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The Big List of Supply Chain KPI Mistakes to Avoid

Logistics Bureau

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty. While technically, KPI selection and use are relatively straightforward, the mistakes we’ll discuss here can lead to many problems and difficulties.

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Supply Chain Optimization: 5 Tips to Optimize Your Supply Chain

3PL Links

Supply Chain Optimization Tips | Image Source: Flickr A company’s supply chain is made up of players at various levels and diverse logistical components, each of which plays a crucial role. Therefore, improving supply chain management is crucial for a business that wants to increase both its profitability and competitiveness in the marketplace. 1.

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The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation

Talking Logistics

What is supply chain innovation? In a 2013 white paper, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics defined supply chain innovation as “the combining and application of a mix of inventions, existing processes, and technologies in a new way that achieves a desirable change in cost, quality, cash and/or service.” A lot has changed over. Read more The post The State of Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Ways 3PLs Can Make Reducing Transportation Spend Their New Year Goal

Food Logistics

3PL providers know that much of the extra spending in transportation comes from driver detention, which is often a self-inflicted wound that costs everyone in the end. Your new year goal can be cutting down on this cost.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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NeoLife turns to Amware for Direct Sales Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

As one of the leading nutrition companies in the US, NeoLife, has seen its popularity soar as more Americans seek to adopt happier and healthier lives. The direct sales company’s growth has challenged its operations team to scale direct sales fulfillment capabilities to keep up.

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Intermodal truckers secure win against ocean carriers

Supply Chain and Logistics

The chassis world is always coming up with a new twist. Two large chassis pool operators, in Chicago, LA/Long Beach, Memphis, and Savannah, have to allow truckers to use a provider of their own choosing.

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Editor’s Choice: Intermarché Automates E-commerce with Micro Fulfillment

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from KNAPP and it discusses the micro-fulfillment center operations of French food retailer Intermarché. Intermarché now offers all products sold in their supermarkets in their online store as well.

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Podcast Discusses Automated Order Fulfillment

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Fulfillment’s CEO, Harry Drajpuch, was a recent guest on the Digital Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Tom Raftery, former global VP and Innovation Evangelist at SAP. Harry and Tom chatted about a range of topics, but mainly automated order fulfillment. Here are a few tidbits from Harry's interview to whet your appetite for listening to the full episode.

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L.I.N.K.| Continuous Improvement in the Supply Chain

Food Logistics

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant, managing editor, sits down with Frank Dreischarf, Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at R2 Logistics, to discuss improvement strategy during supply chain disruption and uncertainty, in part 2 of this 3-part series.

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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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Xeneta green scheme names and shames box line heroes and villains

Supply Chain and Logistics

Xeneta has developed a new index to describe the CO2 emissions by major container shipping companies on specific trade lanes. The index names Hamburg Sud as a hero and Evergreen as a villain currently.

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NRF 2023: Returns Management to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

Last month I wrote about my return to the NRF Big Show. As a quick recap, a crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 10, 2023)

Talking Logistics

I’ve been popping Tylenols like candysince Tuesday. I am the last man standingno more, after my mother, my wife and four kids,my sister and sister-in-law, my two brothers-in-law too,after 3 years being chased Covid caught up to me too. — After spending a lot of time in bed this week, I’m slowly getting back into. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 10, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Into Innovation: My Experience from the Floor at Manifest

Food Logistics

The Future of Logistics event showcased new technology, a lot of robots, talk of AI and a highlight on how fresh ideas can transform the supply chain in virtually every space. Here's a look at everything I experienced from the show floor at Manifest.

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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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CSX announces agreement on paid sick leave with BMWED and BRC

Logistics Management

A major source of contention between United States Class I railroads and 12 railroad labor unions leading up to the brokered deal between the parties, in order to avert a strike, in early December, focused on the number of sick days railroad workers were allowed to have. Signs of progress on that front were made clear this week, with Jacksonville-based Class I freight railroad carrier CSX saying it has come to terms on agreements for two unions—the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way (BMWED), whic

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

MOVE OVER PHIL! On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil, the seer of seers , saw a shadow on his stage and thus predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather. Well, I refuse to accept his prognostication. This is one case where I search not for the truth, but for the answer I seek (Afterall, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training next week).

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Light-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Where’s the Traction?

NGT News

A new study from research firm Information Trends has found that 56,000 hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles had been sold worldwide by the end of 2022, with 30,000 of that total having sold in the past two years. The leading market, the company says, is South Korea. More than half of all fuel cell vehicle […] The post Light-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: Where’s the Traction?

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Breaking Down the Cold Chain Supply

Food Logistics

The cold supply chain is critical to ensuring that perishable products not only make it into the hands of consumers but are also safe to consume when they arrive.

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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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National weekly diesel average falls for the first time in three weeks, reports EIA

Logistics Management

With an 8.3-cent decrease, the national average fell to $4.539 per gallon, which was preceded by a 1.8-cent increase, to $4.622 per gallon, for the week of January 30 and an 8.0-cent increase, to $4.604, for the week of January 23, with a 2.5-cent decline, to $4.524, for the week of January 16.

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The worst January for US intermodal for ten years, and no sign of relief

Supply Chain and Logistics

It’s no wonder that US intermodal traffic is declining. Poor service from the railroads has made using any system that involves a transfer an invitation to delays. And shippers can’t afford delays.

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Changes to air brake endorsement renewals are flawed

Truck News

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation recently unveiled a proposal to change the way Z endorsements for air brakes are renewed on a driver’s licence — introducing new learning modules and altering the way knowledge is verified.

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Supply Chain Lessons to Bring into 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Today’s fast-moving, consumer-centric world requires a supply chain that’s significantly more complex, now accounting for sustainability and resilience as well.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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Lower import volumes are expected through the first half of 2023, notes Port Tracker

Logistics Management

A pairing of ongoing economic uncertainty and lower import volumes were the key themes in the new edition of the Port Tracker report, which was issued by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates.

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Melton Truck Lines named CCJ Innovator of the Year

Commercial Carrier Journal

Social media influencer program presents Oklahoma-based flatbed carrier with a "tremendous branding opportunity" and boost in online referrals and hires.

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3 Myths About Voice-Warehouse Management System Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the first things people ask when investigating voice picking and other mobile applications for their DC is “how will the new applications work with my existing systems?” There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions

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Can AI Turn the Tide Against Product Counterfeiters?

Supply Chain Brain

It’s getting increasingly hard to tell real from fake in so many aspects of life today, but at least one sector might be poised for a reversal of that trend, thanks to technology.

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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 drivers advocacy/support organization makes initial push

Overdrive Online

Last week, four founding CDLDU council members spent as many days in meetings in Washington, D.C., to introduce legislators/regulators to what they call the largest, most important stakeholder group in trucking -- drivers.

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ProMat 2023: MHI Innovation Award finalists are announced

Logistics Management

MHI announced the four finalists chosen as the most innovative products in each category - Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact.

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How PestPac Empowers Its Users to Be the Best in Pest

WorkWave

Time To Read: 4 minutes With 40 years in the pest control industry, it isn’t difficult to see that PestPac by WorkWave brings its users the knowledge and experience they need to out-sell-, out-service and out-perform their competition. In fact, PestPac powers over 65% of the businesses named to PCT’s Top 100 list. To bring you even more insight into how PestPac gives your business the tools it needs to grow and thrive, we caught up with some of the experts working behind the scenes to ask them: