The Delivery Persona: How Consumers Really Think About Home Delivery
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 24, 2023
When retailers craft a variety of delivery experiences, customers can self-select the one that best fits their delivery persona.
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What Retailers Need to Know About Age Demographics and Home-Delivery Sustainability
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2023
In a time of growing environmental awareness, retailers need to adjust their sustainability and home-delivery strategies, especially with respect to age.
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Order Fulfillment Company Pricing: Don’t Bite on Menu Pricing
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
There’s a reason why home improvement contractors don’t hand you an estimate at your first meeting. Without knowing anything about your home – how it’s constructed, the plumbing, the electrical and your desired renovations – a generic pricing list is useless. It’s similar with fulfillment services.
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Maximizing Driver Utilization with Marc El Khoury
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2024
About Marc El Khoury Marc El Khoury is the CEO and Co-founder of aifleet, a tech-driven trucking company. About AIFLEET aifleet is a tech-driven trucking company delivering more of what matters. Marc is the CEO and Co-founder of aifleet , a tech-driven trucking company. This model also benefits the environment.
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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. Among them are businesses in the transportation and logistics industry.
Lou Gehrig Day with Larry Cepuran
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 27, 2022
Larry Cepuran and Joe Lynch talk about Lou Gehrig Day and ALS, which stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Hit four home runs in one game on June 3, 1932. 363), home runs (49) and runs batted in (165). About ALS TDI. About half of these genetic cases are due to one of two specific genes. Donate to ALS TDI.
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The Driver’s Perspective with Dean Key
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 8, 2022
About Dean Key. About Ruan Transportation . In the podcast interview Dean shared the driver’s perspective on a variety of topics including the driver shortage, hours of services, detention, delays, driver health, sleep, home time, parking, infrastructure problems, electronic logging devices, safety, and weather.
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Residential LTL Delivery Perfected with Gabe Pankonin
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 21, 2023
Gabe is the CEO of Rocket Shipping , a full-service logistics provider focusing on 4 core competencies: LTL shipping, white glove/ home delivery, full truckload management, and technology/integrations. About Gabe Pankonin Gabe Pankonin is the CEO of Rocket Shipping, a full-service logistics provider based in Fargo, North Dakota.
Hospital in the Home with Ben Fornell
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 19, 2021
Hospital in the Home with Ben Fornell. Joe Lynch and Ben Fornell discuss hospital in the home (HITH) and the logistics required to make it successful. Healthcare traditionally delivered at hospitals is increasingly happening at the home of the patient and the trend is sometimes called “hospital in the home” or “hospital at home.”.
Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva. Eduardo Silva and Joe Lynch discuss Home Depot’s empty mile solution. About Eduardo. About Loadsmart. Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services.
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uShip Benefits to Write Home About: Our Top 5 Perks
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 15, 2019
After all, for most… The post uShip Benefits to Write Home About: Our Top 5 Perks appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Whether it’s a piano or a pig, a pallet or a patio set, shipping big stuff can feel confusing and intimidating.
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Sustainable Home Delivery: A Conversation with Descartes
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 14, 2023
Last week, I sat down to speak with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry and Services at Descartes Systems Group about sustainable home delivery. First, why is there so much interest in sustainability and home delivery? Second, do you see consumers increasing online buying and have it delivered to the home?
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Drone Delivery is Here with Tom Walker
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Drone delivery is here and it is an increasingly viable mode for home delivery. About Tom Walker Tom Walker is the Founder and CEO of DroneUp. About DroneUp DroneUp is a pioneering autonomous drone delivery company that specializes in providing innovative and efficient solutions for last-mile delivery.
The Market Recap with Chloe Castillo
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 8, 2022
About Chloe Castillo. Chloe began her career at Yelp, as a Senior Account Executive, helping increase profitability and clientele for small local businesses then joined Loadsmart after hearing about how they “move more with less” Chloe earned a Bachelor of Marketing & Pre-Law from Eastern Illinois University.
The BasicBlock Story with Taylor Monks
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Taylor is the Co-founder and CEO of BasicBlock , a software and financial services company that enables independent truck drivers to spend less time worrying about cashflow and more time focused on the road. About Taylor Monks. About BasicBlock. Learn More About The BasicBlock Story. Taylor’s LinkedIn.
