Supply chain trade & visibility

According to Bentz, comprehensive visibility to product and data flows and driving real-or-near-real-time network intelligence on what’s really going on. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dot_report_examines_efforts_to_alleviate_nations_supply_chain_woes

This paper details a controlled study of Wearable Haptic Feedback Technology, conducted by StrongArm Tech at a major 3PL company and demonstrated the degree to which manual materials handlers' injuries are preventable. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/tis_the_season_for_injury_prevention

Safety culture in the workplace is worth the investment, giving you and your employees a morale boost by fostering a sense of security. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/how_to_improve_safety_culture_in_the_workplace_and_the_benefits_of_doing_so

In this resource we detail how protecting your most prized assets - your people - starts with actionable safety data, then we describe how StrongArm Technologies SafeWork System end-to-end risk management and workforce optimization solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/reducing_employee_turnover_rates_with_safety_wearables

One could make the case that the plan President Biden announced today to put one million additional barrels, from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), on average—every day—for the next six months does not come as a huge surprise. And there is no reason for it to be surprising, given the significant run-up in gas and oil prices since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with freight transportation and supply chain stakeholders, as well as consumers, feeling tremendous pain at the pump. Case in point: this week marked the third straight week the average price per gallon of diesel topped the $5 per gallon mark, for the first time eve source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/white_house_sets_its_sights_on_true_energy_independence

After a successful Modex 2022, MHI is already gearing up for ProMat 2023—the industry’s premier supply chain event. ProMat will once again be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, March 20-23, 2023. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_show_closes_make_your_plans_for_promat_2023

Regal Rexnord Corporation (Booth B9002), a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of electric motors and controls, power generation products and power transmission components, is displaying its new Perceptiv 2100 Sentry Class wireless sensor alongside its ModSort Divert and Transfer Module at Modex. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/regal_rexnord_displays_new_perceptiv_wireless_sensor_and_modsort_divert_and

Softeon (Booth C7466), whose software spans warehouse management system (WMS), warehouse execution system (WES), as well as distributed order management (DOM) functionality, stressed the capabilities of its solution set to support a “smart, automated warehouse of the future” concept at Modex. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/softeon_showcases_smart_warehouse_of_the_future_capabilities

Nearly 80% of supply chain leaders say their digital transformation has accelerated due to the pandemic, according to an industry report released today by MHI in collaboration with Deloitte. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/2022_mhi_annual_industry_report_is_released_at_modex

The report—entitled “The race for industrial space: Can supply keep up?”—focuses on the challenges that industrial real estate stakeholders are up against, at a time when industrial space availability continues to trend down. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/jll_research_highlights_the_supply_and_demand_imbalance_for_industrial_real

Whether you’ve been closely following the news or choose to take a more hands-off approach to media consumption, you’ve likely heard the stories coming out of Ukraine, with that in mind, we start today’s Shipment off on a solemn note. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/legacy_insights_covid_lockdowns_in_china_state_of_west_coast_ports_russian

Due to paradigm-shifting events like the coronavirus pandemic and the global chip shortage, the meaning of obsolescence management has changed. OEMs need to update their methodologies to stay competitive in the worldwide marketplace. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/what_does_obsolescence_management_mean_in_2022

The top five trends based on our work with industry leaders who have successful MFCs and EFCs operating today. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/five_trends_shaping_e_grocery_fulfillment_in_2022

During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, John Woodward, VP, global commerce at Metro Atlanta Chamber, discussed the Atlanta metropolitan area’s wide range of international trade aspects. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/metro_atlanta_chamber_examines_areas_trade_aspects

Datalynq™ launches a case management tool that will help engineers and purchasers understand market availability and risk within the global electronic component supply chain industry. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/a_next_generation_case_management_tool_to_improve_the_global_supply_chain

The Raymond Corporation (Booth B6008) is exhibiting its next generation of intelligent warehouse solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/raymond_showcases_next_generation_of_warehouse_solutions

Rite-Hite (Booth B7419) is displaying a variety of smart controls and sensors that connect the company’s loading dock and in-plant equipment with its Opti-Vu smart data and analytics platform. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rite_hite_features_various_smart_controls_and_sensors

It’s expected that the USPS will broaden its revenue base with new services, and that will offset the steady decline in first class mail volumes. It’s also expected that USPS will raise its competitive profile by delivering mail and other services to businesses and consumers. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/a_new_day_at_the_post_office

