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20 Tips to Reduce eCommerce Fulfillment Center Costs

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Even as retail stores emerge from their pandemic-induced hibernation, online shopping has held onto much of the market share it gained since the early days of COVID-19. Operationally, it requires far more labor to pick and pack individual orders than to ship out pallets of goods to retailers. Thanks to skyrocketing labor costs for warehouse workers, eTailers have experienced a marked increase in eCommerce fulfillment center costs – already their biggest warehouse expense.

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How Warehouse Layout Optimization Helps Improve Warehouse Efficiency

Cyzerg

When it comes to warehouse businesses, speed and accuracy are a few critical factors for long-term success. That is why a well-executed warehouse layout optimization helps you effectively organize your inventory, process your orders, and streamline your operations.

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2021 vessel reliability recorded at its lowest ever

Supply Chain and Logistics

Ocean carriers are running a business in which their reliability of completing voyages planned in advance ranges around 30% to 40%. The highest reported here, by Sea-Intelligence Maritime Analysis, is Maersk at 46%.

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5 Ways COVID19 Changed Retail Supply Chains for Good

Logistics Matter

Whether a crisis lasts weeks, months or years, it is clear that the global response to the pandemic has fundamentally changed consumer realities & the retailers they do business with. Whether it’s political upheaval causing shortages in microchips for cars or electrical devices, volcanoes grounding international travel or more recently, a global pandemic, consumer behaviour […].

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch. Andrew Lynch and Joe Lynch discuss the true cost of OTIF failure. OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. OTIF is a key supply chain metric. It is generally calculated as a percentage of total deliveries that were complete and on time.

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Watch: You've Got Supply Chain Visibility. So What?

Supply Chain Brain

It's not enough just to know where your freight in transit is. You've got to be aware of multiple aspects of the shipment, says Sam Phillips, senior solutions manager with Here Technologies.

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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

If 2020 and if 2021 proved anything, it’s that the omni-channel selling environment is here to stay. As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Consumers have gotten used to the convenience and ease of online shopping, home delivery, curbside pickup, buy online/pick up in-store and other alternatives to the traditional in-store shopping experience.

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Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways from Manifest with Pam Simon. Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways from Manifest. Pam is the Conference Chair of Manifest a global logistics tech show bringing investors, leaders and innovators from around the world together. About Pam Simon. Pam Simon is a successful entrepreneur and business connector with more than 15 years of experience in event production, content creation, experiential marketing and angel investing.

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Concordia Maritime looks at converting tankers to boxships

Supply Chain and Logistics

The new mantra is ‘anything that can carry containers’ Concordia owns 6 tankers they would like to convert to container ships. Recently it’s been bulk ships of other sorts that have been converted.

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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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U.S. Truckers Plan Anti-Vaccine Convoy to Washington

Supply Chain Brain

A group of American truckers are seeking to import a Canadian movement to protest against vaccine mandates, with thousands of members on social media pledging to bring the demonstration to Washington, D.C.

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The pros and cons of low code tools for manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Every manufacturing organization is striving for continuous improvement, and for that to occur the workforce needs to come with solutions to existing problems. These solutions usually require the usage of software-based technologies that necessitate the participation of IT specialists and developers, resulting in bottlenecks in the deployment of new solutions.

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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. With the strong interest in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an era of ever growing complexities in order fulfillment, companies – especially for executives outside the supply chain – often ask what the differences are between a WMS and IMS – an Inventory Management System.

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Glimmer of hope: Has the ship gridlock off ports finally peaked?

Supply Chain and Logistics

Flexport’s chief economist seems to think that’s possible. He points to the fact that there won’t be any more stimulus checks to generate more demand for consumer goods. And the graphs show a rollover after a peak in January.

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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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The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think and How to Address It

Talking Logistics

In a survey of our Indago supply chain research community conducted in October 2021, we asked, “Which parts of the physical supply chain are the most broken or need the most fixing?” Not surprising, ocean ports ranked first, but labor was a close second. Simply put, the demand for labor across all parts of the. Read more The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think and How to Address It.

