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.
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.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use this advice to get the most out of your big data.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Inventory Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Winter provides a great advantage–time. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over and colder weather prevails. There’s no better time to hit the books and amp up your knowledge of important logistics and supply chain management issues.
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Profile of Joanne Wright, Vice President of Supply Chain, IBM
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.
Big Data, Last Mile Delivery, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Get ready for a supply chain paradigm shift. These technologies will cause shippers to rethink cost-cutting measures and rewrite logistics strategies.
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
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
The door to an automated brokerage process opens up when a broker strengthens relationships with carriers and customers.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain planning systems can greatly benefit from combining artificial intelligence techniques so they become more intelligent, dynamic, and user-friendly.
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.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Competitive agility and adaptability help shippers win the multi- and omni-channel race to the customer.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When you break down big data, new types of data is found that can be used to benefit customers and build a stronger advantage competitively.
Big Data, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
The cornerstone of collaborative logistics is timely visibility. Data about orders, inventory, transportation, and spend need to all funnel into a common denominator big data repository and be readily accessible.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
From well-designed redundancies across intermodal shipping methods to creative solutions when the unexpected happens, Georgia’s logistics industry is positioned to help shippers connect, compete, and grow.
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.
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.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Intermodal, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Supply Chain Management
It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics.
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.
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.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security, Technology , Transportation
An on-board video solution helps fleet managers review driver performance and improve fleet safety.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Third-Party Logistics, 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.
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology , Supply Chain Management
The Internet of Things is bringing major changes to the way companies plan and execute supply chain activities as sensors, communications systems, and analytics solutions all become cheaper, faster, and more capable.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Leaders in logistics can benefit from remote collaboration because it allows them to tap into a wider range of industry experts and connect more easily to their end customers.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics I.T., Technology
Utilizing technology has become vitally important to improving both last-mile delivery and the end consumer’s experience with a brand.
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.
Audit Services, Logistics I.T., Technology
Inbound Logistics editors select and spotlight the most innovative providers of logistics and supply chain technology.
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.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Technology
In today’s complex global supply chain, it never has been more difficult and vital to understand where you are spending your transportation dollars. Spend management visibility can help you see where every freight dollar goes, allowing you to identify opportunities for new savings.
Cloud Computing, Automation, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Our 2022 market research report highlights the latest trends in technology solutions for the supply chain.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Taking the time to develop meaningful and long-term relationships with transportation providers can eliminate so many headaches down the road for shippers.
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Supply Chain, Technology
Consumer demand boomed amidst a backdrop of disruption in 2021. To stay ahead in the coming year, supply chain professionals can utilize technology that aids with visibility, intelligence, and efficiency.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
Edge Logistics maximized compliance, secured top-notch recognition as Niagara Bottling Raw Carrier of the Year 2021.
From a new shuttle warehouse to more comprehensive ocean routes, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
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.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
These automated guided vehicle (AGV) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions optimize warehouse operations.
Digitized businesses report even higher levels of optimism than their offline peers, says a report from Alibaba.com.
Cloud Computing, Logistics I.T., Technology
From companies spending billions on cybersecurity to the cloud becoming the biggest thing in desktop applications, some of the top tech predictions from those in the know in various tech fields were proved right in 2021.
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.
Even as digital supply chains have become more critical, they’ve also become increasingly vulnerable to attack. Here's how to safeguard your information.
Big Data, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology
Tune into these 12 Inbound logistics podcast episodes for illuminating logistics conversations as supply chain leaders offer tips and observations from the field.
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.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Visibility
Profile of Tony Small, chief business officer, Wiliot
Three top priorities for digital transformation for the year ahead.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
What is a TMS in 2022? Understand capabilities and must-haves for transportation management systems in today’s marketplace.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
Sustainable shipping technologies in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry have come a long way, offering many supply chain benefits.
Manufacturing, Risk Management, Technology
Digital transformation will be fundamental as we tune into a post-pandemic supply chain.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Smart enterprise leaders have used the past two years to drive change in their business processes.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
Today’s motor carriers are constantly seeking ways to boost efficiency, such as having drivers capture bill of lading (BOL) data while on the move to reduce turnaround time. DDC Sync arms you with effective terminal management and actionable insights to optimize your logistics planning for a truly synchronized business.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
A rundown of the latest supply chain technology, services, and other innovations.
Partnership, Security, Technology
Proper logistics management can be one of the most critical aspects of a successful IT asset disposition (ITAD) program.
Health Care Logistics, Customer Service, Technology
How big transportation is impacting global economics and mid-size businesses—an expert’s view on Uber Freight’s acquisition of Transplace.
What distinguishes companies that thrived from those that barely survived? The eighth MHI Annual Industry Report uncovers the answers.
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.
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
E-commerce, Cloud Computing, Technology
Google's two new supply chain management solutions—Supply Chain Twin and Supply Chain Pulse—provide a powerful business tool for small and mid-size enterprises.
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.
Big Data, Partnership, Transportation
Analytics from DAT iQ take the uncertainty out of every step of the RFP process.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Technology
A network optimization study with Odyssey Logistics & Technology gave a global manufacturer, which spent more than $1 billion annually on shipping, the insight to optimize its global supply chain network.
Labor Management, Trucking, Transportation
Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage.
Big Data, Robotics, Technology
Here are three key areas where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can reap significant benefits for both shippers and carriers.
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.
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.
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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Here's how preventive business models on the front end and back end of the supply chain can help to add value to companies.
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.
Food Logistics, Retail, Technology
From food delivery robots to recyclable hard drives, here's what's trending in the electronics supply chain.
Companies willing to give AI and ML a chance often get off on the wrong foot. Here’s an effective way to get going.
Enterprises are realizing the growing need for adaptability and responsiveness, and are letting go of redundant, manual business operations, making room for digitization and data-driven processes.
E-commerce, Technology , Transportation
Small companies take big steps to navigate supply chain challenges.
Holman partners with OneTrack to bring AI solutions to the issue of forklift accidents.
Big Data, Robotics, Technology
The inevitable trend of utilizing artificial intelligence in the supply chain has already started to pay forward. Here's what shippers should do to supercharge their supply chains.
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.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Big Data, Partnership, Technology
Now’s the time to find ways to increase interoperability between business partners, control and make sense of your data, and uplevel traditional, manual processes for faster and more intentional outcomes.
E-commerce, Manufacturing, Technology
Manufacturing's traditional selling processes are broken. Our next chapter requires a savvy digital approach backed by a deep understanding of buyer expectations.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Cisco Systems earned the number-one spot in Gartner's ranking of the 2021 top 25 supply chains. The technology company's agility and strength helped prioritize critical infrastructure for hospitals and vaccine research.
While many procurement leaders initially vowed to invest in supply chain resiliency, they're still grappling with issues surrounding poor supplier information.
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
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.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
As more companies involved in supply chain adopt technology out of necessity, it is hard to see them ever turning back. Technology continues to be viewed as beneficial, driving the industry to evolve and flourish.
Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Instead of relying on fine-tuning forecasting models, CPGs would be far better equipped to manage supply chain disruptions by embracing operational agility. Here's how.
Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Readers tell us the 2021 buzzword for supply chains and why these are the words and phrases to watch.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Acculink Cargo provides a near real-time, visibility, global tracking, and exception-based monitoring solution for high-value and sensitive assets to serve the $30B+ global asset tracking market.
Partnership, Security, Technology
Artificial intelligence spending shows no signs of slowing. Decision-makers should consider the following factors in their digitization strategy.
E-commerce, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Technology innovations help supply chain professionals access the qualities that can help them compete in a changed world: safety, visibility, flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
With the advancement of predictive analytics and other tools, now is an exciting time in the logistics industry. Armed with these questions, you should be one step closer to becoming a savvy consumer of these tools and techniques, and the experts at Echo are always here to help you along the way.
Logistics and transportation data are critical in enabling proactive decision-making that informs supply chain initiatives.
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.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
Stord, a cloud supply chain services provider for retail and e-commerce brands, raised a $65 million Series C round led by venture capital firm Bond, bringing its total capital raised in the past six months to $100 million.
Automotive Logistics, Technology
Supply chain disruptions and workforce challenges are causing industries to accelerate their automation strategies. Yearly robot orders from nonautomotive sectors surpassed automotive robot orders for the first time.
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.
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
As the industry works toward a contactless standard, shippers can get a leg up on what’s to come by ensuring their operations are digital, interoperable and able to collect and analyze data.
Luxury department store Neiman Marcus is banking on a digital future, investing $85 million to make immediate changes to its supply chain and technology operations.
Big Data, Food Logistics, Technology
Expert advice on how supply chain leaders can continue to rise above unprecedented challenges through building on resilience, rethinking peak season, strengthening cold chain distribution, and even collaborating with competitors.
Last Mile Delivery, Security, Technology
New mailbox designs involve a technology-enabled container that receives and stores packages delivered via drone in a secure, climate-controlled box accessible only by the recipient.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in February 2021.
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.
To stay competitive, many companies have turned to new solutions like artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain for a competitive edge. Many companies, however, failed to address the elephant in the room: the on-premise, decades-old systems they used for core supply chain operations.
Retail, Sustainability, Technology
Delve into these logistics reads to learn about revitalizing retail, the inner workings of supermarkets, and a playbook for competing in a digital-first environment.
Food Logistics, Retail, Technology
Leaders set their sights on the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance visibility, cut costs, and power growth.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
The Open Visibility Network adds in-transit visibility beyond what’s available today, benefitting customers and shippers.
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.
As COVID-19 changes our world, there has been a dramatic shift in how supply chains are viewed within an organization. It's now increasingly recognized as an area where companies have the most to gain or lose.
Big Data, Inventory Management, Technology
When a company's employee roster includes 100 workers but the products are sold in one dozen countries, accurate sales and inventory data is critical. Business intelligence solutions, however, have traditionally exceeded the budgets of small to mid-sized companies.
Demand Planning, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When we started Inbound Logistics in 1981, the latest technology was using fax machines to distribute routing guides to vendors. Forty years later, we've advanced to using technology in a pivotal year, empowering the demand-driven enterprise.
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.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
The effectiveness of a transition, from switching 3PLs to moving facilities, depends on how well the change is managed. It is essential to have a documented project plan and a dedicated project manager with experience across multiple disciplines.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Today's technology empowers brands to offer a range of diverse, quality products, as well as customizable delivery or omni-channel fulfillment options to their customers.
Freight Payment Services, Logistics I.T., Technology
Adopting an integrated transportation management system delivers consistent ROI and helps create a resilient supply chain.
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.
By leveraging DDC FPO's expansive range of programming languages and skill levels, carriers can offer a consistent experience regardless of each shipper’s individual IT investment.
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:
Advances in data integration, IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are changing every part of the supply chain.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
Modernizing the ecosystems while keeping up the ongoing business operations is the reality of every business. The current ecosystem, future solution expectations, and resource models are the drivers that determine the program's pace.
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Visibility
From manual processes that eat up capital and waste time to a general lack of collaboration between suppliers and retailers, blind spots persist in today's supply chains. All of these issues need to be addressed to make supply chains as resilient and financially sustainable as possible.
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.
Inventory Management, Risk Management, Technology
From preparing for e-commerce growth to auditing cybersecurity practices, supply chain leaders share the adjustments they'd make at the start of 2020 knowing what they know now.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in December 2020.
Food Logistics, Partnership, Technology
Buddha Brands partners with TrueCommerce to achieve full integration between its EDI and ERP solutions.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
Blockchain delivers the visibility, provenance, and data accuracy to allow for contractual flexibility and facilitate frictionless transactions, which are key as global logistics goes touchless.
How the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the traditional order-to-cash process across the supply chain.
Sustainability, Technology , Supply Chain Management
It's time to look beyond the usual IT enhancements and optimize the supply chain with smart energy management, which offers a triple threat: saving money, adding new revenue streams, and reducing impact on the environment.
Customer Service, Partnership, Technology
C3 Solutions prepared to shift all users from their Adobe Flash product version to a brand new HTML5 platform, a comprehensive project with a firm and non-negotiable deadline
Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation
How do you know you’re paying the right price for the right level of service? The right business intelligence drives sound strategies, says Ken Adamo, chief of analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics.
Big Data, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Control tower capabilities help companies make better supply chain decisions across all industries. Any business that experiences supply chain disruption and wants fast and accurate resolutions to benefit all parties stands to benefit, says Lori Harner of E2open.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
Digitally mature retailers better reacted to COVID-19 disruptions, finds a study by technology company Incisiv. Based on performance along the customer journey, the study names the top North American apparel retailers in digital maturity.
Supply chains have been stretched to their limits by COVID-19 lockdowns, border closures, and sudden shifts in consumer demands. Now, they’re facing a growing threat from hackers. The fastest-growing threat is ransomware, which encrypts a company’s data until a ransom is paid to the hackers to decode it.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in November 2020.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Optimizing warehouse efficiencies is an important first step before implementing automation.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
With more consumers expecting to find, buy, and receive products wherever and however they desire, the need for retailers to optimize and elevate their supply chain capabilities is imperative for maintaining sales and brand loyalty.
With so many components to account for, it can be difficult for supply chain operators to confidently manage them all without the proper tools. To ensure packages are being handled as efficiently as possible and that losses are kept to a minimum, operators need visibility, which they can achieve using the Internet of Things (IoT).
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in October 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Big Data, Freight Payment Services, Technology
Here's how freight bill audit and payment firms unearth and leverage data from freight audits to provide shippers the mother lode of information they need to make intelligent, strategic decisions.
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.
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.
In a post-COVID supply environment, now is the time to revolutionize by taking the best of both worlds and consolidating them into a new approach moving forward: partner-centric procurement.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Technology
The latest industrial printers offer a new set of features and advantages, so end-users will not be upgrading just to ensure continued performance and support – they will enable new productivity and efficiency benefits.
Through robotic process automation, Ruan has significantly improved service to its customers.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
Global disruption has failed to halt shippers' digitization: 52% of companies say they will increase their spending on digital transformation, and those concerned with economic disruption are 20% more likely to invest. However, these numbers aren't consistent across all industry verticals.
Fulfillment, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Learn how Brilliant Fulfillment stopped juggling spreadsheets and used WMS automation to grow its order volume by 175% in just one year.
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.
E-commerce, Technology , Supply Chain Management
COVID-19 radically changed the workplace and how supply chains operate. Shippers that scale their technical infrastructure, put the customer first, and improve the remote working environment will thrive.
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.
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
Learn how digital freight matching companies can work together to solve the unique challenges presented by phantom data.
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.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chain disruptions may be a reality the world will continue to contend with. How can shippers weather the COVID-19 storm and maintain a semblance of business continuity during periods of such uncertainty? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, shipping organizations must take more control of their own destinies. These key business strategies will help shippers secure their supply chain resiliency well into the future.
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in August 2020.
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.
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.
Distribution, Technology , Visibility
Timely deliveries are critical for Tacony, a manufacturer and distributor of sewing and floor care products. Learn how the family-owned company cut costs, streamlined transportation, and boosted service levels by collaborating with Sunset Transportation.
