Box Trucks: Definition, Types, and Cargo

Box Trucks: Definition, Types, and Cargo

Box trucks, also known as cube or straight trucks, are the core component of the logistics industry. Their box-like cargo area makes them a favorable choice for wholesalers and manufacturers.  They are helpful for local deliveries and long-haul transportation. Box trucks facilitate the movement of goods and materials with ease. Their versatility, accessibility, and capacity […]

ProvisionAi and Riviana Foods: Get a Load of This

ProvisionAi and Riviana Foods: Get a Load of This

Walk through any grocery store, and you’ll likely come across products from Riviana Foods. It’s one of the largest processors, marketers, and distributors of branded and private-label rice products in the United States. Its brands include Minute, Success, Mahatma, Adolphus, RiceSelect, and others.

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

The Movu 3D shuttle system escala is a flexible robotic automated bin storage and retrieval sub-system, suitable for even the smallest applications of bin-compatible products. Robots move along a rail track that connects every location point within the dense storage and retrieval rack, transferring between levels via ramps. Intelligent management software allows sequencing of bins at multiple points within the system and at the goods-to-person workstations.

Is Your Supply Chain “Blocked”?

Is Your Supply Chain “Blocked”?

People like me constantly champion the benefits of collaboration and visibility in the supply chain and warn that a lack of traceability and transparency can lead to delays, errors, and increased costs. To achieve this, supply chain participants need a unified view of data, while still being able to independently and privately verify transactions such as production and transport updates.

CtrlChain Launches Managed Transportation Service, Adds Multi-stop Shipments

CtrlChain, an innovator in logistics and transportation management, continues to transform the industry with its expanded services in the US market. While CtrlChain has been operating successfully in the United States since last year, the company is now focusing on advancing its offerings, particularly in transportation management. With the launch of its managed transportation service […]

Distribution Channels in Logistics: Definition, Types, and Components

Distribution Channels in Logistics: Definition, Types, and Components

Distribution channels in logistics are the lifelines that connect the dots between production and consumption, ensuring that goods find their way to the final customer efficiently and effectively. These channels are not just routes on a map but the strategic networks underpinning efficient supply chain management.  They make sure that inventory management aligns with customer […]

Solving the Emissions Challenge

Solving the Emissions Challenge

Companies need to gain a 360-degree view of their operations – including their Scope 3 impacts. When tackling emissions oversight, decision-makers must have tools in place that can help them capture, aggregate, and synthesize data in real-time to make any necessary tweaks to remain compliant.

10 Tips for Becoming a  Shipper of Choice

10 Tips for Becoming a Shipper of Choice

In today’s “carrier’s market,” it’s more important than ever for shippers to become a shipper of choice—to go the extra mile and make it easier for carriers to do their jobs. Here’s how to strengthen your carrier relationships and achieve this coveted status.

North America: Navigating Cross-Border Trade

North America: Navigating Cross-Border Trade

U.S.-based companies are looking to master cross-border trade in North America—amidst supply chain upheavals, rising production costs in many other parts of the world, and a strengthening initiative to produce closer to primary markets.

Top Supply Chain Management Schools

Top Supply Chain Management Schools

Here’s a roundup of some of the top programs to consider, whether you’re looking to major in supply chain at the undergraduate level, obtain an MBA with a supply chain concentration, or find the right executive education or certificate programs to further your career.

Stale Bill of Lading: Definition, Importance, and Benefits

Stale Bill of Lading: Definition, Importance, and Benefits

A bill of lading plays a pivotal role in logistics and shipping. This legal document, which serves as a receipt for the shipment of goods, outlines the terms under which cargo is transported. It covers various types, from straight bills to negotiable ones, each with specific functions and purposes. Central to ensuring a smooth transaction, […]

What is Wholesaling? Definition, Components, and Challenges and Solutions

What is Wholesaling? Definition, Components, and Challenges and Solutions

Wholesaling is a critical aspect of commercial shipping. But what is wholesaling? It acts as the intermediary link between manufacturers and retailers in the supply chain. Efficient wholesale shipping ensures smooth logistics operations and timely delivery to the end consumer.  In this guide, we will clarify the definition, components, challenges, and solutions of wholesale shipping […]

Alaska:  Terrain for the Tenacious

Alaska: Terrain for the Tenacious

The logistics challenges of Alaska are met—and overcome—by enterprising and innovative logistics professionals who make it their mission to serve the people of the Frontier State.

Providing Cost Savings and Customer Service

Providing Cost Savings and Customer Service

Hub Group provides reliable, nationwide white glove service for a large furniture manufacturer, solidifying a long-term business relationship. Hub Group ensures continuous improvement and service consistency.

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

ArcBest’s new Vaux Smart Autonomy offering combines autonomous mobile robot (AMR) forklifts and reach trucks, software, and remote teleoperation capabilities to autonomously handle materials movement within warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. The materials handling technology is flexible out of the box to handle variability in facilities, processes, and product characteristics.

