Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MARCH 4, 2022
Warehouse picking involves retrieving items from a shelf or bin and moving them to a packing area before shipment. Choosing the right method for your business can easily drive a 6-figure annual labor savings.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Machine Learning, a Form of Artifical Intelligence, Has Feedback Loops that Improve Forecasting. Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry.
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Parade
MARCH 2, 2022
What do brokerages really get out of Parade’s ‘Never Miss a Carrier’ feature? Learn about the benefits here. At the end of 2021, Parade released a , new feature that allows brokerages to see all the carriers that have sent them quotes in the past and all the carriers that have sent truck availability through DAT in the source search function. Since many brokerages don’t do anything with unused quotes or truck availability, they may not see what they have to gain in the long run.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
The Mary Kay Supply Chain with Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf and Joe Lynch discuss the Mary Kay supply chain. Michael is the Vice President Transportation & Logistics at Mary Kay , one of the most enduring, successful direct sellers of personal beauty products in the world for more than 55 years. About Michael Ringsdorf. Michael Ringsdorf is the experienced Vice President of Transportation & Logistics with a demonstrated history of working for a global company in the direct sales
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 1, 2022
The supply squeeze on the U.S. economy tightened further in February, indicating no relief for domestic producers and pointing to persistent inflationary pressures.
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Supply Chain and Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
The FMC is looking into Chinese control of containers and equipment to move them. Most containers and chassis are produced in China. So says Carl Bentzel, an FMC commissioner.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 4, 2022
Visibility 2.0: Accelerating the Customer Experience with Ron Richardson. Ron Richardson and Joe Lynch discuss Visibility 2.0: accelerating the customer experience. Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo Inc. , the world’s first multi-enterprise collaborative platform specifically designed for the global supply chain. About Ron Richardson . Ron Richardson is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo , a technology company that empowers shippers, carriers, LSPs, and brokers with a streamlined, connec
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
European leaders talking up plans to wean the continent off Russian natural gas are facing a harsh reality: energy companies are buying more as the war rages in Ukraine.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 2, 2022
I believe many of us are spending an abundance of time reading about the Russia-Ukraine war. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals. But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment.
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
AIMMS
MARCH 4, 2022
There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The Kodiak Story with Don Burnette. Don Burnette and Joe Lynch discuss the Kodiak story. Don is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics , a company that is building the trucking industry’s most advanced self-driving technology. About Don Burnette. Don Burnette is the Co-Founder & CEO of Kodiak Robotics. Don is one of the autonomous vehicle industry’s true pioneers, with more than ten years experience working on self-driving software development.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2022
For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital. The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures.
Shipsta
MARCH 2, 2022
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has shocked and horrified people around the world.
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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.
Overdrive Online
MARCH 4, 2022
Overdrive's PIB owner-operator business-focused program, produced in partnership with ATBS, is excited to return this year with an in-person seminar at the Mid-America Trucking Show Friday, March 25, at 1:45 p.m. local time.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 2, 2022
To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. Procurement in a post-pandemic world will need to take on a greater range of responsibilities with the assistance of technology.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
U.S. importers and exporters are bracing themselves for the possibility of a strike — or, at the very least, a damaging worker slowdown — by dockworkers at West Coast ports, as management and labor seek accord on a new longshore contract.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 4, 2022
1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in one week. A million people, packing what little they can, leaving their home behind,through gunfire and debris, their future and safety uncertain. I’m trying to wrap my mind around it, trying to make some sense of it all, but I come up empty, except for this: we learn. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 4, 2022).
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Fleet Owner
MARCH 4, 2022
Sneak peek into the last edition of Five Good Things: Cargo Transporters reveals largest driver pay increase in company history, last day for Private Fleet of the Year award nominations, Shaquille O'Neal donates a Mercedes van to family in need, and more.
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 2, 2022
The risk of war is nothing new to the shipping, freight and maritime industry, having navigated through many of these situations. Many charter parties include War Risk clauses in order to deal with the obligations of the various parties involved and these charter party terms are incorporated in the bills of lading as well. Although the current clauses recommended by BIMCO are CONWARTIME 2013 and VOYWAR 2013, there are several other versions that are in use making it essential for these clauses t
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 1, 2022
After years of growing increasingly reliant on cheap and abundant wheat supplies from Russia and Ukraine, the world’s grains buyers are being forced to hunt elsewhere as flows from both countries dry up.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 2, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “In the Driver’s Seat: Driver Satisfaction Survey Report.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by RouteSmart Technologies, is based on a survey of 28 leading parcel/package delivery companies, national postal carriers, retailers, and other companies with last-mile and home delivery.
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
Overdrive Online
MARCH 1, 2022
Longtime independent and Gary's Fleet Service hotshot flatbed/step deck dispatcher Gary McGaha feels his securement practice, an easy strategy to implement, might be "a perfect job for very experienced drivers" sidelined by medical or retired.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 4, 2022
Used truck prices continue to rise from strong demand and tight supply, while OEMs continue to 'carefully' manage trailer orders, according to ACT Research data.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
First BP, then Shell. In just two days, Britain’s twin energy giants have dumped Russian investments nurtured over decades and shut themselves out of the world’s largest energy exporter, probably forever.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
As we’ve learned over the past two years especially, the business strategies of logistics service providers (LSPs) must be tightly linked with their technology strategies. How does technology, such as digital freight apps, help LSPs achieve their business objectives? What capabilities are most important? How do their employees, carrier partners, and shipper clients benefit from.
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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.
NGT News
MARCH 4, 2022
GenZ EV Solutions has been designated as the distributor of ADS-TEC Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to the automotive market in North America and South America. GenZ EV will be distributing ADS-TEC Energy charging technology to automotive OEMs, automotive dealerships and automotive fleet companies. “We are excited to collaborate with ADS-TEC Energy,” says José […].
Truck News
MARCH 1, 2022
Before I write anything else, let me start this way. While I’m passionately in favor of Covid-19 vaccines for all, I think it was a massive and unnecessary over-reach by both Canada and the U.S. to demand that border-crossing truck drivers be vaccinated. It makes no sense to me at all. I mean, think about […].
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2022
The challenge of meeting service level agreements (SLAs) can often be the cause of sleepless nights for shipping directors.
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