Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial and building automation products and services. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. They also produce industrial automation solutions that allow factories to monitor and control production.

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Cyzerg

JULY 23, 2020

Second, effectively improving warehouse operations requires a combination of data collection, process improvement, and technology. For effective optimization of the picking process, a warehouse manager must match the correct picking and automation strategy with the goods being handled (e.g.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2022

Transforming the future of freight, Loadsmart leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. To increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, companies like Loadsmart are automating the shipping process (life of the load): Quotation and booking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. By automating the process, Loadsmart employees or “Loadies” are able to manage more with less. About Nick Jensen.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But by implementing data driven maintenance strategies these cost, performance, and environmental impacts can be greatly reduced. An intelligent data-driven approach Maintenance doesn’t have to be this arbitrary. None of this is good for sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process. Innovation Pillars: Diagnose: primarily powered by Infor Process Mining, this capability helps organizations gain visibility into business processes, uncover non-conforming variants, identify critical bottlenecks, and optimize operations based on data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g., data extractors or image interpreters).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

I attended MODEX in March and saw the latest advancements in robotic applications and automation. Incorporating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, are enabling these automated solutions to increase speed, accuracy and efficiency. When it comes to sustainability , what does this mean?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To do that, you need to access accurate data and create insightful reports for GL, as well as other finance and operational needs. The challenge is that many teams also rely on manual data exports from their ERP or ‘data dumping’ into Excel to report on and analyze their data beyond what standard reports offer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

5G networks significantly improve data transmission speed, latency, and device connectivity, revolutionizing supply chain operations. These advancements enable real-time tracking and monitoring, enhance automated systems, and support a larger number of connected devices.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Automation works and the days of manual warehouse logistics are a thing of the past. “In Change management begins with detailed analysis Double-digit efficiency gains thanks to end-to-end automation from receiving to shipping require new processes. That’s how a project usually starts,” he explains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Limitations of Traditional Supply Chain Planning Traditional supply chain planning relies on retrospective analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif. The data is accessible to state U.S. The biggest 5 exporters of candy sweets are Germany, mainland China, Mexico, Belgium, and Spain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With the development of the digital wave, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology has gradually emerged as an important tool in the international logistics industry. Booking Processing : RPA can automatically scan and digitize booking documents in various formats and then automatically enter the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. These advancements are aimed at improving productivity, automating processes, and modernizing customer experiences through the use of AI agents.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Many companies are undergoing a digital transformation , switching from manual processes to automating routine tasks. Inventory Management The key starting point is implementing proper ABC analysis, and you need to look at it from multiple angles. And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Data is critical to managing every dimension of the business. The Importance of Focused Data Not all data is created equal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By integrating Nauto’s AI-powered Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution with Beans.ai’s precision location data and micro-routing technology, the collaboration offers a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the needs of last-mile deliveries, including VEDR compliance. Nauto and Beans.ai

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 2, 2021

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end. The challenges of limited transportation cost analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Pledges capabilities automate the collection and exchange of shipment data from logistics suppliers to facilitate accredited and traceable emissions calculations across all transport modes, including air, inland (e.g., truck, rail, barges), and sea.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Receiving Automation Dimensional Scanners — Individual SKUs are counted, then sent through a dimensional scanner to be photographed, weighed, and measured. Fulfillment Automation Tech-forward 3PLs invest in automation and digital solutions that increase fulfillment efficiency, speed and accuracy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

quintillion bytes of data every day. For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? The retail industry is rich with data. On average, we humans generate 2.5

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The fragmentation of data and processes was creating blind spots, inefficiencies, and ultimately, vulnerability to disruption. Our data showed that over 90% of enterprise shippers had to reroute shipments during this period, with an average cost increase of 35% per container. This insight wasn’t merely theoretical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). Inspect before entry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

As efficiency is crucial for businesses to remain competitive, many manufacturers are looking at all aspects of their operations to identify gaps and address them through either process improvements or by introducing relevant automation technology. One area that is often overlooked is the accounts payable (AP) process.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 13, 2021

Transforming the future of freight, Loadsmart leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. To increase operational efficiency and reduce costs, companies like Loadsmart are automating the shipping process (life of the load): Quotation and booking.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

Fortunately, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) offer promising ways to mitigate port congestion. AI-Powered Optimization for Port Operations Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI algorithms analyze historical data, real-time information, and external factors to optimize port operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Ben is VP of Account Management at Loadsmart , which is transforming the future of freight, they leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning and strategic partnerships to automate how freight is priced, booked and shipped. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the new workforce comes of age, many worry that artificial intelligence (AI) and automation may eliminate jobs for human workers. While there may be an increase in the use of automation and AI, this technology will likely increase the number of jobs needed, not eliminate them. Field service companies can house a lot of data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. Below are a few interesting tid bits from the publicly available information I have reviewed so far in my analysis of the global warehouse automation market. percent to 3.79

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

As further explained by Deloitte , “business cases show how new technologies – from smart sensors to advanced data analytics to cognitive computing – are transforming traditional linear supply chains into connected, intelligent, scalable, and customizable digital supply networks to help reduce costs and drive sustainable growth.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools. They can ingest large volumes of functional data and leverage advanced intelligence to recognize broad trends and specific disruptive events. billion to $23.07

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

ITR Economics analysis shows rising and unmet demand for electric power from sustainability initiatives, coupled with the proliferation of data center construction ($27.3 For example, the global logistics automation market is expected to grow from $50 billion in 2023 to $120 billion by 2030, according to Allied Market Research.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

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