Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Over the past two years, the growth of eCommerce has created more demand – inside and outside the US. But the pandemic has also made it harder to ship goods across borders. To address international eCommerce shipping challenges, many online retailers have turned to third-party logistics providers (3PLs) for help navigating the intricacies of international order fulfillment.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Omnichannel and eCommerce retailers must focus on eCommerce return solutions given the high percent of online purchases that are returned. Once upon a time, fulfillment centers would let returned items pile up in some unused corner of the warehouse until busy associates found time to process them. But the sheer volume of returns during the current eCommerce boom now makes them impossible to ignore.
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The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva. Eduardo Silva and Joe Lynch discuss Home Depot’s empty mile solution. Eduardo is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart , a digital freight brokerage that leverages cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to help shippers and carriers move more with less. About Eduardo. Eduardo Silva is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.
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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.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
“Businesses have put in place new supply chain strategies and established partnerships with logistics providers that can help them manage through this volatile environment.”.
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The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. The food supply chain has many challenges including poor customer experience, disconnected cold storage networks, and a lack of system integration resulting in limited visibility. About Eric Ristow.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. Cargo theft is “the criminal taking of any cargo including, but not limited to, goods, chattels, money, or baggage that constitutes, in whole or in part, a c
Truck News
DECEMBER 10, 2021
On behalf of the membership of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC), I wish to say thank you to the men and women of the highway – the professional truck drivers – for sacrificing as you do, to ensure our essential needs are available for us every day. Drivers have a tough job. […].
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Will supply chain problems cancel Christmas this year? That’s what many recent headlines would lead you to believe. But while those headlines are mostly hyperbole, the fact is there are unprecedented supply chain challenges this year. The intricate and interconnected processes involved in global supply chain management, from the first mile at the country of.
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
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen. Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the port problem. Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. About Lauren Beagen .
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues.
NGT News
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Octillion Energy, a global supplier of advanced high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger cars, trucks, buses and energy-storage systems, has achieved the milestone of shipping over 1,500 battery packs a day and expects to hit 2,000 packs per day this month. Averaged over the course of a year, Octillion expects to sell approximately 200,000 battery […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The United States House of Representatives yesterday signed off on the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, H.R. 4996, yesterday by a convincing 364-60 vote. The bill was introduced by Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) in August, with the objective of making the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) “a more effective federal regulator.
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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
DECEMBER 6, 2021
While the debate around driver compensation v. a perceived "driver shortage" is well-worn, Rebecca Brewster of ATRI pointed to big driver concern around truck parking as cause for a loud wakeup call for fleets, whose own concern levels rank far lower.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2021
“Data is the new oil,” stated Clive Humby, a British mathematician, in 2006. “It’s valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. It has to be changed into gas, plastic, chemicals, etc. to create a valuable entity that drives profitable activity; so must data be broken down, analyzed for it to have value.” Humby’s. Read more Data is the New Oil: Competing on Logistics Data.
NGT News
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, is partnering with Austell, Ga.-based Yancey Bros. Co., a Caterpillar dealer, to distribute Xos vehicles across the state of Georgia. “We’re thrilled to have found a strong dealership partner in Yancey to bring Xos vehicles to Georgia,” says Jessica Savage, director […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Total quarterly shipments increased 6.8%, from the second quarter to the third quarter, and saw a 10.6% annual gain, and total revenue saw a 10.3% increase, from the second quarter to the third quarter, while seeing a 36.1% annual gain.
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
According to new research, 16% of organizations are mandating vaccination – a significant increase from the 2% of companies that reported mandating vaccination in January 2021.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2021
As the holidays approached and supply chains remain strained, businesses and consumers were eager for a return to normalcy in time for end-of-year surges. But with shipping containers stalled at ports and labor shortages reducing available workers, supply chain managers are seeing little improvement as 2021 comes to a close.
Truck News
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Last year was the best of times for truckers. It was the biggest freight boom in over two decades and every shipper in town was your new best friend. Most expect demand to last well into 2022. But it’s also been challenging times, as fleets struggle with high costs and shortages of pretty much everything. […].
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The company explained that CarrierGo Live provides shippers with real-time access to drayage capacity while also connecting shippers and motor carriers with hard-to-find chassis. And at marine terminals, Blume Global said that CarrierGo Live can improve port efficiency by allowing customers to expedite containers, adding that shippers use it as a unique drayage marketplace populated with carriers on the expansive Blume Global Network and subsequently benefit from real-time access to drayage capa
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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
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
"The bulk of the recent upturn in U.S. inflation has been driven primarily by supply chain bottlenecks and low levels of inventories, but high labor costs are often passed on to consumers and are considered a precursor of broader inflation,” said NRF.
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Compared to intermodal and auto-hauling operations previously explored, long-tail COVID pandemic ramifications have been decidedly more positive for power-only independent operators, the focus of this part of Overdrive's 2021 "Niche Hauls" series.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Companies are focusing on surviving the pandemic and its effects before looking into cutting-edge technology.
Logistics Management
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The reading for the report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—at 69.1 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—topped October’s 66.7 by 2.4%, a new all-time high.
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Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2021
An in-depth look at the top challenges facing today’s warehouse operations and the benefits companies gain from digitalizing their forklifts and material handling equipment.
Truck News
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Every fleet has a highway star within it. But few are formally recognized for going above and beyond to represent the company they work for, and the industry they work within. That’s the reason we at Newcom Media formed the Highway Star of the Year award. We know these stars are out there and want […].
Overdrive Online
DECEMBER 9, 2021
There wasn't a particular incident that led the team at Equipment Express nickname the truck "Troublemaker," driver Randy Supak says, yet the moniker just seemed to fit. The truck features a 625-hp Cat with a PDI Turbo.
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