Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 12, 2022
Pick and pack services are at the core of the eCommerce order fulfillment process. Breaking down the service: a warehouse associate ‘picks’ an order out of inventory and then brings it to a station where the order is ‘packed’ and a shipping label is affixed. Sounds simple, right? But the pick and pack process can run the gamut from totally manual to fully automated.
Logistics Matter
APRIL 22, 2022
Ìncreased flexibility, access to larger workforces & reduced operational expenses. These are just three of the most commonly cited reasons that have seen tens of thousands of North American & European organisations move significant business operations overseas during the last four decades*, in a process known as ‘offshoring’. Whilst offshoring gathered a significant pace during […].
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The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key. Dean Key and Joe Lynch discuss the driver’s perspective. Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S.
Food Logistics
APRIL 6, 2022
These plans are necessary to keep America moving, to keep goods moving, to keep drivers and other employees safe and to give carriers and freight providers the tools and resources needed to run.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 25, 2022
Abigail Myers-Antiaye – the principal product compliance manager at Coupa. In January 2023, the Germany Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will come into effect, requiring businesses to monitor supply chains for human rights violations and compliance with environmental standards. There has been supply chain legislation before whose goal was focused on making sure various aspects of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance) performance were enforced by companies.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 28, 2022
As a leader within your online business, it’s your job to drive growth. More customers. More orders. More sales and market momentum. But it’s also your job to make sure you have the fine-tuned order fulfillment engine to support that growth and deliver on your promise of fast, accurate order fulfillment.
Logistics Matter
APRIL 7, 2022
The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Herbert ten Have, CEO at Fyzir. In this episode, Herbert and I talk about robots in the warehouse, specifically picking robots. Herbert talks about the latest trends in robotics and dives deeper into what it takes to […].
Overdrive Online
APRIL 8, 2022
With tens of thousands of new trucking companies having paid near record high prices for used equipment and diesel prices surging as rates fall, one expert predicts "there won't be an explosion of bankruptcies, but there will be some.".
Truck News
APRIL 14, 2022
The Canadian economy moves by truck, or, more accurately – by the women and men who are Canada’s dedicated truck drivers. There’s one problem, though. There are many fewer truck drivers than there used to be – at a time when our economy needs them most. The Canadian trucking industry has over 23,000 truck driver job […].
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 7, 2022
My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Even companies that serve markets and rely on supply chains that are not directly affected by the conflict are starting to feel the effects of the war. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 7, 2022
Artificial intelligence can predict future demand, improve automation and increase transportation efficiency, giving supply chain managers deeper insight and control over every aspect of the chain. But it's not a magic fix.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 21, 2022
It’s often referred to as Second City. But when it comes to transportation and fulfillment, there are many reasons why Chicago is second-to-none. Home to world-class culture, some of the nation’s tallest buildings, and several beloved sports franchises, Chicago is also a major eCommerce order fulfillment hub.
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 27, 2022
Combined role oversees company operations and long-term growth. Tampa, FL (April 27, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider offering customizable transportation business solutions, has announced Adam Blankenship as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Managed Logistics, effective immediately.
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AIMMS
APRIL 6, 2022
There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need.
Overdrive Online
APRIL 13, 2022
This video, part of Overdrive's Trucking Law series, explains regulatory guidance around "personal conveyance," making clear what is/isn't acceptable off-duty movement of the truck. If the enforcement community has its way, new limits could be coming.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 27, 2022
I just completed the data gathering process for ARC’s global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) market research study. Although I have not yet completed the market forecast, I certainly have a good feel for what the WMS market experienced in 2021. As expected , WMS solution providers (in aggregate) experienced accelerated growth. This above-trend growth is primarily a result of the longer-term factors influencing the markets’ growth, supplemented by a surge in pent-up demand from COVID-19 relate
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 19, 2022
Supply chain professionals have never had more tools at their disposal, nor a more prominent stage to engage with their corporate leadership teams on risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 5, 2022
The 24-hour automated fulfillment center arose out of necessity to satisfy consumer appetites for fast delivery via standard shipping. For years, 3–4 days was an acceptable delivery time. That has shrunk to 2 days. Today, some customers even expect next-day – and in some cases same-day – delivery service.
Trinity Logistics
APRIL 18, 2022
Trinity Logistics is proud to announce its earned spot on Transport Topics’ 2022 Top Freight Brokerage Firms List for a 20 th consecutive year. Trinity earned spot 22 on this list of 100 top freight brokerages. Companies are ranked based on gross revenue, so it means a lot to Team Trinity to see such a high ranking, showcasing the impact we’ve been able to make on the lives of customers and carriers within supply chains.
West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 4, 2022
Weber Logistics has acquired California warehousing provider, Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The terms of the deal were not disclosed. PCWC will be rebranded as Weber Logistics. All current PCWC employees will become Weber employees by May 1, 2022.
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
APRIL 4, 2022
Try out these eco-driving tips to lower your fleet’s carbon footprint and fuel costs.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2022
This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. And what a race it was. In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 13, 2022
Taking a holistic view, executives are looking to implement technology and processes that enable resilience not only to address the current supply chain landscape, but to future-proof for the next set of challenges.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
APRIL 7, 2022
The demands of online shoppers continue to accelerate. In addition to fast, free shipping, they now want an easy and efficient eCommerce returns process. In fact, 95% of online buyers say that how well a brand handles returns influences their decision to buy again.
NGT News
APRIL 27, 2022
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Fleet Management has awarded Beam Global a federal blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and ancillary services. The award provides federal agencies and organizations a streamlined procurement process to purchase EV ARC sustainable EV charging systems in support of the government’s initiative for […].
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