Cyzerg
MARCH 14, 2023
D ifferent types of w arehouse management systems (WMS) are available in the market to meet the diverse needs of warehouses. However, choosing the right one for your business can be challenging if the differences are un clear. Therefore, understanding the different types of WMS and their pros and cons is essential to make an informed decision.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 22, 2023
ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago. I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. ProMat 2023 occupied both McCormick Place South and McCormick Place North with over 1,000 exhibitors.
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Food Logistics
MARCH 12, 2023
Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.
Shipsta
MARCH 24, 2023
Three years ago, we were all hoping for a return to the so-called normalcy. Now, getting "back to normal" seems further away than ever.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 1, 2023
Looking back at the past two years, one of the big lessons learned is that companies can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines of digital transformation. This applies to shippers, carriers, freight brokers, and others in the industry. As we move forward in 2023 and beyond, how will technology help facilitate and improve. Read more The post Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Overdrive Online
MARCH 14, 2023
With a Facebook group of nearly 23,000 members, small fleet owner Mike Boston is at the head of efforts to pressure brokerages over cheap rates, unwarranted cargo claims and more.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 6, 2023
GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When a company undergoes a digital transformation, the transformation should be based on an understanding of what they want to achieve. A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true
Food Logistics
MARCH 16, 2023
Inflation challenges and supply chain impacts from factors like war, disease outbreaks, trade disputes and more are continuing to plague the food and beverage industry in 2023.
Commercial Carrier Journal
MARCH 21, 2023
The transaction has already been approved by both companies and is expected to close in the late second or early third quarter of this year. U.S. Xpress will continue to operate as an independent brand.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 22, 2023
Delivery has always been part of the order fulfillment process, but it’s only been in recent years that it has emerged from a cost center, back-end process to become a competitive differentiator and a key driver of customer experience. Even if everything goes perfect in the sales process, a poor delivery experience can quickly taint. Read more The post Home Delivery Performance: Ticking Time Bomb or Market Opportunity?
Logistics Management
MARCH 17, 2023
Quarterly revenue—at $22.2 billion—was off 6% annually, and net income—at $865 million was below the $1.22 billion recorded a year ago. Diluted earnings per share—at $3.41—fell 7.4%.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 16, 2023
With two months still remaining for owner-operators to comment on FMCSA's proposed CSA changes, early commenters see some improvements -- and plenty drawbacks, particularly with higher HOS scores. The changes "don't help small carriers," some say.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2023
Welcome 2023! And with the new year comes an increasing return to in-person supply chain conferences and trade shows. 2021 was the trough with in-person events severely limited. Last year brought in a revival of events, but with a few still either provided virtually or postponed for one more year. This year I believe we will not only see a return to the prior number of events, but also record attendance.
Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create
Food Logistics
MARCH 12, 2023
Many factors such as crop failures or climate issues are outside of anyone's control, but there is one issue within our control and it impacts everyone from the farmer down to the consumer, and that is unlawful re-brokering of freight.
Blue Grace Logistics
MARCH 13, 2023
Girl Scout Cookies Crumble Under Supply Chain Woes Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics For some Girl Scouts and their bake sale fans, it’s shaping up to be another tough cookie season. Kim Bellware | Reporter, The Washington Post March 13, 2023 Blame the coronavirus pandemic for the wildly vacillating supply and demand over the past two years: a surplus of unsold cookies in 2021 and supply chain issues in
Talking Logistics
MARCH 6, 2023
Benjamin Franklin is often credited with the quote, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” It wouldn’t surprise me if he was talking to a transportation professional at the time. A lot has changed over the years, but Franklin’s advice remains as relevant and important as ever for transportation professionals. As we. Read more The post How to Enhance Your Transportation Strategy in 2023 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Logistics Management
MARCH 21, 2023
Phoenix-based Knight-Swift Transportation, already the biggest player in the TL market at $4.5 billion revenue last year, is buying Chattanooga, Tenn.-based U.S. Xpress, which ranked ninth in TL revenue last year at $2.2 billion. The deal is valued at $808 million, including assumption of $484 million of debt.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 1, 2023
This year's updates to the CVSA's out-of-service criteria mostly benefit operators with somewhat "less stringent" OOS conditions in place around drugs and the logbook.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 17, 2023
Happy St Patrick’s Day! It’s a day to wear green, and apparently, spend some green as well. Every year, the National Retail Federation conducts a survey on St. Patrick’s Day spending. This year, 61 percent of consumers plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, up from 54 percent in 2022 and the highest in the history of the survey. With more celebration comes more spending, and consumers are sparing no expense to go all out for the holiday this year.
Food Logistics
MARCH 8, 2023
A bi-weekly blog where managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics in the supply chain. On International Women's Day, we look at women in supply chain and how to inspire the next generation of female drivers.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
The request came as cargo volumes have dropped off at West Coast ports, in part because retailers and importers have sought to avoid potential disruption and delays because of the labor negotiations.
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Talking Logistics
MARCH 7, 2023
It’s time to think beyond appointments. While improved appointment scheduling for the gate and warehouse is a worthy application of real-time transportation visibility data, estimated time of arrival (ETA) knowledge alone isn’t sufficient to meaningfully improve your operations and their efficiency or reduce operational costs at your facility. Visibility data for appointments and gate-in/gate-out events.
Logistics Management
MARCH 15, 2023
Commerce reported that February retail sales—at $697.9 billion—were off 0.4% compared to January and up 5.4% annually. And it added that total retail sales, from December through February, saw a 6.4% annual gain compared to the same period a year ago. NRF reported that its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, pointed to a 0.5% increase over January and a 6.5% on an unadjusted annual basis.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 13, 2023
"Long Haul Paul" Marhoefer's report from his own marooning two weeks back with road closures in frigid Wyoming, culminating a rash of closures this winter season and a threefold increase in related crash fatalities.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 8, 2023
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, supply chains are back to normal. Actually, when looking a bit closer at the numbers, supply pressures actually fell below normal. Zero marks the historical average, and changes in either direction mark standard deviations from that trend. The February reading in the New York Fed’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index was -0.26, reaching negative territory for the first time since August
Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association
In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.
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