Big Data, Transportation Management
Shippers want the right cargo in the right place at the right time. That takes planning, collaboration, and technology. Here are the metrics they monitor and how they do it.
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.
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in July 2020.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology
The majority of retailers say that artificial intelligence and machine learning can add significant value to their demand forecasting processes, and more than half say it will improve other critical supply chain capabilities.
Labor Management, Logistics, Technology
As the country moves toward a new normal, what will the workforce look like?
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
COVID-19 is clearly a catalyst for necessary change and our collective global supply chain disruption makes it clear that the time to bring transparency and efficiency is now.
Technology , Transportation, Visibility
From real-time tracking to traffic advisories, 12 supply chain leaders share the technologies they would accelerate.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
While there aren’t many quick fixes when it comes to mitigating global disruption, leaders can use solutions that directly address the biggest weaknesses in the supply chain that were highlighted as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak: demand, labor, and energy.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in June 2020.
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.
To accelerate growth and profitability, shippers need to eliminate manual back-office functions and integrate processing across the entire supply chain with carriers and other trading partners. However, knowing which processes to start with, and deciding what technology to use to automate, is often a challenge.
Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Technology
Extreme Networks’ acquisition spree provided the perfect reason to overhaul its supply chain practices and processes.
Technology , Supply Chain Management, Visibility
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed holes in traditional linear methods of supply chain reporting, especially when shipments involve multi-tiered transportation models. To make real-time decisions, shippers need reliable, real-time intelligence, such as Mobile IoT.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Read the latest supply chain updates in technology, transportation, products, and services in May 2020.
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.
Lean Logistics, Risk Management, Technology
Companies are looking for ways to manage more efficiently with less—while reallocating resources to more productive activities and maximizing freight spend value. Logistics operations are a great place to start as even the smallest percentage savings could mean triple digit impact to bottom lines.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Technology
Supply chain leaders pivot their companies in response to anticipated lower volumes of cargo during the COVID-19 outbreak and use innovative solutions to accommodate new delivery options.
Packaging, Sustainability, Technology
Companies are increasingly investing in returnable industrial packaging (RIP) to ship products to customers as sustainably as possible, and significantly reduce the amount of packaging-related waste they create, while also improving efficiencies and cutting costs.
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Companies in all industries are struggling to ensure they have the PPE on hand to continue operating, and that is no easy feat. Some products and materials are scarce, and visibility into the supply chain is limited. What matters most is speed, agility, and risk mitigation—machine learning can deliver on all three of these important factors.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
This story looks at some recent applications of blockchain technology in supply chain management.
Take a look at the latest news and innovations in the electronics supply chain.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Companies in the logistics space are responding to the crisis by providing free goods and services.
Read how HNRY Logistics boosted its truckload brokerage offering with Logistical Labs' LoadDex, accelerating response rates and letting shippers initiate rate requests.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Take a look at the latest supply chain services and solutions available in April 2020.
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.
Big Data, Finance, Supply Chain
Decisions made with incorrect data lead to no cost savings and compounding incorrect data throughout the supply chain. Here's how to make sure your data is sound.
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.
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.
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?
Most supply chain blockchain initiatives will remain at the pilot stage through 2022, requiring a different approach to take off.
The supply chain workplace of today faces significant disruption and begs the question: What should businesses be doing to embrace these changes?
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Take a look at some of the newest services and solutions in the supply chain industry.
Manufacturing, Sustainability, Technology
When applied to manufacturing, artificial intelligence enables companies to meet sustainability targets: workforce of the future, global operations optimization, and value network orchestration.
Retail, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Using robots to clearly monitor and better match demand to supply pays huge dividends.
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.
Cloud Computing, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies have come to the forefront of supply chain management—here are three ERP trends to watch in 2020.
Customer Service, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Here are the top three ways data analytics and AI can transform your supply chain.
Air Cargo, Security, Technology
Security, reliability, and scalability are three barriers that can prevent industrial companies from integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) solutions.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Technology
As eCommerce continues to increase globally, shippers have to navigate customs to support their omnichannel strategy.
E-commerce, Food Logistics, Trucking, Technology
Take a look at the top ten Inbound Logistics articles that got readers buzzing in 2019.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Transportation Management, Technology
Bid management software can collect responses automatically within seconds of the carrier submitting them which allows you to focus on strategic initiatives with the time saved.
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
This story examines three big paradigm shifts that are likely to occur in supply chains in the coming years: technologies to promote greater transformation efficiency; supply chains optimized for sustainability; and the digitized supply chain.
Intermodal, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology
A leadershp profile of Robert Sappio, CEO, SeaCube Container Leasing.
Cloud Computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Chemical company BASF Corp. improves real-time visibility of its transportation operations and moves towards predictive supply chain activities with Transplace and Descartes’ MacroPoint solutions.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Visibility
Having a better understanding of what our customers need, combined with the wider picture we’re capturing from thousands of data points, enables us to work even more effectively for our customers.
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.
Shipping and logistics remain among the last industries to undertake digital transformation. The highly fragmented nature of international shipping essentially ensures that there will be a level of complexity beyond that of nearly any other industry.
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.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
New services and solutions
E-commerce, Customer Service, Technology
This story looks at elements that produce excellent customer service and at some of the technology tools companies use to help them deliver excellent service to their customers.
Green Logistics, Buildings and Structures, Sustainability, Technology
New and notable events in the supply chain
Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
New services and solutions
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
Enabling a data-driven approach with forethought to the unique aspects of a network can provide shippers with new efficiencies that saves them money while still satisfying their customers. Transportation used to simply be about execution, now it’s a competitive advantage.
Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
An unusually large customer order drives Hidaka to implement the Mobility Physical Inventory App from AIM Computer Solutions. Along with automating the inventory process, the solution provides accurate and timely information.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
That's right, if you work in the supply chain management field, and have a decade or so until you retire, it's time to dust off your resume and consider other career paths. That's according to a Harvard Business Review article. Let's do an autopsy.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Many industries use supply chain analytics to drive insight, make better business decisions and verify or disprove existing models or theories.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Real-time technology can help shippers keep abreast of high-impact incidents around the world and provide extra time and context to activate their supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Companies are turning “big supply chain data” into real insights that improve efficiency, bring products and services to market faster, and deliver differentiating customer value, all of which are key to remaining competitive in the new digital economy.
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 part of a promotion, FedEx sent out its’ SameDay Bots — also known as Roxos— on the streets of New York City last week.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
The age of the digital supply chain is here. And yet, even with technology investments on the upswing, not every company is moving along the digital path at the same pace. Are you up to speed?
Audit Services, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
A lack of oversight can cost a company tens of millions of dollars in unnecessary freight spend. A transportation management system (TMS) with an integrated freight approval tool could stop these kinds of problems before they occur.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Technology , Transportation
The latest supply chain services and solutions
E-commerce, Technology , Visibility
Readers reveal the words and phrases that will have supply chain managers talking in 2020.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Supply Chain Management
A quick rundown of notable events, from sealed deals to green initiatives, in the supply chain
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
What are the top supply chain differentiators and innovation drivers? According to the findings of BluJay Solutions' Focus on Customer Experience: Research on Supply Chain Priorities and Investments report, they include the following.
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
By providing visibility into the assets and processes that historically had no data feedback loop, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has allowed manufacturing organizations to leverage their incoming data to implement crucial initiatives such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Supply Chain, Security, Technology
Today’s supply chains are among the most exposed to the risks of digital disruption. The complexity and multi-layered nature of supply chains have made them an obvious mark for attack as well as one of the most complex targets to defend.
The modern supply chain is complex, and in order for the world's leading companies to deliver their goods and services in an expedient, cost-conscious, and environmentally friendly fashion, they are increasingly turning to third-party logistics (3PL) companies to achieve these goals. These are among the themes of the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study.
3PL, Logistics I.T., Technology
LANXESS, a global specialty chemicals supplier, selected Odyssey Logistics & Technology to track multiple assets for four business units that provide products across 33 countries.
Investing in data management can help your DC run smoother. However, you shouldn’t quit once you’ve rearranged a few aisles. Take your learnings from fulfillment and use them to encourage greater data investment in all aspects of your operation.
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.
Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS), which gives businesses the ability to connect their supply chains through simply an internet browser, will add more fuel to Blockchain adoption.
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.
Last Mile Delivery, Technology
On October 1st, 2019, UPS was the first company to receive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for a broad plan to use a fleet of drones to expand its package delivery options.
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.
Most of us have heard of the “Butterfly Effect" — the phenomenon where the flapping of butterfly wings in one location can affect how weather plays out in a distant location. This is an example of nonlinear system behavior, or how a small change in conditions in one location can result in large changes in another. Logistics transportation systems behave the same when they are running near capacity.
Partnership, Trucking, Transportation
What do you do when trucking capacity shifts? Keep your spend in check and your partnerships tight.
Last Mile Delivery, Supply Chain, Technology
The battleground for competitive advantage in furniture retailing is shifting from the store aisle to the buyer’s doorstep. Companies that try to manage the complexity and cost of final-mile delivery without the aid of technology are not giving themselves the best chance of success.
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.
Here's how Disney is leveraging technology and big data to make visitors' experiences magical.
Here are 10 tips for leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) in the supply chain.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
To gain visibility to the location and condition of their shipments, no matter where in the world they might be, and no matter the transport mode, RFS turned to a solution from Tive Inc. that combines a tracker and software.
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Here are the latest supply chain services and solutions.
Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Material Bank connects interior designers and architects with material manufacturers by streamlining the complex sampling process with the made4net’s warehouse management solution.
From 3D printing to blockchain implementation, these are the trends driving the jewelry industry.
As logistics information becomes digitalized, processes move online, and operations involve numerous companies using different technological systems, it’s a perfect storm for cybercriminals.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Perhaps the greatest opportunity for blockchain technology is in helping to streamline supply chains.
E-commerce, Distribution, Technology
Best Buy made its list and checked it twice, and it's ready to take on the holiday season with a new and improved supply chain.
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Strategic technology trends have the potential to drive significant disruption and deliver significant opportunity. Enterprise architecture and technology innovation leaders must evaluate these trends to identify opportunities, counter threats, and create competitive advantage
Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain, Technology
Digital forwarding platforms are rapidly gaining traction in a global forwarding market characterized by uneven change.
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
A look at how robotics are currently being used, as well as how they'll be used in the future.
Logistics I.T., Security, Technology
Transportation and logistics companies recognize they must strengthen their approaches to cybersecurity but are not yet taking the practical steps to safeguard their industrial IoT deployments
Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
New supply chain services and solutions
Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Technology
Innovations in material handling solutions are helping shippers cut costs and boost accuracy.
E-commerce, Supply Chain, Technology
With heightened consumer demand for rapid delivery showing no sign of slowing, companies and their transportation partners are under immense pressure to produce an unprecedented amount of consumer goods, while at the same time deliver positive shopping experiences.
Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Technology
Product spotlight on mobile robotic systems
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.
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.’
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.
Big Data, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain
Freight agents rely on technology to maintain the daily operations of their businesses. But how are they using data gathered from technology to drive growth?
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology
AI’s application in materials inventory and data management will result in systems that are more usable, responsive and capable than ever to support agile supply chains. The emergence of AI is replacing frustration with the ability to leverage data for more strategic, creative opportunities to propel companies forward.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Practical steps that shippers can take to improve their success in securing capacity.
This year, the World Wide Web celebrated its 30th birthday. In honor of the milestone, we take a look at some of the most fascinating parallels between what launched the Internet’s success and what the supply chain must do to fulfill the same ambitions.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Leadership profile of Dan Martin, president of IFCO North America.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Despite Artificial Intelligence (AI) entering beyond-hype territory, its true value proposition is far from evident for most logistics leaders today.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Taking time to invest in a strong relationship with your 3PL can have a remarkable return on investment for your business.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
New supply chain services and solutions
Big Data, Logistics, Transportation
Constant optimizations drive transportation and logistics (T&L) processes. To compete in this ever-evolving sector, you need to be able to take full advantage of the data at your disposal.
Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Even the mighty Walmart is not immune from the challenges of recruiting and retaining qualified drivers.
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.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Here are seven global logistics trends that will impact freight forwarding in the next few years.
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.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Technology
Two-thirds (66 percent) of retail store associates believe that if they are equipped with tablets, they could provide better customer service and improve the shopping experience, according to the results of Zebra Technologies Corporation's 11th annual Global Shopper Study, which analyzes the attitudes, opinions, and expectations of shoppers, retail associates, and retail decision makers.
Manufacturing Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology
Manufacturing professionals are among the most aware of industry change due to automation, finds The State of Intelligent Process Automation from Nintex. The survey of manufacturing workers finds that 75 percent don't harbor concern for job security amid the rise of new technologies.
Enterprises must look to embrace a new wave of innovation and integrate their current employees and operations into agile solutions. From AI to incorporating personal devices, companies need to take full advantage of the advantages mobile technology offers that empowers enterprise leaders to stay competitive in the fast-moving digital environment.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Digital transformation is truly underway in manufacturing. While digital technologies such as cloud, mobile, big data and analytics, and Internet of Things have been industry drivers for years, manufacturers now have high expectations for the business value of technologies that are in earlier stages of adoption.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Technology
A direct, automated EDI connection between its ERP system and retail partners gives eyebobs 20/20 visibility to its omnichannel orders.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
The Search for a Connected Supply Chain
Distribution, Logistics, Safety, Trucking
Dock appointment scheduling solutions enable shippers, carriers and consignees to avoid decreases in annual earnings and improve driver safety.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
New supply chain services and solutions
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.
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.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The impact of powerful forces such as digital transformation, Industry 4.0, the current regulatory climate, and automation on U.S. manufacturers is the focus of a new research report from ECi Software Solutions. The findings indicate the role technology is playing in the U.S. manufacturing resurgence.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
The current emphasis on supply chain performance is not going to go away once the back-and-forth sparring of tariffs and retributions have been resolved. Supply chain management will continue to play an important role in obtaining raw resources in a timely, efficient manner. A non-interrupted flow of materials is a necessity to meet customer expectations and remain competitive.
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, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
By improving its business intelligence and more quickly addressing supply chain issues with the help of Transplace, Del Monte has been able to optimize its network and reduce overall transportation spend.
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, Supply Chain, 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
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, 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.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
By developing a more holistic view of company operations, businesses can then turn to the channel community to identify real-world, impactful applications for blockchain.
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.
Logistics, Technology , Transportation
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
How supply chain managers can identify risky drivers, reduce liability, and protect their truck drivers.
Cloud Computing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Technology
Modernizing your distribution business isn’t just about adopting the latest and greatest technology. From seamless scalability to cost-efficiency to tax benefits, the right solutions can pave the way to significant results.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
10 tips for selecting and implementing a SaaS-based TMS solution.
Fulfillment, Retail, Technology , Supply Chain Management
AI is quickly gaining ground in supply chain management, and we’re seeing it applied to demand forecasting to overcome many obstacles.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Profile of Mark Baker, chief technology officer of Pilot Freight Services.
Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), 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.
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
2018 has been marked by tariffs, trade deals, and technological advancements. Here are the highlights.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Readers get out their crystal balls and reveal the supply chain developments they expect to have the biggest impact in 2019.
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, 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.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
New supply chain services and solutions
3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
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, 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, 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
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
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.
Manufacturing Logistics, Manufacturing, Technology
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
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology
Among the next-gen technologies set to affect the supply chain, blockchain and artificial intelligence are rapidly emerging with potential for significant impact.
Big Data, 3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Technology is the backbone of today's logistics systems, and shippers want to make the right choices for mission-critical systems.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Imagine the car in your driveway. Do you know exactly where it came from? A typical Toyota is comprised of nearly 30,000 moving parts — from the tires down to the smallest screws. Do you know, for certain, that each piece is up to standard?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Many industries, such as transportation and logistics, have deployed enterprise software to help operate and manage work processes for decades now. And, as a result, companies and the solutions providers have collected a treasure trove of information, not only about an individual company, but about the industry as a whole.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
If your company seems stuck and can’t get to the level of maturity you would like in your S&OP process, follow Lemonis’ 3 Ps of Success modified for S&OP.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Businesses are increasingly realizing that user experience (UX) correlates closely to user engagement. The implications of a successful UX make it way more than just a satisfaction ranking.
Green Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Today’s crop of electric bikes and electric trikes can help meet consumer expectations for both speed and sustainability.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Tracking shipments independent of the carrier or mode of transport provides you with analytics that help you cut through the noise and make sense of the data to improve operational efficiencies.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
With e-commerce giants fueling a spike in shipping volumes, to stay competitive logistics companies need to increase efficiency, while reducing costs.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Despite its criticality, most companies are very poor at supply chain planning. Here’s a recipe for dealing with complexity and deploying a set of world-class supply chain planning capabilities.
Inventory Management, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
No hype here. These three technological innovations are already enhancing effectiveness, lowering operational costs, and increasing customer satisfaction in supply chain management.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
For businesses that haven't transitioned to new operating systems, time is running out to avoid the costs and risks of business disruptions. If you haven't already made a switch, here are some potential next steps.
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Before implementing supply chain visibility software, consider these four actions:
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Creating an ongoing logistics/supply chain technology investment strategy can radically advance supply chain efficiency. In a growing economy, it’s essential.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Social media is no longer just for likes and shares. Using AI and extensive datasets, supply chain managers can stay ahead of breaking events to make the most informed decisions to help keep their products and people safe and secure.
Big Data, Logistics, Technology
Blockchain allows shippers and other supply chain participants to collaborate in a new way, removing significant costs—both hard and soft—out of the supply chain. Here’s how.
For most organizations, it is not a matter of if but when a supply disruption will occur. Yet few have invested in the systems and programs needed to respond.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Right now, there is a disconnect between shippers, carriers, and customers that does not allow for blockchain and deep analytics to be applied. A better platform for collaboration throughout the industry will drive growth and the overall success of the logistics sector.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Blockchain adoption is not as swift as it seems. The industry giants leading the charge are backing closed, permission-based blockchain initiatives, which are bound to limit their effectiveness in the long run. Here’s how to unleash the full potential of blockchain.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Robotic process automation is redrawing the logistics landscape, bringing productivity gains that are compounded across thousands of transactions in supply chains. Find out what it means for buyers of 3PL services.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Rates will continue to increase for two reasons. Here’s why and what to do about it.
Big Data, Technology , Visibility
Seeing what’s happening throughout the supply chain is essential in today’s always-on, omnichannel shipping environment. Here’s how businesses can gain the insight and control they need as they move their goods around the globe.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
IoT is creating amazing opportunities for supply chain stakeholders to process data and automate environmental interactions in new ways. Here’s how to manage security risks.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform supply chains with breakthrough capabilities to process real-time data and make intelligent recommendations. So where should you start?
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.
Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Maturing systems, implementation expertise, and newly enacted tax incentives bode well for significant leaps in supply chain efficiency. Here’s why 2018 will be the year for technology ROI.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Now that the ELD Mandate has taken effect, grabbing an ELD device off the shelf may seem like a quick and effective fix. It’s not. Here’s what to look for and avoid when making this critical selection.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Technology
Many companies handle supply chain anomalies with reactive planning systems, but this approach leaves them vulnerable to disruption. One new approach to dealing with supply chain uncertainty is to use machine learning to predict what might go wrong.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Cloud technologies support innovative supply chain solutions that deliver the right goods to the right place at the right time—as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Here’s why supply chain managers should look to the cloud now.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is accelerating as more businesses look to make the digital transformation leap. Here are three areas in global logistics where AI will be the most impactful.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
The clarion call to digitize the supply chain is louder than ever before. In order to meet consumer demands and gain competitive advantage, shippers are retooling their supply chains to be more agile, efficient, and transparent. But where do you start? What steps can you take today?
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
This case study tells how Weatherford Farms increased efficiency in its delivery network by switching from manual routing to an automated routing system.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
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.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Here are some of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that companies can use to improve supply chain visibility, cut transportation costs, and improve parcel shipping service.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
TruGolf initially used several providers, resulting in delayed and lost shipments and miscommunication. Not being experts in logistics, TruGolf struggled to find a single point of contact who could guide them in the problem-solving and decision-making process—resulting in ineffective time management and unhappy partners.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain Management
Cloud-based deployments can remove IT obstacles and accelerate the launch of supply chain initiatives. However, are the advantages of cloud deployments for supply chain solutions real and worthwhile?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Clunky payment processes cause supply chain friction.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Manufacturers embrace IIoT to improve quality and operational visibility.
The Red Wing Shoe Company gets customers to share how their boots are serving them—and the supply chain—well.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
With more and more companies hopping on the AI bandwagon, the technology will affect supply chain planning across industries. Find out which verticals have the most to gain and how supply chain managers can make smarter decisions.
Cloud Computing, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Cloud-based warehouse management systems have many merits, but don’t presume they offer a cheap, one-size-fits-all option for your organization. In other words, read the fine print.
Food Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
While the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 set the guidelines and rulemaking for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF) in process, there are still gaps in compliance. Here's how to address them.
E-commerce, Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Retailers and manufacturers can unlock significant competitive advantage by leveraging consumer insights to make category decisions and create localized merchandising assortments.
4PLs, Supply Chain, Technology
A new report finds that the fourth-party logistics provider model will get a big boost from supply chain digitalization, a trend that’s expected to shift the balance of power in the logistics sector.
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Supply chains must be faster and more agile than ever. Siloed systems can slow down the process, causing frustrated customers to take their business elsewhere, resulting in lost revenue, resources, and time. Here are three signs of siloed supply chains and what to do about them.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Businesses face many challenges when it comes to mobile technology in their supply chain, from application selection to ongoing support. Here’s how to get with the mobile program.
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.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology
Digital Transformation (DT) is coming of age. Eighty percent of respondents to a recent IFS Digital Change Survey see themselves as “enabled”, “enhanced” or “optimized” to leverage DT.
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.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Ports, Technology
Terminal operations today leverage highly integrated systems—from vehicle/fleet management, remote crane management, terminal operating systems, gate operation, position detection, and many others. So, how do we make this integration work better? The short answer—simplify and standardize.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Supply chain executives need not consider digital transformation as a large-scale undertaking with an expensive and complex integration process. Applying simple-to-implement steps like document automation can greatly improve productivity and elevate the customer experience.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Integrating external content is becoming more valuable for companies seeking more automation and real-time control over their supply chain planning and execution functions.
Retail, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Grocers will have to transform aggressively and adapt swiftly if they want to avoid the fate of retailers in other segments. They will need to digitize their stores and consumer experiences. Here's how they should optimize their supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Managing a business for sustained growth means finding and implementing innovative solutions to the challenges of complex supply chain logistics. To achieve lasting, repeatable innovation, check out these real-world solutions.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
VMI is a way for suppliers to manage re-supply by monitoring customer stock levels and forward demand that optimizes working capital with service levels. Use these tips for best managing the VMI relationship.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Silicon Valley and the logistics industry can help each other, and there’s great value to be gained through partnership.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transplace helped Huhtamaki reduce costs while improving customer service.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain professionals now have access to more data from more sources than ever before. Here are five ways to utilize data to simplify your supply chain design process:
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Keeping your supply chain secure is not complicated but it needs to be done on a regular basis. Here are five tips to help keep your online security strong and virus-proof.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Sometimes, for even the most critical shipments, the shipper receives information for only two data points: when the shipment left their hands and confirmation the shipment has arrived. Here's why so-called black box shipping is on its way out.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Readers consider the near-term prospects of self-driving trucks in the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Agilent Technologies, a global high tech life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical company applies sophisticated scientific methods provided by CorpU to implement sweeping new order fulfillment and supply chain strategies. Using the CorpU platform, and its precision tools, procedures and metrics for both engaging and educating employees, Agilent's transition from design to implementation for new supply chain plans was reduced from months to just 10 days.
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, Technology
Powered by the Internet of Things, the next generation control tower will extend supply chain visibility and control tower services down to the level of things – however large, small, or geographically dispersed they may be.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Same-day production and delivery is possible if communications between production and logistics is fully automated. A live experiment showed the path of an urgently needed replacement part as it moved from the initial order through production to final delivery: all in a single day.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
The primary use for blockchain is improving supply chain transparency and traceability, according to a new benchmark survey focused on blockchain in supply chain management and trade finance. Other important advantages include transaction cost reductions and enhanced trust between supply chain partners.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A new study reveals growth companies are investing in customer-facing supply chain solutions to improve supply chain efficiencies in the digital era.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Technological advances to improve operations and profit margins are prominent within the supply chain industry. These are the significant technology trends to watch.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry. Here’s how to prepare.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Senior executives have set their sights on digital and automated solutions that cut costs and plan to invest in a number of key areas over the next two years, according to the 2017 State of the Outsourcing, Shared Services, and Operations Industry report.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Supply chain innovation is important for companies of all sizes. With new enabling technologies causing disruptions across the supply chain, the supply chain space is ripe for innovation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
ATA’s Mike Russell Trucking Image Award opens for applications.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Data from electronic logging devices could close the visibility gap for every party in the transportation industry.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Ready to adopt the "full circle" approach to waste elimination in your supply chain? An Accenture Strategy report finds that while companies welcome this approach, their efforts are often only skin deep. Here's how to capture the full potential of the growing circular economy.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Readers share their IoT forecast on the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things will streamline and optimize to never before possible levels, dramatically impacting the supply chain for the better.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Working alongside robots in warehouses is the way of the present, rather than the way of the future.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things will streamline and optimize to never before possible levels, dramatically impacting the supply chain for the better.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When a paper-based order management system slowed a baseball bat manufacturer’s growth, the company digitized for out-of-the-park growth.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When air freight is too expensive and ocean freight too slow, can this drone carry the day?
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
Stay up to date on the latest products to hit the marketplace.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The right data can create the intelligence required to know where to begin to solve many common problems.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Use these five points to help find a transportation management system
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Companies are realizing they must change their mindset to remain competitive. Embracing a global trade network model removes some of the constraints that make global trade management a challenge
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Organizations are turning to third party logistics providers and enhanced transportation management technology to deliver the velocity, visibility, predictability, and control they need.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
The supply chain is creating more jobs than it can fill. Here's why companies should use technology to change people's perceptions of the field.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Utilizing technology is key to the future of business and IoT has increased the connectivity of all areas of business.
3PL, Food Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Specialized Logistics
Produce distributor SunTerra Chicago uses technology to boost on-time deliveries and cut costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Use this advice to ensure your mid-market supply chain is supported at the level it deserves.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Sustainability, 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, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Organizations are looking to technology to help manage the complexities of the transport operation and to differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive markets they operate in.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Leading logistics providers are driving change – rather than responding to it – by leveraging modern TMS solutions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Get the most out of a transportation management system by ensuring it provides the following functions.
E-commerce, 3PL, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
3PL warehouses are not only in demand, but in a position of strength. This provides 3PL operators a unique opportunity to build lasting relationships with key customers, suppliers, and retailers of their choice.
Import, Export, Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions automate complex international supply chain sourcing, logistics, cross-border trade, and regulatory compliance activities.
Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
From location to infrastructure and from workforce to technology, Georgia sets the pace in the logistics race.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Digitization is no longer an option. It is a competitive necessity.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use these insights to meet the challenges of global shipment compliance.
Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
With no standard terminology in an already-complex industry, it’s not surprising that so many TMS buyers have trouble figuring out the differences between solutions and which one best fits their needs. Here's how to cut through the confusion.
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.
E-commerce, 3PL, Education, Retail, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Find the right solutions, carriers and partners to drive efficiency in your supply chain operations and enable your enterprise to navigate the twists and turns, ups and downs of the coming year.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon’s patent to parachute packages sends Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo on a trip down memory lane to an article he wrote 14 years ago predicting such an event.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A YMS can provide significant benefits to your operation. Use these pointers to help select the right YMS.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Data integration across systems can help optimize the supply chain and enable organizations to provide their customers with the best possible service from order to delivery.
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.
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
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Business to consumer demand is set to outpace supply in the marketplace. Those who can solve that problem will be the big winners in the next phase of supply chain management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
An Industry 4.0-enabled supply chain will collect and analyze data across all machines, yielding faster processes that are more flexible and produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Another year is upon us and with it comes a new opportunity to do things differently; to do things better. After all, if you are not evolving, you are dying.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Choosing the right shipping software is critical because it impacts your company’s bottom line. Here are eight steps to take to ensure you choose the right solution for your company’s individual needs.
Fulfillment, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
From a Lean and agile supply chain perspective,an optimally designed supply chain can significantly improve margins,support expansion into new markets,enhance the customer experience,and reduce operating costs.
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.
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.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Picking Solutions, Technology
As wearable technologies, such as smart glasses and augmented reality, grow less expensive and more accessible, an increasing number of companies are exploring whether wearables could benefit their warehouse operation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Kowalski Sausage implements a new in-house routing and dispatching system to improve how the piggies get to market.
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 I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
From item-level inventory data and GPS to condition monitoring and signals from social media, new data sources are augmenting available supply chain data. Find out how to extract value from this influx of information.
Finance, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
How will blockchain technology impact the future of the supply chain?
3PL, Education & Careers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Profile of Mike Wagner, CEO of Target Freight Management.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security revised almost every section of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) on Sept. 20, 2016. Here’s what shippers need to know.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
The Internet of Things is about to shake up the supply chain. Shippers need to develop mid- and long-term IoT strategies.
Expedited Shipping, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Specialized Logistics, Technology
More companies are relying on expedited shipping a regular part of their inbound transportation planning. However, intelligent systems are helping reduce the need for the Hail Mary emergency moves.
Distribution, Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The demand chain model drastically reduces a distribution center’s footprint and associated costs by replacing safety stock with information.
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.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
As a first-time TMS buyer, educate yourself on what a modern TMS can do – and come to the table with high expectations.
