Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

This article comes from Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. At the same time, feeding your AI models too much data can also be a problem. So, how do you achieve that Goldilocks moment?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This article quotes Carl Bentzel, an FMC commissioner, who says that there is increased concentration of the ocean shipping business, from no carrier having more than 4%, to around 10 carriers, half of whom have 12-20% each. Many supply chain … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design. We dive into real-world use cases, implementation guidance, and measurable results already seen by industry leaders. Step 2: Map the Data Ecosystem Digital twins depend on data integrity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. April 2021, global leaders in the luxury industry formed the Aura Blockchain Consortium, an initiative aimed at promoting the adoption of blockchain solutions worldwide for the luxury industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2023

They aim to bring about positive change in the industry by adopting a customer-centric approach and treating everyone well. Through its commitment to innovation and technology, Port X Logistics is redefining the logistics industry and leading the way towards a brighter future for all. Visit ey.com/us/private.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

However, the 5G protocol is slowly evolving to add more features for industrial applications. Valsecchi spoke at ARC’s Accelerating Digital Transformation in a Post-COVID World on a 5G panel and then expanded on his thinking after I sent him a draft of the article. For industry, 5G is a developing technology.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In this article, we will explore these last-mile delivery optimization strategies and the role of route optimization software as we look ahead to industry trends shaping the future of delivery in 2025. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security. In this article we’ll discuss why multilayered ecommerce cybersecurity is important, the types of protection available, the main threats to your ecommerce store, and what ShipMonk does to protect your brand from them. Data Security Protection 1.)

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOC Compliance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

What is remarkable about this year’s tournament, and sports in general lately, are the learnings that can be applied to industrial companies working through energy transition and sustainability challenges. With that backstory in mind, let’s get back to energy transition and industrial sustainability and their intersection with the World Cup.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI systems get better and more accurate as they collect and analyze more data. ML is a form of AI that enables a system to learn from data rather than through explicit programming. ML is a form of AI that enables a system to learn from data rather than through explicit programming.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

IoT World is North America’s largest IoT event where strategists, technologists and implementers connect, putting IoT, AI, 5G and edge into action across industry verticals. Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Optimizing Railway Operations with Data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Original article: Freight Truck Shortages Are Changing The Face Of Logistics. Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director in charge of Open Sky Group ’s transportation management practice has 15 years’ experience in risk analysis and mitigation within the logistics industry. This is called freight under management (FUM) in the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Original article: Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. As early as 2018, a Neilsen study found that fresh foods were “the primary driver of growth in retail stores, accounting for 49% of all dollar sales growth in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. Then, a few months later, COVID came along.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers. In contrast, a machine learning solution uses algorithms to analyze warehouse data and develop a predictive model for workforce planning.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 13, 2023

And how has Jan Bednar, renowned logistics disruptor and CEO/founder of ShipMonk driven the industry forward? At ShipMonk, we try to flip that script to prevent frustration by using data science to monitor patterns and building forecasting tools to manage pain points in advance and ensure brands deliver the best experience to their customers.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 27, 2025

In the fast-evolving landscape of chemical logistics, artificial intelligence (AI) promises remarkable advances, particularly in data management, forecasting, and route optimization. However, despite AI's growing capabilities, the human element remains irreplaceable when it comes to bulk chemical transportation.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Let’s face it, not many industries have had the spotlight thrown at them quite like transportation! From social media, public opinion, company-specific data, and political forums, there’s an unlimited number of news sources available, so finding trusted information is as important as ever. Is this article relevant to what you need?

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In this context, knowing what is already popular in the sector sets the foundations for future actions as well as positioning your company among the most innovative in the industry. The capacity to tailor offerings, change delivery routes, and fulfill peak demand is also required to stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.

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Linxup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Director of Product Management, shared five ways to use data to coach your team and drive success. His article, shared exclusively with Green Industry Pros , focuses on how leaders in the landscaping industry can improve their bottom line while attracting and retaining top talent. Recently, Joe Marcotte , our Sr.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Shipping and logistics are among the oldest industries in the world. Single Source of Truth — When inventory is coming and going from all directions, order and inventory data is synced to a central platform for easy monitoring and analysis. Why is that? The short answer is that $*#t happens in the physical world.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

According to data from supply chain visibility tech provider Project44, Florida will see a decline in truckload performance due to the damage and flooding, but rates leading up to Milton’s landfall were stable. Fortunately, the logistics industry is relatively calm. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Longer lead times, complex handoffs between logistics providers, data flow between disparate systems…requires a new way of thinking for efficient inventory moves from origin to the final customer efficiently. Steve is also the editor of RSR’s weekly e-newsletter, one of the most eagerly anticipated periodicals in the industry.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

Trends in shipping and logistics like the rising popularity of e-commerce and blockchain technology are already changing the fabric of the industry as we know it. People are protective over their data, and with good reason. In today’s day and age, it just takes one data breach to set everyone off in a panic.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns. Automotive and industrial manufacturing is expanding in states like Michigan and Ohio. Midwest U.S. Southwest U.S.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 16, 2020

Trinity Logistics is always looking to grow our company, our brand presence, and most importantly, our knowledge within our focus industries; chemical being one of them. We find being members of industry associations helps keep us in tune with current challenges our customers may be facing, while giving us new opportunities to connect.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. What is IoT and IIoT?

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Generative AI is first trained on a foundational model and then fine-tuned with human feedback and additional data. Its responses are based on data it has consumed and a resultant powerful prediction mechanism. This has significant impact when it comes to focusing a Generative AI into a particular industry, like logistics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

If you want to argue that these changes are in technology only, there was a recent Bloomberg article which noted that: “companies from noodle makers to semi-conductor giants are spending on new plants and machinery in ways they haven’t done for years.” Manufacturers thriving on data. Leveraging the data ocean.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

So thats the route were taking in this article (no pun intended), we’ll be exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. KPI dashboards and reporting: This is linked to tip #3 above.

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