Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. By 2014, the company had purchased the Coupa solution, developed an internal modeling team, and created data extraction and cleansing routines. They only promise at most 50% of the savings shown by the analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Reliable contracts is Loadsmart’s antidote to the wild price swings that are common in the freight market. Loadsmart’s reliable contracts solutions provides shippers with a target price and a “ceiling price” which is the not to exceed price. 2022 Freight Data Insights Report. Beyond Cost Per Load with Felipe Capella .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 368

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. Integration allows seamless transitions from data insights to purchase approvals and execution.

Optimal Sourcing 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

DHL LifeConEx is a premium and customized temperature-controlled air freight service that provides post-shipment diagnostics, cold chain optimization, and data analysis services. DHL offers integrated solutions as a Lead Logistics Partner, overseeing the entire supply chain and its operation.

Supply Chain Software 370

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

Data 98

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

They offer a Custom Content Growth Model that includes strategies such as brand and content strategy, audience research, competitive analysis, and digital content roadmap. They also serve the trucking industry by offering brand and content strategy, audience research, competitive analysis, and digital content roadmap services.

Supply Chain Design Software 368

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Current materials handling and intralogistics equipment is amazingly reliable. 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.

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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

Optimal Sourcing 105

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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.

Analysis 98

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This data reflects not only the adaptability of the Turkish carpet sector but also its ability to recover and regain momentum in the ever-evolving global market. Reliability and Consistency Turkish exporters are often recognized for their reliability and consistency in delivering high-quality products. In summary, U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2015

This article will focus on the proliferation of manufacturing data available in the industry, and how this data can improve business decisions. The Rise Of Manufacturing Data Analysis. This process is referred to as ‘data cleansing.’ Types Of Data To Collect.

Data 101

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Supply chain partners have never had greater access to tools for data collection and analysis than they do now, but many are failing to take full advantage of these resources.

Supply Chain Software 98

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2015

Given that our proprietary TMS, the Cerasis Rater , provides multiple reports, giving our shippers’ many insights, this post is quite appropriate, just like getting the data that is meaningful , in order to make the best decisions for your business possible. . Profits Need More than Benchmarking in your Transportation Cost Analysis.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

The fragmentation of data and processes was creating blind spots, inefficiencies, and ultimately, vulnerability to disruption. Now, teams can focus on strategy, instead of chasing information across multiple systems and endless email chains, saving time and money, and getting goods on shelves with less overhead and more reliability.

Supply Chain Design Software 91

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

So, going into 2025, I would like to focus on current congestion data, global trends and what U.S. Exporters that are exporting through transshipment ports that are congested or through direct services that are calling those congested ports in their service strings will continue to face delays, omits and reduced reliability.

Cost Reduction 89

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Where a supply chain is weak, analysis and advisory teams can fill in the gaps – seeing the correlations between data points and real-time load operations and profits highlights potential problem areas.

Waste Reduction 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

What is Machine Learning ML is the computing engine behind AI and gives computers the ability to make sense of, and learn, from data to perform specific tasks without manual interference. Nine areas where AI can help manufacturers There are several ways in which data and AI can be applied in the manufacturing industry. The Industry 4.0

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. This focus makes proper use of global trade data and analytics so vital for continued recovery and growth throughout the supply chain network. Streamline data collection and analysis.

Data 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can automate and provide a systematic approach to creating a forecast from historical data. It provides the facility to analyze forecasting errors, share data between departments such as procurement, identify sales trends and seasonality. Stay Agile, Get Ahead.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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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.

Availability 98

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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.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. For companies involved in shipping freight, the combination of order-level management and cost to serve analysis can be a game-changer.

Cost Reduction 117

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. According to FleetOwner , “ trucking companies must go where the data leads them, not where they think it is going to lead them. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term.

Price Reduction 86

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Automatic Carrier Selection — ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network automatically selects the optimal shipping carrier and method for each order, based on the package’s size, weight and destination as well as carrier rates, availability, and reliability.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

These systems have a range of approximately three hundred meters and facilitate the exchange of critical data between vehicles. Here’s how it works: Data Transmission: Vehicles continuously broadcast data, including position, speed, heading, brake status and many more operational parameters.

Modeling Software 122

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

The G-Log 2 data logger from Germany-based Aspion GmbH is the first shock recorder on the market to implement the continuous shock/vibration test of the European transport standard EN IEC 60721-3-2:2018 with its 2M4/2M5/2M6 classes during transportation. The result is either: the standard was complied with or it wasn’t.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2024

Erwin highlighted the importance of real-time data accuracy and visibility. People, technology, and data are very important for their journey. The importance of employee ownership in driving cultural transformation and their acceptance of data-driven decision making within the organization was also emphasized.

Digital 126

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting. Monitor leading indicators such as fill rates, demand fluctuations, and supplier reliability. fill rates, inventory accuracy, and forecast reliability). Examples include: Labor Planning: Optimize workforce productivity based on real-time data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates. This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

Collaboration 118

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LandLink

APRIL 6, 2022

To leverage this technology to its fullest potential for predicting future performance and optimizing operational efficiency, the collection and analysis of enormous amounts of data must be completed in real time.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 10, 2019

For added ammunition, your argument should be supported by measurable data points. Through precisely curated documentation, management can see clearly defined data that identifies the strengths and weakness of the company’s environmental, health and safety programming. But how do you document that mountain of EHS data?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2022

I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. However, the relationship between variables can shift, making them less reliable indicators in given circumstances. Their analysis showed which industries tend to have large swings in capital expenditures subsequent to economic shock.

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