GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 151

6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

Warehousing 91

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 91

6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

Warehousing and logistics management is constantly evolving. Managing a warehouse in today’s climate can be a challenge. As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages.

Warehousing 64

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

Warehousing 59

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 59

RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

Warehousing 59

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 59

Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Oracle Optimizes Global Transportation and Trade Compliance Processes. Setback for Uber as European court advised to treat it as transport firm (Reuters). March 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 0

GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Let’s take a look at four reasons why digital transformation is an imperative in 2017 for industrial manufacturers: 1. As technology has advanced and become embedded in plants, warehouses, and throughout the supply chain , businesses have needed to adapt. Changing Consumer Expectations. Customer experience and immediacy is prized.

Manufacturing Procurement 209

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 209

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 The vehicle will make its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, where it will be featured at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. is the new kid on the warehouse robotics block.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 236

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2018

increase in the leasing of industrial space, including warehousing space. Modern warehousing technology must correspond with the explosion of technology in e-commerce and throughout supply chains for these key reasons. Modern Warehousing Must Meet Demand From the Record-Breaking Growth of E-Commerce.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Technology 138

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

Capacity 120

Capacity Purchasing Skills Material Savings Price Reduction 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. The solution to this problem lies in understanding the “First Five” core concepts and industrial manufacturing trends throughout 2017, and you need to think how they will impact the industry and your company in the coming year. In its raw form, it is useless.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2016

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Below is a short list of the supply chain and logistics conferences scheduled for 2017. Happy learning and networking in 2017!

Conference 100

Conference Las Vegas Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. in February.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 103

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 103

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Capacity Will Tighten Further Capacity has run at nearly 100-percent utilization since the 2017 hurricane season. Schultz of Supply Chain 24/7.

Shipping 238

Shipping Trends Warehousing Omnichannel 238

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

As developments regarding industry supply chain disruptions continue unabated, businesses now increasingly face the sting of higher supply chain and transportation driven costs impacting the bottom line. Further, sustainability and transportation efficiency are intrinsically linked for long-term business continuity.

Sourcing Strategies 97

Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Matt is the VP of Sustainability and Innovation at Covenant Transport Services , a premium service provider of transportation services with focus on temperature controlled products, regional, and long haul delivery. Covenant Logistics provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. About Matt McLelland.

Sustainability 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

Secretary of Transportation, told CNBC on Friday morning that what the government is watching for over the course of the day, as the issue has been identified, is “the kind of ripple or cascade effects as they get everything back in their networks back to normal.” Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6

Logistics Network Optimization Software 226

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance.

Supply Chain Design Software 0

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 0

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

Mario is the Chief Technical Officer at Reliance Partners , a commercial insurance agency specializing in risk management solutions for the transportation and logistics space. Mario Paluzzi is Chief Technology Officer of Reliance Partners , a top ranked commercial insurance agency specializing in Logistics and Transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 233

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2022

Founded in 2017, GoBolt (formerly Bolt Logistics) is a technology company building the first sustainable and first-party supply chain network that partners with merchants to deliver a complete end-to-end customer experience. About GoBolt.

Los Angeles 172

Los Angeles Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software North America 172

Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The staff at the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) note, however, that the logistics industry plays an “out-sized — and often underappreciated — role … within the greater transportation ecosystem.”[1] That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. Logistics can help reduce costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software 130

Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity. Innovation in the warehouse: Markus Kückelhaus of DHL trend research, in two separate panels gave very compelling presentations on the innovation DHL is driving in the warehouse. Here are the key takeaways for me from the event.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 0

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 0

Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Boeing does not expect Brexit to affect its manufacturing activity, since most materials it transports out of Britain go to the United States (rather than somewhere else in Europe). Warehouse jobs need a better reputation , according to Dollar Tree Chief Supply Chain Officer Gary Maxwell.

Warehousing 60

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2017

As I prepared my keynote presentation for the BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2017 conference , I recalled this experience and saw it as a good metaphor for the difficulties many companies are having today responding effectively to the blizzard of supply chain management.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Conference 112

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

Therefore, more companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to achieve greater supply chain savings and presence in such markets through enhanced transportation management systems ( TMSs ). To maintain your role in the global market, you need to understand how 3PLs contribute to an improve transportation networks.

Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Expense Reduction 156

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Our Rating: 5/5 2. Our Rating: 4.9/5

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers.

Supply Chain Design Software 101

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software 101

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

LLamasoft Offers Customers Access to FLEXE Marketplace for On-Demand Warehousing Services. Fuel-Cell Maker to Help Amazon Improve Warehouse Efficiency (WSJ – sub. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 101

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Robotics enabled with AI and ML augment the work of humans in warehouses and distribution centers. trillion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2017

Online Retailers’ New Warehouses Heat Up Local Job Markets (WSJ – sub. WTO: Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid policy uncertainty. February 2017 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its electric semi truck in September (The Verge). Have a happy weekend!

San Francisco 71

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Amazon designs self-destructing drones that split apart to avoid falling into crowds (The Telegraph).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2019

As we begin 2019, what are the key lessons learned from last year, and what trends and factors should shippers keep an eye on to make sure they’re able to respond effectively to whatever happens in the transportation market in the weeks and months ahead? A “new normal” in transportation? Economic factors impacting 2019 transportation.

Supply and Demand 101

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software 101

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. This large retailer has expanded its capital expenditure budget to upwards of $20 billion in 2022. The report indicates that the retailer’s 1.4

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). MercuryGate Launches New Business Intelligence Platform to Realize Unprecedented Levels of Actionable Insight for Transportation and Fleet Management. I’ve never been to Chile.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software 0

Talking Logistics

JUNE 23, 2017

Carrier warehousing, anyone? (DC Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. transportation assets) to the equation. CSCMP 28th Annual State of Logistics Report: Accelerating into Uncertainty. Rigged: Port trucking companies forcing drivers to finance their own trucks by taking on debt they could not afford (USA Today).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling Warehouse management and inventory control is the center point of integrated logistics management that tries to balance supply and demand. In our opinion, this is the best book on warehouse management ever. However, there is so much more about modern transportation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Let’s take a closer look at how Transportation Management System ROI actively strengthens supply chains.

Transportation Management 161

Transportation Management Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Vendor Strategies 161