September, 2017

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Warehouse Operations: Optimizing the Picking Process

Cyzerg

When optimizing the picking process in a warehouse, it is important to recognize two key concepts. First, no one strategy or technology fits every case. Second, effectively improving warehouse operations requires a combination of data collection, process improvement, and technology.

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Make Sure Failure = Learning

The Lean Thinker

Take a look at this cool video from Space-X that highlights all of the failures that preceded their successful (and now more or less routine) landing of a recoverable orbital booster rocket. Then let’s discuss it a bit. (Here is the direct link if you don’t get the embed in your feed: [link] ). When we see failure, or even failure after failure, it is easy to forget that learning is rarely linear.

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Do People Skills Matter in the World of Logistics?

The Logistics of Logistics

How you develop your sales team has a big impact on your logistics business. Even as the industry is becoming more data driven than ever before and cutting-edge software is increasingly used to manage freight from start to finish, the development of your sales team is still important. People skills do matter. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

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Supply Chain Inventory Optimization – Beyond the Analytics

GlobalTranz

It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes. With 7 percent of America’s gross domestic product (GDP) tied up in inventory, reports the 21 st Century Supply Chain Blog , your organization must go beyond the analytics and understand the broad impact

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

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.

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BlueGrace Helps Houston With Truckloads Of Clothing

Blue Grace Logistics

We are all aware of the damage inflicted on the Houston area from Hurricane Harvey. The amount of homes and lives destroyed was beyond what any of us could imagine. As a 3PL freight provider, there are many ways we can help; by utilizing our carriers we have had the ability to assist in tragedies like Hurricane Harvey. Trucks can bring the necessary items that people need in times like this and they can do it quickly.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Which means that, as it does every year at this time, space is about to get very tight. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next.

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How to Promote from Within: Featuring Rich Huziak

3PL Insights

Rich Huziak started out at Ryder in 2008, loading trucks on the night shift, but as he says, he knew he could always do more. Today, he’s the youngest Operations Manager at Evans’ Fort Street and Jefferson locations. Having started on the night shift at Ryder, within a year he supervised on nights. His drive and talent was noticed, and he was moved onto Seaway, then plucked out to start up a building in Romulus.

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What Companies Really Need in Track and Trace

Logistics Problem Solving

It’s hard to imagine logistics without track and trace technology. Before shipment tracking, freight shipments were recorded by hand with a pen, and much of what happened on a parcel’s journey from vendor to customer was unknown. Today, advanced logistics technology has brightened the path and track and trace technology has created faster and more efficient freight solutions for countless companies.

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Why OEMs Partnering With Reputable Suppliers Deliver a Desired Product

GlobalTranz

Getting a compatible LED lighting product, such as a power supply, is essential in order to extend the life expectancy and the quality of LED light strips. Unfortunately, the market has now become saturated with sub-par manufacturers and fly-by-night suppliers. OEMs, therefore, need to know why partnering with reputable suppliers delivers the right, desired product.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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It’s Yappy Hour, Not Happy Hour! BlueGrace Helps Homeless Animals Of Tampa Bay.

Blue Grace Logistics

Each Friday afternoon, bars and restaurants across the nation receive an influx of patrons ready for drink specials and relaxation after a long workweek. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay decided to put their own spin on this time-honored tradition and begin hosting “Yappy Hours” to raise money for their shelter in various locations around Tampa. “Yappy Hours” have become a popular event for young professionals and a great fundraising opportunity for HSTB.

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Mega Trends for Inventory Management in 2017

Jayem Logistics

There is total changing of order management in 2017 and this is encouraging new trends in inventory management and distribution. For effective E-commerce system order management requires enterprise system, innovation, algorithms and integration of all platforms. For instance, Magento releases Magento 2 with updates and extension to keep up to date with trends in supply chain management.

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Overcoming Complacency: How to Drive Even More Supply Chain Metric Success

Talking Logistics

A sense of complacency can lurk behind benchmarks. Once you hit your monthly warehouse goals, there can be a pull toward maintaining rather than gaining on your goals. Simply maintaining your goal patterns instead of gaining on your goals will keep your growth at a standstill if you don’t actively and routinely work to overcome it. As a leader, you need many tools to eliminate this mindset.

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ALAN Assists in Humanitarian Relief

3PL Insights

In the days following Hurricane Harvey, an overflow of support from many individuals and companies has come to Texas’ aid, after what has been named the worst disaster in Texas history. One of the organizations currently assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey is the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), which was formed to provide humanitarian relief after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2004.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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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Top 25 Freight Forwarders 2017: Digitization & E-Commerce continue to reshape the marketplace

The Logistics Academy

The global freight forwarding market has grown by 2.7% in real terms since this time last year, but owing to a continuation of excess capacity issues and lower average oil prices, rates continue to fall in both air and sea freight. Forwarders now need to ramp up the value-add visibility services in an effort to boost revenues and keep shippers smiling.

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What Is Last Mile Logistics & Why Are More Shippers Looking at This Transportation Function?

