GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.
Freightos
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. Steve Jobs. As supply chains expands, they become harder and harder to control. As ships evolve from barges to Maersk EEEs, digital tools for logistics professionals evolve too.
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10xLogistics
OCTOBER 2, 2015
I have written about the growth of Amazon as a 3PL / Logistics company for a long time and yet even I, after following them very closely, did not fully understand their reach into all facets of the value chain until this week. This week I had the privileged of attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference where I heard Dave Clark, SVP of Global Operations and Customer Service at Amazon speak about their plans.
PINC
OCTOBER 27, 2015
In the past two weeks, two industry heavy-weights articulated supply chain drone use cases that went largely unnoticed. Why? Because the world is fascinated with having delivery drones, ever since Bezos brought Charlie Rose into his ‘secret’ lab and showed the world Amazon Prime Air. The reality is that the near-term applications for drone technology is actually more upstream – utilized for inventory checking for a variety of asset types both inside and outside distribution centers.
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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.
World Food Programme Logistics
OCTOBER 7, 2015
WFP/Ahnna Gudmunds. 1) Improved storage and handling practices among small-scale farmers. Thanks to WFP's deep field presence and supply chain expertise, we know that simple and affordable steps can drastically reduce food losses. Improving storage infrastructure and sharing storage best practices can increase the availability of food on local and regional markets, leading to improved food security and increased resilience for smallholder farmers.
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 2, 2015
Today is National Manufacturing Day ! To further celebrate this day, which we also are doing with our sweepstakes we are running with Josh Miller , documentary filmmaker of "Made in USA: The 30 Day Journey," we are highlighting an infographic from Intel on the powerful combination of STEM and the maker movement to power manufacturing forward. This infographic was sent to us by our friends over at Manufacturing Stories, who is always adding great maker movement infographics to their Pinterest bo
Freightos
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Earlier this year, we ran a series of articles exploring the future of logistics technology. Many of the experts – Cathy Roberson , Joel Clum and others, are consultants with a 50,000 foot view of the industry. Today we’re continuing the series with a post by Robert J. Hall, the president of Track Your Truck. Real innovation is driven by the entrepreneurs in the field, which is just one reason we’re so interested in what Mr.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Over at Logistics Viewpoints (A blog you should be reading) Chris Cunnane gave us a sneak peek into a survey he conducted with DC Velocity magazine about different final mile modes and their current and anticipated adoption rates. The results were not overly surprising. However, the one that really stuck out at me was the feedback on the use of crowdsourcing options.
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Danger Ahead: the Truck Driver Shortage by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems At some point in time, everyone has driven by a semi-truck as they ventured down a highway. These mammoth... The post Danger Ahead: the Truck Driver Shortage appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
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
Logistics Portal
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Logistics White Papers Here are some whitepaper on logistics that might be of interest to you - free download Reduce Transportation Costs With Intermodal Too slow. Unreliable. Risk of damage.
PINC
OCTOBER 27, 2015
In the past two weeks, two industry heavy-weights articulated supply chain drone use cases that went largely unnoticed. Why? Because the world is fascinated with having delivery drones, ever since Bezos brought Charlie Rose into his ‘secret’ lab and showed the world Amazon Prime Air. The reality is that the near-term applications for drone technology is actually more upstream – utilized for inventory checking for a variety of asset types both inside and outside distribution centers.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. Current and future applications have the potential to provide new methods of value creation and sources of revenue streams for companies in the digital age. For supply chains, this advancing technology enables the building of a framework in which rapid responses and solutions in an increasingly intricate network can be designed and implemented quickly
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the release of the 2015 U.S. Water Industry Outlook. We received an… The post 2015 U.S. Water Industry Outlook appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
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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.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 11, 2015
I just saw an interesting news article stating the EPA has fined Estes $100K (Plus Estes has to pay another $285K in projects) because they violated the California Truck and Bus Regulations. From the news article: "EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld said Estes violated the California Truck and Bus Regulation dozens of times between 2012 and 2014.