All week long, Hannibal, a NUCOR Company (Booth B4224) is describing the five steps in warehouse execution it can now provide to its clients. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/hannibal_announces_its_five_steps_in_warehouse_execution

SpaceGuard Products (Booth B6629) launched a new guarding solution for robotic automation systems, dubbed RageWire, on Monday at a booth press conference. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/spaceguard_launches_robotic_automation_guarding_solution

At a press conference on Monday, Tompkins Robotics (Booth B7240) revealed its tSort3D, among other products. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/tompkins_robotics_introduces_tsort3d

Dematic’s booth (Booth B7819) invites attendees to experience interactive zones tailored to grocery, apparel, food and beverage, and general merchandising industries. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/dematic_showcases_fulfillment_automation_tools_interactive_zones

This year’s Modex event will feature more than 170 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_2022s_free_seminars_showcase_whats_new_and_innovative_in_supply_chain

Logistics Management Group News Editor recently caught up with Ben Cubbitt, SVP, Consulting, for Frisco, Texas-based Transplace, a non-asset-based third-party logistics services provider. The two discussed a recent blog penned by Cubbit, entitled “How to Navigate Rising Fuel Costs,” as well as other topics. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/qa_ben_cubbitt_svp_consulting_transplace

Rockwell Automation (Booth B6611) is showcasing its Independent Cart Technology (ICT). source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rockwell_automation_showcases_intelligent_conveyance_technology

As Chairman of MHI and on behalf of our Board officers and our members, it is my privilege to welcome you back in person to Modex 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/welcome_to_modex_2022_from_show_sponsor_mhi

110 (13%) internationally registered companies are registered to exhibit from 23 countries. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_2022_welcomes_international_visitors

After a 2-year hiatus, live trade events return and automation is the star of the show source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_2022_is_back

Modex will include four keynotes and more than 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_four_keynotes_and_panels_focus_on_resilience_diversity_and_perse

Modex 2022 welcomes more than 850 solution provider exhibits, over 100 educational sessions and a full menu of insightful keynote speakers source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_2022_opens

There are sure to be some interesting autonomous mobile robot designs and features to learn about at MODEX, but what really perks my interest are integrated workflows that unite robotics with other forms of automation, with fewer manual scans or system inputs needed. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_lookout_the_value_of_autonomous_handoffs_between_systems

Berkshire Grey and Swisslog have partnered to provide enterprises with ecommerce, distribution, and store automation solutions, with the aim on increasing fulfillment effectiveness and maximizing existing labor productivity. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/ai_enabled_robotic_solutions_for_global_warehouse_operations

Concentric, part of OnPoint Group, acquires Indianapolis-based Power Grid, an authorized dealer for Hawker Powersource products. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/concentric_acquires_power_grid_a_leading_midwestern_industrial_power_expert

For a supply chain technology to truly leverage the multi-party network as a whole, it must enable systems unification; in-app, network-wide collaboration; and intelligent and automated process convergence. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/4_faqs_about_multienterprise_supply_chain_business_networks

Intek and Minerva Associates, SencorpWhite businesses, have completed their merger and are now known as Ascent Warehouse Logistics. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/merger_between_two_warehouse_automation_software_companies_forms_ascent_war

Through the move to acquire SDI Industries, Element Logic expands its footprint into North and South America and adds more than 200 experts. The transaction will complete in the second quarter of 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/element_logic_expands_its_operations_into_americas_via_acquisition_of_sdi_i

Sourcengine uses its robust market intelligence resources to create a thorough lead time report every quarter and features up-to-date availability information on a wide range of electronic components made by a slew of chipmakers including pricing and turnaround time forecasts through March 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/semiconductor_q1_2022_lead_time_report

Several Japanese chipmakers halt production following an earthquake, Foxconn partially resumes production in Shenzhen, and DRAM prices to rise in Q2 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/global_electronic_component_shortage_march_update

Now that the United States Senate followed the House’s lead in signing off on the Postal Reform Act legislation, which is focused on augmenting the financial health of the long-beleaguered United States Postal Service (USPS), earlier this month, questions regarding next steps still largely remain. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/there_is_a_lot_to_monitor_at_the_usps_with_the_postal_reform_act_looking_to

