Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
We recently chatted with fulfillment operations expert Brian Barry, president of F. Curtis Barry and Associates, about the most common order fulfillment mistakes he sees B2C brands make. Here’s his top five list. For the full detail, listen to Brian's appearance on the unboxing fulfillment podcast.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Cloud computing has spurred a revolution in private and business applications over the past decade. Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Everything is operated via the internet, completely independent of the location or device. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS).
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Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
The benefits of using a modern third-party logistics partner for refrigerated trucking include increased oversight of temperature regulation, compliance and specialized freight expertise.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.
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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.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Your choice of a fulfillment center partner is one of the most critical choices you will make. But what are the questions to ask a fulfillment center operator? Many fulfillment RFPs regurgitate the same tired questions and fail to get at the core issues. To help prevent this from happening to you, here are questions you might want to consider tossing into your 3PL fulfillment RFP – or into the follow-up conversations you’ll have with your short list of finalists.
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Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
It is widely accepted that digitization is the key to transforming all areas of the logistics industry. However, we are just at the beginning of a long journey. Recent Black Swan events have exposed vulnerabilities within some of the world’s best-run supply chains. With effective planning becoming impossible, the need for real-time visibility has become.
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Sure, you can call frictionless a buzzword. It’s made its share of headlines in the business world. But is it also buzz-worthy? Without a doubt.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
The supply chain is such a mess. That's the word on the show floor at IFDA's Distribution Solutions Conference. But, you know what happens to messes? They eventually get cleaned up.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. Fortunately for me, some of the sessions were available virtually. I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. I have always considered cellular and traditional communication companies to be service organizations.
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
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
With the rise in eCommerce has come an increased consumer expectation for faster order fulfillment. Though this demand can vary by product type, many online shoppers now expect the goods they purchase online nearly as quickly as if they’d bought them in a store. If your business is under pressure from customers to improve the speed of order fulfillment, you may need to change your fulfillment model.
Truck News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
While the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is fully in favor of moving forward with electronic logging device (ELD) enforcement on Jan. 1, that doesn’t mean there isn’t significant work to do to ensure the rollout is as smooth as possible. As we understand it, currently eight provinces and territories are likely to […].
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law in the US last year includes funding for setting up an apprenticeship pilot program for commercial driver’s license holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce. Last December, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are. Read more Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18.
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Green Fleet Dashboard is a tool for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions from the Geotab Marketplace.
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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.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Shippers looking to thrive this holiday season must turn to technology and embrace the latest allocation management practices to avoid encountering more issues.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Artificial intelligence has an important role to play in promoting sustainability across the supply chain, says Erin Halka, senior director with Blue Yonder.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Amware CEO Harry Drajpuch recently appeared on The Business Power Hour podcast with Deb Krier to discuss the vital role that backend order fulfillment operations play in the success or failure of companies.
Trinity Logistics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
If there is anything we have all learned together over the last few years, it’s that nothing stays the same. While we have used the phrase “everything changes” as more of a cliché, we’ve all had a front-row seat to just how fast things can change and how important it is to stay prepared with accurate information. However, another thing we’ve learned over the last few years is that sometimes a news source may not be the most reliable.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Recently the big term on everyone’s lips is this low code concept and I must admit it piqued my interest – even as a test analyst. With the growing advent of digital technologies, it seems to have become impossible for manufacturing and distribution businesses to chart their success in the absence of applications supporting their internal and external functions and code for the future.
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Though the unemployment rate was significantly lower in May 2022 than at its April 2020 peak of 14.7%, organizations across transportation and logistics and many other industries struggle to hire,” according to Moss Adams accounting firm.Many employees in this industry are 45 and older.
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
There’s a pressing need to make inventory management more flexible, resilient and stable. Many companies are turning to artificial intelligence as a solution.
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
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
As an instrument-rated pilot that flies my own airplane, I’m struck constantly by the similarities between flying and running a fast-paced order fulfillment operation.
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The lawsuit claims that TuSimple made false and misleading statements to the market, overstated its commitment to safety and concealed significant problems with its technology, leading to a decline in the company's stock prices.
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Overdrive readers can now vote to determine the finalists in each of seven categories -- Working Bobtail, 2014 & Older; Working Bobtail, 2015 & Newer; Working Combo, 2011 & Older; Working Combo, 2012 & Newer; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future. According to our recent SYSPRO Global Research report , 70% of manufacturers and distributors experienced supply chain disruptions, while 60% of businesses found themselves unab
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
NGT News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Xeal, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and smarter technology for the multifamily industry, was selected by UBS Asset Management‘s Real Estate & Private Markets business to install EV charging stations in select investment trust properties across the United States. Xeal will install hundreds of chargers at UBS investment trust properties throughout the […].
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
There's been a a dramatic leap in awareness of the importance of supply chain management, one that will come with many opportunities for both employees and employers.
Trans Global Auto Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
In addition to the human and societal costs of war, engaging in warfare also has high economic costs. How wars affect the economy is multi-pronged, but costs commonly include the following: infrastructure damage (roads, bridges, ports), a reduction in the population that can work, shortages of food, raw materials, and finished goods indented for the domestic population or export, an increase in a country’s debt burden and the resulting inflation, and the general anxiety that comes with any
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