Labor Management, Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the supply chain. Here's how to protect this invaluable asset and address the driver shortage.
Retail Logistics, Distribution, Labor Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Rising consumer expectations are driving change throughout the supply chain. And there’s no tougher test for meeting increased expectations than Black Friday. The time is now for warehouse managers to examine the three critical success factors in warehouse labor management.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation, Warehousing
Supply chain logistics companies view veterans as a crucial pool of potential employees, and consequently they are using a range of methods to recruit and hire former members of the military for their workforces.
Air Cargo, Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Packaging, Rail, Pallets, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trucking, Transportation, Warehousing
Launching a cost cutting, productivity-enhancing, or sustainability initiative creates efficiencies with environmental benefits and cost reductions.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Warehousing
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.
Food Logistics, 3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Military Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Ports, Safety, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
OSHA issues updates to its Hazard Communication Standard; HP’s Dave Thomas addresses the importance of data quality; Ohio Trucking Association debuts military exhibition class at truck driving competition; Companies fail to use procurement in a strategic way; Shippers planning ahead for labor disruptions.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation, Warehousing
TAJ Flooring used a transportation management system to improve shipment and freight spend visibility.
3PL, Distribution, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Safety, Warehousing
Big data gathered by materials handling equipment helps warehouse managers improve productivity and safety.
3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Shippers must adapt to accommodate federal Hours-of-Service rules affecting the time truck drivers can be on the road.
Cross-border Trade, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Mexico-based automotive glassmaker Vitro Automotive opened a distribution center in the United States to serve Detroit automakers just-in-time requirements. Its long-time logistics service provider Evans Distribution Systems staffed the new DC for Vitro to ensure a quality workforce.
Companies such as Pep Boys and Georgia Pacific are harnessing technology to gain greater warehouse labor productivity through labor management systems; incentive programs; and warehouse management systems connected to forklift-mounted mobile computers.
Distribution, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Collaborative distribution lets manufacturers, especially consumer product goods (CPG) companies, merge loads destined for the same end point to maximize trucking efficiency.
Air Cargo, Intermodal, 3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Labor management tools can help you determine if your workforce is performing at the level necessary to deliver cost-effective service to customers.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Transportation leaders are now positioned to influence business outcomes, but they need to debunk six common myths to help their C-level executives understand truckload freight and get executive buy-in.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing, Visibility
Utilizing mobile solutions such as a tablet can optimize management. Here are the features to consider when selecting a tablet for industrial needs.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
From its humble origins to its status today as the largest privately held LTL carrier in Canada, Polaris has embraced a customer-centric approach, working tirelessly to build loyalty and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Trucking influencers on social media, especially women truckers and drivers, are gaining traction and changing up transportation, says a PartCatalog.com report. They teach beginners about their unique experiences of life on the road, review products such as truck bed covers and floor mats, and show off their truck driving skills. Take a look at the top trucking influencers, according to the report.
Labor Management, Transportation Management, Trucking
Here are five key factors that contribute to improving and optimizing truck driver retention rates.
E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing
New supply chain services and solutions in 2022.
To meet growing e-commerce demand, alleviate labor shortages, and build more supply chain resilience, businesses will need to deploy strategies to engage workers in a digital era.
Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Holman Logistics provided its client with Extraordinary Service resulting in seamless execution for a warehouse move done in record time.
Automotive Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing
Evan Distribution Systems deployed its warehousing solutions to ensure manufacturer Kenda Rubber’s tires arrived at its customer locations from Taiwan on time, damage-free, and with the least amount of cost to Kenda.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
A warehouse management system provides business agility in an unparalleled manner—integrating all aspects of the supply chain to allow companies to scale.
Discover the ways your normalcy undermines business success and how to fix it.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse processes must respond to variable needs and can no longer be uniform or one-size-fits-all. Agile systems capable of adapting to change quickly must be implemented.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
With labor shortages continuing to rise across the country, the driver shortage in the freight industry looms larger than ever. However, we have a silver bullet in that struggle that I want to share with you—employee ownership
Labor Management, Trucking, Transportation
Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
With capacity tight and trucker employment stretched thin, carriers can be selective about who they work with, so it’s important for shippers to have a game plan. Here’s how you can stay in the driver's seat.
Careers, Education, Labor Management
Syfan worked with colleges and universities around its headquarters to develop a program to meet current hiring needs as well as build a foundation for the future.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics' annual report on the state of the trucking market, based on surveys of motor carriers and shippers.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Selected by Inbound Logistics’ editors, the 2021 Top 100 Truckers list honors reliable carriers that steer shippers in the right direction. The list serves as a comprehensive guide for shippers seeking reliable and cost-effective solutions.
Labor Management, Risk Management
Responding to e-commerce surges without compromising service levels, MD Logistics flexed labor across its business by emphasizing four core elements.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Innovative technology increases productivity, combats unpredictability, and streamlines processes. An augmented, connected worker is more efficient and more valuable than ever before.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
While warehouse and logistics professionals are great at problem-solving, they often don’t have access to data that will help them anticipate factors that will impact their operational efficiencies. AI, however, can. Here are four ways AI-powered orchestration engines can help improve productivity and efficiency in warehouse settings.
Efficiency starts with an organized and free flowing work area. A Mezzanine and Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) might be the perfect place to start.
E-commerce, Labor Management, Warehousing
Warehouse employment has reached new highs as e-commerce sales are higher than any previous point in time. Businesses may need to increase salaries by as much as 3.5% to compete for talent for such high-demand roles.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Truckers have transformed with innovations such as capacity-as-a-service and automated driver assist. Now, most truck executives say their success depends on digital reinvention. This is what trucking will look like in 2030.
Risk Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
From variable allocation strategies to mixed demand consolidation needs, the warehouse management system can be a valuable tool to achieve resilience in the face of changing consumer demand patterns and delivery timelines.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
The pandemic is testing shipper-carrier partnerships in new and different ways. Here’s what transportation partners are doing to reconnect and keep their relationships healthy for the long haul.
Rapid and profound changes in business operations are driving robotics and automation, which allow companies to cost-effectively act more flexibly and nimbly. Here are some real-world examples of companies experiencing the benefits of deploying robotics and other types of automation.
By working as partners, third-party logistics providers and shippers take on today's warehousing challenges.
Pallets, Trucking, Transportation
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping is critical to everyday commerce and is an economical way to ship palletized or loose freight. Here’s how to do it well.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing
To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise.
Labor Management, Safety, Warehousing
Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and appropriate working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery.
The demands that shaped the industry in 2020 will continue in 2021, leaving warehouses to evaluate how they will keep pace with consumer and commercial demands. The adoption of new technologies will help optimize operations for years to come.
Fulfillment, Risk Management, Warehousing
Warehouses and fulfillment centers should take these precautions to mitigate COVID-19 risks, keep the workforce safe, and avoid costly downtime.
By weeding out detention costs, trimming inefficiencies, and seeding visibility and productivity, yard management systems (YMS) can fertilize your supply chain.
E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing
LEO satellites will enable e-commerce companies to take orders from everywhere and anywhere, allowing all countries, developed or not, to share what we take for granted.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
While revenue for the global warehouse automation market will likely decrease in 2020, order intake will grow significantly, according to Interact Analysis' forecast. Take a look at other predictions in the report.
A well-designed Wi-Fi network will reduce the amount of time devoted to maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or “fixing” the wireless network, and keep workers happy and productive. Here are three signs a warehouse may be due for a wireless site assessment.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers look for truckers and partners that can shift gears quickly and provide dependable performance. Here are the strategies the best trucking companies use to meet—and even exceed—shippers’ expectations.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
WMS solutions are top of mind now more than ever as customer buying patterns continue to change. These forward-thinking solutions can help your business react quickly to today’s new fulfillment demands.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Supply chain leaders share their insight and opinions on whether the emergency suspension of Hours-of-Service rules should be extended.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Selected by Inbound Logistics’ editors, the annual Top 100 Truckers directory is a comprehensive guide that matches you with carriers that will drive your company in the right direction.
Finance, Transportation Management, Trucking
COVID-19 upended supply chains, increased costs, and tightened capacity, leaving shippers struggling to deliver high-quality service. Shared truckload could be the answer.
Transportation Management, Safety, Trucking
Syfan Logistics changed shipment pickup, verification, and receiving procedures for its truck drivers to ensure their safety, protecting their health and that of the community.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
When COVID-19 rocked the world, many companies were utilizing pool chassis in major ports and inland rail locations. However, with many pool chassis ranging in age from 20 to 25 years old, this led to serious problems, such as breakdowns and lack of availability. Leasing new, premium chassis could help prevent these problems.
Global Economy, Logistics, Trucking
The Sunshine State is a strategic and economic powerhouse, driving companies' logistics success and setting the stage to play an even more substantial role in the coming years.
Demand Planning, Labor Management, Technology
Leadership profile of Robert Johnson, CFO and COO of Future Tech Enterprise.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Don White, CEO, SnapFulfil North America, shares 10 tips for adjusting warehouse operations in a post-pandemic economy.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Technology
Faced with a labor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, MD Logistics developed a recruitment strategy to attract talent for present-day conditions as well as allow for continued growth.
Finance, Labor Management, Risk Management
To capitalize on what they’ve learned, transform, and thrive in a post-COVID world, supply chain leaders should focus on these five pillars: people, finances, decision-making, infrastructure, and customers.
E-commerce, Reverse Logistics, Warehousing
While it’s easy to pass off returns as primarily an e-commerce or retail issue, the fact is it’s a challenge all distributors face.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
How technology innovation is changing the nature of many warehouse jobs.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Supply chain managers don’t have to sacrifice worker safety to maintain production levels during COVID-19. Incorporating automation into warehouses can help solve the problem.
Labor Management, Supply Chain Management
These 10 tips for clear and effective supply chain leadership can help set your company's culture and motivate employees to work together toward a common goal.
Read how HNRY Logistics boosted its truckload brokerage offering with Logistical Labs' LoadDex, accelerating response rates and letting shippers initiate rate requests.
Finance, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Partnering with a 3PL that offers a comprehensive transportation management system can help your enterprise take control of the LTL spend.
Demand Planning, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
With the demand for fuel changing so quickly, how can organizations manage their fuel supply chain in the wake of a crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak?
Big Data, Technology , Warehousing
In this competitive and sizable market, space availability is at an all-time low while competitive pressures have never been higher. Warehouse managers can achieve more with less using these five crucial tips.
E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing
E-commerce growth and warehouse labor shortages create the perfect storm for online retailers. Undaunted, companies face these challenges with ongoing technology, equipment, and warehouse space innovations.
Freight Forwarders, Trucking, Transportation
Atlanta, Georgia, is the easiest market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019, according to a DAT Solutions report. Take a look at the top 10 markets for outbound truckload freight by equipment type.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods.
Global Economy, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Now more than ever before, shippers should consider working with an experienced managed transportation service provider that has a large, dedicated network of carrier partners and deep relationships with these partners.
For the last four years the random drug testing rate has stayed at 25%. Now that more than 1% of drivers have tested positive in their FMCSA random testing, on January 1st, 2020, the rate automatically reverts to the 50% random testing rate.
Federal trucking regulators are nearing completion of a formal notice that they plan to delay implementation of the Entry Level Driver Training rule by up to two years after it was set to go into effect on a limited basis February 7th.
As the economy adjusts to a new level of output, improving the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain is essential to continued economic growth. Here's what you need to know.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics' exclusive survey of shippers and truckers reveals where the wind is blowing in the trucking industry today.
As part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule, trucking companies soon will be required to pay the agency a fee prior to hiring each driver—in addition to an annual fee for currently employed drivers.
To help India’s government reach its goal of reducing logistics costs from 14% of the GDP to less than 9% by 2022, integrated container logistics company Maersk is partnering with BlackBuck, India’s largest online trucking marketplace.
E-commerce, Retail, Warehousing
New research from market intelligence firm Interact Analysis finds that, during the past few years, the warehouse automation market has seen double-digit growth rates driven in part by the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel retail. Here's what you need to know.
Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking
The 2019 Top 100 Truckers list offers a snapshot of the trucking segment—from large truckload and LTL carriers with global inroads to niche-specific regional haulers that get their white gloves dirty delivering to the final mile.