Taking steps to put the recently-passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law into action, the White House and the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) said this week that $2.9 billion in funding is now available through a combined NOFO (notice of funding opportunity). DOT said that this NOFO meshes three discretionary grant programs into a single Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant and reducing the burden for state and local applicants while also increasing the pipeline of what it calls “shovel-worthy” projects. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/usdot_rolls_out_2.9_billion_in_available_funding_for_infrastructure_grants

Company officials said that moving into Virginia gives Pyle the opportunity to offer direct trucking and warehousing services to key points along the Eastern Seaboard supply chain, while acquiring direct service to and from the ports of Virginia connecting key metropolitan areas like Washington D.C. and Baltimore. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/a._duie_pyle_announces_widespread_expansion_into_virginia

Learn from an impactful case study with KD Services, who have been using Generix B2B integration services for many years in North America. The webinar will conclude with a dynamic product demo. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/b2b_integration_the_response_to_edi_gaps_use_cases_and_live_demo

Following an August 2021 announcement, in which it announced it inked an agreement to acquire Mainz, Germany-based global ocean freight forwarding services provider J.F. Hillebrand Group and its related subsidiaries for roughly $1.5 billion (EUR), global logistics services provider Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL) said today the deal is now official. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/deutsche_post_dhl_groups_acquisition_of_j.f._hillebrand_group_is_a_done_dea

Storage Solutions now a certified integrator of Vecna’s automation and technology solution set source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/storage_solutions_partners_with_vecna_robotics_to_integrate_autonomous_vehi

Ali Ahmed, co-founder of Robomart, has a new take on retail he calls store hailing. The idea is simple: Instead of you going to the store, he’ll bring the store to you. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/robomart_is_reinventing_retail_on_the_rebound_podcast

The long-simmering problem of how to correctly classify trucking industry workers—either as contractors or employees—has arisen once again. In a precedent-setting move, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) general counsel is alleging two trucking companies are misclassifying drivers as independent contractors in violation of federal labor law. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nlrb_claims_two_trucking_companies_misclassified_drivers_at_ports_of_los_an

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for February, matched February, at 115.3 (2015=100), which was slightly revised from an initial reading of 115.5. January saw a 0.6% increase and was preceded by a 0.9% gain in December, to finish 2021. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/february_truck_tonnage_index_is_flat_reports_ata

In this white paper, we examine why the average organization is losing significant profits from supply chain disruptions and why we need to understand the deeper problem to change the outcome. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/the_multi_multi_supply_chain_problem_that_no_one_is_talking_about

source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/aim_welcomes_2022_industry_group_chairs

The company said that this TMS is part of its Beon digital logistics platform, which was released in early March. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/transportation_insight_holding_company_releases_a_new_free_tms

Coming in at $5.134 per gallon, the national average fell $0.116 cents below the all-time high set, for the week of March 14, at $5.250 per gallon. These are the only two weeks to eclipse the $5 per gallon mark as per EIA data. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/national_diesel_average_trends_down_but_remains_above_5_per_gallon

Pairing autonomous mobile robots with Real-Time Distribution Software, partnership aims at increased performance & higher accuracy for warehouse distribution operations. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/numina_group_and_addverb_technologies_enter_strategic_partnership_to_expand

A labor standstill, with repercussions for the North American supply chain is underway in Canada, starting Sunday morning, as Calgary-based Class I railroad Canada Pacific Railway Limited (CP) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) have not made significant headway to settle their differences. The TCRC has 16,000 Canadian-members in rail transportation and represents approximately 3,000 locomotive engineers, conductors, train and yard workers across Canada. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/progress_in_labor_talks_between_cp_and_teamsters_canada_rail_conference_rem

Most standalone transportation management systems are too limited to encapsulate the tiered complexity of an international, multi-segment supply chain, but technology that can integrate and converge transportation with other supply chain functions, such as order management, set the new industry standard. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/what_to_look_for_in_a_transportation_management_system

Going back to when the fee was initially rolled out on October 25, POLA and POLB said that the ports have seen a cumulative 62% decline in the amount of aging cargo on their docks, a tally which has trended up going back to the initial announcement of this fee. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pola_polb_again_push_back_consideration_of_container_dwell_fee_to_march_25

