Talking Logistics
AUGUST 2, 2017
Author’s note: I wrote this post five years ago, on the eve of my 42nd birthday. Today I turn 47 and tomorrow marks the 9-year anniversary of my father’s death. (Has it been that long already?) In keeping with tradition, I am heading to the beach today with my wife and kids. We usually go on the 3rd to remember my dad who was laid to rest at sea, but the sun is shining and the beach is calling, so why wait?
Insight Into Action
AUGUST 3, 2017
Securing your supply chain is vital in every industry, but for high value goods the stakes are even greater with the potential for costs to soar should something not go to plan. Whether during the launch of the latest hi-tech, the steady supply of sought-after designer trends, or the swift delivery of critical medications, your international supply chain could be worth billions at a time.
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GlobalTranz
JULY 31, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Michael Copeland, a Commercial Support Manager with Wilson Electronics who shows us why cellular connectivity is imperative to your distribution center. As a distribution center manager, you administer a critical link in the retail supply chain. Space optimization, order fulfillment , shipping, personnel management, and security are all key responsibilities of your position.
Logistics Problem Solving
AUGUST 4, 2017
What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. This never happens. It is much better to look before you leap and test against historical data before you deploy. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy.
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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.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2017
Last week I asked “What can potentially stop or bring down Amazon?” In case you’re wondering, the top vote-getter in our highly unscientific poll was “A massive asteroid hitting the Earth.”. It’s actually not a far-fetched possibility. “A leading astrophysicist from Queen’s University Belfast has warned that an asteroid strike is just a matter of time,” states an article published this past June in Phys.org.
Logistics Brief brings together the best content for Logistics and Warehousing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 2, 2017
Taking Everything Into Consideration. Demand for LTL is likely to increase in the coming months as more companies look to the new administration with hopes for decreasing barriers to domestic manufacturing and exports to other countries. Consequently, the rise in demand for capacity and subtle increases in LTL shipping costs will require shippers look for innovative ways to keep costs down and manage their LTL shipping strategy; more shippers will need an LTL TMS.
Logistics Problem Solving
AUGUST 4, 2017
What do you do if your logistics strategy is just not working? While there are ways to reverse course after a faulty strategy is deployed, you must first admit it was faulty. This never happens. It is much better to look before you leap and test against historical data before you deploy. Testing is not only a good idea, it is crucial to developing a logistics strategy.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 3, 2017
No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Once consumers were shown what was possible in the world of online retailing and home delivery, their behavior – and expectations – began to change. This shift forced retailers to change how they did business, worked with suppliers and served their customers.
Apparel Logistics
AUGUST 2, 2017
Each one of your customers is an individual, with his or her own tastes, quirks, likes, and dislikes. So why should they look like your other followers? Personalizing your apparel might seem difficult, but it's an excellent way to set your apparel brand apart. Increase Custom Products While Reducing Your Supply Chain Time. Offering personalized products might initially seem time-consuming and complicated, but it can be a seamless process.
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
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 3, 2017
Parcel shipping makes up a major portion of the total transportation and shipping industry, and the volume of parcel invoices coming into even small shippers can be overwhelming. In addition, parcel shipping can be a cost center filled with instances of double billing, inaccuracies, and problems. As a result, shippers need a dedicated way to ensure this multitude of invoices is correct, but creating and managing an in-house parcel invoice auditing team can be complicated at best.
10xLogistics
JULY 31, 2017
I am going to formulate a more detailed post on this tonight and I think this is a topic needing coverage. It is all about how Amazon got where they are. The central point: Don't blame Amazon for killing retail. Amazon was and still is insanely focused on the customer which causes them to innovate around CUSTOMER needs and not internal politics. While other companies are trying to figure out how to cut out value for the customer to improve costs, Amazon figured out what will "wow" the customer a
Talking Logistics
JULY 31, 2017
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. – Jimmy Dean. Change is the only real constant when managing global supply chains, regardless of the type of goods or any other supply chain attribute; change is driving your supply chain. The most recent change on the ocean carrier front is the OOCL purchase by Cosco Shipping Holdings and Shanghai International Port Group for $6.3 billion.
Jayem Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2017
Before jumping in to the fundamentals of air freight, let’s know exactly what it is. At very basic level everyone knows that air freight is transportation of goods and by airplane. The two main reasons why Shippers choose air freight as transportation has two reasons. Speed: Air cargo is normally the speediest approach to get products to reach their customers.
