Logistics Management
MAY 11, 2016
This white paper1 outlines key areas where third party logistics (3PLs), carriers, retailers and manufacturing companies can replace manual repetitive work within their operations with new and innovative robotic process automation technology solutions.
GlobalTranz
MAY 31, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Daniel Waldron with Armagard. In this article, Daniel investigates how the US can overtake China with manufacturing productivity. According to the 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index - developed by Deloitte and the Council on Competitiveness - China leads the way as the world’s most competitive manufacturing nation.
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AIMMS
MAY 4, 2016
It comes as no surprise that business and supply chain leaders are seeking new approaches to get ahead in the analytics age. Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. How can you ensure that your team is prepared to embrace these new technologies and approaches?
3PL Insights
MAY 23, 2016
10 Ways to Optimize Your E-Commerce Conversion Rate. If your conversion rate is hovering around the 5% mark, yet you’re spending a lot of money on advertising, then it is definitely time to stop and take a look at why such a large number of your visitors are turning away. With thorough analysis of the customer journey through your website, you’ll be able to better isolate the issues that are causing potential buyers to leave or even get so far as to abandon a full shopping cart.
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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.
Overdrive Online
MAY 24, 2016
As seen in the short film from Overdrive’s late-1970s N.J. diesel drag races, the winning rig alive and kicking four decades later -- and one race attendee's reflections on trucking enthusiasm through the decades.
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10xLogistics
MAY 31, 2016
This is a logistics story in reverse. Rather than discuss the benefits of same day delivery I am going to review with you how lack of same day helped this hapless consumer. I was out wandering as I tend to do on Saturdays. Usually I shop with my wife and while she looks for things I look at things and wonder how they got there and why someone would buy this stuff.
GlobalTranz
MAY 3, 2016
The truck driver shortage represents one of the greatest threats to the shipping and logistics estimations for the number of truck drivers missing range from 48,000 to 1 million, but the actual shortage has been centered around 30,000 drivers annually for the past few years. According to an industry analyst, Noel Perry, reports Frank Morris , the truck driver shortage will probably settle around 100,000.
AIMMS
MAY 4, 2016
It comes as no surprise that business and supply chain leaders are seeking new approaches to get ahead in the analytics age. Implementing an analytics strategy, and in particular implementing prescriptive analytics, can significantly improve revenues and drive down costs. How can you ensure that your team is prepared to embrace these new technologies and approaches?
Apparel Logistics
MAY 25, 2016
It's not easy for businesses to meet the needs of today's consumers, who expect next-day delivery and extraordinarily low prices. Most successful retailers have adopted omnichannel fulfillment strategies that give shoppers opportunities to purchase products from multiple locations, such as in stores or online, so they get a seamless experience. While order fulfillment is crucial to the success of retail stores, many companies struggle to keep fulfillment affordable.
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
Overdrive Online
MAY 19, 2016
In 2016, a late-1970s short film on U.S. trucking, via Overdrive’s Englishtown, New Jersey, truck drag racing event, provided a clear window back in time, including a glimpse of Overdrive’s founder. This 60th-anniversary special takes you there.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 26, 2016
To meet his sales numbers, a young 3PL salesman calls 100 prospects per day and asks for the sale. He has been taught that if he makes enough calls, he will win over a shipper or two. The wise old boss reminds his newbie salesman that “it’s a numbers game.”. After a long week of pestering shippers, the young salesman turns his attention to the ladies.
GlobalTranz
MAY 6, 2016
In today's post, we take some time to reflect on the history of American manufacturing innovations and the trends that will define the future of our industry. . Before we get into the history portion, let's take a quick look at the current state and what trends we see on the horizon. 3D Printing. The hype of 3D Printing hit the proverbial fan around 2013.
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.
Dedola Global Logistics
MAY 12, 2016
On July 1, 2016 shippers will be required to submit specific container weight information prior to vessel loading. This new regulation impacts shippers in the 162 countries that are signatories to the SOLAS convention ( Safety of Life at Sea). The looming deadline has many in the industry confused and concerned about compliance as well as potential shipment delays.