What About the Sisterhood in Trucking?
Women in Trucking
APRIL 23, 2024
It’s all about safety. The good news, we made it to our home dealer, Tri State Truck Center of Joplin, Missouri. We made an investment purchase for our trailer, a lift gate, and we were on the way home from the install when the truck threw the code. Instead, things got worse. Supply chain is having very serious problems.
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Understanding WMS in the Cloud with Dan Gilmore
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 19, 2022
About Dan Gilmore. About Softeon. Softeon ’s track record of 100% success spans 20+ years and proof points at more than 125 supply chain performance leaders, including USP Supply Chain Solution, Sears Home Services , Duluth Trading Co. Learn More About Understanding WMS in the Cloud. Dan’s LinkedIn.
The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity with Julien Seret
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 22, 2022
About Julien Seret. About Attabotics. Attabotics has been adopted by major brands including luxury department store Nordstrom and other retailers across apparel, food and beverage and home goods. Learn More About The Micro-Fulfillment Opportunity. Home Delivery World 2022. Julien’s LinkedIn. Attabotics.
Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 11, 2024
About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke was named President & CEO of the TIA in October 2020, coming from the USDOT where she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Congressional Affairs. About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States.
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Clogged highways come at a steep cost
Truck News
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
There’s nothing unusual about that. The commute from my home in […] This column would have been completed sooner, but I was stuck in traffic. Not in the Greater Toronto Area.
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What Drivers Want with Ashley Thomas
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 26, 2023
About Ashley Thomas Ashley Thomas is the CEO of Supreme Driver Recruiting where they provide rapid CDL driver staffing and direct placement for carriers in 48 States. About Supreme Driver Recruiting Supreme Driver Recruiting is a leading CDL Driver/Owner Operator Recruitment and Exclusive Lead Generation firm.
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Enabling More Profitable Home Delivery
Talking Logistics
JULY 7, 2022
After reading Adrian Gonzalez’s post “Delivery: Revisiting The Logistics Of Elevator Rides,” I thought I would help answer his question about how to achieve profitable growth in home delivery. Read more Enabling More Profitable Home Delivery.
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Efficiently Shipping Prefab Home Materials Nationwide
GoShip Blog
APRIL 8, 2024
The prefab home industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, driven by the appeal of faster construction times and cost efficiency. At the heart of this growing trend lies a critical challenge: efficiently shipping prefab home materials across the nation. And with prefab homes, timing is everything.
Test Your Atlanta Order Fulfillment Services Expertise
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
It starts with A, rhymes with “Santa,” and is already home to a massive parcel delivery infrastructure. You know it as the home of the Braves, CNN, Delta Airlines and a thriving movie industry. But how much do you really know about Atlanta’s order fulfillment services industry and how it can help your growing business?
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Reflections on Manifest with Courtney Muller
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 25, 2024
Register now for Manifest 2025 and save big: Manifest Registration About Courtney Muller Courtney Muller lived in 8 states before she was 14 years old. She enjoys gardening and cooking and adores the natural beauty of her island home in North Carolina. Which might be the reason she loves the travel and pace of the events industry!
What’s behind the 'Woman Behind the Man Behind the Wheel,' a song about OTR and home realities
Overdrive Online
APRIL 19, 2021
It also subtly addressed doubts either spouse might have about the other. This Red Sovine classic celebrated heroic wives and mothers, who shouldered the burdens of maintaining a household while their husbands drove over the road.
A New Approach to Frozen eCommerce Fulfillment with Dan Gilland
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
I’m Dan Gilland, and I lead business development for Schwan’s Home Service. We deliver just about everywhere in the lower forty-eight states using our depots and trucks. The actual home deliveries are managed by our partner, UPS. [05:21] 05:21] Tell us about Schwan’s model. 05:21] Tell us about Schwan’s model.
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Redefining Freight Brokerage with Nick Jensen
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
About Nick Jensen. Nick is originally from Nashville, TN but NYC has been his home for the past 8 years. About Loadsmart. Flatbed Messenger eliminates empty miles by matching Home Depot’s dedicated capacity to Loadsmart shippers who need flatbed services. Learn More About Redefining Freight Brokerage.