Combining trucking assets with 3PL services is not an entirely new concept — but it’s one that’s been refined and improved to give shippers a freight model that outperforms past models in the marketplace.
Sourcing/Negotiations, Trucking, Transportation
While there are more trucks in the marketplace now than there were a year ago, carriers and others warn against freight capacity complacency. They recommend three essentials for making sure shippers get the capacity they need now and later.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
What do you do when trucking capacity shifts? Keep your spend in check and your partnerships tight.
Transportation and logistics professionals must act quickly to avoid disrupting the supply chain and ultimately losing customer loyalty. There are several strategies that can help curb the driver shortage moving forward and ensure customers remain satisfied.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has introduced tags, cameras, sensors, robotics, and more, all generating and needing a steady flow of data to run your warehouse. Countless case studies have found them to be faster, more efficient, and less prone to errors than us humans.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge via strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management.
Machine learning provides valuable insights for warehouses that handle vast inventories, a broad product range, where each product requires different storage locations, picking procedures, and handling needs.
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Visibility to actions and status at the loading dock can be challenging, but providing that visibility, such as through the Kelley Digital Master Control Panel, can create powerful advantages to maximizing throughput.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
When Newell Brands Inc. experienced truckload loading issues, costly shipping and driver detention rates, transportation inefficiencies, and a lack of electronic logging device (ELD) data analysis it turned to Echo Global Logistics Inc.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Outdated warehouse processes and procedures reduce productivity and raise costs, but some simple changes can help you save money and improve efficiency, according to Realtime Despatch.
Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
To optimize their supply chains, shippers should leverage warehouse innovations, implement an optimal TMS and WMS, and determine the best warehouse site.
Fleets today deal with a huge volume of data — more than they’ve ever collected before — pouring in from ELDs, dashcams and other trucking technology. It’s a double-edged sword. Data has become indispensable because it provides key insights that help inform critical business decisions and, used properly, can boost productivity and minimize expenses.
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Sectors such as food and beverage, industrial, and cold storage emphasize using data and metrics to improve efficiency, and loading dock control systems such as Serco Digital Master Control Panels can play a crucial role in that pursuit.
Fulfillment, Manufacturing, Warehousing
A series of convergent events are raising national supply chain costs at every touch but investing in processes and people, and aligning with phenomenal logistics partners will offset a good measure of the costs and increase customer satisfaction.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.
While different industries often have varying talent and skillset needs, investing in creative, intuitive and dedicated people translates to investing in your company’s future success.
Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
A growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots to remain competitive in a market driven in large part by consumers that demand rapid fulfillment.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Even the mighty Walmart is not immune from the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers.
Forklifts, Technology , Warehousing
Budweiser Budvar Brewery increased warehouse utilization 19% by replacing RFID-Powered forklift tracking with SEWIO RTLS.
Distribution, Logistics, Safety, Trucking
Dock appointment scheduling solutions enable shippers, carriers and consignees to avoid decreases in annual earnings and improve driver safety.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
With the American Trucking Associations projecting a shortfall of 174,00 truck drivers by 2026, it is important for organizations to understand and address driver concerns in order to retain a strong workforce and attract new talent.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
Here are a few ways to think differently about the truck driver shortage to make the industry more efficient and technology friendly.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
This year, Old Dominion will partner with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies for their Spring Training send-offs.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
How supply chain managers can identify risky drivers, reduce liability, and protect their truck drivers.
Distribution, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
A Q&A with Scott Cornell, transportation business lead and crime and theft specialist at Travelers, on how to avoid theft during the holiday season.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Amway India boosted warehouse efficiency and accuracy by deploying JDA’s warehouse management solutions.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
While much of the attention surrounding autonomous vehicles (AVs) is focused on self-driving cars, the real impact will be felt in the shipping, trucking and logistics industries, where AVs will have a dramatic effect.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Distribution, Logistics, Real Estate, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
When the time arrives to consider investing in additional space, many distribution centers, retailers and businesses dependent on warehouses face a dilemma: should the organization move to a new facility, build an addition, or try to retrofit an older warehouse? And, in the case of a retrofit or addition, what can be done to make an aging or existing warehouse space more suitable?
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
As shippers, carriers and logistics service providers prepare for a busy Q4, here are some ideas for easing the capacity crunch, controlling costs, and becoming a “shipper of choice.”
Education & Careers, Education, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Self-driving trucks will result in supply chain disruption; the question is “When?” Here are the essential breakthroughs that have to occur first and how many years it will take before autonomous trucks can help address the driver shortage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Rates will continue to increase for two reasons. Here’s why and what to do about it.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Greater adoption of GS1 standards could transform the way we work with barcodes and help warehouse managers achieve maximum efficiency.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehousing
Today, software underpins many warehouse functions, giving leaders a new source of productivity and efficiency insights—and a new concern for corporate security. Here’s how to boost all three: productivity, efficiency, and security.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Let’s dive into seven of the most common warehouse challenges and explore potential solutions to help make your warehouse operations more efficient.
Finance, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
In light of a strengthening economy, business owners, controllers, and chief financial officers (CFOs) at companies in need of shipping solutions should evaluate their fleet needs and understand their equipment and financing options.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Brian C. Neuwirth of UNEX Manufacturing reveals how to boost warehouse productivity with improved order picking processes, better organization, and greater efficiencies in order to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will affect shippers’ supply chain capacity. Shippers and receivers can help with the transition and beyond by understanding the limitations that drivers face.
The Red Wing Shoe Company gets customers to share how their boots are serving them—and the supply chain—well.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Staffing is key to a warehouse’s ability to grow and manage a large and sometimes multi-state workforce. Here’s how to perform your due diligence on your staffing providers to ensure that you are minimizing your exposure to potential issues.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) mandate affects more than just the carriers and owner/operators that will be directly responsible for using the devices in their trucks. Here’s how to adjust your truckload strategy.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics' exclusive annual trucking market research report delivers shipper and trucker insights into industry challenges and trends.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The supply chain that is supported by professional drivers often includes three or more cogs to eventually get the product safely, and on time, to the end user. When an interruption occurs within the supply chain, the professional drivers are the individuals who step up and make sacrifices to get the gears back in line.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
This week presents a good opportunity to recognize the 3.5 million trucking professionals across the country whose work is some of the most personally demanding and economically significant in the United States.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
All fleets will have to adopt electronic logging devices (ELDs) starting Dec. 18, 2017. The result will be a tightening of capacity for shippers. Here’s how to prepare.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
More than 80 percent of U.S. communities rely exclusively on truck drivers to deliver their goods and commodities. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, highlights the efforts of professional truck drivers.
Insurance, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouse risks and vulnerabilities are increasingly complex, and many policies simply aren’t keeping up with today’s sophisticated new systems and regulations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The advent of autonomous vehicles is nothing short of a revolution. For the logistics world, it could mean a near end to human-caused accidents and could single-handedly eliminate the driver shortage problem.
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Technology from Crown Equipment helps a fine foods supplier optimize its order-picking process.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Richmond, Virginia-based Old Dominion Truck Leasing.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
National average spot truckload rates for van and flatbed freight rose during the week ending May 20 while the rate for spot refrigerated freight remained at its highest mark since January, according to DAT Solutions.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
American Trucking Associations opened the application window for its premier industry leadership initiative, LEAD ATA. The program is searching for diverse trucking industry leaders looking to grow their careers and meet other ambitious trucking professionals.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Slotting – determining the locations of your SKUs in your warehouse – used to be an easy concept. But in the new world of warehousing focusing exclusively to a large degree on e-commerce sales, this is no longer simple.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
The deal comes at a critical time for the Silicon Valley-based electric car company, as it prepares for Model 3 production and readies to face one of the largest growth phases in the company’s history.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award opens for applications.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Here are six ways to stay on top of the demands of split case picking in the face of the eCommerce revolution.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Selecting the best metrics at your company’s distribution centers requires the right tools, careful study, and constant collaboration.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Many companies are finding that value-added logistics services can help to give their supply chain a competitive edge. Use this advice to add value to your supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Freight railroads frustrated by lack of federal funding to bolster private initiatives; trucking industry posts fifth straight month of driver employment growth after a three month year-on-year decline; Warehouse Management System market to garner $3.112 million globally by 2022, supply chain professionals point to cyber security and changing trade regulations as top concerns in 2017.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Classic Distributing increases pick rates by 22% with the Jungheinrich® low-level order picker.
3PL, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
As consumers demand a greater personal experience and more sophisticated product, the digital revolution will prove a competitive advantage to those who embrace it.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The shared economy leverages shared access to goods and services to allow suppliers and consumers to redistribute and reuse excess capacity. Here's why the 'shareconomy' will be a supply chain game-changer and how professionals can begin moving in that direction.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
By paying attention to these six metrics, over‐the‐road shippers can make informed decisions to get their desired mix of cost, coverage, and performance from their carriers.
Forklifts, Pallets, Warehousing
Tip the scales toward greater efficiency in your warehouse by investing in industrial weighing equipment. Start by weighing the following options.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
A routing guide plays an important role in setting the strategy for carrier selection across a variety of shipments within an organization. Use these tips to get the most out of your routing guide.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
A closer look at Amazon’s trucking app, Trump’s infrastructure plan may bring much-needed funding, Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd faces regulatory hurdles, Congress repeals portion of 34-hour restart requirements, States making progress on FAST Act projects, Foxconn targets U.S. expansion, Self-driving truck makes first successful delivery, Amazon Go cuts check-out lines out of retail process, manufacturers prep for Made in America push, UPS tests artificial intelligence customer service program; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval
3PL, Forklifts, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Jungheinrich® reach trucks help LeanCor’s mission to advance the world’s supply chains.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
As more companies replace legacy technology systems with more sophisticated platforms, the benefits of cloud-based collaboration will increase exponentially.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Today, we face the slow extinction of independent owner-operators. These self-reliant business owners are now dealing with a myriad of regulations that will soon make the owner-operator model impractical, and its survival improbable.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Warehousing
How powersports manufacturer Monster Moto worked with UPS to redesign its supply chain as it moved its product assembly from China to the U.S.
E-commerce, 3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing
Thirty years ago, third-party logistics providers offered mainly rudimentary logistics and warehousing services. Today, however, many 3PLs offer complex solutions that help companies achieve strategic goals.
Expedited Shipping, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Each year, 30 Major League Baseball teams travel for spring training and dozens of road games in a complex logistics web that's all the more incredible for its anonymity. When you're carrying all the bats, the game can't start until the truck arrives.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Ariens' tailored transportation planning solution from Redwood Logistics has led to efficiency gains, delivery improvements, increased visibility and cost reductions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Security, Transportation
New Year supply chain health check; DHL uses penguins to train couriers; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval; Veterans make better truck drivers than non-veterans; Cyberattacks focusing on weak supply chain links
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The driverless truck phenomenon is closer to reality than you might think and that means it’s time to start strategizing how this could impact supply chains. Here are three areas to start considering.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Retail, Warehousing, Visibility
In time for the holiday season and other peak periods, retailers are stepping up their game in delivery, fulfillment, and warehousing technology to improve the effectiveness of existing resources.
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Profile of Mike Wagner, CEO of Target Freight Management.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Readers weigh in and pick the disruptive innovation that will rock supply chains.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Partnership, Trucking, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Profile of Marc Althen, president, Penske Logistics
Food Logistics, Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Profile of Alan Sargent, supply chain and logistics director, Just Born Candy
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Real Estate, Trucking, Transportation
Rise of e-commerce changing logistics real estate landscape; Companies who don’t sell globally may be sacrificing profits; Many smaller fleets non-compliant with upcoming ELD mandate
Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
It is never too late to improve your safety operations. The changes you make today will reduce your liability exposure for an accident that happens tomorrow.
Warehouse owners, operators, and facility managers can reap operational savings by looking up: at warehouse lighting. Switching to LED solutions cuts more than costs.
Asia, Intermodal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking
Shippers will be feeling the ripple effects of Hanjin Shipping’s bankruptcy for weeks or months to come. Here's how looking at a past disruption can inform strategies for this current backlog.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The door to an automated brokerage process opens up when a broker strengthens relationships with carriers and customers.
Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation
Retirees from the transportation business find a second career through agent programs with companies such as Bulk Connection.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics talks to carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers about sure-fire ways to save money on LTL shipments and serves up a list of 18 tips that will help shippers of all types and sizes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics’ exclusive trucking market research report explores industry challenges and trends.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Visibility
Ensuring labeling accuracy and consistency is critical to supporting efficiency up and down the supply chain. Here's one approach that can ensure your labels boost supply chain activities.
E-commerce, Bar-coding Systems, Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Consolidation warehouses typically contend with labeling inconsistency in e-commerce orders. Here's how to boost read rates for packages and avoid manual handling.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Use this advice to get your distribution center prepared before holiday orders come rolling in.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Customer retention in today’s competitive marketplace is important. Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide offers the keys to customer retention.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
U.S.-Canada cross-border trade continues to be a mutually beneficial partnership between nations with a long history of friendship.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Inbound Logistics editor lists six cool things she learned (or just realized anew) as she edited the annual 3PL issue.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Brexit shakes up global supply chain; Amazon invests $3 billion in India; Hyperloop targets Russia as site for science fiction-like transit tube; Australian truckies want better working conditions; Despite the best-laid plans by multinational companies to establish trade compliance, there’s a costly risk gap between knowing and doing that may lead to fines and incarceration.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Technology can make the difference between profit and loss in a low-margin environment. As margins squeeze ever tighter, staying current with technology can make the ultimate difference ultimate success or failure.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Searching for capacity is sometimes a tough job, but there is always somebody driving where you need to go.
Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Using an import express less-than-container service, particularly from China, offers cost savings and faster transit times over traditional consolidated LCL services.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Competitive agility and adaptability help shippers win the multi- and omni-channel race to the customer.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
How do industry leaders plan to keep up with these unprecedented demands? The short answer is technology investment.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
New technology abounds inside the four walls of a distribution center. From narrow aisles configurations, specialized rack systems and lift equipment to optimize stacking capabilities, WMS software that integrates with automated sortation systems, and self-guided intelligent robotic vehicles, innovations in materials handling products are transforming the supply chain.
As warehouse heights have increased with the help of new materials handling technology, so have the risks. Here's one way to meet fire codes as well as cut sprinkler costs.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Nikola Motor Company announces electric class-8 semi truck; FASTLANE grants aim to improve nation’s infrastructure; In spite of rate-driven financial gains for carriers, utilization drop is evident in most recent transportation industry analysis
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide explains the most important aspects in good vendor management and how manufacturers can deal with increasing regulations and security concerns.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
When inclement weather affects visibility or traction, commercial drivers must reduce speed and cease operations when those conditions become sufficiently dangerous.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
A sweating warehouse floor slab is not easily eliminated. Here's how DC occupants and building owners can address this perplexing problem.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Before selecting a new Warehouse Management System (WMS), you have to know what drives your company to select features that target your specific needs. Use this advice to select the right WMS.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Robots coming soon to a warehouse near you; The supply chain plays a key role in developing circular economies; OSA-related driver fatigue causes new safety rule proposals
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Warehouses can use a number of techniques to maintain service level agreements (SLAs) – the ”guaranteed” turnaround time for an order to go out – during peak demand periods.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Technology , Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
The warehouse design of tomorrow is flexing to meet the physical needs of basic warehouse operators as well as more highly automated e-commerce fulfillment centers.
Economic Development, Education & Careers, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The St. Louis region offers an ideal transportation infrastructure to move goods, skilled labor to meet the peaks and valleys of industrial demand, and the availability of highly qualified IT personnel to manage staff and facilities.
Fulfillment, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Waveless fulfillment consistently maximizes warehouse productivity by assigning orders on a real-time basis as resources and fulfillment opportunities become available.
Here are three immediate steps shippers can take to build more robust operations in their warehouses, helping them both deal with dimensional weight pricing and grow more efficient overall.
Materials Handling, Packaging, Pallets, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Using pallet collars in the warehouse can increase how efficiently your goods are stored, shipped, and delivered.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
This article provides simple but important actions a motor carrier can take to put itself in a position to avoid a jury verdict potentially based on an improper standard or misleading evidence.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Through automated, rules-based wave management and replenishment, American Hotel Register Company was able to eliminate manual sortation and create multiple, tailored options to proactively release orders by type.
E-commerce, Distribution, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
The warehouse management system (WMS) has emerged as a valuable tool for tracking and streamlining tasks, the workforce, and material/equipment flows. Here are two factors driving its adoption today.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Profile of Jamie Overley, CEO of East Coast Warehouse and Distribution
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
Economic Development, Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here’s how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
If there’s one lesson that we’ve learned from fine bourbon or whiskey, it’s that good things come to those who wait. Distilleries know this better than anyone. But when it’s time to get that product out the door and in the hands of distributors, the last thing a distiller wants to do is wait.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Readers weigh in on how to address the truck driver shortage.
Intermodal, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Managing your transportation budget is key to operate Lean and find ways to shed excess cost. Use these tips help lower shipping costs.
Distribution, Partnership, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
When an outdated warehouse management system was putting a dent in a distributor’s workflow, it turned to a technology partner to grow its e-commerce business.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Sound strategies for maintaining, optimizing, and modernizing materials handling systems can mitigate risk in today’s DC and go a long way toward ensuring a smooth ride in the supply chain.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution’s strategic port location brings both advantages and challenges. Its facility keeps supply chains rocking, serving as the crucial first step in importers’ distribution systems in the United States, through port delays and even Superstorm Sandy.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Taking steps to become a shipper of choice delivers benefits across the supply chain, and will help sustain and grow your bottom line.
Education, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Where the presidential candidates stand on transportation infrastructure; Amazon announces new air cargo fleet; consumers willing to pay more for sustainability; first successful cross-country trip by a vehicle on autopilot; trucking industry driver shortage reaches 48,000 drivers; shippers rail against railroad mergers; hoverboards illustrate problem with American manufacturing; consumers want package deliveries their way; reducing cargo theft risk; FMCSA passes measure to fight back against driver coercion; skills required for a successful career in supply chain management; Surface Transportation Board gets back on track; FMCSA sets deadline for requiring truckers to install electronic logbooks in all vehicles; technologies to watch in 2016.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
It is important to be vigilant about new regulations and interpretations that effect the industry and impacts business.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The introduction of driverless trucks could be the biggest change the road haulage industry will ever see, and the concept is closer to reality than people think.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
This story follows a sleeper team for YRC freight as the two drivers make a run of approximately 22 hours from the Chicago area to Denver.
Distribution, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Investments in pick/put-to-light technology, wearables, robotic AGVs, high-speed conveyors, voice-directed picking, and a warehouse control system equate to an automated, smart, and efficient distribution center.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
As the world becomes increasingly connected via the Internet of Things (IoT), the amount of data being created and shared is skyrocketing. Your supply chain will be profoundly affected.
Retail Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
SendOutCards keeps its personal touch while improving its greeting card and gift order fulfillment processes with Snapfulfil’s warehouse management system.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Safety, Temperature Controlled, Specialized Logistics, Warehousing
When Thermo Fisher Scientific wanted to improve worker safety in its bioproducts cold chain warehouse, it developed a novel deli-door solution that reduced the number of pickers in the cold storage and freezer spaces, dramatically improved picking safety and efficiency, and created more product storage space.
By focusing on the frontline workforce—the biggest component to delivering the perfect order—companies can uncover hidden costs, maximize performance, and manage compliance risk.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Transportation and logistics deal value continues to rise; distribution centers prepare to reduce picking errors; mobile-based freight brokerage; predictive analytics and Internet of Things revolutionize procurement
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Rail, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trucking, Transportation
One way a manufacturer can mitigate the effects of increasing regulations and demand volatility is by working with a third-party logistics provider with a leveraged platform.
Forklifts, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing, Visibility
A connected warehouse maximizes warehouse efficiency, as well as positions a company to decisively navigate constant changes across the supply chain. Real-time data intelligence delivers the visibility and control needed to effect measurable improvements.
Careers, Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
Sean Smith, supply chain director at Agropur Ingredients, is always up for a logistics challenge.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Refugees cause price hike for European Union shippers; East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates; technology innovations to transform competitive landscape in global freight forwarding market; home delivery in the United Kingdom
Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.
Logistics, Partnership, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
After 30 site visits and two logistics industry conferences, Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo wonders what the future of supply chain and logistics holds.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Ocean, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Slovenian Post acquires logistics network to diversify business; Ontario cap-and-trade threatens Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping; China looks to build modern logistics cities; UAE manufacturing potential exposes labor market flaws; Nicaraguan Canal financing faces fresh skepticism in light of stock market crash.
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Railroads, ocean carriers, and ports are investing in new equipment and technology innovation to move freight from trucks to rails and attract intermodal shippers.
E-commerce, China, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Logistics, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
New York State minimum wage directive may be a tipping point for automation in the fast food industry; Organic food recalls are on the rise; Alix Partners reports that nearshoring trend continues to grow; Pro truck interests take weight restriction fight in new direction; 2015 holiday shoppers are looking for options; The cash handling supply chain is poised to move from manual processing to scanning technology, thanks to the new GS1 US Cash Visibility Discussion Group.
When every dollar counts, along with every mile, shippers need to know which carriers are keeping them on a course to profitability. That’s why carrier metrics are so important.
Inbound Logistics exclusive trucking market research report delivers shipper and motor carrier insights into trucking challenges and trends.
Distribution, Loading Dock, Materials Handling, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse operations no longer allow for “business as usual” practices. New initiatives and strategic investments in capital improvements will lead to greater returns in productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Investing in the latest materials handling equipment, WMS technology, and physical building improvements will result in a fully integrated distribution center.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Core carriers participating in leveraged platforms typically receive consistent, attractive internal freight volumes and specific lanes of business.
Lean Logistics, 3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Nutrabolt’s rapid growth created several logistics challenges, including processing orders efficiently and quickly; absorbing dramatic swings in order volumes to support promotional campaigns; and providing omni-channel fulfillment through a single warehouse. A third-party logistics partnership with Kane Is Able helped Nutrabolt meet these challenges.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security, Technology , Transportation
An on-board video solution helps fleet managers review driver performance and improve fleet safety.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology , Warehousing
E-commerce is leaving a trail of brick-and-mortar debris in its wake.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
3PLs tout IoT as top disruptive innovation in the supply chain; Hyundai and Accenture team up to design smarter ship; TMS use has tripled over the past decade; new sustainability web platform helps shippers assess key trends and best practices.
Bar-coding Systems, 3PL, Reverse Logistics, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Value-added services that fall outside the realm of traditional supply chain solutions can save millions of dollars and create mutually beneficial, collaborative relationships.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
The shortage of qualified drivers threatens the continued growth of the intermodal industry.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Understanding less-than-truckload shipping challenges is the key to overcoming them.
If you are driving through Nevada and see a truck driver reading a book…don’t freak out.
3PL, Distribution, Logistics Solutions Providers, Third-Party Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Work with a team of service providers to get a new retail distribution center up and running in only six months? We should all be so lucky.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
Labor Management, Logistics, Technology
A little healthy competition between employees can help to improve performance and metrics.
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Supply management professionals are increasingly accepting cross-functional cooperation in purchasing, supply management, production and inventory control to optimize overall company performance and increase competitiveness.
Customer Service, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Supply Chain Management, Transportation
To help save money, shippers should build a strong relationship with their LTL carrier.
3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Recent improvements in wireless cellular technology and mesh networks provide solutions that can be adapted for warehousing space, easing startup challenges and costs.
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Shippers making simple, but meaningful changes can go a long way with helping carriers attract and retain drivers.
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
These five steps will ensure carriers can provide capacity when you need it most.
E-commerce, Big Data, 3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Cloud computing, omnichannel management, and big data are the questions. Can your warehouse supply the answers?
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
A look at the challenges warehouse managers face as they build a well-integrated warehouse workforce, and how they address those issues.
Labor Management, Supply Chain Management
Employee incentives are a simple and valuable way to increase productivity in your facility.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
New lower-cost commercial systems and equipment are just over the horizon; they will provide an exciting array of inventory control to the logistics and supply chain community.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Logistics, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Challenging weather and a remote location make delivering freight to and from Alaska a complex operation. To simplify operations, many shippers turn to transportation companies and logistics service providers that have the expertise to make sure freight flows smoothly despite the complexities.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Risk Management, Pallets, Safety, Warehousing
It is essential to have damage prevention measures in place for racking systems to avoid employee injury and minimize loss.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.