Global Trade Management, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Technology , Transportation, Visibility
Effectively mitigate demurrage and detention fees by taking an integrated approach to logistics, contract management, and supply chain visibility using a global trade management system.
HazMat, Education, Specialized Logistics, Technology
When moving hazardous materials, shippers can’t just send them packing. From preparing for compliance to keeping employees in the loop, here’s how shippers plan for risk-free travels.
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, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
The benefits of a multi-tenant software platform are immense. Chris Johnson of LeanLogistics outlines the four areas of value with multi-tenant technology.
Freight Payment Services, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Rick Erickson of U.S. Bank explains how to deal with increasing regulations, demand volatility, and shifting global trade currents.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain
Profile of Doug Waggoner, CEO and chairman, Echo Global Logistics
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
As transit times shift and service areas are updated, customers need a reliable source of data that delivers a standard messaging output that can be easily understood.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Oregon-based manufacturer Blount International was bleeding money from leaks all across its supply chain. It found that the correct application of the right data management technology provided and maintained by the right partner was the solution to the problem.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Presidential nominee stances on transportation infrastructure; New truck standards aim to reduce U.S. carbon emissions; Staffing Agencies and Colleges Work to Make Certain the Supply Chain Stays Supplied
Education & Careers, Trucking, Transportation
Retirees from the transportation business find a second career through agent programs with companies such as Bulk Connection.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party 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., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
When considering, procuring, and implementing new logistics/supply chain technology, here are three steps to take to ensure a smooth rollout.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
This story looks at some recent trends affecting retail supply chains, including demand for speed and flexibility, ongoing emphasis on omnichannel marketing, and globalization.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Social media benefits the supply chain industry in many ways. Companies enhance communication with customers, generate demand, reduce operating costs, mitigate risk, increase productivity, and gain marketplace intelligence through social channels.
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, Technology , Supply Chain Management
If they haven’t already, supply chain executives need to immediately deploy more flexible and agile supply chain management solutions that encompass an enterprise resource planning system.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Denied party screening is of critical importance in shipping and international trade, and essential for minimizing business risk today.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
A company’s ability to efficiently execute a supply chain strategy in today’s environment can be enhanced by logistics outsourcing with a strategic partner.
3PL, Education, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With schools across the country rapidly increasing the use of technology in the classroom, recent graduates entering into the logistics workforce expect similar atmospheres.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
An acceleration of mergers and acquisitions is causing dramatic changes to the supply chain. Are you prepared to manage through this changing environment while managing cost?
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
When evaluating your needs for a transportation management system it’s important to look beyond technology and consider who will manage planning and execution. Use this advice to determine if a managed service provider will deliver greater value than developing an in-house team.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Warehousing
How do industry leaders plan to keep up with these unprecedented demands? The short answer is technology investment.
3PL, Customer Service, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Industry expertise is the most impactful way to positively affect customer service requirements.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, 3-D printing, collaborative robotics, self-driving trucks, drones and the Uberization of deliveries are poised to be disruptive influences on logistics in the coming years.
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.
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A new app helped a coffee merchant digitally transformed its retail sales and distribution processes.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When used effectively, data can help retailers improve customer service, website experience, and overall supply chain and shipping processes.
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
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Kuebix TMS and Managed Services take Weis Markets’ supply chain to the next level of excellence.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Your TMS is the perfect place to start making sense of IoT–giving you the ability to make smarter decisions faster.
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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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Connected, intelligent, scalable, and rapid, the digital supply network is ready to be deployed today. Companies may hold on to the dying linear supply chain, but they are closing themselves off from a strategy that operates at a lower price point and enables growth.
Green Logistics, Lean Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
These supply chain, logistics, and transportation companies lead the way in supporting sustainability.
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Wholesale distributor Ideal Supply re-routed its delivery network through the cloud with the help of logistics technology provider Descartes.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Increased funding, bigger ideas, and changing mindsets are setting the stage for the explosive growth of enterprise technology in the logistics sector.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The migration to web, cloud, and SaaS solutions continues, and it's a good thing for shippers. Here's why you'll love getting ahead in the cloud.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Technology
Readers weigh in on the future of drones in last-mile logistics.
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.
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Profile of John Fay, CEO of the electronic supply chain platform, INTTRA.
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
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Communication and transparency are key to being a good partner to your clients. Use this advice to effectively communicate with customers.
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, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , 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.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
This article looks at what’s new and interesting in transportation management systems (TMS).
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
By tapping into outsourced logistics support, shippers arm themselves with the technology, talent, and experience at a lower price than employed resources, which allow companies to invest and focus on their core competencies.
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Savings from a TMS deployment can be significant. Here are the benefits of an incremental approach to acquisition.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The best solutions provide clear, regularly reported metrics not just to the shipper, but also to the carriers themselves.
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Sapa Extrusions Americas achieves tremendous business benefits by implementing Cloud Logistics’ transportation management system (TMS).
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Launching a cost cutting, productivity-enhancing, or sustainability initiative creates efficiencies with environmental benefits and cost reductions.
Education & Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Jim Lambo, director of supplier management and procurement at Insitu, manages procurement and suppliers for all goods and services.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
E-commerce, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Disruption is coming to the freight and logistics industry. By seeing and understanding the full spectrum of operations, transport-oriented firms can survive and succeed in a dramatically changed environment.
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.
Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
STEM disciplines broaden the field of logistics and industry standards by involving process strategies, planning, implementation tactics, and optimization in supply and demand. This is a fact students are recognizing and capitalizing on.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Intermodal, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Rail, 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.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology
This story looks at ways in which 3PLs help small and midsize companies implement and take full advantage of information technology.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics surveys the market to determine the latest logistics technology trends and chooses 100 IT providers that are leading the way.
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To support global initiatives, shippers should consider leveraging a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) TMS with domestic and global functionality.
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A customized and strategic platform provides a company with a competitive edge over their competition.
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Operators want their solutions to be collaborative and easily integrated with other systems, and providing visibility in the yard should be easy.
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Consider these factors and advice when considering switching software.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation
One of the common gripes voiced by organizations implementing logistics IT solutions is that the solution ends up costing more than expected. Use this advice when looking at prospective providers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Planners use sophisticated supply chain modeling and simulation to gauge the results of decisions before enacting them and to prepare for a range of possible scenarios. The result is better-prepared companies with a more clear view of themselves and their futures.
Distribution, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , 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, Supply Chain, Safety, Security, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Vulnerable to cargo theft? This monitoring solution provides layers of assurance for shippers and transporters.
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A predicted freight slowdown stalls driver wage increases for 2016; President Obama proposes oil tax to fund infrastructure; Logistics trends of 2016
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Global Trade Management (GTM) solutions are evolving to meet the new demands of today’s global shippers and consumers.
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.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Technology
Evolving technologies such as data warehousing, in-memory architecture, and data visualization are helping unlock fleet insights.
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.
Education & Careers, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When performance management processes are functioning properly, the link between strategic business objectives and day-to-day actions comes together.
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.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
For logistics professionals, data is meaningless without context. Dashboards help provide context and enhance decision-making capabilities.
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.
Young and veteran supply chain professionals alike must acclimate, absorb, and apply fast-approaching technological developments or risk being part of the past.
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Taking steps to become a shipper of choice delivers benefits across the supply chain, and will help sustain and grow your bottom line.
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Shippers should consider partial shipping when looking for faster transit times, less handling, and a more cost-effective solution.
Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Cloud software has many advantages including a fast start up, frequent upgrades, and less overall costs.
3PL, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
It is critical that 3PLs take a hard look at operations to determine areas for cost reduction, productivity and efficiency improvements, and opportunities for new service offerings and revenue streams.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Minimizing transportation costs through data analysis can have a huge impact on a company’s bottom line
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Companies should reevaluate its compliance processes to look at previous set plans and get programs ready for upcoming developments.
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When choosing a transportation management system, it’s important to ensure it will meet all of your requirements.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
In today’s global, highly competitive market, the old rules of transportation no longer apply if you want to remain profitable and competitive.
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.
Customer Service, Cloud Computing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
A real time tracking platform helps you revolutionize your logistics operations by improving service while reducing costs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The expense of inbound vendor traffic and its impact on landed cost is overlooked. Use this advice to better managing inbound vendor freight.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
To help combat counterfeiting, the premium beverage industry is taking advantage of serial numbers on product packages to uniquely identify each product for increased connectivity throughout packaging operations and the supply chain.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Replacing manual, paper-based processes with fully automated systems that use electronic B2B transactions in place of paper documents is one major step toward a greener supply chain.
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.
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The booming liquor business has added several layers of complexity to the supply chain with the addition of many new product SKUs. Shippers are using technology, data, and collaboration to keep the supply chain moving efficiently.
This story examines how supply chain organizations are using three kinds of social media: supply chain operating networks, enterprise social networks, and public social networks.
As cyber crime and data breaches continue to climb, supply chain information is increasingly at risk. Here are ways to assess your vulnerability and keep supply chain data safe from hackers.
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.
Buildings and Structures, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Forward-thinking shipping and logistics facility management (FM) professionals turn to next-generation FM software to efficiently manage their facilities.
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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
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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.
Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The real value of a software partner can be found in the days and weeks that come after the learning phase. Most customers are looking for a positive experience to happen after the purchase.
Forklifts, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility, Warehousing
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.
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Radio Frequency Identification Technology has a multitude of benefits that can have a significant impact on reducing and eliminating waste in the extended supply chain.
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How milk and other dairy products moo-ve from tens of thousands of cows to store shelves across the country - with udder efficiency.
Inventory Management, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When Azteca Foods outgrew its manual pallet tracking system in its production facility, Barcoding Inc. delivered a solution.
Bar-coding Systems, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
For quickly measuring freight at the point of pick-up, for reclassifying pallets, and for low-volume operations, mobile dimensioning is a low-cost game-changer.
Global Trade Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Selecting the right global trade management tool is important when looking to grow your business. Use these tips to select a global trade management tool to elevate your business.
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The Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS), which ensures hazardous materials are safely produced, used, and disposed of, continues to evolve. Supply chain management technology tools remain a priority. Third-party logistics providers project future growth. St. Louis, Mo. remains an epicenter for all transportation modes, and is ripe for future growth opportunities.
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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
E-commerce, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
As e-commerce continues to surge, the case for automation is now too compelling to ignore. One good way to start can be to automate parcel sorting at local and regional distribution centers.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A system developed by The Smart Cube pulls and aggregates information from all Elizabeth Arden’s contract manufacturers, providing a consolidated, accurate view of data across the company’s supply chain. The cosmetics giant now can see, in real time, the purchases its network of manufacturers makes on its behalf.
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.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Technology
Good data assists fleet managers in budgeting short- and long-term costs, determining correct fleet size, and evaluating whether to lease or buy new equipment. Use these tips to get the most out lift truck fleet data.
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.
Intermodal, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Railroads, ocean carriers, and ports are investing in new equipment and technology innovation to move freight from trucks to rails and attract intermodal shippers.
Lean, Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain Management
It is critical to set meaningful, relevant, and attainable targets to ensure that everyone is focused on a Lean supply chain.
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Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service gives industrial buyers a preview of how IoT may impact procurement; Private label sourcing faces new headwinds; Cloud Logistics debuts the latest twist in TMS deployments; CMA CGM launches first smart connected container ship; Automotive parts buyers are leveraging omni-channel options
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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.
Lean Logistics, Lean, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Intelligent transportation technology provides new sources of competitive advantage through complete supply chain visibility.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics are necessary to contribute to an organization’s goal of improved and more informed decision-making.
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.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology , Warehousing
E-commerce is leaving a trail of brick-and-mortar debris in its wake.
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Increasing costs and challenges within the logistics industry affect your bottom line. Use these steps to reduce logistics costs.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ports, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Latin America
Latin American perishable exports have grown dramatically in recent years, but there are still some logistical shortcomings preventing maximum cold chain efficiency.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
The shortage of qualified drivers threatens the continued growth of the intermodal industry.
Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Companies are increasingly using M2M to maximize operational efficiency, minimize loss and theft, and better serve their customers.
E-commerce, 3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain Management
When you consider the rapid evolution of supply chain management over the past two decades the 3PL industry has been a featured piece in an increasingly pixelated mosaic.
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Understanding less-than-truckload shipping challenges is the key to overcoming them.
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Amazon and Walmart vie for last-mile supremacy; Nevada community college establishes logistics program to meet Tesla labor demand; Industrial buyers think outside the box; Consortium establishes new chemical footprint assessment; VMI opportunities abound as shippers look to optimize inventory; study looks at the ghost economy
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An Enterprise Logistics partnership helps improve companies by delivering customized applications to improve market advantage.
Cloud Computing, Technology , Transportation
Today's cloud-based inspection systems improve productivity by simplifying the traditional inspection method and compiling important data to be accessed at any time and anyplace.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Digital Business integrates the value chain to realize a constant stream of operational data and transform it into balanced, end-to-end metrics that improve decision making.
If you are driving through Nevada and see a truck driver reading a book…don’t freak out.
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Inbound Logistics’ exclusive market research survey on the third-party logistics (3PL) sector reveals new trends and opportunities.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology , Supply Chain Management
As technology brings supply chain data into focus, the ability to access and interpret business information moves from nice-to-have to must-have.
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Short-term Highway Trust Fund extension renews call for national transportation strategy; Medical cost inflation and cyber risk are the most prying business concerns; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create shared working groups to explore operational efficiencies; GS1 Simple Product Listing creates new standard for e-commerce marketplace
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T.
To grow and evolve, shippers of all sizes need the high-quality data provided by modern technologies.
Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
Vehicle-to-Vehicle communications and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technologies will revolutionize transportation by making our road system safer, more efficient, and less dependent upon the human element for effective decision-making.
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.
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.
Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Shippers making simple, but meaningful changes can go a long way with helping carriers attract and retain drivers.
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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?
Big Data, Lean, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management
The confluence of faster data access, better analytical tools, and data-driven business decisions, make it more likely that future supply chain optimization will be continuous.
Big Data, Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Predictive modeling and big data help develop efficient shipping solutions to lower shippers’ freight spend and overall supply chain costs.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Many transportation and logistics professionals hear outsourcing and think offshoring, but there is a big difference.
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.
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.
3PL, Global Economy, Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Technology
When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.
Retail, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Companies must formulate a strategic plan that includes core competencies and future business objectives to prepare to meet the challenges of the next decade.
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.
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.
3PL, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.
Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Big data is a big deal, but what is it? Inbound Logistics asks four industry experts to file their report on big data and its benefits.
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.
Intermodal solutions can have significant returns, but there are challenges to consider.
E-commerce, Air Cargo, Customer Service, Economic Development, Retail, Ocean, Ports, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
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.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, 3PL, Education & Careers, Rail, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation, Warehousing
TAJ Flooring used a transportation management system to improve shipment and freight spend visibility.
Retail, Trucking, Transportation
Business process innovations have made great leaps thanks to two Northwest Arkansas companies: JB Hunt and Walmart.
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.