GlobalTranz

Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. On the surface, last mile may not seem very important, but it can make up 28 percent of a shipments total cost. In addition, growth in e-commerce is radicalizing how shippers view last mile logistics. To understand wide-ranging benefits and key concerns inherent in last mile logistics, your organization needs to understand what constitutes last mile logistics, it’s challenges, how it impacts e-commerce and omni

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Why Heavier Trucks Aren’t the Answer

Blue Grace Logistics

While the American Trucking Association has been rallying in an attempt to get approval for heavier trucks on the road from Congress, they might not be aiming in the right direction. The obvious standpoint is that heavier trucks would mean better business. As U.S. trucks haul hundreds of billions of dollars across the country annual, a heavy truck would mean more freight can be moved and therefore better profit margins, right?

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The Peak Season Surcharge That Wasn’t

Freightos

The Peak Season Surcharge That Wasn’t. September’s Flagging Ocean Freight Rates. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. . This article originally appeared on Zvi’s LinkedIn page. I spent last week traveling around Asia (6 cities in 6 days!) and one of the recurring themes I heard was shock from carriers about flagging rates. This goes far past the anecdotal.

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What Your Order Management System Should Be Doing

To continue scaling your omnichannel business, you need to manage a lot of orders across a lot of different channels and marketplaces. Some brands do this by hand. Some try to force their ERP to manage it. Others rely on a complex system of cross-referencing the dashboards of their various channels. None of these is an effective or sustainable solution.

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Trends and Challenges in the European Transportation Market

Talking Logistics

Mark Vos, Business Development Manager for EMEA at Manhattan Associates discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What are some of the key trends and challenges in the European transportation market? Are regulations playing a bigger role there too? Home Delivery and the ‘Amazon effect’ are everyday headlines here in the States.

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How to Choose the Best Trucking Company

3PL Insights

With so many trucking companies now competing nationally and internationally, customers who need to ship freight as quickly and efficiently as possible often find themselves overwhelmed by the quantity of companies that use various methods to gain business. To narrow down your list of trucking companies to the best one for your specific shipping requirements, consider these tips: Do your research.

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Corrugated and Freight Savings Analysis for Apparel E-Commerce Shipping

Apparel Logistics

Modern consumers are demanding more from their e-tailers than ever before. Four out of five shoppers say they're more likely to purchase online when e-tailers offer free shipping. Customers also want free returns , as they feel this shows businesses believe in their products, according to Laura Morroll of LCP Consulting. Offering free shipping and free returns are excellent ways to boost customer satisfaction, but they come at a cost.

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Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency

GlobalTranz

Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. However, figuring out the best way to achieve this feat can be confusing, so warehouse managers should follow these steps. Controlling Inventory Flow Begins With Liquidate Nonessential Products. Warehouses have a tendency to become stock rooms for stale product.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

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.

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How does Freight and Transportation Fit into your Budget?

Blue Grace Logistics

The 2018 budget season is heating up! We all know how it goes. The heads of each department work on their annual budgets and turn them in to finance. Finance then returns with remarks like “the budget is too high, make it leaner.” How do you go about “trimming the fat” off of the transportation budget? Transportation is typically a 10-12% cost band on the general ledger for most manufacturers and distributors and once the 2018 budget is locked in, it doesn’t change.

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Importing Into LA: 5 Cost-Saving Tips for Shippers

West Coast and California Logistics

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest ports in the U.S., handling over $450 billion worth of goods each year. This kind of volume leads to congestion that can really slow down your supply chain, and your cash cycle. If you are importing into LA or Long Beach, here are 5 tips that can save you time, money, and quite a few headaches.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Only 8 days to go before I (along with my Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure teammates) cycle 100 miles at the JDRF Ride for the Cure in Saratoga Springs, NY. How far is 100 miles? It’s like going from Brooklyn, NY to Philadelphia, PA. How long will it take me? Well, it took me just over 7 hours last year in Death Valley ! LL4T1DCure Team Jersey 2017. Since January, I have cycled over 1,500 miles in preparation for this ride.

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Where to Find Flexible Warehousing Options in a Tight Economy

3PL Insights

You’re looking for warehouse space for your product, but can only find long-term contracts and landlords with rising rates. It’s difficult to find a logistics partnership that benefits your business and contributes to growth. With the advent of a rapidly expanding eCommerce market, warehouses are stocked to the brim with rapidly expanding inventories, and warehouse space is dwindling.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Corrugated and Freight Savings Analysis for Apparel E-Commerce Shipping

Apparel Logistics

Modern consumers are demanding more from their e-tailers than ever before. Four out of five shoppers say they're more likely to purchase online when e-tailers offer free shipping. Customers also want free returns , as they feel this shows businesses believe in their products, according to Laura Morroll of LCP Consulting. Offering free shipping and free returns are excellent ways to boost customer satisfaction, but they come at a cost.

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The Five Top Packaging Tips to Help Avoid Damage

GlobalTranz

Nothing is more disappointing than receiving a damaged parcel through the post. It’s the sender’s responsibility to make sure the parcel is packaged correctly but accidental damage obtained through transport is possible. Before you head to the post office compare parcel delivery quotes to make sure you get the best price for your delivery. You could save as much as 80% on potential shipping costs!

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Combinatorial Optimization: We do the math so you don't have to

Transporeon

Transportation procurement, the process of identifying and evaluating logistics providers, is a game of options. The business asks, “Who will transport our goods this year?” and, in turn, you have to ask, “What are the options?” So you turn to the market, building an RFP with hundreds of lanes, and inviting tens or hundreds of carriers. Once you receive offers, you may wonder how many options are on the table.