Apparel Logistics
MAY 11, 2016
Third-party logistics (3PL) companies continue to evolve to meet the needs of their clients. Each year, Datex Corp. releases the Third-Party Logistics Study and analyzes how the industry is evolving. Details from the 2016 report reveal a technology-focused environment designed to improve efficiency and lower costs. Discover some of the top four highlight points from this study and what implications they may have for your business.
GlobalTranz
MAY 16, 2016
Ah yes, the Internet of Things (IoT), welcomed to the manufacturing family like a returning military hero – well, mostly. Indeed, the IoT has been commended for making the 10% of manufacturing plants and factories who use it more efficient and productive, through web connectivity right at this very moment. If you form part of the 10%, welcome to industry 4.0.
GlobalTranz
MAY 5, 2016
The studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have shaped the logistics industry into what it is today. Logistics, the discipline that manages the shipping and distribution of goods to consumers, has made momentous strides in recent years with help from new technology. For students, logistics is an interesting and challenging field to pursue.
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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
MAY 4, 2016
In modern manufacturing and transportation, savings are everything. Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Identifying ways to improve the system can be complicated.
GlobalTranz
MAY 13, 2016
Negativity in the workplace hurts worker productivity and costs money. Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 days of productivity a year versus an average 3.5 days lost due to absence, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson.
GlobalTranz
MAY 26, 2016
This is the first in a series of blogs where we will cover the current state for U.S. manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. Today we focus on the realities that we face with American manufacturing. The argument for American manufacturing is clear, and the topic has graced the stages of all political candidates.
GlobalTranz
MAY 24, 2016
Using less-than-truckload for medium-sized shipments is one of the great innovations in shipping. It produces results at a fraction of the cost of full truckload (FT) or small package shipping. However, the needs of the modern shipping industry have reached an optimal point, and the only way to further push the envelope is by using a dedicated transportation management system (TMS).
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
GlobalTranz
MAY 12, 2016
Business practices have become synonymous with the application and collection of data for continuous improvement. However, most of today’s data goes unused and represents a lost opportunity to the company. Unfortunately, data lacks value if not properly cleansed, transformed, and applied. Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system.
GlobalTranz
MAY 19, 2016
Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. Throughout the industry, reports William B. Cassidy of JOC.com, overall freight shipping rates are decreasing. Yet, the cost of LTL is increasing, if not remaining the same. Some shippers may still this rise in rates is unjustified, and history would suggest the same.
GlobalTranz
MAY 11, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Vic Lance. Vic is the founder and president of Lance Surety Bond Associates. In this post, Vic discusses the roundtable that the FMCSA plans on having later this month to discuss the BMC-85 trust fund and what it means to freight brokers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is organizing a Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Roundtable on May 20 to discuss BMC-85 trust funds, used by freight brokers and forwarders.
GlobalTranz
MAY 10, 2016
Editor's note: This is a guest blog from our friend Adam Nager from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation or ITIF. In this post, Adam discusses the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation or NNMI and how it relates to the Made in China 2025 initiative. . China’s new manufacturing policy roadmap, unveiled in 2015 and called Made in China 2025, includes numerous policy initiatives designed to create an advantage for China in 10 key advanced-technology industries.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 27, 2016
First things first: Go thank a veteran. Don't wait for a holiday to come around before you shake their hand. Do it on a daily basis. Whether you meet a you meet a retiree in the grocery store or a millennial on the disc golf course, thank them. Though, if you ask me, the best way to thank a veteran is by giving him or her a STEM job. The Employer's Responsibility.
GlobalTranz
MAY 9, 2016
America’s infrastructure , which ranges from bridges to potholes, has an average rating of a “D+.” Since 2013, politicians and Former Speaker John Boehner touched on the need to “preventing infrastructure failures,” reports Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”. The problems with America’s infrastructure are not specific to any one state. Dams and bridges are deteriorating faster than ever, and in fact, the overwhelming majority of the so-called marvels of engineering--dams, bridges and roads--ar
Apparel Logistics
MAY 5, 2016
customers happy. If you're looking for a new distribution center, consider choosing one in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The following three features will help your business succeed. Dallas-Fort Worth is Centrally Located. Companies need distribution centers that can deliver merchandise to their retail locations as quickly as possible. When you choose a distribution center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you never have to wait more than three days for deliveries to reach you.
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