Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 24, 2022

When online sales grow to the point where E-retail companies need to rely on an outside fulfillment partner, some, unfortunately, wind up committed to a substandard or incompatible service provider. Partnering with the wrong fulfillment 3PL will result in a laundry list of problems for a retailer, including damage to the brand and customer relationships, financial hardship caused by issuing too many customer credits, and too many resources or too much time spent on customer service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2022

Digitizing Check Calls with Trey Griggs and Ryan Rogers. Trey Griggs , Ryan Rogers and Joe Lynch discuss digitizing check calls. Trey is a Brand Ambassador at Lean Solutions Group , a nearshore service provider that delivers high-quality business solutions in staffing, tech, marketing, and sales for U.S.-based companies, and Ryan , the Founder and CEO of freight tech firm, TextLocate which provides a freight location tracking and communication solution for brokers and partner carriers.

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Logistics Matter

MAY 24, 2022

DRONAMICS is the first cargo airline to obtain an EU Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC). The LUC is the highest authorisation currently achievable for European drone operations. The license is the first one issued in Europe for cargo drone operations. DRONAMICS can now start commercial operations with their Black Swan drone, which can carry 350kg […].

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Food Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

By remaining agile and keenly tuned into developments in the refrigerated food supply chain, shippers can both successfully navigate immediate capacity challenges and build a more sophisticated infrastructure.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 26, 2022

In the fulfillment warehouse, pick to light technology is a tool that more companies are relying on to improve throughput, order accuracy and order quality. It also enables companies to simplify the training process and get associates into action quicker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

I was fortunate enough to spend the beginning of this week at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum user conference. It was great to be back in person at a conference, seeing people face to face. Although virtual conferences do offer convenience, they lack a personal touch and the ability to network with others in person. This conference included a lot of great content and interesting discussions.

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Freightquote

MAY 16, 2022

Learn the difference between LTL, TL, and how these freight transport services can benefit your business with better rates, shipping options, and speed.

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Logistics Matter

MAY 13, 2022

Trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics: that is what this blog is all bout. Therefore I periodically bring you an overview of the news on logistics start-ups and innovations below. Follow @LogisticsMatter on Twitter to stay updated with the latest news and the best background stories. The previous edition was Innovations and Start-Ups: Picking […].

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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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Food Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 6, 2022

When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay. .

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 20, 2022

The accompanying pick to light video shows just how the technology works to increase productivity and order accuracy in a fulfillment warehouse. Productivity can improve up to 40% as associates working in a contained area simply scan an order into the system and then move to specific bin locations that are identified by a flashing light and the specific number of items to pick.

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Truck News

MAY 30, 2022

“When you started here, you seemed to have a mission. Now it feels like you have accomplished that mission.” Those words were recently said to me by former co-worker Tom Klassen when I announced I was making a career change. I don’t think I could have put it more succinctly. I have been on a […].

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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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Fleet Owner

MAY 16, 2022

The annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance blitz runs May 17-19. Find out how to avoid the most frequent violations on the road.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

New role prioritizes capacity in an unpredictable marketplace to gain competitive advantage. Tampa, FL (May 10, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of North America’s leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, today announced that Mark Ford will lead the Truckload procurement strategy as the organization’s first Chief Capacity Officer.

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Food Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

The value of a third-party cannot be overlooked when getting fresh products to market, particularly in times of limited capacity and excess product.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 1, 2022

Global supply chains are knotting up from China to Denmark, sparking re-examinations of things as macro as globalization itself and micro as trucking efficiency around American ports.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 5, 2022

If you’re a fast-growing online business with fulfillment challenges, you might be interested in this short, multi-channel fulfillment case study. Slumberkins® patented cuddly creatures and accompanying story books teach positive social-emotional learning skills to children. Started in 2015, the brand has taken off.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Leading U.S. ports are seeing a very busy spring, as disruptions in the global supply chain continue to cause delays and congestion. This has resulted in some of the busiest periods in recent history for both U.S. East and West Coast ports. While shipping rates remain high, they have decreased somewhat in recent weeks as some disruptions have eased.

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NGT News

MAY 23, 2022

Ideanomics, a company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), has signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California. The agreement includes a power purchase agreement (PPA) and a charging-as-a-service component.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 3, 2022

Executive bench deepens to accelerate ‘Blue Chip’ customer teams. Tampa, FL (May 3, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of the largest Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in the U.S., today announced Scott Schara has joined the Executive Team as Chief Commercial Officer and President of 3PL Services. In this role, Schara will be responsible for customer sales and account management spanning all locations nationwide.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Overdrive Online

MAY 18, 2022

In Vermont on Roadcheck's first day, owner-operator J.R. Quirion confidently volunteers himself for inspection to avoid hassle later; another driver wasn't so lucky with some dangerously bald trailer tires. Here's what inspectors are seeing on the road.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2022

Even in our brave new world of pandemic disruptions, the most important steps to improve import and export performance are the ones that focus on the fundamentals.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 3, 2022

Your eCommerce customers may not have the intended experience without a custom packaging fulfillment solution. To drive repeat business in online retail, it helps to have a bit of a “wow factor” during the customer unboxing experience. To ensure a maximum wow factor , all elements of the buying experience must be executed well and on time: online ordering, warehouse fulfillment, delivery, and unboxing.

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Truck News

MAY 25, 2022

A question to North American drivers, have you worked while being accosted by law enforcement officials seeking bribes as you roll down the highway? Never, would be the likely answer. This is not the case in India, where truckers I spoke to complained of being harassed by some officials halting them, and demanding payment to […].

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.

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NGT News

MAY 4, 2022

LeasePlan USA has released the results of its first USA EV Readiness Index, an analysis of the preparedness of all 50 states and the District of Columbia for an electric vehicle transition. According to the company, data show that Nevada, Mississippi and Hawaii are the best prepared states for EVs. All three have a welcoming […]. The post Which U.S.

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Overdrive Online

MAY 20, 2022

On Roadcheck's final day in Massachusetts off I-91, officers found plenty violations, but not many with pro CDL drivers. Hear from local enforcement and the FMCSA on the real goals of the enforcement blitz.

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