3PL Links
APRIL 13, 2023
What is Lean Logistics? 5 Ways to Manage Lean Logistics Effectively | Image source: Unsplash The application of lean management ideas to supply chain performance is known as lean logistics. Lean Logistics analyzes and removes non-value-added operations in order to enhance the flow of commodities and save expenses. The goals of lean logistics include waste elimination and quality enhancement.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 13, 2023
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 comes from the team at KNAPP and explores the use of warehouse robotics. Does this sound familiar to you? Customers want their goods ASAP as competition and cost pressures soar.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 13, 2023
As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, with over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 attendees, ProMat was sensory overload. How can I possibly summarize everything I saw and heard there over two days and 20,000+ steps of walking? The short answer is I can’t. As the saying goes, next time, you just have. Read more The post ProMat 2023: The “I” Word & Other Key Takeaways appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Supply Chain and Logistics
APRIL 13, 2023
Forwarders are pointing to a problem in how trains get made up that is causing delays to cargoes. The use of very long trains is posing some problems a lot like using very large container vessels.
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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.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 13, 2023
Owner Andy Freeman's rig features a 600-hp Detroit DD16 engine pushing a drivetrain built to handle 2,250 lb.-ft. of torque, but Freeman cut the DD16's output torque "back to 1,850" in efforts to save on wear and tear. He's rarely hauling heavy.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Enabling consistently fast, reliable, and robust integration processes is no easy task for a company — particularly those that see data come in large bursts.
NGT News
APRIL 13, 2023
Schneider National Inc., a multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, has completed PepsiCo’s first-ever third-party shipment via electric vehicle, for Frito-Lay North America. “Today’s milestone shipment underscores the importance of cross-industry collaboration in building a more sustainable food system and achieving Frito-Lay and PepsiCo Positive’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2040,” says David […] The post Schneider Puts PepsiCo/F
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Around 12 times more battery-electric truck models will be available this decade than fuel cell trucks.
NGT News
APRIL 13, 2023
Phoenix Motorcars has delivered an all-electric Z400 shuttle bus to the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) in partnership with Tennessee Technological University. The project was headed by a team of dedicated faculty and graduate students led by Pingen Chen, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering at Tech. “We are proud to have the very […] The post Tennessee Transportation Agency Deploying First All-Electric Shuttle Bus appeared first on NGT News.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
What does it mean to turn the procurement function into a “growth engine” for the business?
NGT News
APRIL 13, 2023
Third-party supply chain solutions provider NFI is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project. Under the project, NFI will deploy and operate 30 electric Freightliner eCascadias and 20 Volvo VNR Electric trucks from its Ontario, Calif., warehouse facility to support […] The post NFI Set to Roll Out Another 50 Class 8 Electric Trucks appeared first on NGT News.
Stord
APRIL 13, 2023
ATLANTA, April 12, 2023 — Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord One Warehouse , a modern, cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) that’s as flexible as it is easy to use in helping operators achieve greater efficiency and productivity in their B2B and DTC fulfillment facilities. Traditional WMSs are cumbersome, plaguing fulfillment centers with operational and labor inefficiencies, capacity constraints, billing leakage, and inaccuracies resulting in lost revenue, un
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 13, 2023
St. Modwen Logistics , one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers and a Blackstone portfolio company, has invested almost £60m to develop an additional c. 350,000 sq ft of new warehouse space at St. Modwen Park Derby. Due for completion in 2024, this next phase will see St Modwen Logistics and Winvic Construction Ltd deliver a new 147,000 sq ft warehouse which has already been pre-let.
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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.
Stord
APRIL 13, 2023
Atlanta, GA, August 16, 2022 — Stord , the leading cloud supply chain provider, ranked 57 overall on the Inc. 5000 , a list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, and ranked 3 within the Logistics & Transportation category. The Inc. 5000 recognizes the most successful and dynamic privately-held companies in the United States, based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.
Locus
APRIL 13, 2023
The smartphone penetration stands highest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 97.6% as of Jan 2021 compared to other Middle Eastern countries. With the UAE market having nearly 100% of the population with smartphone access, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts e-commerce to generate $8 billion in sales by 2025. This newly-added focus has pushed companies to invest in logistics software that helps them improve their delivery process and make it more customer-friendly.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
If any technology is making up for the labor shortage and boosting productivity in the warehouse, it's robotics, says Jake Heldenberg, head of solution design, warehousing, North America, for Vanderlande.
Loginext
APRIL 13, 2023
This article on the ultimate guide to logistics management software will help streamline your business operations. Read the detailed explanation about logistics management, types, and key consideration before choosing your LMS. The post The Ultimate Guide to Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Marking the end of a “soft first quarter,” the Port of Los Angeles processed 623,234 TEUs in March 2023, marking continued volume decline.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 13, 2023
Honeywell will showcase its latest technology for the transportation, logistics and warehouse sectors at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart. The company will introduce its first 5G devices catered for the warehouse and logistics sector – the Honeywell CT47 handheld computer ( pictured ) and the Honeywell ScanPal EDA 57 handheld computer – designed to provide enhanced data connectivity and communications in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
The Teamsters said that UPS has dragged its feet “for four months” after beginning supplemental contract negotiations in January, 2023.
Ship Monk
APRIL 13, 2023
When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment, two of the most important operational factors are speed and accuracy. Whether you manage your own fulfillment operations or partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) , it’s all about getting orders picked accurately and out the door on time. While both are important in terms of maintaining customer satisfaction, today we’re going to focus on speed — specifically, order cycle time and ways to improve it.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Permission to operate more freely could eventually vault drone delivery from the experimental phase to an economically viable business.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 13, 2023
Infor Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Infor, the industry cloud company, has announced that NTN Corp., a manufacturer and seller of bearings, driveshafts and precision equipment, has rolled out its Infor WMS warehouse management system. NTN will use Infor WMS as its supply chain execution solution to combine warehouse management, labour management, transportation management and third-party logistics (3PL) billing management into a single integrated and rational business process for the en
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
If your company wants to provide better service levels on same-day or next-day delivery, micro-fulfillment can be a great solution.
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 13, 2023
Manhattan Associates Inc. has been named the Leader in The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems ( OMS ), Q2 2023 report. Manhattan was the only OMS solution provider to receive this recognition, receiving the highest possible score (5.00) in 16 of the 24 criteria evaluated under Current Offering. Specifically architected for omnichannel environments, Manhattan Active Omni received the highest scores in two of the three high-level categories of the Forrester evaluation – Current Offering and
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Commodities prices have been falling, and buyers are starting to see the impact of tumbling logistics prices.
Commercial Carrier Journal
APRIL 13, 2023
Three emissions regulations have been floated in less than four months, making trucking's transition to zero-emissions a front-burner issue.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2023
Snowflake recently launched the Manufacturing Data Cloud which allows manufacturers to improve supply chain performances, product quality and factory efficiency.
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