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
Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Innovative route planning tools create meaningful links between long-range planning and real-world agility.
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.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Partnership, Trucking
Partnering with third-party logistics providers offers shippers numerous advantages for stronger supply chains.
Intermodal, Ports, Trucking, Transportation
Rapid changes in the chassis market mean shippers must ensure they are creating value from the chassis they use.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Trucking, Transportation
Molson Coors Canada’s new delivery planning system integrates routing, pallet building, and truck loading.
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.
Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.
Expedited Shipping, 3PL, Global Logistics, Materials Handling, Ocean, Site Selection, Risk Management, Security, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
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
Chemical Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Flexible tanks turn dry vans into bulk liquid transportation, creating capacity and increasing backhaul opportunities.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Expedited shipping modes are a crucial part of shippers’ planned transportation strategies.
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.
Intermodal, Ocean, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal allows shippers to cut transportation costs without sacrificing service.
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.
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.
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air Cargo, Expedited Shipping, Trucking
When expediting shipments, visibility, communication, and customer service get into gear.
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.
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.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, 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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Demand Planning, Global Trade Management, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management
Investment in logistics technology—$26 billion in the past seven years—is white hot right now. Here’s a small sampling of the types of solutions that venture capitalists are financing.
Automation, Third-Party Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Technology
Third-party logistics providers rise to the challenge, rolling in IT capabilities to become indispensable supply chain partners.
By 2027, electric freight trucks and buses will become less expensive to purchase and operate than their combustion engine counterparts.
Global Trade Management, Partnership, Technology
From resource planning and transportation management to analytics, these top GTM companies can help take some of the stress out of managing your global supply chain.
Automation, Technology , Supply Chain Management
How AP automation, AI, and machine learning can transform logistics departments
Customer Service, Food Logistics, Retail Logistics, Technology
Disappointing a customer doesn’t sit well with a retailer or store associate, and that sense of frustration is something retailers should be working to prevent, starting with these strategic supply chain enhancements.
Automation, Supply Chain, Technology
The importance of digitization to improve supply chains and the key technologies fueling the shift.
Driven by evolving communications networks, such as 5G, 25% of supply chain decisions will be made across intelligent edge ecosystems by 2025, a Gartner report predicts.
Big Data, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Technology
Tune into these 12 Inbound logistics podcast episodes for illuminating logistics conversations as supply chain leaders offer tips and observations from the field.
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.
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.
By thinking creatively and embracing new solutions, third-party logistics providers support shippers through demand surges, labor shortages, cost increases, and capacity constraints.
Risk Management, Sustainability, Technology
Organizations across sectors must keep pace with changes in supply and demand—and intelligent supply chains can help
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
10 tips for deploying a robotics system in your warehouse or distribution center
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.
LoadDex from Logistical Labs lets Sunset Transportation take a strategic focus when making pricing decisions, improving customer opportunities and fueling year-over-year growth.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Technology
Automation, when correctly applied, should have two benefits: performing tasks with fewer people, and increasing the value of (remaining) employee tasks.
Fulfillment, Transportation Management, Technology
In the face of an array of supply chain pain points, shippers can employ tech-based tools designed to tackle recurring challenges and create a more efficient and effective operation.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
Today’s motor carriers are constantly seeking ways to boost efficiency, such as having drivers capture bill of lading (BOL) data while on the move to reduce turnaround time. DDC Sync arms you with effective terminal management and actionable insights to optimize your logistics planning for a truly synchronized business.
Robotics, Trucking, Warehousing
Automated yard solutions can gain back trucker hours and speed warehouse operations nationwide.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology
Faced with increasing e-commerce complexity, distribution centers have to balance flexibility with efficiency. Here are the products, equipment, and systems that streamline DC operations.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Shipment planning, optimization, spot auction, carrier data integration with a centralized track & trace visibility platform and freight audit and payment, will enable Allen Company, Inc.’s overall growth strategy.
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Risk Management, Security, Technology
Here are three cybersecurity best practices for protecting the supply chain that will help manufacturers continue to innovate, create new products and services, increase profitability, while maintaining a competitive edge.
Manufacturing, Trucking, Transportation
Supply chain leaders share the spot shortages they predict next.
Bar-coding Systems, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Logistics I.T., Technology
Companies of all shapes and sizes can now compete with Big Tech by capitalizing on the new Internet of Everyday Things and a network infrastructure that’s already been built.
Which services are shippers buying, and what does that say about the current supply chain landscape? Take a look at five significant trends based on data from shippers responding to Inbound Logistics' audience survey from July 2016 to July 2021.
Automation, Packaging, Technology
The packaging used throughout the supply chain, and its management, plays a crucial role in optimizing your operation.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Agriculture Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
From egg cartons to agtech, here's what's trending in the agriculture supply chain.
Air Cargo, Technology , Transportation
Take a look at the latest supply chain products, services, and solutions.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
There’s no single action that can prevent another supply chain crisis like the one brought on by the pandemic. However, certain measures can mitigate the impact of the pandemic and any other catastrophic disruptions.
Robotics, Technology , Warehousing
From materials handling workhorses to AI-driven solutions, these robotics systems boost productivity and improve efficiency.
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.
Ports, Technology , Transportation
A look at the latest supply chain technologies, products, services, and transportation solutions.
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.
Enterprises are realizing the growing need for adaptability and responsiveness, and are letting go of redundant, manual business operations, making room for digitization and data-driven processes.
Big Data, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Fundamentally, managing supply risk is all about having access to the right insights at the right time. These 7 questions can help you gain them.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
E-commerce brands looking to protect merchandise and reduce their carbon footprint are exploring surprising new packaging materials, designs, uses, and re-uses.
Expedited Shipping, Technology , Visibility
How can logistics professionals ensure time-critical shipments are more likely to arrive on time? Here are five critical factors.
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.
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.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
With so much complexity and volatility for the foreseeable future, it’s never been more important to be able to have a holistic view of your supply chain. An integrated TMS provides a single solution for planning, executing, and analyzing your shipments, both inbound and outbound.
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.
Big Data, Partnership, Technology
Now’s the time to find ways to increase interoperability between business partners, control and make sense of your data, and uplevel traditional, manual processes for faster and more intentional outcomes.
Ports, Technology , Transportation
As the intermodal industry faces port congestion and equipment shortages, Mike Wilson, CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, leads with empathy and an open mind, using the company’s interoperable model to enhance velocity and increase capacity.
While many procurement leaders initially vowed to invest in supply chain resiliency, they're still grappling with issues surrounding poor supplier information.
Security, Technology , Supply Chain Management
From smart devices that support supply chain visibility to bar seals that secure shipping containers, these products keep your cargo safe.
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.
3PL, Technology , Transportation
Optimizing a transportation network equires an ideal combination of personnel, tools, and strategic alignment.
3PL, Risk Management, Technology
The companies who develop long-term logistics solutions enabled by technology and data insights to adjust to consumer demand and pandemic uncertainty are the ones who position themselves for growth in the new reality for supply chain operations.
Customer Service, Partnership, Technology
Your customer experience represents the primary touchpoint between your revenue and customers, so the experience you offer can make all the difference between short-lived success and true market longevity.
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.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
To help logistics professionals plan for the future, Inbound Logistics conducts an annual survey of logistics technology providers. Assembling data on current logistics IT trends, we paint a picture of the capabilities available today and the technology investments shippers are making to gain a competitive edge.
Logistics I.T., Partnership, Technology
Inbound Logistics’ 2021 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers guide shines a light on the brightest and most innovative logistics technology providers.
With the advancement of predictive analytics and other tools, now is an exciting time in the logistics industry. Armed with these questions, you should be one step closer to becoming a savvy consumer of these tools and techniques, and the experts at Echo are always here to help you along the way.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS benefits are well documented, including routing compliance, cost containment, visibility, event management, and trade compliance. A cloud-based TMS with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model can significantly accelerate the return on investment.
Global logistics gets a reboot thanks to the upheaval in product flows over the past year, mostly driven by the pandemic.
Global Trade Management, Partnership, Technology
Global trade management solutions became even more important when supply chains were disrupted with the pandemic. By connecting sourcing and logistics, GTM systems help make global trade transparent, efficient, and cost-effective.
Last Mile Delivery, Safety, Technology
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) invested in the most significant modernization of its fleet in three decades.
From a wearable device to a blockchain-powered app and tag, these tracking innovations support item-level monitoring and streamlined inventory processes.
A profile of Sandeep Dalvie, global supply chain director in the titanium technologies business with The Chemours Company, a chemistry company and one of the top producers of titanium dioxide.
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
As the industry works toward a contactless standard, shippers can get a leg up on what’s to come by ensuring their operations are digital, interoperable and able to collect and analyze data.
3PL, Food Logistics, Technology
These agile small and mid-sized businesses have picked up the pace to vault over supply chain challenges, including the pandemic.
E-commerce, Technology , Visibility
With the explosion of e-commerce delivery demands and shifts in supply chain practices, visibility is more important than ever. Here are 10 tips to help you optimize your business.
The Frisian Sea, a Dutch cargo ship, made its maiden voyage using two compact wind-assisted propulsion units, which can improve fuel savings and lower emissions.
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.
It’s becoming imperative for manufacturers to adopt e-commerce. Here are some considerations as you contemplate the transition.
The volume and sophistication of cyberattacks has increased in recent years, but even more so with COVID-19 and the shift to remote work. Most notably, there has been a particularly concerning rise in ransomware attacks.
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.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
The Open Visibility Network adds in-transit visibility beyond what’s available today, benefitting customers and shippers.
Risk Management, Safety, Technology
A single fault line in the supply chain can disrupt events farther down, including the last mile. Here are ten tips for developing and maintaining a supply chain that is resilient as well as easy to scale and optimize.
Big Data, Inventory Management, Technology
When a company's employee roster includes 100 workers but the products are sold in one dozen countries, accurate sales and inventory data is critical. Business intelligence solutions, however, have traditionally exceeded the budgets of small to mid-sized companies.
When managing your next RFP, make sure you have the right tools in place that eliminate inefficiencies and allow you to keep your eye on the prize—finalizing and executing the routing guide.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Technology
Automation is the answer when it comes to adjusting supply chain operations to support increasing e-commerce fulfillment. It’s a tool set to make your employees more productive, and more effective. Instead of bringing on more people, you increase the value of the people you have.
An advanced solution that marries both technology and people through business intelligence reporting and automation is the only way forward for today's supply chains.
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.
A Chicago-based 3PL turned to Aptitive to design a scalable data and analytics modernization platform. Aptitive delivered a solution that not only helped the provider, but their customers as well.
Advances in data integration, IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are changing every part of the supply chain.
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 , Supply Chain Management
While C-level executives manage their business with social distancing, the protocols aren't ideal for productivity, finds a survey by consulting firm West Monroe. More than half say they primarily work remotely to avoid social distancing.
Customer Service, Partnership, Technology
If you deliver poor customer service, you’ll lose business. But you can turn things around with a serious commitment to meaningful change and work across your entire enterprise.
E-commerce, Logistics, Technology
Do small to mid-sized logistics solutions providers have the upper hand in this COVID-created business environment? Or are huge multi-nationals doing just fine, or at least as good as everyone else?
Buildings and Structures, Manufacturing, Technology
Taking on building materials and labor shortages, these startups are demolishing inefficiencies and constructing platforms—both steel and electronic.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Partnership
TForce Worldwide partnered with a large manufacturing client, building a system that met its needs and a unified platform that provides complex data to support better business decisions.
Big Data, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Control tower capabilities help companies make better supply chain decisions across all industries. Any business that experiences supply chain disruption and wants fast and accurate resolutions to benefit all parties stands to benefit, says Lori Harner of E2open.
Supply chains face an evolution that will change how chief supply chain officers operate, according to a Gartner report. These are the trends that will shape the future.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Technology
Although key logistics capabilities are needed to build and maintain successful e-commerce operations, few brands excel at them, according to a study from Geodis and Accenture Interactive.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Technology
Honest players in the food supply chain need to protect themselves and their trusted partners before the market gives you a raspberry.
Implementing an IoT solution can enable smarter and simpler management of pallets, make workers’ lives easier, and help cut costs for a quick ROI. As shippers aim to streamline their logistics processes, technologies can offer new solutions for improved asset management for pallet monitoring and more.
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.
This story surveys some of the advanced technology that marine ports are implementing to improve their operations, with a side look at implementations at a couple of shipping lines.
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.
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technology
Most supply chain professionals can't stay ahead of their challenges as manufacturing and fulfillment complexities continue to grow. Key issues include integrating software and meeting customer expectations.
Site Selection, Technology , Transportation
Selecting the right site for your manufacturing facility, DC, or warehouse is more than just pinpointing a spot on the map. It’s about finding the best blend of features and opportunities those sites have to offer.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
TMS solutions are increasingly important to improve visibility and communication, gain efficiencies, prepare for the future of a decentralized workforce, minimize risk, and improve workflows, safety, and sustainability.
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.
Big Data, Freight Payment Services, Technology
Here's how freight bill audit and payment firms unearth and leverage data from freight audits to provide shippers the mother lode of information they need to make intelligent, strategic decisions.
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.
Through robotic process automation, Ruan has significantly improved service to its customers.
Learn about the latest trends in the aerospace supply chain, including a bird's eye view of Boeing's supply chain strategy, the state of aerospace manufacturing, and promising innovations.
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.
Half of manufacturing and distribution executives experienced a cyberattack in the past year, but most haven't taken important cybersecurity prevention measures. What other challenges are leaders facing when it comes to cybersecurity, advanced technologies, succession planning, and trade developments?
Distribution, Technology , Warehousing
Take a look at the latest order picking solutions taking distribution and fulfillment to the next level.
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
Learn how digital freight matching companies can work together to solve the unique challenges presented by phantom data.
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.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
The pandemic has reached an unprecedented level of uncertainty in supply chains. Leaders share the most significant way COVID-19 has changed the supply chain.
Additional port and intermodal automation is needed to prevent our global supply chain from future natural, and man-made interruptions.
Air Cargo, Global Economy, Technology
Asia was the first region to endure COVID-19 and reopen its economies—what does that mean for global supply chains?
Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology
Ecentria deploys inVia Robotics’ Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) system to automate order fulfillment in its Aurora, Illinois, distribution center.
Audit Services, Partnership, Technology
New contract audit methodologies uncover root causes of value leakage and help prevent future losses.
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
COVID-19 is clearly a catalyst for necessary change and our collective global supply chain disruption makes it clear that the time to bring transparency and efficiency is now.
Demand Planning, Labor Management, Technology
Leadership profile of Robert Johnson, CFO and COO of Future Tech Enterprise.
Distribution, Manufacturing, Technology
Looking to streamline load building, True Manufacturing turned to MagicLogic Optimization and integrated Cube-IQ, a software solution that optimizes load planning. The result was reduced work hours and increased efficiency.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
To better weather the next supply chain disruption, organizations should consider these five ways to enhance day-to-day planning and improve shock resilience.
