marking a 9.9% year-on-year increase and the third straight month that vehicle outputs have grown in the country.
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
MAY 25, 2023
In the run-up to the IFOY Award ceremony in Dortmund on June 22 nd , Logistics Business features all the 2023 finalists and shares the verdict from the IFOY test conducted during the evaluation by an expert jury in March. Today’s entry is the Aisle Master OP from Combilift. Category: Warehouse truck “highlifter” IFOY test verdict: Combilift is in the final of the IFOY AWARD with the Aisle Master OP, in short AME-OP.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
These pollutants, commonly used for non-stick and detergent properties, don’t break down in the environment, and are linked to an array of health problems.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 25, 2023
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath has released ‘TouchCount’, a new breed of inventory cycle counting technology that live-counts production, warehouse and logistics inventory with no costly and time-consuming production stoppages or disruption to warehouse product flows. This represents a major advance on traditional ERP inventory cycle counting say TouchPath, and enables the system to pay for itself in six to nine months through time savings and continuity of supply accord
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
Ofgem is reportedly proposing energy companies increase the amount they make before interest and taxes to about £47 per customer a year from about £37.
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Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 25, 2023
Automation can help get more out of less, making it intrinsically sustainable. Automation and strategically planned intralogistics can enable businesses in diverse industries to become more eco-friendly. Global intralogistics specialist, Cimcorp has customers in two core sectors – grocery retail and the tire industry – and sustainability is becoming increasingly important in both.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
The opposition argued the rules would be too difficult to implement, leading to increased supply chain costs and more pressure on small business owners.
Logistics Business Magazine
MAY 25, 2023
Installing outdated intralogistiics technologies will prevent micro-fulfilment centres from achieving the efficiency gains ecommerce retailers are looking for, writes Xia Huiling, founder and chief executive of LiBiao Robotics. With online shoppers demanding more convenient and ever faster order fulfilment speeds, many online retailers are choosing to invest in micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs).
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 25, 2023
Jensen Huang said curbs introduced by the Biden administration had left the U.S. tech business with “our hands tied behind our back.
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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