E-commerce, 3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
E-commerce excellence and proximity to large population areas are the new drivers behind site selection for fulfillment centers.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.
Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Forklifts, Loading Dock, Logistics, Warehousing
Developing an efficient and safe warehouse can be challenging. Use this advice to get the most out of your warehouse.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Digital technologies are shaking up supply chain solutions; Maritime industry opposes Keystone XL Pipeline amendment; Procurement is the gateway to innovation, collaboration, and revenue growth; Introducing the 10 best warehouse networks
Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Logistics, Retail, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Debunking these five myths helps retailers and manufacturers see the real value of dedicated returns management.
Inventory Management, Warehousing
Implementing a cycle-counting program makes physical inventory counts a lot less daunting.
Logistics, Retail, Rail, Trucking, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Texas places three locations among ATRI’s top-10 congested roadways; Truck size and weight debate is a divisive topic for the transportation and logistics industry; Truck driver shortage raises new concerns and costs for shippers and carriers; Electronics supply chain poses new challenges; Demand planning is still a pain point for shippers
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Driverless trucks may be a solution to the truck driver shortage in the future, but here are some ideas for how to cope now.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Saving a few bucks doesn’t always mean throwing the customer under the bus.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Intermodal, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
From first mile to last mile and every mile in between, truck drivers are the lifeblood of your supply chain. Meet some of these dedicated professionals.
Education & Careers, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T.
How manufacturers can use technology to stretch the capabilities of their existing workforce.
Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Lean, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
As transportation prices rise, shippers are engaging in smart planning to reduce logistics costs.
Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation
Andy Yablin, vice president, transportation at Scholastic Inc., is responsible for transportation from manufacturing facilities to distribution centers, and from distribution centers to customers.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Reciprocal switching debate casts a cloud over railroad industry collaboration; Procurement execution gap costs U.S. businesses $1.5 billion per year; Holiday consumers plan to shop sooner to avoid last-minute parcel problems; Trucking costs continue to soar as driver shortage worsens; Amazon Supreme Court case will set a precedent for how companies secure facilities and compensate workers.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
A modular warehouse control system can help smaller operations keep up with larger competitors.
Intermodal solutions can have significant returns, but there are challenges to consider.
E-commerce, Air Cargo, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Ports, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking
As intermodal grows, so do its challenges. Increasing cargo volumes create bottlenecks and congestion; while the capacity shortage has everyone scrambling. How are shippers and service providers coping? This article helps solve the dilemma.
3PL, Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
The trucking industry faces capacity constraints, but there are solutions available to help shippers minimize the impact.
3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Determining the best location for a new or expanding business in an increasingly competitive and global marketplace is challenging. These locations offer a number of advantages when it comes to meeting today’s logistics and supply chain needs.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
When a merger required Nature’s Way to consolidate distribution facilities, it called on the services of system supplier The Numina Group for a new design and technologies. Today, the facility successfully distributes products to customers in 50 states, and overseas through five supply chain channels.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
Using the spot market correctly can reduce backlogs of shipping and keep costs under control.
Treat truck drivers respectfully to build a good reputation with carriers and ensure load coverage.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers desperately seek capacity in the midst of a record shortage.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Tracking carrier performance metrics gives shippers insight into how well trucking companies serve their needs.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Managing transportation strategies requires a team effort — and sometimes a ‘dedicated’ transportation partner.
Bar-coding Systems, Logistics I.T., Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Mobile communication technologies facilitate warehouse efficiency and productivity.
Establish training and mentoring programs to ensure employees have the knowledge they need.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Transportation Management, Safety, Trucking, Transportation
Motor carrier safety standards dictated by state courts create confusion. National safety standards are more effective.
Fleet managers increasingly rely on electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) to manage fleet data.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
Federal legislators have taken notice of the issues relating to motor carrier due diligence caused largely by CSA.
E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking
Google and Barnes & Noble partner to provide same-day book delivery; Shippers prioritize day-to-day problem-solving over contingency planning; APICS and SCC merge; Transplace identifies four areas key to preferred shipper status
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
New federal emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks may prompt fleet operators to invest in new equipment.
Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Less than truckload (LTL) carriers use online freight portals to offer low-cost extra capacity to small shippers.
Logistics I.T., Partnership, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
SaaS TMS solutions allow shippers, carriers, suppliers, and consignees to conduct business on a single platform.
Bar-coding Systems, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Bar-code reading errors slowed Champion Tire and Wheel’s operation; a new laser scanner got the company back on track.
Retail, Trucking, Transportation
Business process innovations have made great leaps thanks to two Northwest Arkansas companies: JB Hunt and Walmart.
Forklifts, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Safety
New forklift-based technologies can positively impact safety goals in your facility.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse technology that supports communication and data analysis improves efficiency and reduces waste.
With warehouse capacity at a premium, shippers consult 3PLs to help locate shared space.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Voice-directed technology can help improve worker safety and reduce employee-training time, yet some companies avoid them because of these five common misconceptions.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
With an integrated transportation management software (TMS) platform, service providers can gain complete visibility over their diverse and complex operations.
An improving economy and e-commerce growth spur demand for warehouse space.
Green Logistics, Retail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
TOTO’s sustainability commitment covers its entire supply chain; Congestion on U.S. roadways costs the trucking industry $9.2 billion, 141 million hours of lost productivity; US tabbed “rising star,” ranks second to China for manufacturing competitiveness; Supply chain strategy and business strategy integration is key to cost reduction and customer service; Amazon explores last-mile delivery network
Distribution, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
This article provides a step-by-step guide to logistics network optimization.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Companies planning new distribution centers or warehouses weigh process data to choose materials handling equipment.
Materials Handling, Pallets, Warehousing
Pallets are a vital piece of warehouse equipment for storing and moving products.
Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Innovative route planning tools create meaningful links between long-range planning and real-world agility.
3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
Shippers rely on 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to invest in technology, implement standards, and facilitate strategic business process change to drive greater efficiencies.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Inland Barge, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
Education & Careers, Labor Management, Risk Management
Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Effective employee training programs benefit workers and align with corporate business objectives to drive results.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Partnership, Trucking
Partnering with third-party logistics providers offers shippers numerous advantages for stronger supply chains.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Warehousing
E-commerce retailers choose specialized distribution centers near parcel carrier hubs and transportation infrastructure.
Automated materials handling tools boost warehouse productivity and improve efficiency.
Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Economic Development, Asia, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
Intermodal, Ports, Trucking, Transportation
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
3PL, Distribution, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Third-party logistics providers are assuming a less transactional, more consultative role with shippers.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Follow these steps to choose a warehouse management system to improve fulfillment operations and inventory visibility.
Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
New books on supply chain, logistics, and transportation help logistics professionals stay sharp.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Molson Coors Canada’s new delivery planning system integrates routing, pallet building, and truck loading.
E-commerce, Distribution, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Retailer DSW's new replenishment materials handling solution improves inventory control and reduces in-store markdowns.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Fluctuating fuel prices, Hours of Service rules, and other factors make optimized routing and scheduling vital.
Successful continuous improvement initiatives require focusing on achievable goals.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Job training is vital to maintaining a skilled and properly credentialed workforce, and must be built into every budget.
Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
When choosing core carriers, evaluate customer service, on-time delivery, company stability, and workforce quality.
Demand Planning, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking
SKU proliferation tops demand forecasting trends; U.S. government creates National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan; Trucking industry documents HOS impacts; 10 manufacturing and supply chain trends to keep an eye on in 2014; 5 tips for mapping the supply chain; Spot market demand stays high into 2014; Logistics sector adopts big data
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Universities and corporations are collaborating to improve supply chain education offerings and better equip students.
Chemical Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Flexible tanks turn dry vans into bulk liquid transportation, creating capacity and increasing backhaul opportunities.
Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
The right pick-to-light system can help increase productivity, improve accuracy, and increase picking speeds.
Lean, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
Tools such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and advanced picking solutions support lean supply chain operations.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Expedited shipping modes are a crucial part of shippers’ planned transportation strategies.
Reducing warehouse energy and water consumption helps companies improve their bottom line and bring value to customers.
3PL, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
A large seasonal workforce complicates 3PL compliance with healthcare laws and could mean rate increases for shippers.
Successful order fulfillment begins with strategic and tactical planning well in advance of the holiday season.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
Freight Payment Services, Warehousing
Warehouses and DC networks adapt to changing supply chain trends; U.S. FTZ activity continues to grow; Trendset malfeasance raises red flag for shippers.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Transportation Management, Trucking
Exploring intermodal transportation's potential.
Integrated transportation solutions allow shippers to optimize modes, and meet capacity and service requirements.
Shipper and motor carrier responses to Inbound Logistics’ market research survey indicate trucking trends.
Technology such as onboard recording devices help trucking companies gain insight and cut costs.
Shipper and motor carrier responses to Inbound Logistics’ market research survey indicate trucking trends.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
New Hours-of-Service regulations impact trucking companies, driver, and shippers; Restaurant chain Chipotle struggles to maintain supplier standards in the face of growing demand; U.S. Postal Service changes Priority Mail line-up to grow package business
Partnering with diversified and specialized truckers can help shippers who are struggling to find freight capacity.
Building strong teams can facilitate Lean initiatives in warehouses and supply chain operations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
Shippers must take steps to supplement inadequate government reviews of motor carrier safety.
Exporter Anderson Hay & Grain saved on transport costs by installing trailer side skirts that boost fuel efficiency.
Trucking, Specialized Logistics
U.S. furniture manufacturers rely on specialized furniture carriers and white-glove delivery companies.
Natural gas fuel can help the trucking industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but only if gas leaks are minimized.
To optimize warehouse operations, integrate solutions like warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems.
3PL, Economic Development, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.
Distribution, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
A new inventory management system by Manhattan Associates nurses Nature's Best's fulfillment operations back to health.
Distribution, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Changing consumer expectations and demand for greater efficiency, economy, and productivity present new twists and turns in warehouse automation.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Technology management can affect warehouse operations’ connectivity during and after a power outage. Whether the facility’s warehouse management system (WMS) is installed on-site, delivered via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) program, or hosted in the cloud can have a huge impact on maintaining productivity, writes John Sterling of Foxfire Software.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Asia, Global Logistics, Trucking, Latin America
Hong Kong strike threatens port’s reputation, shakes up competition; DUBAL turns to SAP for inbound control; NAFTA cross-border trade grows for second consecutive year amid recurring safety concerns; Texas pushes for heavier produce trucks from Mexico
Maximizing truck utilization, managing Hours of Service regulations, and finding enough drivers pose major challenges for trucking companies, says Scott Vanselous of TMW Systems.
While it promises supply chain sustainability gains, using compressed natural gas as a transportation fuel requires multi-step capital and operating considerations, writes Casey Whelan of U.S. Energy Services.
Parties storing goods in warehouses need to be alert to liens on their goods, writes Ron Leibman of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland, & Perretti LLP. To avoid unpleasant surprises, both parties to a warehousing agreement must understand their rights and the documents that cover their transactions.
Shippers, carriers, brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers use electronic loadboards to communicate opportunities, whether it's freight to be shipped or trucks to be filled.
E-commerce, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
A warehouse control system that integrates voice-directed picking technology, a high-speed sortation system, and scanning technology streamlined party goods supplier Oriental Trading Company’s picking, packing, and shipping operations.
Solid workforce training, appropriate metrics, and well-designed incentive programs give companies an advantage in building their supply chain labor pool.
Import, Export, Manufacturing, Warehousing
The Alternative Site Framework designation is changing the Foreign Trade Zone landscape, allowing shippers a more expedient process for streamlining the supply chain.
Continuous e-commerce growth has prompted an increasing number of retailers to use third-party logistics (3PL) providers for handling their direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Jeffrey B. Graves of Sedlak Management Consultants explains that for retail logistics executives, assessing 3PL capabilities that best fit their company’s requirements can be a challenge, yet critical for optimum return on investment (ROI)
Transportation Management, Trucking
Shippers must develop clear and effective request for pricing (RFP) processes to secure the best less-than-truckload service. Danny Slaton of SMC3 offers tips for developing better RFPs.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Workforce management gives companies the tools they need to improve overall performance – whether they’re looking to cut labor costs, improve productivity, or create better revenue growth and bottom-line profitability, writes Malysa O’Connor of Kronos.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking
Expedited services transport cargo by air, sea, or ground to meet shippers’ demands for consistent, on-time delivery with short lead times.
Whether a company is looking to reduce driver turnover costs or vet a business partner to make sure it has the necessary resources to deliver acceptable customer service, maintaining a dedicated recruitment and retention strategy communicates a strong message both internally and within the extended value chain.
Inbound raw materials and components and outbound shipments that are centrally crossdocked, then line-hauled to final destination, support Lean manufacturing and ensure just-in-time inventory, writes David J. DiSanto of DiSanto & Associates.
Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers such as Ste. Michelle, Welch’s, and Michaels Stores are using intermodal transportation to move freight quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Labor management systems help distribution centers and warehouse facilities monitor and measure worker performance to identify problems and improvement opportunities.
When it needs equipment and consistent service, Dawn Food Products turns to RWI Transportation as one of its core carriers to deliver.
Mobile trucking communications technology signals new productivity gains for truckers, and helps improve truck driver safety.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Some new trucking regulations – and proposed changes to rules and legislation – have a major affect on motor carriers. Here’s a look at these changes, and how they could affect shippers.
Having a financing partner that specializes in the transportation industry is important for trucking companies because it will understand their capital needs, collateral values, and financing alternatives, says Nick Weaver, Regions Bank.
When capacity becomes tight, maintaining relationships with asset-based carriers gives shippers the peace of mind of knowing their supply chain and service will remain seamless and fluid, says Terrence M. Gilbert, CEO, New Century Transportation.
Unless the trucking sector adds drivers and equipment, shortages will continue, says Bo Bates, The Evans Network of Companies.
By working together to align the processes by which shippers tender freight and carriers receive it, supply chain partners can achieve greater efficiency at the loading dock while improving safety, quality, performance, and margins for all stakeholders.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Inbound Logistics' annual trucking issue assesses the challenges and opportunities that await the trucking industry during this period of rapid change, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
The results of our trucking industry research report include in-depth analysis of the trends, challenges, and regulations that affect both shippers, truck drivers, and trucking companies.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Recent pronouncements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration signal the agency’s retreat from its statutory and historical oversight of carrier safety in favor of placing more due diligence responsibilities on shippers and brokers.
Traffic congestion and infrastructure limitations can complicate shipment deliveries in major cities. Carriers such as DHL and UPS use network engineering, communication tools, and contingency planning to ensure they meet customer needs.
Warehouses are one component within a much larger distribution ecosystem, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Trucking load boards have evolved from bulletin boards in truck stops to sophisticated social networking-style tools on handheld computers. Charles Myers of uShip.com outlines the benefits of the evolved load board.
A consultant, integrator, and wholesaler share some warehouse wisdom.
Tablets offer several advantages over notebook computers and handheld devices, says Chris Wright, DRS Technologies.
Warehouse managers are using a mix of consumer-grade smartphone technology and rugged mobile devices to optimize their workflow, says Laura Kelleher of Honeywell.
Lean, Materials Handling, Warehousing
Applying lean principles to materials handling equipment purchases and configurations helps companies cut costs, writes Robert Arndt, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.
Developing a customized warehouse management system (WMS) was a collaborative process for packaged food products direct-sales company Tastefully Simple and technology provider Softeon.
Lean, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Using lean components as a foundation for labor management is a powerful way to increase productivity and reduce costs in a warehouse or distribution center, according to Ryder Supply Chain Solutions’ Jeff Boudreau.
Cross-border Trade, Transportation Management, Trucking
Electronics manufacturer Siemens switches from air freight to over-the-road transport for cross-border shipments from Mexico to the United States and Canada, cutting 35 percent from its transportation costs thanks to CFI Logistica.
Recently retired from a 40-year career with less-than-truckload carrier ABF, former president and CEO Wes Kemp shares his insights on the transportation industry, trucking regulation, and the importance of logistics and supply chain education.
On-demand content delivered via cloud-based tools such as CarrierConnect XL help shippers connect with less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, writes Danny Slaton of SMC3.
Shippers can avoid load board scams by taking the time to research the companies with which they do business, writes Jeff Vielhaber, TTS.
Driver turnover takes a significant hit to motor carriers’ bottom lines, undermines safety performance and customer service, and exacerbates the capacity shortage. Trent Dye of Paramount Freight Systems explains why focusing on retaining drivers makes more sense than trying to recruit new ones.
Nussbaum Trucking and Wabash National collaborated with appliance maker Electrolux to create the X-duty trailer, which combines the protection and security of a dry van with the strength of a heavy-duty flatbed trailer, allowing Electrolux to use the same trucks for its inbound raw material and outbound finished goods shipments.
Trucking companies around the world are looking to boost fuel economy by improving driver behavior, and they are using on-board technology to monitor and control what goes on behind the wheel.
Forklifts, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Vehicle management systems allow lift truck operators to complete pre-operation checklists electronically, saving valuable production time, writes Joe LaFergola of The Raymond Corporation.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Retail, Warehousing
Retailers such as Brookstone, BuySeasons, Pet Supplies Plus, and Wayfair streamline their supply chains to deliver better customer service.
More efficient operations are the key to warehouse productivity – and, in turn, more satisfied customers, according to Kenco’s Jason Minghini.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Plumbing fixture manufacturer TOTO Global Group’s U.S. division tapped third-party logistics provider Transplace to benchmark its truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal freight spend.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Trucking
No longer hauling just fresh produce and other groceries, today’s truck and trailer refrigeration systems also keep other high-value loads at ideal temperatures and humidity levels so they arrive safely at their final destinations, writes Thermo King’s Tom Kampf.
Motor freight carriers employ a variety of strategies to keep cargo secure in transit, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Best-in-class service parts excellence relies on integration; Truckers are wary about new equipment investments; CSA rules confuse truckers; Amazon invests in new products and warehouses; AAR and Amtrak relations derail
Inbound Logistics spoke to CEOs at five leading motor carriers and logistics service providers about the issues driving change for their companies and the industry.
Inbound Logistics' annual motor carrier survey provides an in-depth look at the trucking sector, addressing growth areas and obstacles such as CSA, hours of service rules, capacity and driver shortages, fuel surcharges, and freight brokerage.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking
Curt Shewchuck, chief security officer, Con-way Freight discusses how the carrier's security protocols helped avert a terrorist threat.
Cargo theft is a greater concern than terrorism; University of Tennessee creates advisory board of shipper supply chain executives; Trucks to dominate tonnage and revenue over the next decade; State DOTs get lean and green; Inland ports grow in importance; Best Buy consolidates its brick and mortar presence
Shipping and logistics professionals facing stricter emissions regulations and rising diesel prices will have an opportunity to take control of their fleets and realize the fuel and cost savings selective catalytic reduction brings, writes Chad Dombroski of Yara North America.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
A comprehensive supply chain labor management solution that automates processes such as hiring, time, and attendance, and scheduling can help control costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity, says Malysa O'Connor, Kronos.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Carrier-supplied data can provide valuable insight for writing contracts, but shippers who want to pave the way to strong business relationships must dig deeper.
Green Logistics, Rail, Trucking
When looking for environmental sustainability solutions, which ground transport mode -- truck or rail -- is greener?
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
CSA 2010 guidelines can benefit shippers by increasing carrier attention to driver safety, writes David Strand, Wholesale Truck & Finance.
Healthy warehouses use strategies such as one-on-one training, layout optimization, materials handling equipment, adjustable partitions, performance measurement tools, wrist-mounted bar-code scanners, and energy-efficient lighting.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Warehouse operations visibility means knowing the real-time location of your materials handling vehicles, drivers, and inventory so operations can be optimized for maximum productivity, says Phil Van Wormer of Sky-Trax.
Transportation Management, Trucking
Charlie Hitt, 3PD Inc., offers tips for implementing a successful core carrier program.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Roadability Rule has shifted responsibility for obtaining and maintaining chassis to shippers and drayage companies.
Although a driver shortage is imminent, many supply chain professionals have yet to grasp how it will affect capacity. Here's a guide.
Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Strategic transportation management puts shippers on the road to increased fuel economy and improved asset utilization.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Warehousing
Industry experts explain how to avoid threats to warehoused goods, conduct a global security assessment, and benefit from renewed government and private sector attention to supply chain security initiatives.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Optimizing materials handling equipment and processes in the warehouse impacts the entire supply chain.
Industrial property developers are cultivating greener distribution facilities and nurturing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards compliance. The bounty? A harvest of benefits for their tenants.
Inventory Management, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Natural pet food manufacturer WellPet partnered with Aspen Logistics and Kane is Able to improve its supply chain and warehousing operations.
Charlie Jacobs of APL Logistics explains the cost savings and efficiency benefits of implementing lean practices, as demonstrated by three warehousing case studies.
Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking
When expediting shipments, visibility, communication, and customer service get into gear.
3PL, Distribution, Inventory Management, Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
Dannon's network design provides flexibility and speed to serve customers quickly, reduces transport time and costs, and delivers on the company's sustainability initiatives, while ensuring product freshness.
Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
David Bennett of Schneider Logistics addresses how shippers, ocean carriers, and trucking companies are struggling with responsibility for providing chassis for cargo container units at ports; Boeing appoints new VP to handle 787 Dreamliner delays; companies restructure outsourced technology contracts.
3PL, Distribution, Retail, Packaging, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
By integrating contract packaging into distribution operations, companies can cut costs by 30 percent.
Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Faced with challenges such as a capacity shortage and lack of qualified drivers, companies that ship product by truck are learning that working collaboratively with carriers can benefit both parties.
Our annual motor carrier survey provides an in-depth look at the trucking sector, addressing growth areas and obstacles.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security
Increased regulation in the form of CSA 2010 affects not only truckers, but also freight brokers providing insurance, according to Mike Williams, chief operating officer, Sunteck Transport Group.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Is there a war on trucking? CSA 2010, cap and trade, and Hours of Service changes are challenging the ability of truckers to operate profitably in America, says Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo
Materials Handling, Picking Solutions, Warehousing
Using colors, shapes, numbers, and mnemonics in warehouse signage can help reduce training and picking errors, while improving service.
Weather the driver shortage by keeping detention low and utilization high, practicing good communication, staying flexible in scheduling, and taking advantage of dedicated drivers and equipment.
Shippers shouldn't assume all on-time performance is created equal. Make sure every dollar you spend counts by choosing carriers who provide honest, accurate metrics, and foster innovation to improve your business.
Green Logistics, Global Economy, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Rail, Trucking, Latin America
News briefs: U.S. Ports Dig Panama Gold, Reducing the Carton Footprint, SaaS to the Rescue, BNSF Brings Shortlines On Line, Truckers Tackle Credit Crunch
3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Retail, Warehousing
Here's the story of one consumer product, starting with its origin as a variety of inbound ingredients and following its progress from plant to warehouse to retail store.
Boost your cross-docking operation's throughput for more efficient one-stop shipment, with these tips from Nelson Bettencourt of CEVA Logistics.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Trucking
Fully implementing cross-border trucking policy benefits both the United States and Mexico, writes Kyle Burns of Free Trade Alliance.
Economic Development, Distribution, Utilities, Site Selection, Warehousing
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Picking Solutions, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Temperature Controlled, Warehousing
A voice-enabled picking system keeps ice cream company Dreyer's Edy's workers productive and equipment functioning in sub-zero environments.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
21st annual State of Logistics Report: Beating the Recession; Making dollars and Sense out of Jabulanis and Vuvuzelas; Mergers and Acquisitions Show signs of Recovery
Ferber Warehousing's 650 clients benefit from the firm's innovative total business distribution software solution, Conveyor.
For a fictional company looking to expand its franchise nationally, DC network optimization is a measure of real success.
3PL, Forklifts, Safety, Warehousing
Warehousing risks can spring out at any moment. Some are meant to be shared, others avoided. Successful warehousing operations strike a balance.