Demand Planning, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
George Kontoravdis, president at Fortigo, discusses how the transportation management solutions provider adjusted its feature set in response to changing customer needs resulting from COVID-19.
Big Data, Inventory Management, Technology
An innovative drone-based technology solution enables Romark Logistics to automate pallet counts and offer inventory analytics and insights to its customers.
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.
Big Data, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management
An uptick of 24% more companies are asking their suppliers to report environmental data in 2020 through nonprofit CDP Global, with a 34% surge of growth in North America. Companies then use the data to inform procurement decisions and supplier engagement strategies.
Education & Careers, Education, Technology
As logistics challenges become more complex and technology advances, ongoing education, innovation, and research on the part of logistics and supply chain firms has become a competitive imperative.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Organizations that have incorporated scenario planning into their process may be better prepared to cope with disruption and uncertainty. For those who have not advanced their planning capabilities, weathering the next disruption may not be as easy.
Risk Management, Security, Technology
An often overlooked source of security vulnerability is your supply chain. If you can’t honestly say you are fully apprised of the security postures of your vendors, partners and contractors, you are at major risk of a cyberattack.
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.
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.
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.
Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology
MPO’s cloud platform for order and logistics management allowed an agricultural spare parts distributor to streamline fulfillment, obtain full order visibility, and reduce shipping costs for customers.
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?
3PL, Freight Forwarders, Technology
Inbound freight can be a challenge to analyze or control, but it significantly impacts operational and cost results. Traverse this ‘final frontier’ of supply chain management by collaborating on these strategies, across departments.
Last Mile Delivery, Technology
UPS drone delivery subsidiary UPS Flight Forward will collaborate with German drone-maker Wingcopter to develop the next generation of package delivery drones for multiple uses in the United States and internationally.
Increasing visibility, flexibility, and accuracy, these technological tools enable 3PLs to more effectively move, store, and fulfill shippers’ orders—even during supply chain disruptions.
Materials Handling, Technology
Take a look at the latest innovations in materials handling.
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 has remapped supply chains. Across both business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions, technology is taking on the complexity caused by this shift and driving efficiency.
Most supply chain blockchain initiatives will remain at the pilot stage through 2022, requiring a different approach to take off.
Equity funding to retail tech companies slowed globally in 2019, largely due to a slide in funding to e-commerce platforms. This is what retailers should watch for in 2020.
Green Logistics, Distribution, Technology
Take a look at notable good works, green projects, acquisitions, and more from February 2020.
The supply chain workplace of today faces significant disruption and begs the question: What should businesses be doing to embrace these changes?
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Technology
This story looks at various ways in which companies take advantage of their suppliers’ capabilities and expertise, and at the benefits of those partnerships.
Cloud Computing, Education, Technology
Give yourself an excuse to stay inside and open up a book you've been meaning to read. These titles will help you catch up on the latest deep dives into the world of logistics.
Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Take a look at the latest innovations enabling supply chain stakeholders to achieve instant booking, seamless collaboration, and increased visibility.
Freight Forwarders, Retail, Technology
Almost half of all small to mid-sized businesses decision-makers estimate an increase in shipping spend, and big-box retailers are influencing their strategy.
Big Data, Retail, Sustainability, Warehousing
Industry leaders look to the future, offering advice and strategies to help you successfully navigate the year ahead.
Global Economy, Supply Chain, Technology
Electronics suppliers, distributors, and retailers address high-voltage challenges–from shorter product life cycles to price erosion and unpredictable tariffs—with technology and changing business processes.
Big Data, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Logistics I.T.
In order to make 2020 better than years past, shippers must make this New Year’s resolution: Get the data right before the product leaves the dock.
Technology , Supply Chain Management
Industry professionals share whether they think the supply chain management function will be obsolete in the next 10 years.
Logistics, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Cross-industry supply chain models and innovative ways of monetizing assets help shippers and logistics providers drive efficiencies
Big Data, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technology
While Artificial Intelligence is not a new concept, what has changed is the power of computing, cloud-based service options and the applicability of AI to supply chain and logistics.
Customer Service, Global Logistics, Technology
Lost visibility into your supply chain means lost value. The good news is that the right telematics and related technologies can help maintain powerful visibility and control over even the most complex global supply chain networks in service today.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Technology
What's ahead for global manufacturing? Here's what what Manufacturing Insights predicts for the years ahead.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Many industries use supply chain analytics to drive insight, make better business decisions and verify or disprove existing models or theories.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
Real-time technology can help shippers keep abreast of high-impact incidents around the world and provide extra time and context to activate their supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Increasing consumer expectations, market uncertainty, and other recent trends, have only enhanced the value 3PLs bring to shippers. From technology innovations to process insights, here are the ways 3PLs unlock and increase supply chain efficiencies.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Companies are turning “big supply chain data” into real insights that improve efficiency, bring products and services to market faster, and deliver differentiating customer value, all of which are key to remaining competitive in the new digital economy.
We have software to manage household budgets and smart watches to keep us on schedule. And in the manufacturing world, technology can give real-time visibility into the entire supply chain process and empower collaboration with suppliers.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Companies must take a holistic approach to serving customers by eliminating silos and fully understanding their end-to-end supply chain today, especially in terms of customer service. 3PLs can help.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
The age of the digital supply chain is here. And yet, even with technology investments on the upswing, not every company is moving along the digital path at the same pace. Are you up to speed?
project44 recently surveyed 750 consumers and 500 marketing executives to better understand where brands and consumers are aligned (and misaligned) on what makes a great delivery experience. The survey uncovered five compelling trends that all point to the emergence of the Delivery Economy.
5G will affect many industries, but the sector that stands to benefit most is the logistics industry. The logistics and supply chain industry will be able to provide continuous coverage for monitoring, tracking and theft detection.
To survive in the modern business landscape, the logistics industry must embrace what Amazon has mastered: transparency. Price discrimination and power dynamics have historically made information-sharing undesirable for some, however the time has come when managing a multi-million dollar supply chain in an Excel vacuum just isn’t feasible anymore.
Health Care Logistics, Technology
UPS announced further service enhancements for existing and new healthcare and life science customers. UPS will offer a new portfolio of tech-enabled sensing and monitoring solutions to help with the highest-quality visibility, tracking and management options for critical healthcare shipments.
Supply Chain 4.0 is an integrative approach to operational digitization, where existing and nascent technology applications are leveraged to transform the supply chain ecosystem. This is seen as an essential response to evolving business requirements and the gradational manifestation of industry 4.0 evolution.
Last Mile Delivery, Supply Chain, Technology
In a new partnership with Alphabet's service, Wing, Walgreens will be testing a new on-demand service that delivers foods and beverages to customers via drones.
Here's how Disney is leveraging technology and big data to make visitors' experiences magical.
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.
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.
E-commerce, Supply Chain, Technology
Geocoding and mobile solutions are two examples of innovative technology with the potential to shape the future of supply chain logistics for the better, by improving efficiency and the customer experience. Enterprises are wise to prepare for this shift in order to remain competitive within the market.
Retail, Supply Chain, Technology
A Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown, New York, featuring artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays, and a massive data center is the retailer's new Intelligent Retail Lab (IRL).
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.
Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Four recent independent Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances indicate that self-aware supply chains, or what some are calling cognitive supply chains, may be closer than we think.
Distribution, Supply Chain, Technology
Distribution centers used for short-term storage and cross-docking are changing to accommodate the growth in online ordering and rising expectation for rapid delivery.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
New supply chain services and solutions
Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
As global trade continues to transform the way companies are producing, moving, buying, and selling goods across borders, it's important for supply chain leaders to know about trade trends that can help them benchmark their company against the leaders and laggards.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Profile of Bob Farrell, executive chairman, GlobalTranz
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.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Digital transformation is truly underway in manufacturing. While digital technologies such as cloud, mobile, big data and analytics, and Internet of Things have been industry drivers for years, manufacturers now have high expectations for the business value of technologies that are in earlier stages of adoption.
Forklifts, Technology , Warehousing
Budweiser Budvar Brewery increased warehouse utilization 19% by replacing RFID-Powered forklift tracking with SEWIO RTLS.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
The Search for a Connected Supply Chain
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, 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.
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, 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
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
By developing a more holistic view of company operations, businesses can then turn to the channel community to identify real-world, impactful applications for blockchain.
3PL, Cloud Computing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Third-party logistics (3PL) companies have it tough. Not only do they need air-tight control of their data, 3PLs need to prove to customers that their data is safer than Fort Knox. In today’s world where one person in a black hoodie sitting at a coffee shop can do more damage to a business than a ten-ton bomb, that’s a big ask.
Forklifts, Global Logistics, Logistics, Technology
The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing a new level of connectivity that is evolving the forklift service call and changing how companies approach equipment maintenance. Today’s connected service technicians, armed with new technology and increased connectivity, are helping to make service calls smarter and more proactive.
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.
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
Loading Dock, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Readers reminisce about their first jobs in logistics/supply chain and reveal the lessons they derived.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
New supply chain services and solutions
E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Fulfillment, Logistics, Technology
To better understand when shippers should send their packages during the holiday season, GrandCanals, the market leader in analytics-driven fulfillment, is launching an AI-powered website at where companies can view holiday ship-by predictions for 2018, updated nightly. These predictions are determined by artificial intelligence and consider both historical and current shipping trends across the GrandCanals Delivery Performance tracking network.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
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
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology
Among the next-gen technologies set to affect the supply chain, blockchain and artificial intelligence are rapidly emerging with potential for significant impact.
Big Data, 3PL, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Technology is the backbone of today's logistics systems, and shippers want to make the right choices for mission-critical systems.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Despite its criticality, most companies are very poor at supply chain planning. Here’s a recipe for dealing with complexity and deploying a set of world-class supply chain planning capabilities.
Big Data, Logistics, Technology
Blockchain allows shippers and other supply chain participants to collaborate in a new way, removing significant costs—both hard and soft—out of the supply chain. Here’s how.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Right now, there is a disconnect between shippers, carriers, and customers that does not allow for blockchain and deep analytics to be applied. A better platform for collaboration throughout the industry will drive growth and the overall success of the logistics sector.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Blockchain adoption is not as swift as it seems. The industry giants leading the charge are backing closed, permission-based blockchain initiatives, which are bound to limit their effectiveness in the long run. Here’s how to unleash the full potential of blockchain.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
IoT is creating amazing opportunities for supply chain stakeholders to process data and automate environmental interactions in new ways. Here’s how to manage security risks.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Cloud technologies support innovative supply chain solutions that deliver the right goods to the right place at the right time—as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Here’s why supply chain managers should look to the cloud now.
Big Data, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) use is accelerating as more businesses look to make the digital transformation leap. Here are three areas in global logistics where AI will be the most impactful.
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.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T., Technology
Manufacturers embrace IIoT to improve quality and operational visibility.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
With more and more companies hopping on the AI bandwagon, the technology will affect supply chain planning across industries. Find out which verticals have the most to gain and how supply chain managers can make smarter decisions.
Logistics I.T., Technology , Visibility
Shipment-level visibility is just step one. Decisions, at any stage of the product life cycle, can have a direct impact on the cost and on the time it takes for goods to be sold and delivered.
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, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Readers share the logistics mementos and paraphernalia they would preserve in a time capsule for people to open in the year 2067.
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology
Digital Transformation (DT) is coming of age. Eighty percent of respondents to a recent IFS Digital Change Survey see themselves as “enabled”, “enhanced” or “optimized” to leverage DT.
Intermodal, Global Logistics, Technology
When it comes to multimodal logistics moving freight by combining two or more transport modes Europe still lags the more advanced U.S. market, but has made steady progress, according to Colliers International's latest industrial research for the EMEA.
3PL, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Technology
Choosing the third-party logistics partner (3PL) that has the resources and expertise to handle every fulfillment challenge will help suppliers adapt to ever-evolving market conditions and complex customer requirements.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods Market closes today August 28, 2017. Find out what it means today and for retailers in the near future.
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain
Whether your company is a manufacturer, retailer, distributor, or in e-commerce, the future is happening now, automagically. IL publisher Keith Biondo explores IoT and the Internet of Everything.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Big Data, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Managing a business for sustained growth means finding and implementing innovative solutions to the challenges of complex supply chain logistics. To achieve lasting, repeatable innovation, check out these real-world solutions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Big Data, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Sometimes, for even the most critical shipments, the shipper receives information for only two data points: when the shipment left their hands and confirmation the shipment has arrived. Here's why so-called black box shipping is on its way out.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology
Readers consider the near-term prospects of self-driving trucks in the supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
Transportation Management Systems’ have the ability to help you be more environmentally responsible. Here are the top five ways a TMS can help your supply chain go green.
Education, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
J.B. Hunt and University of Arkansas' innovation center will enable engineering, computer science, and business researchers and students to work with J.B. Hunt employees in finding solutions to real-world problems through innovative design and technology-driven supply chain solutions.
Health Care Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Effectively managing this temperature-controlled supply chain is more challenging than ever. Here are three technologies that are helping life sciences and healthcare organizations meet the sector's increasingly exacting requirements.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry. Here’s how to prepare.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Gelnius’ new technology platform has the ability to save money based on customers achieving reduced transportation cost and better management of administration overhead, as well as cost savings linked to visibility of all freight transactions on a single platform.
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.
Careers, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Profile of David Congdon, CEO, Old Dominion Freight Line
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
How to Decide if You Should Outsource Your TMS
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Kuebix TMS greatly improved Holman Parts Distribution’s operations.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transportation management systems (TMS) streamline the information exchange between shippers and carriers. Cloud technology makes them affordable for many small- and mid-sized firms.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
The future of TMS systems is not only to monitor service in real-time, but to properly audit the carrier’s invoice through settlement.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Here is what you need to know about pushback from IT when proposing a TMS implementation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Yard management systems (YMS) can boost driver efficiency, cut detention costs, and bring visibility to this link in the supply chain.
Green Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Ben E. Keith maximized freight management with help from ArrowStream’s Crossbow technology.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
This story looks at several ways in which companies are applying Internet of Things (IoT) technology to supply chain management.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics surveys the market to determine the latest logistics technology trends and chooses 100 IT providers that are leading the way.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics Editor Felecia Stratton marks a 35-year career anniversary with a look back at how technology changed supply management forever.
Demand Planning, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Customers expect immediate access to goods and services, and convenient delivery options. In short, it’s an on-demand economy. Companies must adapt and start optimizing their supply chains to stay competitive. Here’s how.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain Management
Digital transformation cannot be considered in a silo; it needs to be approached from a holistic perspective. Data has to be linked to processes and action to be meaningful.
Technology , Transportation, Visibility
When cold chain logistics provider Linfox had to distribute COVID-19 vaccines starting in late 2020, it partnered with Tive to gain real-time shipment location and condition visibility, achieving 100% cold chain performance.
Big Data, Cloud Computing, Supply Chain, Technology
Consumer demand boomed amidst a backdrop of disruption in 2021. To stay ahead in the coming year, supply chain professionals can utilize technology that aids with visibility, intelligence, and efficiency.
