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Picking Robots in the Warehouse and How They Will Replace Humans

Logistics Matter

The Does LogisticsMatter? Podcast is all about trends and innovations in supply chain and logistics. This episode features Herbert ten Have, CEO at Fyzir. In this episode, Herbert and I talk about robots in the warehouse, specifically picking robots. Herbert talks about the latest trends in robotics and dives deeper into what it takes to […].

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Even companies that serve markets and rely on supply chains that are not directly affected by the conflict are starting to feel the effects of the war. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.

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Great Routes Keep Drivers Satisfied and Customers Happy

Talking Logistics

Baseball season is finally here, and managers expect three things from their pitchers: the ball is delivered on time, in good condition (not hit out of the park) and in the right place (the strike zone). The same can be said for parcel and delivery companies. Customers expect packages to arrive on time, in good. Read more Great Routes Keep Drivers Satisfied and Customers Happy.

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The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key

The Logistics of Logistics

The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key. Dean Key and Joe Lynch discuss the driver’s perspective. Dean is Driver and Team Safety Instructor for Ruan Transportation , a company that provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S.

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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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Getting a Handle On the eCommerce Returns Process in Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The demands of online shoppers continue to accelerate. In addition to fast, free shipping, they now want an easy and efficient eCommerce returns process. In fact, 95% of online buyers say that how well a brand handles returns influences their decision to buy again.

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Why is Investment in Logistics Technology Booming?

Shipsta

The last few years in freight procurement have been some of the toughest in the sector’s history. But other areas of the logistic industry have thrived during this time. One sector in particular that’s exploded since 2020 is logistics tech (aka logtech).

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The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky

The Logistics of Logistics

The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky. Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss the Flock Freight story. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.

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Will the 24-Hour, Automated Fulfillment Center Become the Norm?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

The 24-hour automated fulfillment center arose out of necessity to satisfy consumer appetites for fast delivery via standard shipping. For years, 3–4 days was an acceptable delivery time. That has shrunk to 2 days. Today, some customers even expect next-day – and in some cases same-day – delivery service.

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Fixing the Supply Chain: How AI Can Help, and How it Can Hinder

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence can predict future demand, improve automation and increase transportation efficiency, giving supply chain managers deeper insight and control over every aspect of the chain. But it's not a magic fix.

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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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Is a 'trucking bloodbath' on the way for owner-ops as rates soften against record-high diesel?

Overdrive Online

With tens of thousands of new trucking companies having paid near record high prices for used equipment and diesel prices surging as rates fall, one expert predicts "there won't be an explosion of bankruptcies, but there will be some.".

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Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Takeaways from the BGSA Conference with Ben Gordon. Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss key takeaways form BGSA Conference. Ben is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital , a private equity firm investing in the applied supply chain. About Ben Gordon. Benjamin Gordon is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cambridge Capital. He draws on a career building, advising, and investing in supply chain companies.

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U.S. Xpress explores how Kodiak AVs can fit into its fleet

Fleet Owner

The giant carrier and trucking robotics company created the first autonomous freight route to Atlanta as they explore the right-sized AV routes so humans can focus on hauls closer to home.

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis. A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries.

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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.

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When You Manage Your Supply Chain Like It’s 1999 (Lessons from the IRS)

Talking Logistics

Last Friday, one of my April Fools’ fake news headlines was “Forget Spreadsheets: How to Manage a Global Supply Chain with Post-It Notes.” The truth underpinning this fake news item is that many companies still rely on manual, paper-based processes to manage parts of their supply chain. Many more rely on sending emails with spreadsheets. Read more When You Manage Your Supply Chain Like It’s 1999 (Lessons from the IRS).

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EVs Are on the Way, But Can AVs Keep Up?

Supply Chain Brain

Advances in automotive technology aim to bring an end to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. Will the human driver be jettisoned along with it?

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Vietnam steel giant Hoa Phat moves into container manufacturing

Supply Chain and Logistics

Others are discovering that they can dump steel by making it into containers. While the Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat mentioned in the article won’t be a large percentage of the demand, it’s significant.

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Math4Good – From Idea to a Growing Solution Store (First Aid Kit) for Non-Profits

AIMMS

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.

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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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Biden to nominate Hutcheson to lead FMCSA

Fleet Owner

Currently FMCSA’s fourth consecutive acting administrator, the White House said Hutcheson was instrumental in developing the bipartisan infrastructure law.

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8 Eco-driving tips to save fuel | Geotab

Logistics Brief Submitted Articles

Try out these eco-driving tips to lower your fleet’s carbon footprint and fuel costs.

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SanMar’s Sustainability Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

A couple of weeks ago, I attended Körber Supply Chain’s Elevate User conference. While it was originally scheduled for San Diego, the ongoing Covid pandemic pushed it online once again this year. My colleague, Clint Reiser, wrote about Körber’s ongoing supply chain transformation, highlighting the company’s three main focus areas for 2022: 1) investments in assisting Körber customers’ journey to SaaS, 2) bringing a new product, named Universal Control System (UCS) to market, and 3) offering ware

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ICT Spring goes "Beyond Frontiers" and unveils a new format in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

ICT Spring is a centrepiece of Luxembourg’s event calendar and one of the top European tech conferences. Organized by Farvest and hosted next June 30th and July 1st at LuxExpo the Box, the event will inspire delegates across a variety of important topics. Key areas of focus are the fast-growing FinTech industry, innovations and technologies building the future of the economy, European Sovereignty in Data & Cloud, Supply Chain initiatives, IT Security, HealthTech, entrepreneurship as well as

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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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EV opportunities are blooming in terminal yards

Fleet Owner

Yard tractors are already proven EV applications for companies looking to bolster or start their sustainability movements. Drivers are taking to the quieter, smoother, zero-emissions vehicles that can quickly fit into 24/7 operations.

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Weber Logistics Acquires Pacific Coast Warehouse Company to Continue Strong Growth Pace

West Coast and California Logistics

Weber Logistics has acquired California warehousing provider, Pacific Coast Warehouse Company (PCWC). The terms of the deal were not disclosed. PCWC will be rebranded as Weber Logistics. All current PCWC employees will become Weber employees by May 1, 2022.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 8, 2022)

Talking Logistics

I drove my car underwater this morning, in a tunnel beneath Boston Harbor, to pick up my son coming downfrom 30,000 feet in the sky. Ordinary life can be so amazing when you press the brakes and think about it. — In this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Containers Stack Up at China’s Ports. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 8, 2022).

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Shippers Search for the Nexus of Sustainability and Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers walk a tightrope in balancing sustainability goals with demand for goods and the need to remain competitive. Fortunately, the two paths don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

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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.

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New bill addresses truck driver shortage, supply chain challenges

Fleet Owner

A proposed bill would create a two-year refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 for truck drivers holding a valid Class A CDL who drive at least 1,900 hours in the year.

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What is Cloud ERP?

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There have been significant waves of disruptions in the supply chain and like other markets and industries that have experienced shifts, manufacturers can turn to technology to overcome challenges and streamline operations. An example of such technology is seen as a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. Cloud ERP enables manufacturing organizations to achieve connectedness and real-time visibility of all internal and external data that affects operations, which helps them bett

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Nearly 80,000 active trucks could be barred from operating in California at year-end

Overdrive Online

The final phase of CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, banning the use of pre-2010 emissions-spec engines in the state. Due to new and used truck shortages, trucking groups are pressing CARB to extend the compliance deadline.

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