Fuel-optimized forklifts? Check. Energy-efficient light bulbs? Check. Here's your cheat-sheet for warehouse sustainability efforts, courtesy of Rajiv Saxena of APL Logistics.
Shared space environments, secondary packaging services, and reimagined cross-docking functions are helping manufacturers get more value from warehousing providers. Cliff Otto, president of Saddle Creek, outlines the benefits.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply, writes Eric Allais of PathGuide Technologies.
Materials Handling, Warehousing
Smart companies carefully select and intelligently apply automation not only to boost productivity, but also to turn the distribution center into a competitive weapon, writes Mick Mountz of Kiva Systems Inc.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Acquiring a warehouse and implementing a warehouse management system from Cambar Solutions helped The School Box earn top grades for its distribution operation.
As truckload prices starting to rise, more shippers are choosing stability over short-term cost advantages, writes Jerry DeMeuse of Schneider Logistics.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Co-loading truckload and less-than-truckload shipments can reduce transportation costs, lead times, and shipment damage.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
From a new aerodynamic system for trucks to the latest e-commerce innovations, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
By 2027, electric freight trucks and buses will become less expensive to purchase and operate than their combustion engine counterparts.
Inventory Management, Security, Warehousing
Moving freight in 2022 can be a tricky business. Not only are ongoing supply chain slowdowns generating opportunities for cargo thieves, but in today’s day and age, increased reliance on technology brings a whole new set of vulnerabilities with it.
Distribution, Technology , Warehousing
Helping to increase worker safety and comfort, boost productivity and efficiency, and bring about cost savings, wearable technologies like hands-free wrist and ring bar-code scanners, smart glasses, and ergonomic safety monitors are increasingly in demand.
Education, Trucking, Transportation
If there's one immutable truth in the world of logistics, it's this: LTL is an inherently complex form of transportation. The solution to this knowledge gap has historically been on-the-job training, but there is now a pressing need for third-party, remote training that prepares logistics workers for transportation success.
Here’s how organizations within the supply chain ecosystem can take progressive actions to help bridge the gender gap and create a more equitable workplace across all roles and levels for women and working moms.
LoadDex from Logistical Labs lets Sunset Transportation take a strategic focus when making pricing decisions, improving customer opportunities and fueling year-over-year growth.
3PL, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
A warehouse management system should be adaptable, fast, affordable, and scalable to offer a low entry point into the warehouse, while providing a platform that expands exponentially according to the client's requirements, Mantis recommends.
Robotics, Trucking, Warehousing
Automated yard solutions can gain back trucker hours and speed warehouse operations nationwide.
Careers, Labor Management, Supply Chain
About 99% of professionals aged 30 and younger say that working in supply chain is a quality career choice, according to a Penske survey, with 58% pursuing a supply chain career due to its beneficial societal impact delivering essential goods during the pandemic.
Manufacturing, Trucking, Transportation
Supply chain leaders share the spot shortages they predict next.
Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Whether its raw materials or popular holiday products a primary objective is to get goods to your customers exactly when and where they need it. Here are 10 tips for managing inbound transportation.
To best serve those who serve, Lisa Mernin, director of operations at military equipment supplier ADS, doesn’t look for the cheapest partners; she looks for the best value and prioritizes customer service.
Big Data, Technology , Warehousing
When its enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution could no longer effectively handle its range of products, as well as the multiple delivery channels it offers its clients, Lawn Equipment Parts Co (LEPCO) found a replacement with VAI.
Inventory Management, Labor Management, Technology
By focusing on supply-side accuracy and timeliness in your supply chain, you can not only cut down on unnecessary excess inventory and outages, but also plan and meet demand more precisely in this volatile environment.
Labor Management, Trucking, Transportation
Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
In last-mile logistics, a combination of quality talent, technology and the human touch quickly brings about improved efficiency, increased transparency, and limited freight damage.
Fulfillment, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
When shopping for a warehouse management system (WMS), one size doesn't fit all. To narrow your search, look for solutions with these must-have features to meet your current and future business demands.
Distribution, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse management systems are coveted now more than ever as consumer behaviors continue to shift. This short list of leading solutions can help your business stay agile to meet surging fulfillment demands.
Global Logistics, Labor Management, Technology
The logistics and supply chain industry still is severely affected by the pandemic, from canceled sailings to a shortage of truck drivers. Frustration and anxieties are higher than ever. It’s time to be selective about what software you introduce and implement. How do you choose the right tech? It starts with empathy.
Careers, Labor Management, Warehousing
Marcia Brey, vice president of distribution at GE Appliances, used constant communication with the executive team and front-line workers to implement new safety protocols and keep all facilities running when the pandemic hit.
Careers, Trucking, Transportation
While many women are looking to resume their careers, some of their best opportunities might be found in industries such as transportation, which has traditionally been filled by a predominantly male labor pool.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
The peaks and valleys we’re experiencing in the transportation market are not for the faint of heart, but there are still some moves you can make to regain some control.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Labor Management
From managing distribution channels to boosting visibility and security, the pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chain mixes complexity with risk. Here are the technologies and strategies that inject efficiency into supply chains.
Bar-coding Systems, Distribution, Warehousing
Warehouse and DC managers are following the lead of their e-commerce peers and looking at ways to streamline their receiving and warehouse processes. One of the smartest places to start is also one of the simplest—barcode label printing.
Big Data, Trucking, Transportation
Mini-bids act as a supplemental strategy, providing short-term revisions to rein in costs and shore up failing routing guides. You need the most accurate and reliable data to execute a successful mini-bid strategy.
Labor Management, Partnership, Technology
Supply chain leaders share their takes on how the pandemic has affected supply chain partnerships.
Pallets, Sustainability, Warehousing
Easily overlooked, pallets are nothing short of critical to supply chains, supporting efficiency goals and sustainability objectives.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
The virus economy may have spawned an increase in investing in automation, but wearables and new handheld devices remind us that humans have the edge over robots in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and costs for many supply chain-related jobs.
Partnership, Sustainability, Warehousing
From switching to energy-efficient lighting to installing solar panels, here are some tips to help you build a greener warehouse.
E-commerce, Labor Management, Warehousing
Warehouse employment has reached new highs as e-commerce sales are higher than any previous point in time. Businesses may need to increase salaries by as much as 3.5% to compete for talent for such high-demand roles.
Food Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
From better-for-you snacks to sustainable Skittles packaging, these are the latest supply chain trends in candy and confections.
Food Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
Craft spirit makers like Montanya Distillers are limited to distributing liquor in select states. The Spirit Hub warehouse management platform helps the distiller sell directly to consumers while staying compliant with regulations across the country.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in February 2021.
Understanding these seven key differences between shipping full truckload (FTL) and less than truckload (LTL) allows shippers to achieve the best possible results and support planning.
Fulfillment, Technology , Warehousing
Q&A with Locus Robotics, discussing how shippers can gain the flexible automation needed to meet today's demands and position themselves for growth.
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Warehousing
Calculating the coverage rate and the turnover rate are excellent ways to add resiliency to your supply chain. To do this you will need a solution in which you can accurately track data in real time.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing
To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
When supply chains require unique equipment and depend on damage-free, on-time service, partnering with a carrier such as PITT OHIO, that can execute mode optimization strategies, can impact the success of your business.
Distribution, Technology , Warehousing
How will digital technologies and automated solutions help your supply chain succeed in this new, post-pandemic reality? For starters, they increase resilience in the face of disruption and support your workforce.
Labor Management, Safety, Warehousing
Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and appropriate working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Technology
Supply chain digital transformation efforts have to come first in order to mitigate disruption and better prepare for the near term. Here are three areas that will undergo the most dramatic transformations in the coming months.
Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in January 2021.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain in December 2020.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Warehousing
With the right inventory management solution, businesses can flex and adapt quickly regardless of market conditions. These eight tips from Oracle NetSuite will help you pick an inventory management solution that positions your business for success.
Last Mile Delivery, Inventory Management, Warehousing
Here are some key strategies for improving your supply chain in the current environment, as well as preparing to adapt to the uncertainties ahead.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Optimizing warehouse efficiencies is an important first step before implementing automation.
Information technology leaders should focus on these three key areas in their warehouse operations to stay competitive in 2021 and beyond.
Loading Dock, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Warehousing
With better visibility into loading dock activity, companies can bring significant improvements to their warehouse operations.
Chemical Logistics, Ocean, Warehousing
Gulf Winds provided a lightweight equipment solution for a major chemical shipper that maximized product loading and achieved significant savings.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Following these guidelines can boost your chances for successfully implementing a warehouse management system.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology , Warehousing
Cold storage facilities have their own unique challenges and, therefore, require unique tools for optimized efficiency and cost savings. Here are 10 tips for optimal cold storage efficiency.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Labor Management
Most cold chain businesses say that taking extra measures to protect the workforce is their No. 1 issue, according to the Global Cold Chain Alliance's survey studying the ripple effects of COVID-19. Other key findings include:
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
When a project or load requires expertise beyond your realm, particularly when it comes to something as complex as shipping oversize/overweight freight, make sure to rely on the support of a qualified and experienced carrier to get your shipment delivered safely.
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
Learn how digital freight matching companies can work together to solve the unique challenges presented by phantom data.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Intermodal, Logistics, Trucking
A boon to the supply chain for decades, intermodal embraces standardization, which has reduced transport costs and mistakes and improved freight service across the globe. Use these 10 tips to capitalize on the potential of intermodal.
Freight Forwarders, Labor Management, Technology
Key lessons learned and implemented throughout the years that are vital in not only navigating a pandemic but also being able to do so efficiently.
Distribution, Demand Planning, Labor Management
With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped quickly convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet the fluctuating demand for books.
Supply chain has the capacity to quickly adopt new technologies, adapt to new working conditions, and remain highly productive. The "new" technologies for collaborative work are not really new, however.
Labor Management, Logistics, Technology
As the country moves toward a new normal, what will the workforce look like?
Labor Management, Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain Management
Profile of Lyndsi Lee, vice president of supply chain with hardware and home improvement wholesaler True Value, who drives end-to-end supply chain optimization, develop integrated planning and logistics strategies, and build best-in-class sourcing programs.
Distribution, Chemical Logistics, Warehousing
The chemical distribution industry poses a unique challenge for warehouses and carriers due to the wide range of goods that fall under strict regulatory requirements for handling, storage, and shipping. Finding a 3PL partner who can meet these expectations is critical and often requires considerable research and evaluation.
Trucks continue to move—in many cases faster than usual—to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the American Transportation Research Institute.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Working together with IoT, AI, drones and other advanced technologies, WMS solutions help warehouses gain accuracy, efficiency, and speed.
Trucking, Technology , Transportation
This is an unprecedented time of disruption and volatility. The pandemic is showing the need to be more diversified. Trucking companies built around a specific customer base shut down when that industry shut down. Oversaturation in one market or customer base means disruptions hit harder. Companies supporting the food and beverage supply chain saw traffic jump exponentially, as grocery stores remained open and in high demand.
Fulfillment, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Fulfillment centers have adapted throughout COVID-19, supplying workers with masks, suspending in-person meetings, and enhancing their cleaning protocols. Suppliers will need to remember the lessons learned, even beyond the pandemic.
Careers, Labor Management, Partnership
Leadership profile of Juliann Larimer, CEO of Peak-Ryzex
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Shifting COVID-19 guidelines and consumer demands are a constantly moving target for truck drivers and transport companies. What steps can they take to stay healthy, flexible, and compliant all at the same time?
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Don’t delay. Create an agile, real-time approach. Have an effective communication strategy, one that includes internal users, vendors, and carrier partners. This will have a critical impact on your success.
Demand Planning, Transportation, Warehousing
A premium CPG company turned to Hub Group to develop a dynamic solution to eliminate supply chain inefficiencies and support a surge in volume.
Globally, 85% of employees report that they’re not engaged at the workplace. Manufacturing, retail, and distribution teams can take three steps to ensure that employees stay engaged and thrive in their roles.
Labor Management, Materials Handling, Technology
A labor market in which it is increasingly difficult to recruit, train, and retain workers is a major factor driving growth of the automated materials handling equipment market in North America, finds BCC Research.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods.
Careers, Global Logistics, Warehousing
GM's executive director of global aftersales supply chain, warehousing, and logistics discusses her role and answers the big questions.