The West Coast Bottleneck with Brian Rice
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 16, 2021
About Brian Rice. About Dray Depot. The 5 biggest US importers are Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes, and Ashley Furniture. Stuck at home during the pandemic, Americans decided to buy lots of consumer goods. Employees stayed home because 1.) Kids were home, 3.) Learn More About: The West Coast Bottleneck.
BASF Buys into Offshore German Wind Farms to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 5, 2023
BASF said that it will receive about half of the electricity produced at the sites, which will total the amount consumed by 1.6 million German homes.
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How this owner built a trucking business to deliver consistently
Overdrive Online
JANUARY 31, 2023
January Trucker of the Month Kelvin Schmidt's decade-plus career as an independent isn't, ultimately, about the trucking or simply making money. His operation's freight and rates consistency delivers profit and time back home where it belongs.
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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The grants are expected to triple the New York headquartered company’s production capacity in their home state over 10 years. Home Depot (NYSE:HD) also had an earnings call this week. The home improvement chain also reported on their ongoing work to improve their omnichannel capabilities. billion in federal loans.
Great Bay Home Selects Stord as its Sole Fulfillment Partner
Stord
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Great Bay Home to leverage Stord’s nationwide, omnichannel fulfillment network; inventory and order management system (OMS); and transportation services to provide an exceptional customer delivery experience. With Stord, Great Bay Home can exceed customer delivery expectations with cost-effective, timely nationwide fulfillment.
Boeing and Airbus Intensify Search for Skilled Talent in India
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 16, 2023
Companies have for decades looked to India, home to about 40% of so-called global capability centers that provide tech, engineering and I.T.
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Maximizing Last Mile Deliveries
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 26, 2020
One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. Home delivery has become an increasingly hot topic as a result, and last week, I spoke on a panel about last mile logistics as part of the Reuters Events Retail Supply Chain Virtual USA conference.
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Team Dreamline: Truckers of the Month Ruth and Chris Smith
Overdrive Online
MARCH 10, 2023
The owner-operator dream team hauls leased to Southern Pride Trucking, the culmination of about a decade spent designing and executing their plan for a long-term home as business owners. Hear their story on Overdrive Radio here.
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The Hidden Costs of Containerization
Supply Chain and Logistics
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
This article stresses the awful situation seafarers find themselves in, as a result of ships being stranded offshore unable to unload or load, and national COVID rules about flying and debarking, which prevent them from getting home when their time … Continue reading →
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How Hybrid You Are: The Challenges and Advantages of Hybrid Work in Shipping
MTS Logistics
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Before I begin comparing hybrid and office work, my initial idea was to write about the decrease in the customer service levels of our suppliers, especially the experiences we have had as a team in the last year. Remote workers need to be extra cautious about securely protecting company information.
Why Sustainable Home Delivery Results in Greater Sales and Profitability
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
First, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment and are more willing than ever to act to protect it. Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into “high gear” as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing.
This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2024
million vehicles cross the bridge annually, or about 30,000 per day, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. Officials said the container ship was moving at a speed of 8 knots, or about 9 mph, when it struck the bridge. Amazon estimates it spent about $1.2 An estimated 11.5 million-strong workforce. Franklin St.,
Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. Consumers’ appetite for ecommerce and home delivery continued to grow in 2022 but has been tempered by high inflation in the latter half of the year. 2030 call: Retailers will embrace sustainability for home delivery. Somewhat nailed it.
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Re-Commerce is Buzzword at Home Delivery World 2022
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 30, 2022
Ideas about how to more efficiently “re-commerce” returned goods into the supply chain seemed the most fresh and fruitful up for discussion on the first day of Home Delivery World in Philadelphia, Aug.
The Future of Drones is Now
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2020
Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery.
Helpful Tips for Hiring In-home Services
WorkWave
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Juggling work, family, and other responsibilities sometimes leaves no time for your priorities around the home. In-home services can provide the support and assistance you need to manage your daily tasks. For busy professionals, in-home services help create enough time to accomplish work tasks.
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