Sat.Aug 11, 2018 - Fri.Aug 17, 2018

article thumbnail

Striking the right balance

DC Velocity

Retailers need more sophisticated technology to manage inventory in an omnichannel world. Tools that improve visibility and flexibility are at the top of the list.

Tools 174
article thumbnail

The Digital Transformation Journey: The Alignment of Industry, Company, and Technology

Talking Logistics

In today’s market, it is imperative for process businesses to pursue digital transformations to meet changing customer expectations, global market demands, and increased competition. Process industry businesses that embark on digital transformation journeys are becoming disruptors in the industry. Smart executives know that a digital transformation can be a catalyst for growth and will drive shareholder value.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How a Single Point of Contact Can Aid in Apparel Logistics

Apparel Logistics

A single point of contact (SPOC) refers to one department which is responsible for managing logistics across multiple locations. This SPOC will coordinate activities across warehouses, work sites, internal departments, and external clients. Maintaining an SPOC for your apparel brand is an efficient way to minimize errors, increase customer satisfaction, and boost your bottom line.

article thumbnail

Software Rules

The Lean Thinker

“Turn off the radio, Hal.” “I’m sorry, Mark, I’m afraid I can’t do that.”. A couple of months ago I got the news that my 1995 Toyota Truck with 280,000 miles on it would require an engine rebuild plus a bunch of other stuff I wanted it to continue to be a reliable daily driver and for trips to Portland, etc. I’ll relate the reason I didn’t replace it in-kind with a Toyota Tacoma in another post.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How to Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs With Smarter Order Picking

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The word “travel” is usually associated with positive things. Vacations…New adventures…. Not so in the fulfillment warehouse, where travel time is the enemy of efficient order picking. In fact, it can comprise as much as 50% of the picking process – and up to half of your warehousing labor cost. Without the right system-aided picking process, you’re paying order pickers to walk, not to pick.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Logistics Industry Sees Good Times Ahead

Material Handling and Logistics

Over the next three months, 70% of the logistics and transportation managers, surveyed in July by TCompanies, said the U.S. economy will continue to thrive. And because of that, revenue and profitability are expected to increase as well.

Industry 123
article thumbnail

HBR: Managers Think They’re Good At Coaching. They’re Not.

The Lean Thinker

“No… this is coaching. That means I talk, you listen.” Many years ago, those words began a 20 minute session that I can best describe as an “a** chewing.” The boss systematically went through all of the little notes he had been saving for over a year – like the fact that someone had commented that I had a cow lick in my hair one day many months ago, which was framed as “lack of grooming.” None of this, of course, had anything to do with what had t

article thumbnail

LGBT truckers share tales from the road

Fleet Owner

All truckers are familiar with the meditative din of the road, but for the LGBT community, the siren song of the highways can be especially luring. But LGBT truckers face discrimination from their peers, shippers and at stops along the road.

113
113
article thumbnail

Stewards at UPS' largest local vote to reject labor contracts

DC Velocity

Actions by local 89 officials raise chances of `no' votes by rank-and-file.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Better Data Adds Up to Better Forklift Utilization

Material Handling and Logistics

As more data is gathered on forklift performance and operation, companies can expect to see fleet maintenance benefits.

Data 128
article thumbnail

DoorDash Launches Monthly Subscription Service for Unlimited Food Deliveries

Bringg

DoorDash, the on-demand restaurant delivery service, connecting customers with restaurants, debuted a new last week called DashPass , a subscription offering unlimited deliveries with no delivery fee. For $9.99 per month, subscribers will receive unlimited access to thousands of restaurants across the US, with no delivery fee on orders of $15 or more.

article thumbnail

Guess not

Fleet Owner

Whether you know it or not, your fleet may be making assumptions in your operations—routing and transit times, time for deliveries, and more—and they may be incorrect. Putting hard data to those assumptions and guesswork can make the fleet more efficient and improve things for both drivers and the business in ways you didn't expect.