From a new shuttle warehouse to more comprehensive ocean routes, here are some notable supply chain services and solutions that recently hit the market.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
Get ready for another rollercoaster year. From limited transportation capacity to skyrocketing material costs to continuing supply chain disruption, here’s what to expect and what to do about it.
3PL, Inventory Management, Technology
New forecasting tools, added 3PL services, and increased collaboration are among the strategies companies rely on to inform inventory management.
Partnership, Risk Management, Technology
Developing mutually beneficial relationships guarantees your partners will be there for you – in good times and bad.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
Read about the latest green seeds, good works, new hires, and more in the logistics sector.
E-commerce, Technology , Warehousing
New supply chain services and solutions in 2022.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Risk Management
This story looks at enterprise-level strategies that companies are using to meet today’s difficult supply chain challenges, and that offer potential lessons for their operations in the future.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Technology
Outsourcing supply chain operations to a 3PL partner is a strategic decision that enhances multiple levels of a business’s value chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
There are value points in managing information gathered from a strong TMS system that can also provide a solid pre-audit program to double check accuracy of bills before payment.
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.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
Four steps to building cyber-resiliency for supply chains to prevent exploitation and protect critical information.
E-commerce, Risk Management, Technology
By reshaping technology to support multiple delivery partners, Amazon ensured a system with fewer late deliveries, better customer experience, and minimal system downtime or bottlenecks.
Retail, Sustainability, Technology
From eco-friendly indigo dyeing to a new sourcing platform, here's what's trending in the sustainable fashion supply chain.
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.
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.
3PL, Third-Party Logistics, Technology
E-commerce acceleration and massive shifts in consumer expectations have changed the equation. Shippers are turning to 3PLs’ technology expertise to manage logistics costs and meet service expectations in an ever-changing marketplace.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Technology
A network optimization study with Odyssey Logistics & Technology gave a global manufacturer, which spent more than $1 billion annually on shipping, the insight to optimize its global supply chain network.
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.
Big Data, Robotics, Technology
Here are three key areas where artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can reap significant benefits for both shippers and carriers.
Big Data, Demand Planning, Manufacturing
One roadblock to quickness and precision is a lack of visibility. To overcome this challenge, businesses are leveraging data analytics powered by the right technology.
Careers, Supply Chain, Technology
Jennifer Lyons takes her career to new heights with the NASA Deep Space Logistics Project, developing a supply chain in deep space and making it commercially viable for people to work and live there.
Supply chain leaders share their insight on the secret to a successful shipper/3PL partnership.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management, Technology
Many companies do not prioritize regular trade compliance check-ins until they're dealing with a problem. Here's how to manage and improve your international trade processes so you can catch a problem before it arises and remain compliant.
Labor Management, Trucking, Warehousing
Understanding the underlying causes behind the logistics labor shortage is key to addressing it. Here are the strategies implemented by Taylored Services to combat the shortage.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Technology
Without real-time visibility into your pharma shipment's location and temperature, you are risking costly failures in your supply chain.
Humanitarian Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
Read the latest good works, sustainability efforts, mergers and acquisitions, new hires, and sealed deals happening in the supply chain.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
For most shippers, the routing guide handles 80% to 90% of all shipments—essentially, all contracted moves. But while the routing guide works well for certain lanes, it can fail spectacularly in others. There’s a better way.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
Aluminum-ion rechargeable batteries charge 10 times faster than lithium-ion batteries. Although their energy density is about 60% of the best lithium-ion batteries, they provide these three benefits.
Food Logistics, Automotive Logistics, Technology
Val Hoge, chief operations officer at DP DHL Supply Chain North America, empowers teams with a transparent work environment, viewing feedback as a gift to maximize input and engagement.
Big Data, Demand Planning, Risk Management
Visibility is absolutely vital to any business striving to achieve agility and resiliency, and the vulnerabilities that can follow. The good news is that these vulnerabilities can be addressed by taking four necessary steps toward achieving agility and resiliency.
Distribution, Trucking, Transportation
Echo’s proprietary technology enables M. Holland to meet national business needs with a more strategic routing process.
Big Data, Robotics, Technology
The inevitable trend of utilizing artificial intelligence in the supply chain has already started to pay forward. Here's what shippers should do to supercharge their supply chains.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Technology
Peak season 2021 is gearing up to be one of the most active in recent history. If your business feels like it is often unprepared for a surge in shipping, this year will likely not pull any punches.
Big Data, Finance, Partnership
Pre-rating inbound shipments based upon purchase order information leads to too many required corrections and an improper month-end accrual. Here's how you can lower your inbound freight costs and improve your accounting.
Education & Careers, Education, Technology
Leading professors provide a map for navigating the labyrinth of post-pandemic supply chain education.
Labor Management, Partnership, Technology
Supply chain leaders share their takes on how the pandemic has affected supply chain partnerships.
Retail, Sustainability, Technology
Take a look at the latest supply chain trends in textiles.
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.
Health Care Logistics, Distribution, Technology
From superheroes to strategists, here are the fictional figures and real-life people that IL readers would put in charge of global vaccine logistics and distribution.
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.
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Transportation management systems (TMS) are key to managing disruptions, capacity shifts, fluctuating fuel costs, and evolving customer expectations. This guide can put you on the road to improved performance during all types of business conditions.
Automation, Risk Management, Technology
Whether driven by traditional shopping peaks or unexpected consumer demand, technology-enabled warehouse operations, fulfillment practices, and transportation planning are essential in helping omnichannel retailers effectively manage surging order volumes when they do hit.
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.
Freight Payment Services, Transportation Management, Technology
Allowing transparent, flawless communication between its transportation management system and its clients’ account payable systems, AR Traffic Consultants helps increase efficiency and lower freight costs.
Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Deploying the RateLinx supplier portal and TMS, water solutions company Pentair gained transparency, visibility, and control over its entire freight spend.
Automotive Logistics, Technology , Transportation
Encompassing drayage, transload, and expedited outbound OTR solutions, along with 24/7 communication, Hub Group delivered comprehensive options and helped a leading auto supplier gain back control over their import network and key relationships.
Agriculture Logistics, Food Logistics, Technology
A new automated solution, created by Swisslog, can help the vertical farming industry overcome these barriers to growth with better flexibility, reduced costs, and closer proximity to consumers in urban areas.
Customer Service, Risk Management, Technology
If the supply chain is to take on an enhanced role, companies will need to stop seeing it merely as a cost center from which to drive ever greater efficiencies.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Acculink Cargo provides a near real-time, visibility, global tracking, and exception-based monitoring solution for high-value and sensitive assets to serve the $30B+ global asset tracking market.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
Retailers turn to augmented reality solutions to provide consumers with rich product information, personalization options, and a seamless omnichannel experience.
From providing seamless technology integrations to tailoring transportation networks, 3PLs reinforce supply chains of all shapes and sizes.
From utilizing barcoding to understanding the macro view of the global economy, these supply chain leaders share their best import and export guidance.
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.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
How do we defend dynamic threats to the backbone of how we consume goods and services? Here are tips to achieve a secure and available supply chain.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Technology
To survive—and thrive—in today’s accelerated e-commerce environment, companies are reworking fulfillment strategies and supply chain networks. These providers offer scalability and solutions.
Big Data, Food Logistics, Technology
Expert advice on how supply chain leaders can continue to rise above unprecedented challenges through building on resilience, rethinking peak season, strengthening cold chain distribution, and even collaborating with competitors.
Education & Careers, Education, Technology
Supply chain education has transformed with the pandemic, and there’s no looking back. These new programs focus on digitization, diversity and inclusion, and omnichannel strategies.
3PL, Last Mile Delivery, Technology
To move goods to customers’ doorsteps efficiently, safely, and quickly, many companies need to overcome strained distribution networks, time-consuming manual processes, driver shortages, and urban congestion. Here are the latest last-mile innovations.
Distribution, Fulfillment, Technology
The integration between 6 River Systems collaborative mobile robots called Chucks, Packsize, and JD Edwards’ ERP systems doubled Legend Valves’ pick rates and increased its order management and shipping accuracy.
Health Care Logistics, Trucking, Transportation
Meeting the unprecedented challenges of 2020, CFI leveraged its resources and delivered effective solutions for its partners.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Transportation
True digital transformation requires the ability to think beyond the next load or the next order to find new and enduring ways to match fluctuating demand with capacity and connect relevant industry partners in efficient ways.
A Chicago-based 3PL turned to Aptitive to design a scalable data and analytics modernization platform. Aptitive delivered a solution that not only helped the provider, but their customers as well.
BlueGrace Logistics named Mark Derks as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Strategic investments in leadership team augments customer focus and value.
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.
Information technology leaders should focus on these three key areas in their warehouse operations to stay competitive in 2021 and beyond.
Health Care Logistics, Real Estate, Technology
From real estate demand to COVID-19 vaccine updates, this is what's trending in the healthcare supply chain.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
A new last-mile transportation program will help commercial providers invest in clean truck and infrastructure technology to improve air quality in California.
Sustainability, Technology , Transportation
From a presidential debate moderator to working on a non-GMO farm, supply chain leaders discuss what jobs they'd want to try out for one day.
E-commerce, Retail, Technology
From mall grocery stores and athleisure sales to data-sharing with blockchain, this is what's trending in the retail supply chain.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology , Warehousing
Following these guidelines can boost your chances for successfully implementing a warehouse management system.
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.
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.
E-commerce, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Ramco Systems helps an e-commerce solution provider realize its vision of a robotic fulfillment center.
Big Data, Trucking, Technology
Learn how digital freight matching companies can work together to solve the unique challenges presented by phantom data.
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.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
Leaders share best practices for sharpening digital strategy, developing resilience, and improving visibility as shippers re-engage in trade and navigate COVID-19 uncertainty.
Third-Party Logistics, Partnership, Technology
When selecting the best provider for your company, there’s a lot to consider to ensure that freight is handled efficiently and with great care. Keep the following five tips in mind when evaluating your partnerships.
Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
By providing visibility to items in transit, working to optimize transportation networks, and streamlining processes, transportation management systems (TMS) check off all the boxes.
Big Data, Customer Service, Finance
Large companies invested $153.4 million to transform their supply chain in the past three years, but only 10% became masters in achieving a profitable customer experience.
Learn how Alpega's intuitive TenderEasy solution helped CooperVision make their entire freight procurement process more efficient, cutting the time it takes to run their biannual RFQ in half.
Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Profile of Mark Wiese, who works at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as manager of the deep space logistics of the Gateway program.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Whether you're looking for an enlightening read in the sun or taking your book-reading indoors this summer, this 2020 logistics and supply chain reading guide will help you catch the latest wave of discussions.
When supply chain and logistics trouble brews, shippers summon third-party logistics (3PL) providers for their expertise, technology, and dedication to customer service.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Technology
On top of surging e-commerce demand, small and mid-sized businesses are facing increased shipping costs, logistical challenges, and extended shipping times. Here are a few things you can do to recover.
Big Data, Inventory Management, Technology
An innovative drone-based technology solution enables Romark Logistics to automate pallet counts and offer inventory analytics and insights to its customers.
Big Data, Finance, Supply Chain Management
Cost savings has been the number-one priority for heads of procurement and finance across industries. Unfortunately, there is a common misconception that this must be achieved through lean, just-in-time processes and a focus on limited inventory.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology
Retailers can use these three practical tips to successfully execute their digital transformation: Make digital moves your strategy centerpiece, connect systems to please customers, and enable a touchless experience.
Food Logistics, Risk Management, Technology
What the food supply chain community learned from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis was that having the right technologies implemented was the difference between days or weeks to reroute, reschedule, repack, and reorganize goods to ensure delivery at a pre-COVID-19 standard.
Careers, Risk Management, Technology
Profile of Andrew Kirkwood, CEO, BluJay Solutions.
Distribution, Chemical Logistics, Technology
With exacting specifications and transportation challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, shippers are turning to these partners to move chemicals safely and optimize supply chains.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Technology
Freight forwarders and shippers can book sea, land, and air cargo shipments to and from anywhere in the world with the rollout of DP World's online logistics tools and services.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chain leaders share the latest innovations, solutions, e-commerce strategies, and IT operations
With RateLinx’s TracLinx module, an electronics retailer gained accurate tracking data and corrected sequential issues in real-time, allowing the company to make better logistics decisions and drive other initiatives.
Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technology
As the country and global economy begin to recover, the question on everyone's minds is: “What will re-entry into the business world look like?” As companies transition into the “new normal,” implementing a CDX solution is of the utmost importance.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management may have changed forever as COVID-19 brings heightened awareness to its fragility. With careful planning, shippers can minimize risks related to the pandemic.
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Technology
We asked and you answered—this is how you think shippers should adjust their supply chain strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Logistics, Global Trade Management, Technology
Global trade management systems (GTMs) can help organizations comply with trade regulations and tariffs, automate transactions, and gain visibility into their supply chains. By leveraging the information captured by the GTM, organizations also can improve their supply chain operations.
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.
Customer Service, Retail, Technology
Shoe retailer Shoe Station relies on Retail Pro 9 and other technology solutions to help employees provide top-of-the-line service and ensure customer satisfaction.
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.
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.
Careers, Manufacturing, Technology
Staying connected with your team, remaining productive, and sticking to a schedule can go a long way when working from home. Here are six ways to stay sane when working remotely during an emergency like COVID-19.
Big Data, 3PL, Global Logistics, Supply Chain Management
From establishing secondary suppliers to setting up alternative routes, here’s a look at how Plan B strategies can keep you up and running even during extreme weather events.
Holman partners with OneTrack to bring AI solutions to the issue of forklift accidents.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Technology
This story looks at various ways in which companies take advantage of their suppliers’ capabilities and expertise, and at the benefits of those partnerships.
Green Logistics, Sustainability, Technology
Climate change is influencing how consumers decide to purchase products and choose partnerships. How can supply chain leaders incorporate green practices while maintaining profit margins?
China's first unmanned cargo ship completed its test voyage in December 2019, marking a significant milestone in autonomous shipping.
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, 3PL, Transportation Management
Third-party logistics providers are future-proofing supply chains, using a toolbox filled with business insights, predictive capabilities, and other new solution sets.
Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
Take a look at the new and notable updates in supply chain for January 2020.
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.
3PL, Customer Service, Technology
A business looking to outsource part or all of its logistics to a 3PL should consider a variety of factors to identify a logistics provider that is part tactical service provider and part strategic business partner.
Big Data, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technology
While Artificial Intelligence is not a new concept, what has changed is the power of computing, cloud-based service options and the applicability of AI to supply chain and logistics.
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Expedited Air, Technology
UPS Flight Forward Inc. and CVS Pharmacy have successfully completed the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer's home.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Technology
What's ahead for global manufacturing? Here's what what Manufacturing Insights predicts for the years ahead.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
A recent bill would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to support women truck drivers.
Big Data, Technology , Transportation
Enabling a data-driven approach with forethought to the unique aspects of a network can provide shippers with new efficiencies that saves them money while still satisfying their customers. Transportation used to simply be about execution, now it’s a competitive advantage.
