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How Advanced Automation Alleviates Supply Chain Pressures Without Breaking Budgets
Innovations in warehousing, transport and manufacturing are paving the way for companies to manage challenging circumstances.
Last-Mile
Global Supply Chain Crisis Forces Customers to Buy Local
Last-Mile
99% of Retailers to Offer Same-Day Delivery by 2025
AI/AR
Data Monitoring Tapped for Insurance Capabilities
Software & Technology
New Partnership Aims to Predict Sales, Revenue Based on Weather
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Keeping Truck Drivers Happy
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E-Commerce Solutions
The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future
The L.I.N.K. podcast kicks of the new year with a deep look at the direct-to-consumer industry and its future. But first, the managing editor offers a refresher in the subject in today's column.
Automation
Partner Roundtable: Warehouse Automation
February 24, 2022
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From forecasting and inventory refill to visibility and end-to-end traceability, today’s warehouse solutions are designed to improve the way companies track and trace product. But, how else do these solutions optimize the warehouse?
Sustainability
What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?
This past year pushed the supply chain to its brink, which is heavily detailed in this December issue of SDCE. As managing editor of the magazine, I'm proud to see what we have overcome as an industry but I'm cautious on what the future holds.
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Warehousing
2022 State of the Supply Chain
Today's supply chains are in crisis mode, and industry experts are already anticipating struggles for 2022 to 2023. Download this FREE whitepaper and discover the opportunities and threats of the new year.
Software & Technology
New Freight Forwarding Subsidiary Latest to Join Fight Against Crisis
Another new subsidiary arises to attract shippers during the supply chain crisis, this time from GA Telesis.
3PL/4PL
5 Lessons Learned for the Post-Pandemic Supply Chain
Here's how shippers are relying on flexibility, investment and alternative solutions to navigate the current supply chain disruption.
Last-Mile
How AI Makes Quick Last-Mile Deliveries
When is the last time you wanted a toothpaste within 15 minutes? The entire quick commerce trend has something larger at play.
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Now On-Demand
Supply chain industry experts from Blue Yonder, Thomson Reuters, Softeon, Enable, Crisp, Coupa, Armada and more detailed what the future of supply chain looks like in a world laden with shortages, backlogs and supply chain disruptions.
Software & Technology
Capturing Supply Chain Constraints to Drive Actionable Insights
Having the tools to develop an integrated network will allow supply chains to proactively adjust to disruptions in an efficient and balanced manner to provide a positive customer experience and fulfil company stakeholder expectations.
Fleet Management
4 Ways Mobile Fuel Delivery Saves Fleet Owners Time and Money
Fleet owners in particular are increasingly utilizing fuel delivery providers to fill their tanks at their own place of business, removing the need for drivers to search for fuel and wait in line at local gas stations.
Last-Mile
How Gig Economy Can Help Win Last-Mile Delivery Race
The most successful businesses are making long-term investments in technology to boost their operational efficiency, drive down costs and create tools to help attract and retain last-mile workers and improve user experience and customer experience.
Supply Chain Visibility
The Supply Chain Nightmare Before Christmas
While emerging technology will resolve every challenge in the short-term, it’s clear that a transformation is necessary.
Last-Mile
Consumer Expectations Should Drive Final-Mile Evolution
With so many final-mile technology solutions available on the market today, there has never been a better time to be a forward-thinking, innovative supply chain logistics professional.
Supply Chain Visibility
Link Labs Advances Asset Tracking with Rechargeable Batteries
In an effort to drive visibility in the supply chain forward, Link Labs introduces rechargeable capabilities to its asset tracking after noticing a need in the industry.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
UPS, FedEx Actual Shipping Costs Revealed
In addition to the auto parts, furniture and home goods and sporting goods sectors, the increases will also greatly impact organizations that ship directly to consumers.
Sourcing Solutions
How to Increase Inbound Cost-Per-Unit
The more flexibility you have on which SKUs you buy and how much you buy of them, the better you can navigate the current industry volatility.
Retail
Make it or Break it Methods for Retailers and Vendors this Holiday Season
Retailers must have inventory and shipping contingency plans established now as increasing pressure could lead to vendors refusing shipments or “firing” retailers who are not flexible.
Software Solutions
SaaS Leader Acquires Provider of Logistics Software
DispatchTrack's state-of-the-art Software-as-a-Service platform simplifies complex last-mile deliveries and service operations for major B2B and B2C brands and their delivery partners.
Retail
Supply Chain Disruptions Force Consumers Change Habits, Plans: Report
A new report from Oracle shows that consumers believe they will need to continually change plans due to the supply chain and also sever ties from favorite brands.
Software Solutions
Maintaining Compliance During Final-Mile Mergers and Acquisitions
The last-mile economy may be growing, but compliance is still the key to sustainable growth.
Software & Technology
L.I.N.K. | Spirit Hub Founder, CEO Answers Alcohol E-Commerce Questions
Managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks Michael Weiss, CEO of Spirit Hub, questions pertaining to online sales of alcohol and how it works.
Last-Mile
Werner Enterprises Acquires Final-Mile Carrier
NEHDS delivers big and bulky products through a network of 19 cross dock, warehouse and customer facilities.
Retail
L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
3PL/4PL
3PL Acquisition Creates First-, Middle- and Final-Mile Solution
Select’s access to more than 1,100 driver teams operating both dedicated and on-demand equipment will minimize capacity constraints and alleviate pressure on final-mile delivery times for AIT customers.
Emerging Technologies
Walmart Launches Drone Delivery
Walmart works on the launch of a drone delivery program through multi-site operations.
WMS/TMS
Warehowz Introduces Direct-to-Consumer Solution
With the D2C, retailers can manage sales, view inventory, minimize costs and connect to sales channels all in one place.
Last-Mile
Can LTL Do Last-Mile Delivery Effectively?
Explore a robust, scalable and secure last-mile solution designed to handle the complexity and uncertainty of LTL pickup and delivery operations to meet growing and changing business needs.
Last-Mile
Last-Mile Delivery On-Time Performances Benchmarked
As of Oct. 2021, the average OTP is at 78%, down five points from summer.
E-Commerce Solutions
The New Era of Same-Day Delivery – Are You Ready?
The demand for same-day deliveries is here to stay and requires retailers to be more disciplined, focused and innovative in their approach to materials handling and distribution.
Retail
Maintaining Same-Day Delivery
Same-day deliveries provide additional last-mile options for customers depending on preference and daily need. Here's why.
Trucking
Top 5 Trends That Will Revolutionize the Automotive Industry in 2022
Here’s some trends set to revolutionize the automotive industry.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | Maven Machines Details Trends in Trucking
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel interviews CEO of Maven Machines Avi Geller, who explains why we need to support our drivers and details numerous trends happening in the industry today.
Trucking
L.I.N.K. | Driver Shortage Pushes Need for Training
FleetForce president explains the need for training grows during the driver shortage on this week's podcast, explaining that 1 million drivers are needed.