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Health Supply Chains: Checking in with Deborah Dull

Logistics Bureau

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. If so, you might be pleased to know that it was only the first of three occasions when Deborah shared her supply chain management insights on the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel.

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Supply Chain Trends for 2022: Answers to Your Top Questions

CH Robinson Logistics

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. In our first Market Insights Live! event of 2022, my colleagues, Christina Carroll, vice president of LTL, Alan Rowlett, director of global operations and strategy, and I set out to offer exactly that.

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FMC to consider regulating ocean carrier billing practices

Supply Chain and Logistics

Demurrage and Detention are on everyone’s minds in ocean logistics today. The FMC proposes to regularize the information and timing of billing practices. This could be very helpful in reducing the chaos of D&D billing today.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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2022 Technology Trends

Talking Logistics

To be successful in 2022, supply chains must continue to negotiate a very volatile and uncertain environment. Leveraging technology and network data will be more important than ever to keep supply chains on track. How can technology help address challenges like tight capacity in freight transportation? How is automation helping companies improve their transportation operations?

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U.S. Gain Begins Partnership to Bring RNG into Hydrogen Production

NGT News

U.S. Gain’s renewable natural gas (RNG) supply will be used as a feedstock into hydrogen production, enabling a greener fueling solution for the California transportation market. “The opportunity to supply RNG into hydrogen production was a natural fit for U.S. Gain’s growth strategy,” says Mike Koel, president of U.S. Gain. “Our job as a vertically-integrated […].

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ERP For Medical Device Manufacturers: Part 1

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The medical device industry is experiencing a digital revolution that will require a re-think of how it designs and manages products and interacts with customers. Major advances in wireless technology, miniaturization, automation and computing power are encouraging the development of new connected medical devices that can generate, collect and transmit data.

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Today on the transpacific: continued congestion and more blanked sailings

Supply Chain and Logistics

The headline makes you think that things are worse. However, in one way they’re better. Apparently ocean carriers are making a concerted effort to move empty containers out of LA and Long Beach Ports.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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How to create a more welcoming industry

Fleet Owner

By putting diversity and inclusion at the forefront of business operations, companies can not only combat the current employee shortage but also bring in fresher perspectives.

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USPS Reiterates Its Commitment EV Roll-out for America’s Largest Federal Fleet

NGT News

The U.S. Postal Service remains committed to working with all its stakeholders – including Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – as it pursues the fiscally responsible implementation of its Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program, which is designed to introduce safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles and works towards the electrification of its […].

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Seize the day for your own future: There's no better time than now to prep financially for retirement

Overdrive Online

We're not talking about selling off the equipment, however -- Overdrive Extra contributor Gary Buchs details strategies to take toward retirement account contributions, the differences between IRA types and SEPs, with a significant savings advantage.

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‘Insult to injury’: Record rail demurrage adds to shipper costs

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article spells out some of the issues in demurrage charges rail lines are charging for cargoes that are not being removed from their premises.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Agile Supply Chain Management in 2022: Why it Matters More Than Ever

CLX Logistics

Supply chains constantly change and evolve because of an endless range of factors outside the control of transportation management specialists. As globalization, digitization, and rapidly fluctuating supply and demand continue to impact the industry, there is a growing need for more sophisticated, built-in risk management procedures to help keep supply chains nimble and agile.

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Electric Vehicles, Hybrids Increase Share of Light-Duty Vehicle Sales

NGT News

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased. In the fourth quarter of 2021, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EVs collectively accounted for 11% of light-duty vehicle sales in the United States, […].

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Son pays tribute to late father with 2016 Pete 389 glider

Overdrive Online

The Tennessee-based Shipper's Choice company truck was driven by Lynn Wilson's father, Troy, before he passed away in April 2021. Now, Lynn drives the truck himself to honor his dad's memory.