The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
The other day I was talking with my friends, Kevin and Wayne at Loadtex and they kept referring to the “Texas Triangle.” Being a Yankee from the great state of Michigan, I had never heard of the Texas Triangle, so I asked what it was. Even though I hoped the Texas Triangle was a football formation or a cowboy thing, I also mentally prepared myself for it to be some ridiculous, country line dancing thing.
Cyzerg
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
As warehouse digitalization gains traction, a number of doubts and queries gather around it. Is it the right time to adopt a warehouse technology? Would it bring a value or competitive advantage to the business? Are there any risks associated with adopting this new technology? Is this technology mature enough or not? Fortunately, all these questions can be answered by using 3 simple frameworks that depict the natural evolution of technology, help us manage the risks associated with adopting new
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Amware Logistics recently added several accounts to its client roster, with Edible Arrangements®, Corksicle, and Bauerfeind® all choosing Amware after competitive bid processes.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
At 57, Eddie Capel enters ring for first time in 36 years to fight for camp that helps kids of imprisoned parents.
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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
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Transparency International released its annual ranking, Corruptions Perceptions Index 2017 , on Feb. 21 and the group said that “despite attempts to combat corruption around the world, the majority of countries are moving too slowly in their efforts. While stemming the tide against corruption takes time, in the last six years many countries have still made little to no progress. .
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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Earlier this month, Amazon rocked the eTailing world (yet again) when it announced plans to roll out its own Amazon shipping service. Called “Shipping With Amazon,” it will offer direct product delivery to consumers in select markets – and could provide head-to-head competition with UPS and FedEx. But how big is this news really? Does this truly mark the dawn of a new national shipping provider?
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
CommonSense Robotics plans to open automated facilities in U.S. cities this year, firm says.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Let’s stop buying products where labor abuse exists in the supply chain. How many years has it been since we first heard about those tragic Foxconn workers who preferred to jump to their deaths from the factory dorms where they lived, rather than continue to work in hazardous conditions? The answer is eight. In 2010, 18 workers threw themselves from the top of the Chinese company’s building, resulting in 14 deaths.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
ELDs, it goes without saying, are at the top of the list, but e-commerce and Big Data are disrupting the freight markets, too.
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 Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
If there was a subject that I should not be writing about now, it’s this one. Mobile applications and technology have advanced considerably. However, too many implementations struggle to rollout successfully because they underestimate the challenges that exist in getting drivers to use it correctly and consistently. This is becoming a critical issue, as Customer Facing Supply Chains rely on accurate and timely data from the mobile devices in the field to enhance the customer […].
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Sales surpassed 250,000 in a year for first time in history, group says.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Material handling and logistics professionals love their jobs, but worry that they might be an endangered species.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
When trucking attorney Ted Perryman was arguing a case in court last October, he brought with him a secret weapon. "The plaintiff's expert was on the stand, and he actually paid me a compliment," Perryman explained.
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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.
Food Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
KFC is struggling to find charities to donate surplus chicken that has been stored in an unregistered depot during the supply crisis.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Industry collaboration to streamline the buying and selling of recovered paper has timely impact as China's ban on scrap imports forces sellers to find new outlets.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, the only deep water port in the U.S. able to handle the industry’s biggest tankers, said it had successfully completed the first loading of a very large crude carrier.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Amp Americas announced this is the second anaerobic digester gas-to-RNG facility to convert dairy waste to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for transportation fuel.
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. In this post, will go to how shippers and logistics providers will lean on 6 more trends to make gains in the months to come. download ebook.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Resiliency is on the lips of a lot of supply chain practitioners. After a traumatic 2017, it needs to be, says Deloitte's Aaron Parrott.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The near-sonic speeds of the hyperloop can totally disrupt the supply chain, and two separate routes through Ohio are racing to beat the other. But which one is better for America?
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Shippers Conditions Index could improve later in the year dependent upon how much carriers can add capacity to meet the strong demand.
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
Bringg
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
The concept of crowdsourcing isn’t really new. It makes the most of an open and interconnected network of people ready for business. From Fiverr to Uber and anywhere in between, the trend towards a freelance workforce is becoming more and more prominent – and whether people join the ‘gig economy’ full-time or as a part-time activity to make some extra cash, the concept is here to stay.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Users paying fee voluntarily; surcharge is on top of escalating dray rates.
Material Handling and Logistics
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Creform Corp. has developed a simple material handling cart that allows a manufacturer to move products from one work cell to another work cell for continued machining.
Fleet Owner
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Ritchie Bros. fills 235 acres with 13,000 pieces of equipment that are all sold in six hectic days in Orlando. It might be the biggest auction in the world.
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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.
Kane is Able
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
In light of the current freight capacity crunch, the freight management logistics operations of many companies have devolved into scrambling to find trucks for pending loads. While that may be a very real and necessary approach at the moment, “scrambling” is not a great long-term strategy. Shippers need to change the way they work with carriers in this seller’s market.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
ARC Advisory Group’s supply chain team believes that autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) in the warehouse is a high-growth and potentially transformative logistics technology. There is a handful of start-up companies currently offering AMR solutions to meet the challenges presented by the high-volume, high-labor requirements of e-commerce fulfillment. Each of these robotics start-ups is addressing the challenge in a different manner.
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