Behind the AI Hype

Behind the AI Hype

Industry insiders agree: The impact of artificial intelligence on supply chain management will be transformative. But how soon are we talking and who will be most affected? Wrap your mind around these projections:

10 Challenges in Retail Warehousing

10 Challenges in Retail Warehousing

Embracing solutions like automated systems and strategic space utilization are essential steps in overcoming warehouse management challenges and enhancing the performance of retail warehouses.

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

↑ Estes partnered with Watershed, an enterprise sustainability platform, to assess and set benchmarks against its sustainability program. The initial phase will be to complete Estes’ first carbon footprint, which it will use as a baseline to analyze its emissions data and identify emissions hot spots.

Big Box Shipping: Definition, Key Components, and Challenges

Big Box Shipping: Definition, Key Components, and Challenges

Big box shipping is a cornerstone for efficiently transporting large quantities of goods across vast distances. However, you must understand every detail about shipping large boxes or oversized packages and its key components.  With globalization fueling business expansion, there is a growing demand for big box shipping. An oversized package and large box help you […]

House Bill of Lading vs Master Bill of Lading: Their Key Differences

House Bill of Lading vs Master Bill of Lading: Their Key Differences

Bills of lading play a critical role in the shipping and logistics industry. They serve as a legal contract that acknowledges the receipt of goods and outlines the terms of shipment.  They are evidence of the contract of carriage between the actual shipper, carrier, and recipient. So, they facilitate smooth transactions and ensure accountability throughout […]

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs & AGVs

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs & AGVs

↑ Automated Compact Truck (ACT): The ACT line is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in narrow spaces. The latest offering from Rocla AGV Solutions, part of Mitsubishi Logisnext, is suitable for higher warehouses, where it works as a companion for other high-lifting vehicles and manually operated forklifts. ACT can operate between warehouse and production or inbound and outbound areas, and it fits in existing warehouse environments with minimal rack

Preventing Another Supply Chain Groundhog Day

Preventing Another Supply Chain Groundhog Day

Rising prices, long delays, and mounting backlogs are factors reminiscent of the 2020 shipping crisis. But businesses still experience some of the same challenges, which are, unfortunately, tracking well ahead of where we were during the pandemic. It’s imperative that we prevent another supply chain Groundhog Day.

8 Types of Warehousing Processes

8 Types of Warehousing Processes

Warehousing is a critical link in the supply chain. It facilitates the storage, handling, and distribution of goods. Effective warehouse management can optimize inventory control and meet customer demands efficiently.  Within this context, warehousing processes ensure smooth operations and maximize warehouse efficiency.  This article discusses various warehousing processes that contribute to efficient warehouse management. From […]

Cross Docking vs Drop Shipping: Their Key Differences

Cross Docking vs Drop Shipping: Their Key Differences

In the fast-paced world of business logistics, shipping methods play a key role. Cross docking vs drop shipping–it may be difficult to choose but this logistics guide will help you understand the differences and make the right decision.  These two approaches can facilitate your supply chain management as a business owner. This guide delves into […]

Blockchain in Supply Chain: Definition, Role in Supply Chain, and Advantages

Blockchain in Supply Chain: Definition, Role in Supply Chain, and Advantages

Modern advancements in logistics and supply chain operations have dramatically shifted how businesses manage the flow of goods from production to consumption. Technology innovations have paved the way for more efficient, transparent, and secure processes, fundamentally altering the landscape of global supply chains. Blockchain technology emerges as a pivotal force at the forefront of these […]

Taking a Peek  at Peak Season 

Taking a Peek at Peak Season 

It’s never too early to prepare for the holiday peak season, especially with disruptions mounting amid solid consumer spending. Shippers and carriers are employing automation, data-based decision making, and smart inventory management strategies—and tapping into lessons learned from last year—to get into position for 2024.

Oil’s Well That Ends Well

Oil’s Well That Ends Well

Knowing that his company is doing good for people and the planet guides Salim Benjelloun, vice president of operations at Pompeian Inc., through even the most difficult days and challenges.

Clean Bill Of Lading: Definition And Importance

Clean Bill Of Lading: Definition And Importance

A clean bill of lading is essential in international trade, guaranteeing that goods are shipped in perfect condition. It serves as a contract between the shipper, carrier, and receiver and a vital assurance of the shipment’s integrity.  This article examines the critical role and definition of a clean bill of lading, highlighting its significance in […]

Warehouse Vs. Factory: Purposes and Types of Each

Warehouse Vs. Factory: Purposes and Types of Each

Warehouses and factories, each integral to supply chains and manufacturing, serve distinct yet complementary functions. To optimize logistics, warehouses focus on efficient storage and distribution centers, often situated near key transport routes. 

Global Logistics: Key Trends  and Takeaways

Global Logistics: Key Trends and Takeaways

The only certainty when it comes to global logistics is ongoing uncertainty. Agility, technology, and an appreciation for geopolitics are among the abilities essential to navigating the current environment.

