Cyzerg
JANUARY 16, 2018
Like in every organization, in warehousing too, it’s the people who make a business. At a time when warehouse workers are swift to move from one warehouse to another, retaining them may seem to be a daunting task. There are lot of challenges that managers face when it comes to attracting, recruiting and retaining workforce for warehouses. And, it holds true for lower through mid-levels of warehouse employees.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. It has been further spurred by the trend of nearshoring over the last decade, as American companies have relocated their manufacturing facilities to Mexico to take advantage of a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, and proximity to the United States.
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 16, 2018
What should your eCommerce fulfillment network look like to compete in a market that values fast delivery? It’s the burning question that seems to be on the mind of every online retailer or direct seller. It’s also a question that doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer.
Kane is Able
JANUARY 18, 2018
About 15 years ago, I changed industries from healthcare to logistics. As I am an IT professional, you might think it was a jump from an antiquated, paper-based world to a high-speed, technologically advanced one. Actually, I’ve been surprised at the extent to which the exchange of supply chain data in the logistics world remains old-school or simply manual.
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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 and Logistics
JANUARY 14, 2018
What’s interesting about this article to me is the concept of using a container to house the battery.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Deloitte survey finds surprises in shift from previous generations in attitudes towards work.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 14, 2018
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shippers are facing what top trucking executives are calling a “new era” in LTL pricing because of a combination of pent-up demand, surging e-commerce deliveries and a tightening capacity due to increased government regulations and a shortage of qualified drives.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2018
Project Selfie examined load factors used in reporting by major airlines. It turns out that there is a wide range of ways the load factor is calculated by airlines.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 19, 2018
Health care providers and truckers know that back problems are drivers' most common occupational injury, but what's second? That's what Bryan Combs, faculty member and nurse at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, wanted to find out.
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 Bureau
JANUARY 14, 2018
When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become over the last few years, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion. However, as some companies have found out the hard way, there are certain pitfalls to avoid in logistics outsourcing if your partnership with a 3PL provider is to be successful. Avoiding Logistics Outsourcing Mistakes.
Freightos
JANUARY 16, 2018
Prices Set To Ramp Up For Chinese New Year: Freight Rate Update Wk 2. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos. Weekly update article on the Freightos International Freight Index exploring rate trends and their driving forces. 2018 started with China-US ocean freight prices increasing by 27% as supply chains came back into full swing. Following brief dips last week, ocean and air freight prices will likely rise in the run-up to the Chinese New Year closedown.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
Turkey has announced a new canal parallel to the Bosporus, to connect the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2018
Hosted by Ellen Voie, president and CEO of The Women In Trucking Association, the weekly show will begin on Jan. 20.
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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.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 16, 2018
Manufacturing is on the cusp of an explosion in growth and innovation in 2018. Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. These facts set the stage for exponential manufacturing growth in 2018.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 18, 2018
"This year can and must be the year of major infrastructure investment. We have the political will, the bipartisan support -- and we certainly have the need,” said U.S Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 15, 2018
Plated is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve diverse operations across their value chain. These operations include product development, customer engagement, sales, and forecasting. The post eCommerce Company uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve their Value Chain appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 17, 2018
Improving fuel economy is an ongoing process. Whether you start at 6, 7, 8, 9 MPG or even 10 MPG there is always room to find a way to get a bit more mileage out of a gallon of fuel.
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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.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 18, 2018
Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. It is almost impossible to define the exact amount manufacturers will invest in technologies over the coming year, but they are moving toward more sustainable, cost-effective practices.
Logistics Management
JANUARY 16, 2018
For more than a while, we have seen slow and steady economic improvements that have manifested themselves in many ways through things like improving retail sales, United States-bound imports, modal volume, and some signs of sustained GDP growth. Now, take those factors and consider what is happening in trucking, with things like the recently implemented electronic logging device mandate, still-tight capacity coupled with increased demand, the ongoing difficulty regarding hiring and retaining tru
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2018
Outsourcing jobs that GM employees would be doing, is helping GM focus on improving quality and efficiency. DHL is helping GM avoid assemble errors and reduce costs, and it’s doing this from inside the plant. Within some GM final assembly plants in China, DLH assembles thousands of kits of parts daily, as reported by Norihiko Shirouzu for Reuters. For example, seats are unloaded from delivery trucks, put on a conveyor system that runs underneath an assembly line, and are delivered to the assembl
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 18, 2018
Yet trucking trends are mixed as higher rates are being offset by a decrease in load counts, higher wages and contractor costs, plus a rise in unseated truck numbers.
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
Now, That's Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2018
De carros voadores a robôs que ensinam a codificar, veja aqui algumas das tecnologias mais atuais, gadgets e aplicativos que estrearam no evento de produtos eletrônicos do ano. Quando se trata de tecnologia inovadora, não existe nenhum lugar como a CES para fazer seus olhos brilharem e sua criança interna aparecer. Por mais de 50 anos, o evento de produtos eletrônicos atuou como uma etapa global para inserir no mercado a futura geração de tecnologias.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 17, 2018
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was certainly one of the most talked about technologies in the industry last year and there’s no doubt that it will continue to have an impact on supply chain and logistics processes in the months and years ahead. Where are we today with AI technology and its use in the industry? What have been the biggest lessons learned to date?
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 16, 2018
"Technology is changing everything about our world today, and it’s about time to let it change our business,” Michael White, the CEO of the company said. "We think we can lower the cost of global trade.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 19, 2018
National Join Power Alliance and National Ready Mixed Concrete Association members could save on new Kenworth heavy-duty trucks this year.
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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.
Logistics in War
JANUARY 19, 2018
By David Beaumont. To start 2018, LIW is pleased to announce the release of ‘Transforming Australian Army logistics to support the Joint Land Force’, a paper shaped by the discussion of logistics on LIW during 2017. Published by the Australian Army’s Research Centre, the paper comprehensively examines compelling operational reasons for a new agenda of change – from newly developed operational concepts to other imperatives for transformation.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 14, 2018
In my last few posts, I’ve focused quite a lot on what can go wrong when outsourcing, the pitfalls to avoid, things that can drive companies to return to in-sourcing, and similar points which, while I don’t consider them negative (they simply reflect the reality of learning from mistakes), have perhaps taken a glass-half-empty perspective on the outsourcing topic.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 15, 2018
PowerMount from B&B Attachments enables a forklift driver to change from one hydraulic attachment to another in 90 seconds.
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