During the keynote, Thomas Boykin of Deloitte will join John Paxton, CEO of MHI to present the findings of the 2022 report that details the innovations that are revolutionizing supply chain investments amid on-going disruption. This is the ninth MHI Annual Industry Report released by MHI in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/mhi_to_preview_2022_mhi_annual_industry_report_during_modex_keynote

n its “North American Overview,” CBRE looked at the 23 “most dynamic” North American big box markets, finding that big box transactions represented 450 million SF across these markets (in the United States, Canada, and Mexico), marking a 29% annual gain over 2020’s 350 million SF. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/north_american_big_box_transactions_gain_traction_reports_cbre

During the keynote, Thomas Boykin of Deloitte will join John Paxton, CEO of MHI to present the findings of the 2022 report that details the innovations that are revolutionizing supply chain investments amid on-going disruption. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_mhi_to_preview_2022_mhi_annual_industry_report_during_keynote

MHI has announce the recent addition of new charter members to the recently formed MHI Industry Group Scan, Label, Apply, and Manifest (SLAM). source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/mhi_inducts_charter_members_into_newest_industry_group_slam

Solutions on display addressing industry’s top priorities source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/largest_pack_expo_east_to_date_opens

This report reveals new data and actionable insights to help today’s shippers overcome their most pressing challenges. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/shippers_nationwide_find_traditional_freight_modes_inefficient_and_costly

This month's video from the Journal Of Supply Chain Management looks at why climate change is a supply chain issue. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/climate_change_is_a_supply_chain_issue_the_jscm_video

Partners to release an automated reach truck in the spring of 2023, the “TWA Reach.” source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/third_wave_automation_and_clark_material_handling_company_announce_partners

We now know that Russia has invaded Ukraine, and even with the pandemic doing a number and adding stress on global supply chains, the escalating, violent conflict in Ukraine is adding to that stress. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/legacy_insights_global_supply_chains_brace_for_russia_ukraine_impact

Given the fluidity, uncertainty, and unrest Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine situation has created, the subsequent logistics and supply chain-related impacts continue to evolve. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/industry_stakeholders_highlight_logistics_supply_chain_russia_ukraine

A new book on supply chain tell a story of lean transformation and the importance of building inclusive teams source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/women_in_supply_chain_steel_toes_and_stilettos

Total February POLA volume—at 857,764 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—represented a 7.3% annual increase, for the highest-volume February in the port’s 115-year history, topping the previous record set in February 2020. And February POLB volume—at 796,560 TEU—headed up 3.2% annually, following a record January. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pola_and_polb_report_record_february_volumes1

Fiscal third quarter earnings for Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics services bellwether FedEx issued yesterday showed gains, amid various challenges. Quarterly revenue—at $23.6 billion—saw a 10% annual increase, and operating income—at $1.33 billion—saw a 32% annual gain. Diluted earnings per share—at $4.20—were up 27% annually, coming up short of Wall Street expectations at $4.65. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex_reports_fiscal_third_quarter_earnings_gains

Jones, a 16-year veteran of the supply chain integration company, will be promoted from president to president & CEO effective April 1, 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/aaron_jones_named_president_and_ceo_of_bastian_solutions

Almonty Industries' Lewis Black discusses the supply chain barriers to the EV revolution on this episode of Talking Supply Chain. Is tungsten the new oil? source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/talking_supply_chain_podcast_evs_tungsten_and_the_new_oil

TMH receives 2022 Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/toyota_material_handling_recognized_for_workplace_safety

The companies have jointly released a Geek+ MP1000R mobile robot integrating Bosch Rexroth’s laser localization software capability, ROKIT Locator source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/geek_and_bosch_rexroth_announce_extended_partnership

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation's (ELFA) latest confidence index comes in at 58.2, down from the February index of 61.8. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/equipment_finance_industry_confidence_eases_again_in_march

United States retail sales, for the month of February, were solid but were not at the same levels to begin 2022, according to data respectively issued today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._retail_sales_continue_to_point_to_growth_in_Februar_reports_commerce_a

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Glenn Koepke, GM, Network Collaboration, for Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms. Koepke provided Berman with an overview of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on North American supply chain and logistics operations, rates, capacity, and other topics. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/qa_glenn_koepke_gm_of_network_collaboration_fourkites

