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C.H. Robinson will use AI agents to classify LTL freight

Freight Waves

Classifying LTL freight has long posed challenges for shippers due to the complex, manual processes involved. Traditionally, each shipment’s classification required a detailed analysis of four factors: density, handling, liability, and stowability. Robinson’s new AI tool is set to simplify these evaluations. Robinson.

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International Logistics: Deep Integration and Practice of RPA Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Customer Service Process Optimization : RPA can assist the customer service team in automatically handling customer inquiries. The application of RPA in international logistics covers various aspects from order processing to customer service, from inventory management to transportation management.

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Infor Analyst Innovation Summit 2025: A Look at the Future of Industry Cloud

Logistics Viewpoints

Examples of automatable processes include Invoice Processing, Sales Order Entry, and Customer Account Creation. A customer story highlighted saving thousands of hours annually and improving on-time delivery through automating part order processing.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. For improved OTIF, AI and ML help companies make smarter decisions faster, improve turnaround times, and simplify manual processes in the warehouse.

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Automated Order Processing and Proactive Inventory Management

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

Depending on total supply chain lead time, not having real time visibility and analysis of this information can significantly affect sales and the bottom line. This is especially important for new product releases, in store programs or promotions (sales, end caps, PDQ. etc) or online promotions (company run or 3rd party). AM PST, 2.00

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Warehousing services include: Warehouse Storage, Pick and Pack, Sub-assembly, Site Location, Distribution Center Management, Inbound Shipping, Outbound shipping, Receiving, Putaway, Put-away, Order processing, Replenishment, Pulling, Restocking, Picking, Validation, Sorting, Distribution Center Management System (DCMS), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), (..)

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How to Use ABC Analysis for Inventory Management (and the Added Value of XYZ Analysis)

EazyStock

If you’re wondering what is the best way to manage inventory with hundreds or even thousands of SKUs, you’ve found your answer: ABC analysis (otherwise known as ABC classification ). In this post, we’re going to discuss how you can classify your inventory into three ABC categories and introduce the concept of XYZ analysis.