What does 'the messy middle' really mean?
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
If fleets keep in mind that there is no one right answer to the issue of decarbonization, they will be more willing to jump into the middle—even if it is messy.
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Top Five Transportation Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.
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Steering the Next Generation Toward Careers in Trucking
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Attracting young people into professional trucking careers has become a five-alarm fire situation. Learn more at this week's International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)'s Distribution Solutions Conference.
Fulfillment Outsourcing: 10 Questions to Ask a Fulfillment Center Operator
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Your choice of a fulfillment center partner is one of the most critical choices you will make. But what are the questions to ask a fulfillment center operator? Many fulfillment RFPs regurgitate the same tired questions and fail to get at the core issues. To help prevent this from happening to you, here are questions you might want to consider tossing into your 3PL fulfillment RFP – or into the follow-up conversations you’ll have with your short list of finalists.
Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry
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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.
Video: How warehouse slotting can improve efficiency
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Looking to improve the efficiency of your warehousing operations? You may want to pay closer attention to warehouse slotting. Slotting in the warehouse refers to the placement of products to reflect their velocity and to reduce travel time by order pickers.
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Bad brakes, false logs were most common 2022 Roadcheck violations
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
CVSA’s International Roadcheck put around 12,000 trucks and 4,000 drivers out of service during the North American safety blitz. Brake systems and tires were cited the most on vehicles, while false logs and wrong license class took out the most drivers.
10 questions to ask an outside service provider
Fleet Owner
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
If you're going to trust an outside service provider with your equipment, make sure you're asking them these questions.
How to Calculate Beginning Inventory and Why You Should Track It
Ship Monk
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
There are a lot of accounting terms thrown around when describing eCommerce inventory: merchandise inventory , WIP inventory , ending inventory , and beginning inventory to name just a few. Unless you’re a CPA, the differences are subtle and can be confusing. Even though you don’t need an accounting degree to run an eCommerce business, it is helpful to know a few important terms, like beginning inventory, and understand why you should track it.
Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Cloud computing has spurred a revolution in private and business applications over the past decade. Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Everything is operated via the internet, completely independent of the location or device. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS).
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
The TraylorTranspo Story with Brittany Traylor
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Brittany Traylor and Joe Lynch discuss the TraylorTranspo story. Brittany is the CEO of TraylorTranspo LLC , an asset light brokerage that specializes in power-only moves, which typically means the carrier provides the tractor and the shipper provides the trailer. About Brittany Traylor. Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech (
Frictionless Freight Forwarding: the Future is Now - Magaya | Logistics Software Solutions | Digital Freight Platform
Logistics Brief Submitted Articles
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Sure, you can call frictionless a buzzword. It’s made its share of headlines in the business world. But is it also buzz-worthy? Without a doubt.
Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law in the US last year includes funding for setting up an apprenticeship pilot program for commercial driver’s license holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce. Last December, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are. Read more Lowering the Minimum Age of Interstate Truck Drivers to 18.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry
Food Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
3 Freight Trends to Watch with Ryan Schreiber
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. Ryan is the Vice President, Industry and Growth at Metafora , previously “CarrierDirect”, which is the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber. Ryan Schreiber is the Vice President, Industry and Growth, at Metafora in Chicago.
Feds dodging US-flag ship cargo rules, GAO reveals
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The General Accounting Office (GAO), the branch of the US government that audits agencies, has found that the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has not been following the Jones Act rules for cabotage.
5 Things a Transportation Management System Can’t Do
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Think of everything that is happening outside the four walls of any shipper, manufacturer, or distributor. A transportation management system (TMS) acts as the information hub for all things transport related, as well as the software that handles rating, mode and carrier selection, tendering, track and trace, and freight auditing. Logistics service providers (LSPs) also.
Is low code the future of software development?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Recently the big term on everyone’s lips is this low code concept and I must admit it piqued my interest – even as a test analyst. With the growing advent of digital technologies, it seems to have become impossible for manufacturing and distribution businesses to chart their success in the absence of applications supporting their internal and external functions and code for the future.
How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces
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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.
Building Digital Resilience With Supply Chain 5.0
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Some visionaries are predicting a Fifth Industrial Revolution: a reconciliation between humans and machines. This is what Supply Chain 5.0 speculates.
IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator comes in for further criticism
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A critique of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) which comes into effect January 1, 2023. The CII assigns a rating to ships based on their carbon efficiency.
Overdrive's Pride & Polish virtual truck show voting now open
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Overdrive readers can now vote to determine the finalists in each of seven categories -- Working Bobtail, 2014 & Older; Working Bobtail, 2015 & Newer; Working Combo, 2011 & Older; Working Combo, 2012 & Newer; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage.
Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers
Blue Grace Logistics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week , we’re taking a moment to show our gratitude and pay respect to all the professional truck drivers for all that they do. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them. What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Sacrifices Truck Drivers and their families Make. Risks associated with being a Truck Driver.
Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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
U.S. Railroad Workers Prepare for Strike as Rail Companies See Record Profits
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
A strike — the first since 1992 —. could cost the U.S. economy $2bn a day, according to a recently issued Association of American Railroads report, and workers say they will quit an industry already facing staff shortages.
Monopolist gatekeepers keeping warehouse power in the shade
Supply Chain and Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
In the UK, using warehouse roofs for solar power could produce over 13 trillion watt-hours of energy. Even one-third of this would fulfill the UK’s commitment for 2030.
Rail strike would be 'polar vortex-level shock" to freight market
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A looming railroad strike could have a historically significant impact on the U.S. economy and will influence every on-highway transport mode to some degree.
2022 Pride and Polish Voting
Overdrive Online
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Dozens of owners submitted photos that make up 77 entries in one or more of seven categories: two each in Working Bobtail and Working Combo; Antique; Interior; and Limited Mileage/Builders. Cast your vote in each category for your favorites now.
How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Whatever the business — from fast-moving consumer goods to pharmaceuticals or automotive — the success of any enterprise is the result of its vertical market expertise.
Ask Not What Will Happen In the Transportation Market Next Year
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
What do you think is going to happen in the transportation market next year? I get asked that question a lot this time of the year. It happened at dinner this past Monday night at the Deliver 2022 conference. My answer is always the same: I have no idea. Neither does anybody else, at least. Read more Ask Not What Will Happen In the Transportation Market Next Year.
Diesel tech students maximize opportunity in starving industry
Commercial Carrier Journal
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
With smartphones in hand, aspiring diesel technicians are quickly finding their best opportunities online in a hot market clamoring for their attention, but wrenching skills for some compared to rookie techs tens years ago may be lacking.
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