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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
AUGUST 1, 2017
Automotive engineering hasn’t changed much in the last hundred years. Automation has sped up production but for the most part, manufacturing techniques and advances have left the automotive industry in the metaphorical dust. New technologies, like 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding can help to move the automotive industry into the 21 st century.
10xLogistics
JULY 29, 2017
Another week down in 2017 and amazingly just a few more weeks before those in the retail supply chain will be going crazy getting ready for black Friday. A lot of topics to discuss from this week so let's get going: Foxconn - Beside being a great job growth engine what does this really mean for those in the supply chain? As you probably heard, Foxconn, the mammoth supplier for Apple and other electronics companies has decided to put a large plant in SE Wisconsin.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2017
Many shippers, especially those that have grown through mergers and acquisitions, have transportation operations around the world, including the United States and the European Union. While taking a standardized approach to transportation management and procurement would facilitate visibility and control, the fact is that the operating realities of each market are different.
3PL Insights
JULY 31, 2017
Logistics-related positions are trending in the job market because every company needs to move their products somewhere, somehow—logistics is an ever-growing industry. Our world is globalized, which calls for products moving farther away and partnerships being made across all corners of the world. Logistics companies are virtually located everywhere.
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Dedola Global Logistics
AUGUST 3, 2017
Why Your Freight Forwarder Should Be C-TPAT Certified. If you are an importer, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arguably has the biggest impact on your business, short of your customers. The CBP plays a major role in the trade industry, enforcing the rules and regulations for international trade into the U.S. This includes collecting duties and taxes, and ensuring dangerous or suspect cargo doesn’t come into the country.
The Logistics Academy
AUGUST 1, 2017
Supply chain managers have yet to fully embrace the power of blockchain technology, say analysts, but the advance seems all but inexorable. Two blue chip players in today’s global supply chain marketplace recently announced that they plan to introduce a “transformational” service designed to expedite ocean cargo shipping and mitigate supply chain risk.
Talking Logistics
JULY 31, 2017
Steve Williamson, Director Solution Consulting at BluJay Solutions discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What exactly is the “Amazon Effect,” particularly from a parcel shipping standpoint? How is the Amazon Effect impacting the need for visibility? How is technology helping to meet this need?
Triskele Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2017
Autonomous Vehicles, Impending Reality?
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
Dedola Global Logistics
JULY 31, 2017
8 Steps to a Successful Trade Show. Trade shows are a great place to build brand awareness, and showcase your products or services to thousands of potential buyers. They are also a great place to network with other professionals in the industry, scope out the competition, and generate leads. While trade shows are valuable as a marketing medium, planning to exhibit is a lot of work and can be a significant investment.
The Logistics Academy
JULY 30, 2017
Earlier in May this year, Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Third Party Logistics (3PL) Market Analysis By Service, By Transport (Roadways, Railways, Waterways, Airways), By End-Use (Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Automotive), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2014 – 2025” report. Experts are estimating the 3PL market to reach USD $1.24 trillion within the next decade.
Freightera
AUGUST 4, 2017
In the normal day to day business of freight transportation, there are several modes of transport such as road, rail, air, and sea. The 2 modes of transport used for the movement of goods overland and across continents is Road and Rail transport. Road transport is the most commonly used mode of transport for the movement of goods connecting customers to cargo and vice versa.
Tradewinds
JULY 30, 2017
The conclusion to my mini-series on navigating exemptions We’ve arrived at the end of this mini-series on the FLSA’s most common exemptions from its overtime requirements and now examine what is known as the “ outside sales employee ” exemption. This is in many ways the most straightforward of the “white collar” exemptions. Unlike the other exemptions we’ve covered, there is no requirement that an employee be compensated either on a salary or fee basis at a minimum amount or rate per week or hou
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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.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 4, 2017
Amazon Prime Day 2017 was a major success. The e-commerce giant shattered online sales records for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and previous Amazon Prime Days. According to CNBC , Amazon’s third Prime Day garnered the attention and money of shoppers in 18 different countries and grew sales by 60 percent over 30 hours. In addition, Walmart and Target offered online deals in an effort to compete with Amazon’s notoriety during the online shopping holiday.
Freightera
AUGUST 2, 2017
Another round of great reviews from our shippers last July 2017. Thanks for shipping with Freightera and sharing the word with other shippers! We truly appreciate it. Google Map: Shoppers Approved: Sometimes, things happen, so the best we can do is listen to our customer and offer the best customer service we can, which we do, and learn from it. The post Reviews July 2017 appeared first on Freightera Blog.
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