E-commerce, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Barcode labels are a smart and cost-effective way to make productivity gains in your warehouse.
Whatever challenges your perishable goods operation faces, it’s likely that the right 3PL can offer innovative solutions.
3PL, Supply Chain, Warehousing
A third-party logistics provider with its own dedicated workforce is still a company's best option for handling and storing sensitive goods.
Loading Dock, Supply Chain, Warehousing
With new technology that assembles objective information to support well-informed decisions, warehouse managers can base decisions about their loading docks on data rather than assumptions.
Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Product spotlight on fulfillment innovations
Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
A look at how robotics are currently being used, as well as how they'll be used in the future.
Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing
This story examines the labor management challenges associated with warehouse safety and recommends some best practices.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Although the trucking industry is slow in changing its traditional models or absorbing new methodologies, the impact and benefits of emergent technologies can no longer be ignored.
Labor Management, Supply Chain
In the competitive world of business, every organization is seeking an edge—a catchy marketing phrase, an innovative product launch, improvements in efficiency and productivity—something to create a little separation to provide that illusive competitive advantage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Georgia, a leading point of origin for companies to move products to their customers, has an inherent geographical advantage that is enhanced by a superior infrastructure and its status as home to many of the leading logistics companies and practitioners anywhere in the world.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
While today the trucking industry faces a supply and demand problem—i.e. the industry is growing at an epic rate and dealing with a severe shortage of drivers—new transportation models and technologies on the horizon are creating demand for new skills and expanding the talent pool.
Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
Supply chain solutions provider Ryder System has successfully transformed its smart warehouses in the Miami, Dallas, and Chicago markets. The facilities feature the four technologies Ryder defines as definitive benchmarks of an effective smart warehouse.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
What is happening and what will happen to trucking capacity and costs? Here's the data you need to help plan for the coming months.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
As supply chains increasingly transition from being viewed as a cost center to a competitive differentiator, optimization and efficiency has become critical to success in today’s world focused on next day delivery. To support this transition, the importance of real-time data and analysis is rising rapidly.
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
As harsh weather and poor driving conditions are universal concerns for drivers and fleet managers across the country, Jim Maltby, corporate director of health, safety, security and environmental management, and Tyler Bones, safety manager of Lynden Alaska West Express, offer five tips for navigating the challenges of winter driving.
Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
A conversation with a supply chain executive about how he was trying to enhance his company’s inventory management and overall warehouse processes, with a customized AS/400 system in place.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation’s aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don’t harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of new technologies; Port of Baltimore welcomes the largest containership ever to visit Maryland; TECSYS offers five ways to start cutting supply chain costs
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
To many of us, truck driving and virtual reality (VR) using simulation are at the opposite end of the technology spectrum. However, VR using proper simulation is the solution to a major problem that exists in the world of trucking and freight movement.
Loading Dock, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Readers reminisce about their first jobs in logistics/supply chain and reveal the lessons they derived.
E-commerce, Supply Chain, Warehousing
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Retail, Warehousing
According to a recent report by CBRE, the average U.S. warehouse is about 34 years old. While this may seem relatively “young”, in our digitally-transformed world, any 34-year-old technology is practically a senior citizen. What’s more, within retail, the last five years has seen the rise of eCommerce as a preferred shopping method for consumers. It’s no surprise that the same CBRE report notes that U.S. warehouses are currently under significant strain to keep up with demand.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
This article recommends 12 strategies companies can implement to speed product flow in the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The industry’s driver shortage is no secret. As carriers get more selective about the freight they haul, shippers need to make themselves more carrier-friendly.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
A tighter truck market, increase in national shipments, and accelerated factory output are among the highlights of the Q3 2017 U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which measures quantitative changes in shipment and spend activity (see chart) based on data from transactions the company processes.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
Every holiday season, warehouses expand their workforces two times or more to handle peak retail demand that can make or break the entire year. Here’s how augmented reality can help.
Logistics, Packaging, Warehousing
Try these packaging moves, says APL Logistics Supply Chain Solutions Head Rajiv Saxena, to help offset higher parcel costs further up the supply chain.
Forklifts, Supply Chain, Warehousing
A new report details the economic impact of a warehouse workhorse: the powered industrial truck or forklift.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truckers and shippers weigh in on the state of the economy as we head into 2018.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Readers consider the near-term prospects of self-driving trucks in the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability
Hyster Company is testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors. The company suggests that, in the near future, ports and heavy industry will be able to electrify their big truck fleets, producing zero emissions while achieving comparable full shift performance.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
The right WMS solution can streamline order fulfillment, increase inventory accuracy, enhance the performance of your people, and maximize equipment utilization. Use these tips to help select a WMS.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Profile of David Congdon, CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
To better serve customers and remain globally competitive, warehousing and logistics providers are continuing to evaluate robotics solutions.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure
From recent mergers and acquisitions to philanthropy initiatives, here’s what’s new and notable in the supply chain.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Green Logistics, Robotics, Warehousing
From recent mergers and acquisitions to sustainability programs, here's what's new and notable in the supply chain.
From a new shuttle warehouse to more comprehensive ocean routes, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
These automated guided vehicle (AGV) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions optimize warehouse operations.
Labor Management, Transportation Management, Trucking
Here are five key factors that contribute to improving and optimizing truck driver retention rates.
E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing
New supply chain services and solutions in 2022.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
Faced with congestion in warehouse aisles, Integrated Supply Network deployed autonomous mobile robots, which proved to be a game changer for warehouse employees and customers.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
10 tips for deploying a robotics system in your warehouse or distribution center
Fulfillment, Inventory Management, Warehousing
Few businesses use new technologies to tackle supply chain issues caused by the pandemic due to tighter costs and legacy work processes, resulting in lost revenue.
Careers, Education, Labor Management
2021 will be remembered for labor challenges and shifts in thinking about employee engagement. These supply chain companies are leaning into educational opportunities and the profession’s societal impact to attract workers and increase job satisfaction.
Robotics, Trucking, Warehousing
Automated yard solutions can gain back trucker hours and speed warehouse operations nationwide.
Distribution, Partnership, Warehousing
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a leading provider of water management solutions products, needed to expand its distribution footprint to meet demand. Here’s how DHL Supply Chain helped ADS amid a building boom.
Air Cargo, Trucking, Transportation
IL spies the pinpoint precision and exacting calculations needed to pull off the shooting of the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
By taking the right steps, you can position your company for success despite the many challenges. Watch these four trends in 2022, each of which offers opportunities for greater productivity and efficiency.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
In last-mile logistics, a combination of quality talent, technology and the human touch quickly brings about improved efficiency, increased transparency, and limited freight damage.
Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Risk Management
COVID-19 exposed inefficiencies and points of failure in all aspects of our supply chains—from processes to people and technology. Now is the time to address these challenges to help limit the impact of inevitable future disruptions.
E-commerce, Retail, Warehousing
With pet adoptions soaring and consumer demand growing, makers of canine products increase production capacity and sniff out new delivery channels.
Careers, Labor Management, Warehousing
Marcia Brey, vice president of distribution at GE Appliances, used constant communication with the executive team and front-line workers to implement new safety protocols and keep all facilities running when the pandemic hit.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
From materials handling workhorses to AI-driven solutions, these robotics systems boost productivity and improve efficiency.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
A supply chain resilience stress test is a key first step in assessing risk. A comprehensive stress test assesses resilience across these five factors.
Retail, Technology , Warehousing
When lifestyle brand Regina Andrew outgrew its ERP and CRM system five years ago, it turned to Oracle NetSuite for solutions. The decision helped the company weather the pandemic with aplomb.
Pallets, Sustainability, Warehousing
What's in store for the pallet industry, and how will it affect retailers' sustainability goals? Jeff Pepperworth, president and chief executive officer at iGPS Logistics, a national plastic pallet pooling services provider, shares his outlook.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Innovative technology increases productivity, combats unpredictability, and streamlines processes. An augmented, connected worker is more efficient and more valuable than ever before.
Robotics, Fulfillment, Warehousing
Forward-thinking 3PLs and retailers are making moves now to digitize their operations and prepare for possibly their best peak season yet. Locus’s Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model offers considerable flexibility as volumes and workflows change.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Retail, Technology , Warehousing
Will warehouse workers suit up in electronic clothing? Possibly. "Smart clothes" can now track physical movement and produce visual displays. This is all happening as wearable devices continue to streamline supply chain operations.
Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Transportation management systems are key to managing Supply chain disruptions, shifting capacity, fluctuating fuel costs and demanding e-commerce customer requirements.
Partnership, Trucking, Technology
Yard management systems (YMS) streamline operations by managing shipments from the yard gate to the dock. Find out how to transform your yard into a source of efficiency and use this short list of leading providers to start your search for the right solution.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Careers, Labor Management, Manufacturing
Profile of Marc Hansult, co-founder and co-chief executive officer with DRTR (Do The Right Thing) Apparel.
Locus Robotics deployed autonomous mobile robots along with actionable reporting tools and dashboards for Taylored Services. The scalable solution brought immediate gains.
Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Food Logistics, Technology , Warehousing
Just as the silo-crashing impact that supply chain management practices has had on enterprise operations and supplier/customer connections, this confluence is tearing down silos between manufacturing and brand operations to the benefit of customers and profit & loss performance.
Food Logistics, Fulfillment, Warehousing
Kroger continues to invest in its digital business. By opening America's first automated warehouse with digital and robotic capabilities in Monroe, Ohio, the supermarket chain can assemble a 50-item order in just six minutes.
Health Care Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Meeting the unprecedented challenges of 2020, CFI leveraged its resources and delivered effective solutions for its partners.
Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles is advancing fast, but e-trucks are a nonstarter without well-designed, high-powered charging facilities. By planning now, shipping and logistics managers will maximize the benefits.
Distribution, Technology , Warehousing
GE recently launched its in-house SmartHQ Solutions suite. The SmartHQ Distribution module uses big data and smart warehouse technology to track real-time traffic, reduce product handling, and improve on-time delivery.
Big Data, Labor Management, Technology
Shippers utilizing IoT technology now have more data at their fingertips than ever before. When it comes to optimizing this information to keep workers safe from illnesses such as COVID-19 and injury, here are three tips to keep in mind.
Order volumes increased by 81% for third-party logistics (3PL) providers supporting e-commerce since the lockdown began, according to data from 3PL Central's customer base. These are the highest order volumes per 3PL ever, on par with Black Friday in 2019.
Distribution, Technology , Warehousing
Take a look at the latest order picking solutions taking distribution and fulfillment to the next level.
Labor Management, Manufacturing, Risk Management
The latest COVID-19 Manufacturing Survey from Thomas Insights illuminates emerging trends in reshoring, labor, and technology, and reveals a positive outlook for the future of manufacturing.
Risk Management, Trucking, Technology
With the shock wearing off and operations starting to stabilize, organizations shift their focus to the future. The overwhelming challenge is navigating the uncertainty. Here are four freight trends worth paying attention to moving forward.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Warehousing
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Inventory Management, Technology , Warehousing
Product Spotlight: Take a look at the latest supply chain labeling solutions, including barcode scanners, printers, software, and inventory management tools.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
How technology innovation is changing the nature of many warehouse jobs.
Pallets, Sustainability, Warehousing
Before the advent of warehouse club stores, pallets were usually found behind the scenes. Now considered a crucial part of a systems approach to the supply chain, pallets are front and center in companies' sustainability strategies.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology
Although 57% of organizations say they're piloting automation processes and 93% of employees are optimistic automation will make their jobs easier, digital transformation efforts often fall apart. Many companies rely on IT to drive transformation without engaging other departments, creating bottlenecks.
Risk Management, Technology , Warehousing
With more and more brick-and-mortar shops temporarily closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s immense pressure on retailers to deliver much-needed supplies to individuals at home. The Internet of Things (IoT) can help mitigate this risk and ensure supply chains operate as swiftly as possible.
Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation
Better matching demand to supply and adjusting contracts, tendering, and invoice auditing strategies can help shippers control transportation costs as rates rise in 2020.
Big Data, Retail, Sustainability, Warehousing
Industry leaders look to the future, offering advice and strategies to help you successfully navigate the year ahead.