Taking another step to address what it labeled “supply chain vulnerabilities and congestion,” in tandem with addressing “the longer-term weakness in our nation’s supply chains,” coupled with decades of underinvestment, outsourcing, and offshoring, the White House announced this week it is rolling out a new initiative geared towards a digital infrastructure to connect the supply chain. Entitled the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW), the White House described it as an information sharing initiative to pilot key freight information exchange between parts of the goods movement supply chain. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/white_house_flow_initiative_gets_mixed_reviews_from_industry_stakeholders

Total February U.S.-bound containerized freight imports—at 2,528,809 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—were down 5.5% compared to January and up 6.9% annually. For U.S.-bound shipments, Panjiva reported that February shipments—at 1,234,197—were off 7.7% compared to January and up 17.7% annually. On a year-to-date basis, shipments—at 2,571,891—are up 15.06% compared to the first two months of 2021 and imports—at 5,206,073—are up 2.66%, for the same period. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/panjiva_report_u.s._bound_shipments_for_february_see_sequential_declines_an

While there is more than a healthy share of uncertainty in logistics and the supply chain, one thing that remains certain, is the ongoing aggressive pace of United States retail sales activity, with consumers continuing to spend on whatever it is they may need, amid record-high gas prices, inflation, fears of a recession, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, among other factors. That was made clear in data issued by the Washington, D.C.-based National Retail Federation (NRF) this week, in its 2022 retail sales forecast. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nrf_issues_bullish_2022_retail_sales_forecast

The warehouse challenges are complex in primary markets, where ecommerce and omnichannel retailers need access to space that allows them to provide same-day, one-day, and two-day deliveries to large swathes of customers. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/will_multi_story_warehouses_become_the_norm

The needs of a business will change over time, so it’s important to regularly evaluate a 3PL to make sure the quality of service and capabilities still match your company’s needs and expectations. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/do_you_need_to_break_up_with_your_3pl

Element Logic, a major integrator of AutoStore solutions, joins as the inaugural member of partner integrator program. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/righthand_robotics_launches_partner_integrator_program_for_robotic_piece_pi

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Glenn Koepke, SVP of Customer Success, for Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms. Koepke provided Berman with an overview of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on North American supply chain and logistics operations, rates, capacity, and other topics. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/qa_glenn_koepke_svp_of_customer_success_fourkites

Together, the companies will provide a solution that spans goods-to-person robotics and automated, eco-friendly packing. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/caja_robotics_and_ranpak_partner_on_packaging_solution_for_order_fulfillmen

Atlanta-based global transportation and logistics services provider UPS recently announced it has formed a partnership with Novavax, a global biotech company, focused on the distribution and delivery of Novavax’ recently-approved COVID-19 vaccine to 27 European Union countries. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ups_heralds_partnership_with_novavax_for_vaccine_distribution_and_delivery

Small-to-mid-size retailers struggle to get the scale needed to compete with the big guys on logistics. A supply chain veteran says there’s a better way. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/solving_the_last_mile_delivery_puzzle

As consumers get more comfortable with online grocery shopping, they will place smaller, more frequent orders, putting further pressure on the productivity and efficiency of in-store picking. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/the_e_grocery_evolution_moving_automated_fulfillment_from_strategy_to_execu

Daniel McKinnon, EVP of exhibitions and events at MHI, offers six tips to all attendees who want to get more out of the Modex 2022 experience. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/6_tips_and_tricks_for_navigating_modex_2022

Largest PACK EXPO East to date opens its doors next week source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pack_expo_east_is_back_bigger_than_ever

Honeywell Intelligrated explores some common challenges DCs face when selecting a WMS while presenting the advantages of bringing these key systems under one software platform. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/the_business_case_for_tighter_wms_wes_integration

Entitled, Yard Solutions, project44 described it as a comprehensive set of dock, yard, and asset management capabilities focused on improving efficiency and automating yard operations from a single platform, through its three primary offerings: Slot Booking, Yard Visibility, and Yard Management. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/project44_rolls_out_new_yard_solutions_offering

During this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Dave Ross, Executive Vice President for Roadrunner Freight, a Downers Grove, Ill.-based, national less-than-truckload (LTL) services provider, with a focus on long-haul metro-to-metro shipping. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/lm_podcast_series_logistics_and_supply_chain_review_with_david_ross

