Cyzerg
MARCH 13, 2018
As in transportation and healthcare, there seems to be much excitement about the Internet of Things (IoT) in the warehouse too. But, what does IoT mean for the future of warehousing? Does it fit here as well? For practical application of this technology, it is important to understand how it can be used in the warehouse to increase efficiency and visibility.
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
The workdays can be long and the technology a bit behind the times, but logistics and supply chain management is still a satisfying career, said respondents to our 15th annual Salary Survey.
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
Dave Dein, a teacher at Patterson High School in California, was unsure what to expect when the father of a student came to speak him two months ago with tears in his eyes.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 5, 2018
Technical issues with blockchain for supply chain applications have been largely eliminated. The technology is being widely tested in pilots and proof of concepts but is not yet in every day usage. Experts predict that 2018 will be the year this changes. The post The Growing Maturity of Blockchain for Supply Chain Management appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
"Blockchain is one of the most promising technologies in logistics. It has the potential to digitalize many of today’s paper-based processes and overcome the multitude of different interfaces," said Martin Kolbe, CIO of Kuehne + Nagel.
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Cyzerg
MARCH 6, 2018
With the growth of the global supply chain, warehouses are constantly under pressure for better, faster, more efficient performance. As this pressure grows, the role of lean warehouse management becomes increasingly relevant. However, since lean is relatively new to the warehousing industry, not many of us may be acquainted with it yet. So, here's what it is and why your warehouse needs to be lean too.
DC Velocity
MARCH 12, 2018
Forklifts have gone high-tech, but not everyone needs all the bells and whistles. Here's how to determine when a more basic truck might be the right way to go.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 28, 2018
Transportation mergers and acquisitions expert shares seven best practices for your company’s succession planning.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 12, 2018
A tecnologia que impactará a logística e a cadeia de suprimentos para sempre. Por Lucas Sanches, CIO, DB Schenker Brasil. O ritmo das mudanças tecnológicas é constante em todas as esferas da vida, e tem acelerado cada vez mais. Antes, as revoluções tecnológicas costumavam acontecer uma vez a cada século, agora elas parecem acontecer a cada década e, em alguns casos, a cada ano.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 30, 2018
Spiraling last-mile delivery costs and changing customer demands are causing retailers to look at click-and-collect, locker boxes, on-demand, and autonomous solutions.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 21, 2018
Remember the old-time medicine shows , when showmen and storytellers posed as doctors and peddled miracle elixirs for all sorts of ailments? If they existed today, these showman would be peddling blockchain, the miracle cure and solution to just about everything. Check out these headlines: 7 Ways The Blockchain Can Save The Environment and Stop Climate Change.
Cyzerg
MARCH 22, 2018
Warehouse management is a task in its own right. However, today, there are a dozen of warehouse technologies that are making this task easy. But, there is one aspect, which, if ignored, can render all the technological advancement useless – performance measurement. With round-the-clock performance measurement, you can expect to achieve consistent and predictable productivity levels.
DC Velocity
MARCH 28, 2018
A consolidation and new automated storage equipment helped Puma North America add the speed it needs to meet escalating customer demands.
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 27, 2018
The Truckload Carrier Association’s Best Practices Groups break down what makes the best trucking the best: From seeking ideas from all employees to focusing on small gains over giant leaps.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 1, 2018
The ultimate goal of implementing any warehouse management system (WMS) is an increase in operational efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Leveraging a cloud-based WMS achieves this on a new level A cloud-based WMS eliminates the need to maintain infrastructure, allowing your IT department to focus on further enabling your business. Furthermore, there is no need to buy your own servers, undergo costly upgrades, and manage fluctuating capacity.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 15, 2018
While 69% of companies ask suppliers to effectively manage their environmental impacts, only 34% actually provide tools and resources to incentivize action. By now it's pretty well understood that strong sustainability performance positively influences financial performance. And investors are taking notice as well. In a recent report, " Corporate Progress on the Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability ," has found that while 69% of companies call on their suppliers to effectively manage their environm
Logistics Management
MARCH 5, 2018
We know e-commerce is reshaping logistics, but what are the technologies savvy managers can leverage to meet evolving requirements and shifting operational constraints? We’ve rounded up insights from leading analysts to share tools that are available now as well as what’s on the horizon.
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 8, 2018
The future of supply chain management is filled with technologically empowered, happy, satisfied workers, faster workflows, synchronous systems, robotics, millennials, and even more millennials. Can you imagine it? Are you ready? Supply chain managers face many challenges in the digital age. E-commerce is growing at an annual compound rate of 18%, and tomorrow’s workforce has unique and experience-centric expectations.
DC Velocity
MARCH 8, 2018
At the Modex exhibition and conference in Atlanta, attendees can get up close and personal with sizzling new technology, equipment, and services for the supply chain.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 1, 2018
Livestock haulers are likely to receive an additional waiver from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate while longer-term fixes are considered, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.
Now, That's Logistics
MARCH 16, 2018
Classificamos os 15 portos mais movimentados do Norte ao Sul das Américas – e o que esperar para 2018. Quando Cristóvão Colombo partiu para o Japão em 1492 buscando uma rota de comércio de especiarias mais rápida entre a Europa e a Ásia, ele não tinha como saber que a segunda maior massa terrestre na Terra – o Novo Mundo – tornaria impossível a chegada ao seu destino.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 19, 2018
A look at the most dangerous occupations in the U.S., as measured by fatal work injury rate. One of the most common ways to measure the dangerousness of an occupation is by the total number of fatalities in a year. Going by that metric, truck drivers and material moving occupations are at the top of the list, with 1,388 fatal injuries in 2016, according to recent data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Logistics Management
MARCH 1, 2018
Here’s how the next generation of warehouse and inventory management systems are evolving to help logistics operations operate more efficiently and improve their bottom lines in our brave, new digital age.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 9, 2018
Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. The knock on effect of one lost or incorrect label is extremely costly. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the go
DC Velocity
MARCH 26, 2018
Vehicles will reduce transport costs through fuel savings, improved safety, FedEx says.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 30, 2018
Ahead of ELD hard enforcement, FMCSA acknowledges persistent truck driver frustration with the devices "is not an ELD thing, it's an Hours of Service thing." So what would make the HOS regulations work better?
Food Logistics
MARCH 21, 2018
Americans drinking a daily cup of coffee is at the highest level since 2012, with demand growing from home consumption and gourmet drinks.
Material Handling and Logistics
MARCH 21, 2018
As automation increasingly takes the place of human work, we need to remember that the ultimate responsibility for the robots lies with us.
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