Health Care Logistics, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Read how Suddath secured a long-term partnership with medical device manufacturer after managing its overflow product through warehouse management and value-added services.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
A recent bill would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to support women truck drivers.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Warehousing
Doing the final mile correctly leads to repeat business and loyal customers, but last mile processes involve more than just a truck and driver.
Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing
CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report presents an overview of the economy during the past year, key logistics trends, and the total U.S. logistics costs for 2018 (see chart). Here are some top takeaways.
Logistics, Trucking, Technology
For the logistics and transportation industries, the evolving on-demand economy means an increased demand for warehouse staff and commercial drivers. In fact, the American Trucking Association estimates the commercial trucking industry will need a million new drivers within the next decade.
Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Since barcode labels play essential roles in supply chain operations, making the most of advanced mobile printers and strategically located stationary printers can help small and medium-size businesses strengthen their competitive edge.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Warehousing
A leading CPG company uses Hub Group’s consolidation expertise to eliminate cost and improve service.
3PL executives charged with making their company’s operations more efficient and cost-effective to the associates on the floor who pick the orders, all are singing the praises of the ‘bot revolution.’
Last Mile Delivery, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Supply chain automation is gaining ground, particularly in warehousing and middle- and last-mile logistics.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Finding truckload capacity is on everyone’s minds as the capacity crunch and driver shortage worsens.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
To improve warehouse utilization and efficiency, dry van trailers can be a cost-effective solution, allowing manufacturers, retailers and distributors to rapidly (in 24 to 48 hours) flex up their warehouse space on a month-to-month basis and at costs savings of 50% over traditional warehouse space.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
More warehouses are moving “eaches” as well as traditional pallet orders, and facing ever-increasing demands for speed. To manage the diverse product flows in a timely manner, shippers are bringing different technologies to their warehouses, including robotics and robust warehouse management systems. They’re also supplementing mammoth warehouses with smaller “micro-centers” that they can locate closer to population centers.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
Here are a few ways to think differently about the truck driver shortage to make the industry more efficient and technology friendly.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Technology , Warehousing
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Expedited Shipping, Logistics, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Mobile weighing technologies meet the emerging “need for speed” trend by providing a means of weighment at the point of loading and unloading. They do this while at the same time immediately communicating a wealth of specific business and logistical data, eliminating inefficient traffic patterns, and improving safety by reducing traffic congestion.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
As a booming economy, an aging and shrinking driver workforce, and the new EDL mandate combine with other factors to create a truckload capacity shortage, shippers have to change how they do business to make sure they can move goods. Experts share how to survive in a new economy where truckers are in the driver’s seat in more ways than one.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Readers take sides in the debate on whether to lower the minimum age for getting a CDL to 18 as a way to address the truck driver shortage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The U.S. government reports strong growth for the GDP and freight in Q2 2018 but will such a growth continue despite truck capacity issues?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Driver wellness programs are relatively easy to implement, don't cost money, and are the right thing to.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Wellness programs keep drivers healthy, and carriers wealthy and wise.
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
A home goods retailer turned to Hub Group to secure capacity in the face of a hectic peak season.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Inbound Logistics' annual Top 100 Truckers directory provides an in-depth index of carriers that match shippers' diverse and demanding needs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Insights collected through Inbound Logistics' exclusive annual survey of shippers and truckers find the industry's most significant trends and challenges.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
On-demand services are becoming so much a part of our daily lives that millennials can't imagine a world before Uber or Postmates. Now, on-demand service is becoming a reality in the logistics real estate sector.
Mexico, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
For shippers, importing to and exporting from Mexico can present a unique set of challenges. One of the toughest challenges that cross-border shippers in today’s market face is securing high quality capacity on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Here are five tips for refocusing your approach to solution design with an end-to-end mindset.
Demand Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouses should use these techniques to maintain service level agreements—the guaranteed turnaround time for an order to go out—during peak demand periods.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry expected a driver shortage of more than 50,000 at the end of 2017. Unfortunately, it’s projected to only get worse. By the ATA’s projections, the shortage could extend to more than 174,000 drivers by 2026.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
5 Ways Warehousing is Going Green
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Readers discuss ways to solve the warehouse labor shortage.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Here are some warehouse operations moves—some small steps, some not—companies can do to boost their bottom lines and improve customer satisfaction, including layout and organization, docking, picking and receiving, fulfillment, and packaging.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
To find additional capacity, strategic, proactive sourcing methods based on technology specifically created for transportation procurement can uncover hidden carrier capacity by connecting shippers to logistics service providers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Recruiting Generation Z members is one solution for the truck driver shortage, but companies should gear their recruitment tactics toward this tech-savvy set.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Spotlight on efficiency-boosting products for warehouses and distribution centers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Shippers express concern about finding capacity, but how do carriers see the situation? To find out, Transporeon Group, a cloud-based supply chain execution platform provider, surveyed its base of more than 3,000 North American logistics service providers.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Truckload shipping costs are skyrocketing. Here are some strategies to help you contain increasing prices.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
In the rush to satisfy ever-increasing demands for speed and efficiency, and the clarion calls to deliver your best customer experience, supply chain managers need to consider that impact on the worker experience.
Fulfillment, Technology , Warehousing
Industry 4.0, the trend toward smart factories, will touch all aspects of the supply chain, and you should plan your mobile robotic system accordingly.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Digital loadboards are transforming the spot market from a people business to a fast-paced online marketplace that matches freight and shippers faster than ever. Shippers can tap into the flexibility of the spot market while working with carriers that meet their standards.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
E-commerce is redrawing the landscape for freight transportation. Do truckload carriers have a place in this new world of high-velocity supply chains, especially as shipments get smaller and delivery windows shrink?
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
E-commerce has driven a more than doubling of the average footprint of warehouses built in the United States since the early 2000s.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
As more consumers choose e-commerce for a variety of goods, how are less-than-truckload carriers being impacted? Trucking companies are developing new strategies to serve retailers and manufacturers creating the goods that impatient consumers expect fast and free.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
If you suspect that carriers reject multi-stop truckloads more often than single-stop loads, you’re only partially right.
4PLs, Food Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized the Safe Quality Food (SQF) rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2016. Even though SQF compliance isn’t federally mandated, the repercussions of failure to comply can be felt throughout the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Many shippers rely on the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) in which the supplier alerts you of pending deliveries. You may see a product name, a PO#, and select dates, but the ASN does not contain the details that receiving or warehouse management needs. There is a better way.
3PL, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
DLS Worldwide President Thomas Griffin reveals the 3PL efficiencies in highest demand as shippers face capacity constraints in 2017.
Trucking, Security, Transportation
Keeping your cargo safe from theft is a bigger challenge than you might think. Follow these steps to reduce the risks that make your company a target.
Selecting a transportation mode and carrier isn’t as simple as identifying the fastest or least expensive option. It’s a complicated process that takes into account timelines and risks as well as budgets. Industry experts share best practices that will help save money and prevent costly mistakes.
Retail, Logistics, Real Estate, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Supply chain infrastructure is rebuilding itself, below the surface where only logisticians can see it.
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
The ultimate way to transform logistics is by improving efficiencies through the help of IoT, analytics, and intelligent platforms that run independently. Here's a look into the future.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
These companies have the most likeable CEOs in the transportation and warehousing industry, according to a new report from Owler.
Forklifts, Logistics, Supply Chain, Safety, Warehousing
Forklift accidents have a devastating effect on warehouses – and they happen more often than you think. Use these five keys to prevent forklift accidents and promote warehouse safety.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Data from electronic logging devices could close the visibility gap for every party in the transportation industry.
Intermodal, Cross-Docking, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Warehousing
Tradition Logistics’ new facility in Savannah, Georgia, provides supply chain and logistics solutions, from inventory management to distribution and e-commerce fulfillment.
Automation, Robotics, Materials Handling, Technology , Warehousing
Many companies integrating robotics seek to add them to their current warehouse layout to keep the workflow seamless. Material Bank worked with Locus Robotics build their entire business model around the robotic solution for even more gains.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chains are undergoing unprecedented restructuring driven by competition, demand shifts, and trade wars—circumstances further accelerated by COVID-19. Here are five ways to support the digital transformation of logistics by connecting deskless workers:
E-commerce, Food Logistics, Trucking, Technology
Take a look at the top ten Inbound Logistics articles that got readers buzzing in 2019.
Manufacturing Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
How beneficial will the fourth industrial revolution be for manufacturers? Adrian Burton, from Harrison Castings, explores three ways Industry 4.0 may help streamline your supply chain.
Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
The four trends that will have the greatest impact on operations in North America in the coming year, according to DHL Supply Chain.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Fulfillment, Real Estate, Warehousing
The goalposts in e-commerce fulfillment continue to move. Consumers routinely expect two-day or even next-day delivery, and same-day delivery is on the horizon.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Intermodal, Logistics, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking
This story provides an update on the state of intermodal transportation in the U.S., including the conditions driving shippers to make greater use of intermodal, moves the railroads are making to improve service, and the factors that help to determine whether a shipment should go intermodal or over the road.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Thirty women have become small business owners in the trucking industry thanks to the efforts of Expediter Services (ES), in conjunction with the Women in Trucking Association.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Slightly fewer than half of fleet operators responding to a Coretex Electronic Logging Device (ELD) satisfaction survey say the mandate is good for the transportation industry. Coretex surveyed 303 U.S. trucking companies of various sizes.
Automotive Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge with strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Here are the main factors impacting the current freight market and strategies for driving overall cost savings during this historic time.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry expected a driver shortage of more than 50,000 at the end of 2017. Unfortunately, it’s projected to only get worse. By the ATA’s projections, the shortage could extend to more than 174,000 drivers by 2026.
E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Even after adding a third production shift to its foundry, Lodge Manufacturing Company couldn’t manufacture enough cast-iron cookware to fill orders. To meet demand, the family-owned business in southern Tennessee invested $85 million in a second foundry, a modern 212,000-square-foot distribution center, and the company’s first warehouse management system, mobe3 from EVS.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Dedicated truckload fleets fill up on technology solutions that pump crucial data from power units and trailers and deliver it to shippers ready to give their supply chains the gas.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Supply chain professionals need more accurate and effective cost information to help their decision-making.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Companies need to develop successful tactics and strategies in the recruitment and retention of drivers in order to remain competitive.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The perfect storm is here: between the back-to-back hurricanes of 2017, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate going into effect, and the ongoing driver shortage crisis, the transportation industry is experiencing a critical capacity crunch.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Data scientists at fleet management solutions provider Omnitracs recently conducted some research into what the trucking industry looked like in 2016 vs. 2017.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
The continued migration of people to cities and increase in online shopping will generate more freight deliveries to and within urban areas. Let’s talk about your company’s futureproof strategy to meet the challenges and opportunities of smart city logistics head-on.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Warehouse management systems provide organizations with a boost to their operations and help them keep up with the growing demands of their customers and partners. Still, implementing a WMS is a complex process that requires extensive planning, study and patience. Experts point to a number of key factors to consider when shopping for a system for your organization.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
Think of wearable technology as consumer facing? Think again. Wearables one-up handheld devices and have real supply chain implications.
Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, Transportation
Follow these 8 steps to reap significant cost savings and performance enhancements while also reducing the use of limited natural resources and mitigating the negative environmental effects of transportation-related emissions.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Automation, Robotics, Fulfillment, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Choose the solution and vendor that can work hand in hand with you to analyze your objectives and design a solution that supports your needs. Here's how.
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
A majority of consumers have moved on to online shopping. According to a report by eMarketer Retail, in 2017, retail ecommerce sales worldwide increased by 25% over the previous year. What has really helped boost e-commerce, is the convenience of quick delivery. This adds to the purchase experience that is vital for sustaining customers over the long term. This is possible only when the retail operations are driven by technology integration and automation, across its entire supply chain.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Partnering with a 3PL could be the best solution to improved visibility and lower costs over the long haul.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
Warehouses who use this philosophy to create disciplined, rigorous strategies were able to achieve superior results.
Distribution, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Getting a distribution center in shape for a high-volume holiday or seasonal period requires advance planning to make sure all systems work, the facility is properly staffed, and temporary workers are properly trained. Inbound Logistics asked the experts for their holiday preparation advice; they provided these seven commandments that will light the way.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
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