The Lean Thinker
JANUARY 21, 2018
One of the main reasons to attend KataCon is to learn from others. While many conferences are an audience listening to keynote presentations, KataCon is more of an annual get-together of a community. Whether you are considering attending for the first time (please do!), or a veteran “Kata Geek,” it is an opportunity to learn how people are applying the core principles of mutual learning to their challenges and problems.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Congressional opponents may not object if measure tucked into otherwise-favorable infrastructure bill, attorney says.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2018
81% of manufacturers believe their revenue will increase in 2018. 2018 is looking good according to a recent survey of manufacturers. The 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) National Manufacturing Outlook Survey found that manufacturers have a more positive outlook about the economy for 2018 than in 2017. Some of the reasons include the growing U.S. and global economies, rising energy and commodity prices, and improved business and consumer confidence support this positive outlook.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
A lot of analysis and interpretation of the changes made last year to the tax code remains to be conducted. Yet on balance good things are spooling up for trucking.
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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?
Stord
JANUARY 22, 2018
Whether you are a small business owner or a corporate logistics manager, it’s crucial to stay attuned to the most innovative ways to optimize your distribution network. Individually-owned businesses can operate with great autonomy and fast reaction times. It’s imperative for corporations to achieve the same capacity to react to market demands by improving their distribution efficiencies.
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Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 23, 2018
Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. .
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year and it seems like a good time to reflect on what I see as some of the key issues facing the trucking industry this year as it applies to fuel efficiency. Vehicle electrification: That’s a big one.
Supply Chain and Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2018
This is a quite interesting article on the distribution of economic development in the US.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Keeping people safe has been the focus of Scott Bicksler's career, first in the U.S. Army and now with a national temporary staffing agency.
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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
JANUARY 23, 2018
Seldat Technology Services has introduced WMS360, a modular warehouse management system designed to provide increased visibility, integration and top-to-bottom control of end-to-end warehouse operations at any scale across multiple industries.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 23, 2018
Lately, when the topic of supply chain challenges comes up, the terms Amazon-effect, last mile delivery and blockchain are often tossed around. Those things certainly have the potential to cause disruption in the supply chain.
Bringg
JANUARY 23, 2018
JD.com, the Chinese online retailer is raising $2 billion to fund its warehousing and delivery unit – a move that will bring its strategy closer to Alibaba, that country’s leading e-commerce platform. While in the west all eyes are on Amazon, the giants of the east are also making significant moves to build the infrastructure required to create exceptional delivery logistics systems that cater to their local market, but will also have a huge impact on the global e-commerce landscape.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 26, 2018
Company to spend $1.5 billion to upgrade Indianapolis over seven years; will put $1.5 billion into pension plan, boost employee compensation.
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
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
Manhattan Associates Inc. has introduced Customer Engagement, a solution that gives gives retailers the ability to personalize shopping experiences by incorporating social media conversations.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 25, 2018
Ram Trucks hit all the high points — horsepower, torque, towing, payload and so on — in its launch of the 2019 Ram 1500 pickup at the North American International Auto Show.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 24, 2018
It is a well-known fact that e-commerce is growing rapidly around the globe, and this is causing a significant shift in the retail landscape. It’s changing fulfillment paths and requiring retailers, distributors, logistics services providers, and manufacturers to expand and reconfigure their fulfillment operations. These changes are in turn driving growth in sales of warehouse automation systems.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 25, 2018
Five-level stack nightmare captures honor for third year in row.
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,
AIMMS
JANUARY 25, 2018
AIMMS has been active in the supply chain space for over 28 years. We’ve seen the evolution of the industry and its ongoing transformation , and have embarked on a transformation ourselves. The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 25, 2018
Verizon Communications Inc. announced that it has acquired Movildata Internacional, a Murcia, Spain-based provider of commercial fleet management solutions, in a strategic move that boosts Verizon Telematics' market position in Europe.
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 22, 2018
Mondelez is helping to redce deforestation rates in Ghana, which supplies about 20% of the world's cocoa. In an effort to reduce emissions in its cocoa supply chain across Ghana, on January 17 Mondel?z International signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, Ghana Cocoa Board and United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
DC Velocity
JANUARY 24, 2018
Millions of online returns have "no fault found" attached to product, RLA says.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 23, 2018
Vague item descriptions. Wrong addresses. Potential customs traps that can cost companies time and money when moving international shipments. Even with advanced technology that has come a long way in digitizing customs procedures, risks still remain in today’s global trade environment if electronic declarations aren’t filled out completely, accurately, and plausibly.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 22, 2018
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America broke two sales records in last year, making 2017 its new benchmark. The first of those records is retail sales.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 26, 2018
No one wants to think about lost warehouse inventory, and it can be organizationally frustrating to determine the best process to find, research, and rectify inventory discrepancies. One of the primary reasons a company implements a warehouse management system (WMS) is to know the exact location of their inventory; if the inventory is not there, one might think it is easy to just write that inventory off the books.
DC Velocity
JANUARY 24, 2018
Strong activity last year to continue through 2018, firm says.
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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.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 22, 2018
An organization has put created a Hall of Fame for Logistics. Some of the names are what you would expect, some make sense but are unexpected, and there are names that should not be there and glaring omissions. The post The Logistics Hall of Fame appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Fleet Owner
JANUARY 25, 2018
American Transportation Research Institute releases annual list of that ranks the 100 worst bottlenecks for trucks on U.S. highways.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 22, 2018
Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it. The total number of consumer and business connected devices is expected to grow by 11.9 billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing.
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