Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 5, 2022
ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function – as supply chain itself has become such a hot topic in executive suites, corporate earnings, general news media, and even our own personal lives.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 25, 2022
There are 2.5 million online retailers in the US, according to Etail Insights, and each is unique in its own way. But one strand of DNA links them all: they want to grow. Frankly, many of them don’t know how.
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LabelMaster
JANUARY 20, 2022
Since 2016, when the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) implemented drastically more restrictive global regulations on shipping lithium batteries by air, shippers have adapted and done their best to comply. Meanwhile, regulatory agencies continue to update regulation in an effort to keep lithium battery transport by air as safe as possible.
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2022
Environmentally-sustainable transportation has become a key focus for organizations, governments and entire countries, all of which are placing a larger emphasis on reducing their carbon footprints. As consumers demand to know how their products are made, distributed and delivered—and with a sharper eye on environmental sustainability and social responsibility—companies are responding by implementing more eco-friendly transportation options into their fleets.
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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.
Food Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2022
Many shippers are turning to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping methods as a creative and flexible solution that provides retailers and supply chain operators with an efficient avenue to get their products into the hands of their customers on time.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2022
Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function. While we look ahead to the future, I think it is also important to look back on the year that was.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 18, 2022
Cosmetics is big business. Globally, people will spend $12.8 billion in 2022 to look and smell good. Many of those sales are online. That requires a fulfillment operation that can keep up with increasing volumes, but also handle some of the unique storage and shipping requirements of beauty products. Here’s what to look for when shopping for cosmetic fulfillment services.
Truck News
JANUARY 30, 2022
Truckers who participated in a cross-country convoy culminating in protest at Parliament Hill this weekend have been duped into believing the convoy was about them. It never was. It wasn’t about your rights to continue crossing the border unvaccinated. And by the time the convoy rolled through Ontario it had already fully morphed into something […].
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 10, 2022
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) withdrawing its US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) request for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Real-Time RT-PCR test as of December 31 st , a test that was widely used nationwide will no longer be available. There are other PCR tests currently available, but the use of Abbott Diagnostics’ BinaxNOW rapid antigen test is expected to increase as the coronavirus and the newest variant (Omicron) continues to impact individuals worl
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
IoT World Today
JANUARY 4, 2022
Artificial intelligence and self-driving cars are viewed as key technologies over the next 10 years, with significant differences based on the region, according to a new study presented at CES 2022 in Las Vegas Monday. For example, China (60%), the U.S. (40%) and Germany (37%) listed AI as the most influential technology of the future, while India (44%) and the U.K. (35%) ranked it second.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 11, 2022
Amid shortages and disruptions, e-commerce orders are on fire at the same time as brick-and-mortar sales are heating up. Retailers are looking to technology and innovative strategies to keep up.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 19, 2022
Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. I recently completed ARC Advisory Group’s research on the mobile warehouse robotics market. This global market has been growing extremely fast and I forecast it continue growing at a rapid pace. In the process, I expect robotics suppliers to obtain labor resources from adjacent or similar markets to support their growth.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 6, 2022
The company that handles your retail distribution is not necessarily the best candidate to fulfill your eCommerce orders. While B2B and B2C warehouses look similar from the outside, inside it’s a whole different story. The people, processes and technologies required to get B2C orders out the door vary greatly from those required for wholesale or retail distribution.
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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.
Truck News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Much has been made of late on social media and in the mainstream media, about trucker protests that are in the works. Truckers are rightfully upset about a vaccine mandate that was clumsily applied to cross-border essential workers, including the professional drivers who’ve been keeping us supplied throughout the pandemic. But such protests rarely deliver […].
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2022
Texas is facing an Arctic blast this week that threatens to leave Dallas blanketed in snow, freeze oil and natural gas production areas and will test the state’s power grid.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 5, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that will enhance people’s. decision-making by using data and creating more accurate predictions. Traditionally, most decision-making has been based on experience and instincts. However, the world has radically changed, and so have supply chains and customer behaviors. In these times when past practices have been overturned, people at all levels in a business need a tool to help them plan and prioritize activities.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 4, 2022
2021 has exposed a sobering fact: several companies have taken their supply chains for granted. Truth be told, they have mediocre supply chains that are causing operational and/or financial challenges.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 18, 2022
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. This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the world has dealt with supply chain issues.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 19, 2022
Jungo has debuted a new smart camera for visual car telematics that complements its existing computer vision software stack. . The company’s VuDrive dual-camera offers camera-based driver monitoring, road risk analysis, video recording and cloud services. The product allows for separate recordings of the road and the vehicle’s interior. It identifies visual indications of risky actions and adverse highway incidents before raising a real-time flag to relevant stakeholders.
AIMMS
JANUARY 19, 2022
The post What is a Digital Supply Chain Twin and How can It Support Your Strategic Decisions? appeared first on AIMMS.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2022
Global supply chains are nearing a turning point that’s set to help determine whether logistics headwinds abate soon or keep restraining the global economy and prop up inflation well into 2022, according to several new barometers.
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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
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 24, 2022
There is this something in the air this time of year where everyone starts with new year’s resolutions, and it is all about new beginnings. I am not quite sure why new beginnings are associated with the end or start of a calendar year. That is if you follow the Gregorian calendar – which is most of the modern world. Spring which is typically associated with new beginnings doesn’t start in January regardless of whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 3, 2022
IDC’s analysis of the need for improved forecasting pulls no punches, in explaining that manufacturers have been running supply chains for centuries, and, for nearly that entire period, it is something that they have agonized over, with this zinger to complete the working thesis: “The only thing that has been universally true about any forecast is that it will be wrong.
Ship Monk
JANUARY 19, 2022
Combined company bolsters enterprise capabilities for e-commerce retailers of all sizes and expands network domestically and internationally. Fort Lauderdale, FL and Bay Shore, NY, January 20, 2022 — ShipMonk , a leading provider of e-commerce fulfillment and technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Ruby Has Fulfillment, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) technology company.
Truck News
JANUARY 4, 2022
The New Year is an opportunity to turn over a fresh calendar and forge ahead with new innovations, approaches, partnerships and more. This year we have the added hope that we can transition away from Covid-19 and get back to some semblance of a routine life. While the pandemic has been disruptive, it has revealed […].
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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.
IoT World Today
JANUARY 5, 2022
Sony threw its hat into the electric vehicle ring at CES this week, debuting a prototype of its latest concept car. The VISION-S 02 was unveiled a year after Sony revealed the 01 vehicle at last year’s event. It boasts features Sony developed in-house, including CMOS image and Lidar sensors, as well as 5G capabilities, and gives users the option of playing PlayStation video games via a digital video service.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 23, 2022
As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 4, 2022
A major snowstorm left hundreds stranded on I-95, and the harrowing experience united truck drivers, a Senator, and everyday drivers in a struggle to survive a frigid night on the road.
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