Data 77
article thumbnail

Accomplishing the impossible: interview with Brad Jacobs

DC Velocity

The logistics industry existed before Brad Jacobs. It will likely never be the same after him.

Industry 165
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Busiest Pacific Port in North America Thrives Amid Trade Turmoil

Material Handling and Logistics

Shippers have discovered Prince Rupert is often the quickest and cheapest route to get everything from Nike sneakers, Microsoft computers and John Deere tractor parts from Asian factories into the U.S. heartland.

article thumbnail

From the Desk of the CEO – 8/16

Shipchain

It’s hard to believe it’s almost September and already 9 months since the completion of the sale. Our team has all around been hard at work, including growing relationships with the companies we are working with, seeking strategic partnerships with logistics companies to garner widespread adoption, accelerating development of the products and really making this a well oiled machine.

article thumbnail

Trailer orders breaking records this summer

Fleet Owner

ACT and FTR both tracking record-breaking trailer sales as builders try to keep up with carriers, who are also ordering new trucks at a record pace.

article thumbnail

Deficit pricing: In LTL it's par for the course

DC Velocity

According to noted consultant Satish Jindel, it's been an ironclad way for carriers to leave money on the table.

Course 145
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Branded Warehouse Signs

Material Handling and Logistics

ASG Services has introduced branded warehouse signs that give companies the ability to include their company logos and other corporate messages on their warehouse signs without making them an expensive desirable.

87
article thumbnail

Warehouse Robots Enable a Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

A leading MRO began a digital transformation three years ago. Because about half of this company’s 2017 revenues are related to warehousing services, several of their digital projects have been related to improving efficiency in their warehouses. This case study describes their approach to testing out mobile logistics robots. The post Warehouse Robots Enable a Digital Transformation appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Digital 63
article thumbnail

Bendix shares safety tech tips

Fleet Owner

Bendix offers some insight on the evolution of advanced vehicle safety technologies.

Tips 107
article thumbnail

Study offers insight into "early driver turnover"

DC Velocity

One in three truck drivers leaves within the first three months of employment. New research aims to find out why.

Study 140
article thumbnail

Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

article thumbnail

Before Fixing the Infrastructure We Need to Address the Labor Issues

Material Handling and Logistics

If Congress passes the legislation the President promised, labor-related risks could arise.

97
article thumbnail

Control Tower Visibility: Delivering Value in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Companies today are facing significant transportation challenges — tight capacity, rising rates, and more demanding delivery expectations from customers. Navigating through these challenges requires timely and accurate visibility to what’s happening in their transportation operations, which is where Control Tower visibility comes in. How are companies using Control Tower visibility to deliver business value?

article thumbnail

Volvo welcomes home its first truck built in U.S.

Fleet Owner

Donated by the Wilson family, founders of the former Wilson Trucking Corporation, the 1982 Volvo F7 model will reside at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center, next to the Virginia plant.

article thumbnail

A. Duie Pyle opens 21-door service center in Maryland

DC Velocity

Firm also starts construction of integrated logistics center to offer transportation, warehousing, and distribution under one roof by 2020, Pyle says.

article thumbnail

How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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.

article thumbnail

Walmart’s Size May Not Shield It from Rising Prices

Material Handling and Logistics

Walmart is facing a myriad of factors; increased inventory costs, a tight trucking market, higher employee wages as well as spending to expand its eCommerce business.

article thumbnail

Optimize Your Freight Spend Without Negotiation

Talking Logistics

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” To get an expert’s response to that question, I interviewed Michael Falls, Senior Manager of Operations at enVista , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

article thumbnail

Senate bill would allow younger truckers to obtain CDL

Fleet Owner

Three U.S. senators introduced legislation that would create a training program giving those under the age of 21 the opportunity to operate commercial vehicles in interstate trucking. The DRIVE-Safe Act was introduced by Sens.