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 20, 2015
The Holiday Shopping Bonanza by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems It is hard to believe that it is already October. With Halloween just around the corner, there is no doubt that... The post The Holiday Shopping Bonanza appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Logistics Portal
OCTOBER 20, 2015
How to Reduce Transportation Cost in Logistics Increase Control of your Logistics Spend Most global shippers have systems to keep track of their freight contract rates but few have visibility of
Freightos
OCTOBER 27, 2015
I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day. – James Joyce. Innovators see the world differently. And innovation, technology and logistics are more intertwined than ever. But real progress isn’t always so apparent in freight forwarding. When we heard Joeri Kuik, VP at DHL Global Forwarding, Global Head of DHL Lead Logistics Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, get up at the eft 3PL Summit in Venlo and say th
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Editor's Note : As a shipper how do you know you are working with a reputable third party logistics company? Did you know by definition, a 3PL is considered a freight broker and must go through the process each year to invest in their own business so they can support those? Or are you a Logistics Manager curious about what it costs to become a freight broker either because you want to know that whom you are working with has done all the right things (you know, since they'll be managing your frei
Mazars Ledger
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the results of the 2015 Food & Beverage Industry Study. The survey… The post Food & Beverage Industry Study 2015 appeared first on Insights Center - Mazars - United States.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Just posting the August numbers as a reminder since we should have September shortly. However all indications are freight was soft as well as the economy in general. August showed a month over month decline in shipments of 1.2% and a decline in expenditures of 2%. The Year over Year (YoY) was even more pronounced with shipments decreasing 4.6% and expenditures down 8%.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 23, 2015
We continue our series on understanding the 3PL KPIs (Key performance indicators) from 3PL consultant, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain as it relates to the engagement with a 3PL. We began our series first writing about the 9 key broad and somewhat soft topics to understand in effective KPI Management. Today we will first point out on a deeper level strategic performance business practices that you may conduct in order to better track 3PL KPIs.
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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
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 26, 2015
This post is a continuance of an ongoing series about strategic shipping. After nearly 2 decades in business, we at Cerasis have found that those shippers we have helped stay strategic often are ahead of the curve with proactiveness. This proactiveness leads to a strategic mindset and also the avoidance of bottom line eating errors. Today we will discuss one of the 10 points from our post regarding strategic shipping to stay competitive : distressed shipments.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 15, 2015
As a sourcing or procurement manager, you may think there’s nothing new about supplier collaboration. Your chief procurement officer (CPO) most likely disagrees. Forward-thinking CPOs acknowledge the benefit of supplier partnerships. They not only value collaboration, but require a revolution in how their buying organization conducts its business and operations.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 21, 2015
Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. How do you know you are getting what you paid for? Are you holding your service providers and vendors accountable to specific KPIs?
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Today we continue our series on successfully working with a logistics company, often called a third party logistics company by focusing on how to properly understand the success of the engagement by knowing all the key performance indicators that a shipper could put in place. In our first post in the series, we set the mindset of the shipper by going over the 9 key topics to understand about effective KPI management and followed that post with the 7 strategic performance business practices to tr
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GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2015
As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. We've processed millions upon millions of LTL shipments through our TMS, the Cerasis Rater.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Cerasis put on a 75-minute webinar entitled, The "Big Benefits of Effective Reverse Logistics" Webinar on September 30th, 2015 at 2:00 PM CST. We had a great turnout with over 170 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar. Below you can fill out the form which will grant you access to download the "Big Benefits of Effective Reverse Logistics" presentation, to include a transcript and a live recording playback.
10xLogistics
OCTOBER 9, 2015
If there ever was proof that the entire industry's structure of fuel surcharges is just a bunch of smoke and mirrors, this event proves it. Recently, both FEDEX and UPS announced they are raising the fuel surcharges even though their fuel costs are down by over 30%. They offer this absolutely absurd argument that it is this way because of the increase of heavier packages going to more retail locations.
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