Bill of Lading (BOL): Definition, Example, and Importance

Bill of Lading (BOL): Definition, Example, and Importance

The Bill of Lading (BOL), derived from the old English word hladan, is a vital document in the logistics and transportation sector, serving as a legally binding contract of carriage and a detailed record of goods in transit. It is governed by strict regulations, including the Pomerene Act, ensuring legal compliance and providing a comprehensive […]

Drayage vs Cartage: Key Differences

Drayage vs Cartage: Key Differences

Commercial shipping relies heavily on two essential methods for moving freight: drayage and cartage services. Each plays a distinct role in guiding goods to their final destination, from a port to a nearby facility or across short distances within a city. Though they serve similar purposes, the differences between drayage vs cartage are significant, and […]

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights

As a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics, which manufactures biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations, American Airlines Cargo reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 pounds, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023.

The Power of Diversity in Transport Tech

The Power of Diversity in Transport Tech

Transportation technology, once a world dominated by traditional infrastructure, has now become a hotbed of innovation driven by technology such as autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced driver assistance systems. While these advancements have reshaped the industry, it is the evolution of gender diversity that has the potential to revolutionize it further.

DDP vs. DAP: Definitions, Differences, and Key Considerations

DDP vs. DAP: Definitions, Differences, and Key Considerations

In international trade, understanding shipping terms is crucial for businesses to make informed decisions. This article will compare two delivery methods: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered At Place (DAP). By exploring their definitions, differences, and factors to consider when choosing between them, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of international shipping. Definitions: […]

Fred Cook

Next-Gen Logistics: AI and Innovation Trends in 2024

The logistics industry is on the brink of a major transformation, fueled by artificial intelligence and technological advancements. These changes target improvements in operational efficiency and customer experience. As these trends emerge, they’re reshaping logistics from its traditional role into a key driver of business success and customer satisfaction.

Warehouse Management: Meaning, Advantages, And Systems

Warehouse Management: Meaning, Advantages, And Systems

Warehouse management is essential for businesses, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and accurate inventory management. Its success requires industry knowledge and strategic resource management. Explore further for key insights into warehouse management. What Is Warehouse Management? In supply chain operations, warehouse management refers to the comprehensive process of supervising and controlling all aspects of a warehouse’s performance, […]

Supply Chain Career Hacks

Supply Chain Career Hacks

Supply chain management professors and practitioners share advice and strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to boost your skill set and supercharge your career trajectory.

Stop Thief!  Cargo Theft Terms and Tricks

Stop Thief! Cargo Theft Terms and Tricks

From freight trains and trucks, from warehouses to parking lots to consumers’ porches, the conveyances and touchpoints of the supply chain present opportunities for thieves to pilfer and plunder cargo. Here’s what to watch out for:

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Clustag’s MOT Station can drive inventory accuracy up to 99.92% and scan 400 tags per case at speeds of up to 1,000 cases per hour. The RFID-based solution for distribution centers and warehouses aggregates three pieces of data—RFID identification, case volume, and case weight—to improve the inventory management process.

Dump Trucks: Industry, Types, and Applications

Dump Trucks: Industry, Types, and Applications

Dump trucks are multifaceted vehicles, with wide-ranging applications across the construction, mining, and transportation sectors. Understanding the industry and the benefits and applications associated with the various types of dump trucks is key for maximum efficiency of use.

Tanker Trucks: Types, Capacity, and Safety 

Tanker Trucks: Types, Capacity, and Safety 

Tanker trucks play a crucial role in the transport industry, efficiently moving various liquids and gases, including fuel, chemicals, and water. These vehicles come in various sizes, from small to large capacities, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of essential substances across distances. 

What Tech Trends Should You  Prioritize?

What Tech Trends Should You Prioritize?

Logistics organizations remain under pressure to control costs while dealing with unprecedented labor challenges. Historically, few have prioritized technology investment to help address these sorts of issues.

What Is Pick Pack and Ship? Benefits, Challenges, and Tips

What Is Pick Pack and Ship? Benefits, Challenges, and Tips

In today’s fast-paced world of e-commerce, businesses strive to streamline their operations to provide the best customer service while maintaining profitability.  One significant aspect of this efficiency drive is a procedure known as ‘pick pack and ship.’ It is a crucial aspect of the supply chain and fulfillment process that can directly impact a company’s […]

Channel Strategy vs. Logistics Management: Why They Matter and Their Key Differences

Channel Strategy vs. Logistics Management: Why They Matter and Their Key Differences

Channel strategy vs logistics management––here is everything you need to know.  Understanding the differences and correlations between channel strategy and logistics management is paramount in the vast realm of the shipping, logistics, and supply chain industry. These concepts dictate how products move from manufacturers to consumers and influence the efficiency and profitability of the businesses […]

What Is Warehousing? Definition, Types, and Key Features

What Is Warehousing? Definition, Types, and Key Features

With different types of warehouses, such as private, public, and bonded warehouses available, businesses have choices to select a suitable warehouse based on their needs. Important elements to consider include locations, the technology available, costs per SKU, or additional features.

Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Gain a Competitive Edge

Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Gain a Competitive Edge

Predictive analytics helps companies make better decisions. The key is to have good data. For example, enterprises can use data to predict how much demand there will be for their products or services, how much capacity they need, how to manage inventory, and how to avoid risks.