For managing material handling needs specifically, many manufacturers are deploying Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to move raw materials, work-in-process, parts, tools, and finished goods around the facility. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/why_should_you_deploy_autonomous_mobile_robots_on_the_factory_floor

Featuring approximately 850 solution provider exhibits, more than 100 educational sessions and a lineup of insightful keynote speakers, Modex 2022 is scheduled to take place once again in person from March 28 to 31 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/modex_show_is_set_to_return_to_atlanta_later_this_month

Transportation experts say the time is now for Congress and the Biden administration to release federal infrastructure funds to improve those unsafe bridges across the nation. Even the well-publicized collapse of the Forbes Avenue Bridge over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28—while President Joe Biden was visiting the Steel City– has not hastened release of over $1 trillion in new infrastructure funding. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/deteriorating_bridges_hasten_need_to_spend_infrastructure_funds_now

Alliance addresses need for a combination of advanced WMS and warehouse automation capabilities integrated as a single solution. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/core_ebusiness_solutions_and_numina_group_announce_new_alliance

The January reading—at 138.9—headed up for the fifth consecutive month, increasing 1.2% over December and posting a 1.7% annual gain. It also was 1.8% above January 2020’s pre-pandemic reading, at 136.5 and 2.3% below the all-time high, of 142.1, recorded in August 2019. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/freight_transportation_services_index_is_up_for_fifth_straight_month_report

Rail carloads—at 238,870—headed up 2.8% annually, and intermodal units—at 266,307—decreased 5.8% annually. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._rail_carload_and_intermodal_volumes_are_mixed_for_the_week_ending_marc

Most of the discussion around Ukraine centers on energy and commodities. But there may be other supply chain disruptions as a result of the conflict. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ukraine_and_the_supply_chain

Facebook made social media news when it changes its name to Meta. But the Metaverse might also have implications for supply chain. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/is_the_metaverse_the_next_big_thing_in_supply_chain

Increasing customer demands, unprecedented cargo logjams, workforce shortages, carrier capacity constraints, and the lasting effects of the pandemic have made supply chains more volatile than ever. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/7_logistics_trends_that_will_radically_change_the_shipping_landscape_in_202

Darren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow Corp., which controls about 10% of the $50 billion LTL market, said recently he is “very pleased” with his company’s transformation from a national carrier with three separate regional trucking companies and a logistics arm into a unified “super regional” carrier with integrated services across the country. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/yellow_ceo_hawkins_predicts_great_year_as_it_transforms_into_super_regional

Exports of Japanese industrial robots on average had a compound annual growth rate of 6% in the last five years, according to data from the International Federation of Robotics. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ifr_japan_ranks_as_top_country_for_industrial_robot_manufacturing

HAWKER FLEX Li3 lithium-ion batteries gain UL 2580 listing source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/hawker_powersource_obtains_ul_safety_listing_for_its_lithium_ion_batteries

On this episode, Stanley Fawcett, Michael Knemeyer and Markus Greschberger discuss what supply chain managers can learn about complexity from Jackie Chan. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/talking_supply_chain_podcast_the_jackie_chan_way

On this episode, CEO Charles Jolley discusses a new take on the last mile. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/urb_e_and_last_mile_logistics_on_the_rebound_podcast

While Canadian Pacific Railway’s (CP) acquisition of Kansas City Southern (KCS) is not expected to be made official until the second half of this year, CP said this week that that companies are collaborating on an interline basis, having rolled out what it said is the first dedicated intermodal train. This train runs between Lázaro Cárdenas and the U.S. Midwest. CP officials said that the impetus for this train was driven by the need to avoid excessive delays “due to the unprecedented and ongoing supply chain challenges affecting North America's West Coast.” source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cp_heralds_new_proof_of_concept_interline_service_in_partnership_with_kcs

The economy has maintained strength, e-commerce is booming, and companies with distribution operations are struggling to keep up. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/this_month_in_modern_its_go_time_for_investment_at_modex_2022

ADS Solutions' Accolent ERP users will have access to EasyPost’s Shipping APIs source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/easypost_and_ads_solutions_partner_on_shipping_apis

CJ Logistics is integrating mobile robots, autonomous lift trucks and other technologies to improve its processes. The 3PL turned to an integration platform to bring it all together. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cj_logistics_meets_the_integration_challenge

