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Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies. What is a talent gap?

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies annually spend about $325 billion on warehousing — and 85% of that cost goes to operating expenses that include labor, space and equipment. Less than a third of companies believe they can manage their warehouse workloads with their current staff. In response, most companies are investing in warehouse automation and robotics.

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Choosing the Right WES: What to Look For

BlueYonder

My previous blog post focused on defining what a Warehouse Execution System (WES) is, as well as the benefits this solution delivers for retailers, manufacturers and logistics services providers (LSPs). More and more companies are exploring the benefits of WES solutions, and with good reason. billion in 2022 to $3.12

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AI in the Food Industry: Case Studies, Challenges & Future Trends

ThroughPut

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within different segments of the Food Industry, including transportation and logistics, production planning, quality control, and others has kicked off revolutionary transformations. billion by 2029. Enhance Food Safety & Quality AI is helping food companies become compliant and transparent.

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The Journey to Becoming a U.S. Customs Broker

3PL Insights

They submit the necessary documents and information on behalf of companies to facilitate the clearance of goods into and out of the country. Shipping companies can also hire customs brokers so that their business can become a customs brokerage. It’s expected that over 25,000 new jobs will be created by 2029 to meet shipping demands.

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Warehouse Digitalization: The Warehouse of Tomorrow

Vinculum

It includes optimally deploying millimetre wave technology to capture, transport, and rearrange goods, as well as applying other high-tech tools to facilitate logistics processes. The logistics industry is beginning to take advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and data analytics.

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Top 5 Last Mile Logistics Software Companies In Mexico

Locus

In a recent study, the Mexican logistics industry is projected to achieve a CAGR of 4.9% from 2017-2029. It’s crucial for retailers, e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, FMCGs, and other logistics players in Mexico to embrace state-of-the-art logistics software to overcome the challenges of this rapidly growing sector.