Retail, Supply Chain, Technology
As retailers and their supply chains face increasing pressures from rising consumer expectations, they must better leverage software solutions and the data it captures to achieve an integrated network and true smart warehouse ecosystem.
Transportation Management, Technology , Transportation
Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.
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.
Customer Service, Supply Chain, Technology
New and noteworthy in the supply chain.
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.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Finding truckload capacity is on everyone’s minds as the capacity crunch and driver shortage worsens.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Top trends impacting the travel and hospitality supply chain
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, Supply Chain, Technology
How businesses plan for market shifts, future tech developments and the use of technology available today, is the key to developing the proper strategy for your supply chain.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Technology
Profile of Mark Baker, chief technology officer of Pilot Freight Services.
Logistics, Technology , Transportation
Transportation has been on a transformative tear for the past few years, boosting the use of digital platforms to do more for shippers, carriers, logistics companies and other stakeholders. Here are a few ideas on what we should expect in 2019 and 2020.
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
Metrolina Greenhouses integrates ERP and customized, industry-specific tools to improve order, shipping and billing management.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A new class of drones can speed inventory counts, administer life-saving medicine, anticipate your caffeine needs, and keep golfers on course.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
News and trends impacting the high-tech and consumer electronics supply chain
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Celestica improves visibility, controls costs and seeks greater logistics flexibility with MercuryGate’s transportation management system solutions.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Moving a whole supply chain from push to pull isn’t easy, but the benefits are worth the effort.
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, Technology
After Carter's implements a cloud-based platform, inventory management and supply chain visibility become child's play.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
In an effort to apply blockchain to the world’s global supply chain, Maersk Line and IBM have collaborated to develop TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled shipping solution to promote more efficient and secure global trade, bring together supply chain partners to support information sharing and transparency, and encourage industry-wide innovation.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Tech trends enable strategies that are reshaping global supply chains. These new technologies complement each other; used in combination they create synergies far beyond their individual impacts. Here are five key strategies that technologies of the near future will empower.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain
Organizations must have the right processes and strategies in place in order to access that data, analyze it, and then make it actionable.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Virgin Hyperloop One will open a $500-million Advanced Technology Development and Testing Center in Spain, the company's first European development facility.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Due to the sensitive nature of the products Allied exports, the distributor turned to automation to stay on top of increasingly complex and rapidly changing international trade policies, regulations, sanctions, and restricted party lists, which in some cases change overnight.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
There is so much effort and capital being directed at wanting to make trucks driverless, but if you don't need the driver, why do you need the truck?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When efficiency is the primary focus in integrated supply chain management, every little bit that helps to tighten both front- and back-end processes helps. Increasingly, companies in a variety of verticals are achieving such efficiencies by leaning on disruptive technologies.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Here are the benefits and drawbacks of the Internet of Things (IoT) and advice for a successful IoT implementation.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Blockchain is the topic of the moment in supply chain. But what can it really do for supply chains today, and where can it take us tomorrow?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Transplace’s technology and expertise helps Brenntag streamline operations and realize greater visibility.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Brace yourself for some mechanical marvels that could punch up DC and factory productivity. Fighting gravity, strain, and injury, these mechanized support systems give warehouse and assembly line workers near-superhero strength and Iron Man-like stamina
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Is more always better? When it comes to a shipper's supply chain and big data, more data doesn't necessarily equate to better productivity. How you leverage and utilize the influx of data is what's key. Use these tips to utilize big data to drive performance in their supply chains.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Microsoft has entered a partnership with ocean carrier OOCL to develop artificial intelligence (AI) in shipping, with the goal of helping Microsoft better understand and predict shipping patterns and variables.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Readers reveal the technologies they would rev up to boost supply chain efficiency.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
These are the latest supply chain solutions and services you should know about.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Blockchain technology creates a global and trustworthy history of a product—from transaction to production to consumption. It has the potential to revolutionize workflows across international borders, empowering an automated, connected supply chain with simplicity and traceability.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
How the rise of big data tools levels the playing field and offers insights across a global supply chain.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Retailers and manufacturers are beginning to seek a solution to eliminate supply chain silos and transcend the restrictions of traditional TMS static rules and rates that lead to customer disruptions and cost inefficiencies.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Carriers, shippers and logistic service providers are facing new challenges today. With digitalization, all players in the supply chain will require instant and efficient response time to their questions or concerns.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain
Use these 10 tips to get the most out of big data.
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, Supply Chain, Technology
SwanLeap’s carrier optimization helped an HVAC supplier increase efficiency and annual savings.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Supporting a multi-channel delivery model requires an agile supply chain and exceptional planning and execution processes and technology to make it work.
3PL, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Still struggling to get your logistics technology up to speed? You're not alone. See why companies are increasingly outsourcing IT to their third-party logistics providers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
When we said 2017 was one of the most disruptive years for global supply chains in recent years, thanks to natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and regulatory upheaval, we couldn’t have foreseen the twists and turns that would take shape in 2018.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
It's no secret that data is the foundation for a world class logistics strategy. It's also no secret how to find the right data, yet many companies struggle to find the data they’ve been looking for.
Logistics, Materials Handling, Supply Chain, Technology
Various uses of robots in the supply chain and the benefits those systems provide.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
There is no magic bullet to overcome the challenges associated with the capacity crunch, but the supply chain has proven to be the competitive battleground of the future.
Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Technology
Inbound Logistics surveys the supply chain technology market to evaluate the latest trends and uncover the most innovative providers in their respective fields.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Having tools such as predictive analytics technology integrated with artificial intelligence while still enthusiastically embracing the craft of logistics will be how our industry truly innovates for our clients.
Big Data, Technology , Visibility
Seeing what’s happening throughout the supply chain is essential in today’s always-on, omnichannel shipping environment. Here’s how businesses can gain the insight and control they need as they move their goods around the globe.
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, 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.
Lean, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The Internet of Things offers greater differentiation and innovation of the supply chain, which can lead to a competitive advantage.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
MIT and JDA Software will team up to advance research on intelligent supply chains, including machine learning, optimization, and consumer behavior modeling. The collaboration leverages both parties' business domain expertise and customer base.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A Georgia senate committee has named Savannah and Augusta as locations for new logistics technology innovation and information technology corridors.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon receives patents for wristband systems to monitor warehouse workers.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Business leaders are divided in their vision of the future of human-machine partnerships.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Truckload shipping costs are skyrocketing. Here are some strategies to help you contain increasing prices.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
New supply chain services and solutions
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Supply chain technology ecosystems are evolving as once distinct processes for executing TMS, WMS and YMS functions converge. Is the best path forward stitching together a trifecta of best-of-breed technologies, or going all-in on a single instance, single platform for all three?
Logistics, Partnership, Supply Chain, Technology
Vendor-managed inventory partnerships strive to improve efficiency by allowing suppliers to maintain the inventory of their products at the stores and other locations operated by their partners in the supply chain. VMI relies on a tight-knit collaboration between supplier and buyer to improve product availability while decreasing excess inventory.
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?
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With the massive scope of supply chain, the benefits that blockchain could provide are well worth exploring, particularly in times of crisis.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
What does the digital supply chain mean for your company? More integration, better visibility, a single version of the truth, a clearer view of the future—and maybe a few flying robots.
E-commerce, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
While machine learning and predictive intelligence will shape this era, creative companies which value collaboration, human expertise and servant leadership can change the game.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
This story looks at some ways in which companies are using IoT or IIoT technology along the supply chain and discusses the added value companies will gain as they move from discrete applications to integrated ones.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
Shippers with solid TMS platforms in place can save money not only in terms of freight rates, but also in terms of cost avoidance and labor expenses.
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, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
A rapid implementation strategy is ideal for enterprises whom must implement very fast, as well as continuing focus on process improvements.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Blockchain and robotic process automation is the next big bet.
Logistics, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
At its core, a TMS is charged with moving an order through your system and settling it in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Regardless of your specific needs, today’s challenges require a new approach for evaluating which TMS is best for your organization.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Eighty-four percent of industrial companies face a disconnect between data from connected devices and strategic decision making and operations, limiting the Internet of Thing's (IoT) digital transformation potential, according to a research study conducted by IFS, a global enterprise applications company.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Technology
Unmanned surface and underwater vessels will dominate maritime activity in the United Kingdom and across Europe over the next decade. Peek into the future of autonomous maritime systems.
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.
Global Logistics, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Technology
As ocean shipping becomes increasingly digitized, blockchain will play a key role, providing authenticated data and bringing costs down. Here’s what SMBs should be doing now to get ready for a blockchain future.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Logistics I.T., Technology
Here are five steps to consider when implementing the Internet of Things across the cold chain.
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.
Global Logistics, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Security, Technology
The logistics sector’s reliance on relationships, email, and spreadsheet attachments makes it particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. And the costs are staggering. Find out what shippers can do to make communications more secure.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
In a world driven by new technology, industries are finding ways to work faster and smarter.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Transportation
Data from electronic logging devices could close the visibility gap for every party in the transportation industry.
Big Data, Export, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, 3PL, Import, Ocean, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
Freight Payment Services, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Visibility
Shippers are increasingly learning that to uncover efficiencies and forecast effectively they need visibility into their supply chains—including their payment process.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management, Technology
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
Your next transportation management system will soon serve as your company’s control tower with widespread visibility across all departments in your organization.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
3D printers may alter the supply chain by reducing manufacturing lead times and creating shorter time-to-market for new designs.
E-commerce, Global Economy, Asia, Demand Planning, Technology
Even as growth slowed from 2020's pandemic-fueled explosion in activity, the global e-commerce market still grew a robust 19.9% in 2021, according to Transport Intelligence (Ti). Indications are growth will slow but remain hefty.
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.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Ports, Technology
The essence of logistics is making connections. No surprise, then, that Georgia—a state where connectivity is a way of life—is a shining star on the logistics land (and air and sea) scape.
E-commerce, Fulfillment, Retail, Technology
The growth of digital commerce is relentless, and the only way 3PLs can stay ahead is to adapt to market-driven needs to strengthen customers’ supply chains.
E-commerce, Food Logistics, Trucking, Technology
Take a look at the top ten Inbound Logistics articles that got readers buzzing in 2019.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Retail, Technology
General Patton would survey the e-commerce battlefield where Walmart competes and conduct a threat assessment of every major competitor, especially Amazon.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
A profile of Mark Bakker, head of supply chain operations, Americas, with HP Inc.
Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Integrated WMS and TMS solutions increase visibility and communication and optimize the movement of goods.
Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Technology
Examining the effects of blockchain technology on ocean carriers and shippers.
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.
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, 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.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Nearly two-thirds of retail supply chain professionals struggle with disconnects between systems, finds Symphony RetailAI's Strengthening the Retail Supply Chain survey of North American retailers.
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.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Technology
Applying these tips to your supply chain will boost your overall security. It won't be hackerproof, nothing is, but it will deter plenty of them.
Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Drone technology company Flytrex, in partnership with Aha.is—Iceland's largest online marketplace—launched 13 new routes for an autonomous on-demand urban drone delivery service to serve nearly half of Reykjavik.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
The Internet of Things is set to help transportation and logistics providers significantly reduce emissions, enabling compliance with clean air targets.
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.
Logistics, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
The nation’s ports are testing technologies and investing in infrastructure improvements to adapt to a world where the ultimate consumer increasingly embraces Amazon-like expectations.
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.
Big Data, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Is more always better? When it comes to a shipper's supply chain and big data, more data doesn't necessarily equate to better productivity. How you leverage and utilize the influx of data is what's key. Use these tips to utilize big data to drive performance in their supply chains.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Investing in new and improved information technology and robotic process automation (RPA), talent shortages, and trade protectionism are predicted to be the top trends in service delivery for 2018 and the next several years, according to the latest quarterly KPMG Global Insights Pulse survey.
Logistics, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Supply Chain, Technology
There is no “one size fits all” approach when it comes to managing transportation operations, so each shipper needs to carefully consider each option before making a decision.
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, Technology , Visibility
With a digital model of the global supply chain, companies can realize collaboration, automation, analytics and flexibility. The result is a transformed global supply chain with improved margins, greater agility, and reduced risk.
Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With its distribution center approaching capacity, Michael Kors had several options to consider, including one that would expand the existing facility. The fashion company turned to supply chain software company LLamasoft for help evaluating possible solutions. The collaboration also led to Michael Kors developing a core supply chain decision-making capability as well as systems it could use for other purposes.
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.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
With one in every six jobs now tied to manufacturing, American-made products are making a profound comeback in today’s progressive U.S. economy. Known as Industry 4.0, this trending wave of innovative disruptors - 3D printing, robotics, big data, and the Internet of Things - is changing the global supply chain and the world's geo-political view of American manufacturing.
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, Technology , Transportation
Here is a snapshot into the top pain-points and how to deal with these challenges.
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.
Big Data, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Technology
Many companies handle supply chain anomalies with reactive planning systems, but this approach leaves them vulnerable to disruption. One new approach to dealing with supply chain uncertainty is to use machine learning to predict what might go wrong.
E-commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Transportation, logistics, and supply chain play an increasingly pivotal role in providing excellent customer service.
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 Solutions Providers, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology
In order to drive sustainable, impactful change within your organization, it’s important to have the tools and expertise to turn data into actionable business intelligence.
Retail Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Amazon receives patent to parachute packages from the sky; Supply chain stakeholders double down on climate change; Retailers losing up to 70 percent of order value to fulfillment costs; U.S. manufacturing, logistics industries grew dramatically over last generation;
Logistics, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Technology
The award singled out LG OLED TVs for its design to advance global sustainability.
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.
China, Global Logistics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Use this advice to expand your logistics business into the complex but lucrative Chinese market.
Big Data, Export, High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, 3PL, Import, Ocean, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology
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.
Big Data, Demand Planning, Fulfillment, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Over the holidays, my wife and I decided to give ourselves the gift of a new couch. Because I work in transportation and logistics, I knew that constraints up and down the supply chain easily could result in a long delivery lead time. So it was a pleasant surprise when the home furnishings company said to expect the couch in about three weeks.
Big Data, Fulfillment, Demand Planning, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Investing time and money in making products available is more important today than ever before, thanks to the ripple effects of COVID-19. Capacity constraints and delivery agents have been upended, and product availability is at risk. Rising digital trends and changing consumer behavior and spending habits have also led to an urgency to respond to market conditions quickly.
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.
Big Data, Transportation Management, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Technology
Integrated WMS and TMS solutions increase visibility and communication and optimize the movement of goods.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Technology , Transportation
With so many choices available, shippers must truly understand what they want a Transportation Management System to accomplish in order to make the right selection.
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.
Retail Logistics, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Supply chain collaboration (SCC) is vital for companies to make critical decisions quickly and outpace the competition. But, are the key concepts of collaboration a current reality or a myth? This article breaks them down.
Logistics, Packaging, Supply Chain, Picking Solutions, Specialized Logistics, Technology
When it comes to ASAP, quick-thinking shippers redefine what's possible.
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.
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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