As fulfillment centers and warehouses become more highly automated facilities with multiple types of automation, software’s role looms larger. Issues like coordinating multiple systems around cut-off times and service levels, as well as knowing when and how to scale automated systems to accommodate peaks in demand, are two leading reasons why. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/automation_why_software_is_the_star

United States-bound retail container imports are expected to remain at high, if not record-breaking, levels, driven by the combination of strong consumer demand and ongoing supply chain challenges causing congestion source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port_tracker_report_expects_high_import_levels_to_remain_largely_intact

Yes, there are too few maintenance technicians. No, this doesn’t have the earmarks of an industry crisis. But it sure needs to be a priority of individual companies to hire and retain people capable of high performance levels. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/reader_survey_the_great_maintenance_repair_and_operations_mro_talent_hunt

In this eBook, we explore a wide variety of topics to help you establish your material handling equipment purchasing philosophy. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/the_real_impact_of_forklift_financing

In this ebook, we detail how scalable robotic systems can help supply chain fulfillment centers and debunk the three most common myths. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/3_myths_of_robotic_picking

We use the March issue of Logistics Management to track the evolution of e-commerce and how this tectonic shift continues to make an impact on how we manage the new pressures of order fulfillment and freight transportation. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/e_commerce_issue_time_to_break_old_habits

The impact of e-commerce on freight transportation has been profound, and it’s not restricted to any single mode—in fact, all have been affected. What’s the reality and what does it mean going forward? source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/e_commerce_effect_change_for_the_better

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Michael McLary, CEO of Atlanta-based dry van, full truckload carrier. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/michael_mclary_provides_an_overview_of_ascend_and_the_freight_market

The labor crunch is a serious issue, not just for front-line employees in DC and other supply chain sites, but when it comes to higher-level supply chain talent, too. We surveyed supply chain professionals and found less than one-third feel their companies are highly prepared to handle demand with current staff, while two-thirds have increased wages to try to retain more people. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/supply_chain_survey_talent_and_labor_on_the_rise

The authors offer a scalable total-cost framework for sourcing decisions source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/a_framework_for_3d_printing

Tom Mathias joins Lenze Americas, whose products address motion-centric automation source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/lenze_americas_announces_new_president_and_ceo

Leading consumer products goods companies, retailers, suppliers and other organizations will select the Class of 2022. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pmmi_announces_its_2022_packaging_processing_hall_of_fame_commission

The $185 Million acquisition combines complementary cloud-based solutions and global multi-carrier ecommerce capabilities to E2open’s network and end-to-end supply chain operating platform. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/e2open_acquires_global_multi_carrier_ecommerce_shipping_software_platform

By keeping goods on the move or in the sales cycle instead of stored in warehouses, retailers and manufacturers alike could significantly reduce costs associated with holding inventory. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/can_industrial_real_estate_handle_the_safety_stock_boom

Environmental, Social & Governance has the attention of Wall Street and senior managers. Supply chain can play a vital role. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/a_simple_guide_to_esg_in_the_supply_chain_on_the_rebound_podcast

By working in tandem with other warehouse systems, robotics and automation, WMS has positioned itself as a must-have supply chain application for companies across the board—especially in tackling the labor shortage and adapting to change. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/warehouse_management_systems_wms_at_the_core_of_resilience

Tariffs play a role in both imports and exports, so a supply chain software platform that can manage various types of flows is important, especially when it comes to sustainability initiatives. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/how_will_tariffs_affect_sustainability_efforts_for_global_manufacturers

On this episode, Anshu Prasad, founder of Leaf Logistics, discusses the state of logistics and logistics software. SCMR's Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/talking_supply_chain_the_state_of_logistics_anshu_prasad

Synapse WMS to power warehouse operations for leading national third-party logistics provider source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/the_shippers_group_selects_zethcon_as_wms_partner

Stafl Systems, Idneo, BSLBATT Battery, and American Battery Solutions join Delta-Q Technologies' compatibility program to facilitate collaboration among the electric battery, battery management system, charging and equipment sectors. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/battery_charger_supplier_delta_q_technologies_adds_four_more_companies_to_i

Reverse logistics can no longer be considered a standalone capability. It should be seamlessly incorporated into the end-to-end supply chain as a standard process—contributing to the delivery of a superior customer experience while being mindful of cost and sustainability impacts. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/its_time_to_transform_reverse_logistics