Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

“Exports face the headwinds of an appreciating dollar and retaliatory tariffs, while imports are surging now with the likelihood of a steep falloff in early 2019,” said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at Amherst Pierpont Securities. The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened to a record in September while orders for business equipment declined for a second month, adding to signs that an escalating tariff war is starting to constrain economic growth.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 26, 2018

As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant , millennials make a growing cross-section of the American labor force. Ignoring this generation is impossible and attracting millennials in the supply chain is an even bigger hurdle. Since e-commerce has flooded the industry with more orders and stringent delivery expectations, supply chain leaders must think outside the box to attract and retain the next generation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The hype about fifth generation (aka 5G) wireless technology is just beginning. The importance of this technology, however, cannot be overstressed. Kalyan Parbat explains, “5G or ‘fifth-generation’ is a fast, wireless broadband technology that will transcend smartphones and connect anything from cars, machines and home appliances at speeds 50-to-100 times faster than present 4G networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Last week I mentioned that the Panama Canal expansion has resulted in record breaking tonnage moving through the waterway. The expansion was surely an engineering feat, using the latest technology to improve the global supply chain. However, engineering feats such as building a massive canal did not always have access to this level of technology. Today marks the 193rd anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

What does it feel like to cycle in 29F weather going 17.2 mph for 27 miles? I found out this past Monday when I went out for my final training ride before shipping my bike to Santa Fe, NM for the JDRF Ride to Cure. Eight days to go until I and my Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure teammates set out to cycle 100 miles in support of JDRF and its quest to create a world without T1D.

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Insights Solutions Global

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Having doubts on your supplier's capabilities, and worrying that it could hurt your business well-being? How about an onsite risk assessment? If you're not sure how to do it, this post could help you out.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 26, 2018

This week, Ian Zaretzky. joins Consulting Logistics to talk about his noble and ambitious cause to put 20 homeless veterans in 20 mortgage-free container homes before winter hits. Ian was the Director of Sales for XPO Logistics up until this year. If you know anything about. XPO Logistics - Supply Chain. you'd know that Ian knows how to make em grow.

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Insights Solutions Global

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Having doubts on your supplier's capabilities, and worrying that it could hurt your business well-being? How about an onsite risk assessment? If you're not sure how to do it, this post could help you out. The post Supplier Risk Assessment: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. The North American continent was discovered by sea-faring explorers. From early trade to battling America’s enemies during World War II, maritime transportation has played a crucial role. The United States has become one of the most prosperous and innovative nations on Earth due to its connectivity with the rest of the world via the oceans.

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Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Consulting Logistics invites Bulk Container Group's CEO, Ian Zaretzky on the show to let us know how we can help 20 homeless veterans get 20 mortgage-free shipping container homes

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Loginext

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Retail and e-commerce are moving fast and merging along the line into a singular platform. What is driving this behavior for these mega-entities? What is the one factor which is bringing all of retail and e-commerce onto one platform?

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APICS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Paint manufacturer and retailer Sherwin-Williams credits kaizen, or continuous improvement, for their decades of success.

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Saleswarp

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Most B2B businesses are increasingly looking at ways to leverage online commerce to become more efficient and streamline their sales. That’s why SalesWarp partnered some time ago with Zoey , a SaaS-based eCommerce solution that makes it easier to transact online. Zoey has long provided the tools to build a complete eCommerce website, but some companies don’t require or want a full website to manage those sales.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The omnichannel retail method, BOPIS, can benefit both consumers and retailers alike. The two main reasons consumers are attracted to BOPIS are the savings they can make by avoiding shipping fees, and the convenience of not waiting for deliveries. This is especially true during the busy holiday seasons where packages have failed to be delivered on time.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

MH&L’s Editorial Advisory Board tackles some of the toughest topics facing the supply chain today. Every year, in our annual MH&L Salary Survey , we ask readers to identify the biggest challenge they face in their jobs, and every year they tell us the same thing: finding, developing and retaining talent. It’s one of those nagging dilemmas that just doesn’t seem to have an answer.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A Bill of Materials (BoM) is a comprehensive, hierarchical list of the quantities of components, ingredients or materials needed to make a finished product. It is the blueprint for the product and essential to all aspects of its life cycle. A BoM can range from small assemblies to complete machinery, possibly consisting of many smaller BoMs that incorporate each part within individual components, detailing everything down to elements such as packaging, labels and fastenings needed in the assembl

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Effective inventory control. Maintaining inventory control is a mammoth task and healthy inventory levels are a necessary part of matching inventory stock with anticipated demand. Effective inventory control can be achieved by consolidating inventory processes into a single integrated system. A great inventory management system will be transparent and be able to count, track and record inventory data and movement in real time.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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