Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

Key potential benefits for manufacturers include: Increased Automation: By promoting efficiency, DOGE could incentivize manufacturers to adopt AI and machine learning, improving accuracy and reducing errors in production. Training in areas such as robotics, AI, and data analytics would be crucial.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data. The data can be used to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain, improve inventory management, and streamline operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

More recently, demand planning applications based on machine learning have improved forecasting by incorporating competitor pricing data, store traffic, and weather data. ML techniques like clustering, data similarity, and semantic tagging can automate master data management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process. Automate: utilizes technologies such as RPA, IDP, and IPaaS. RPA automates manual and repetitive tasks. Infor calls this the Value Void.

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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. AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Machine learning improves the vehicle’s performance by analyzing data from past deliveries and refining its operations. Cloud Computing: The data collected by ADVs is processed through cloud platforms, enabling real-time communication, route adjustments, and fleet management.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

FreightWaves partnered with Echo Global Logistics to collect and analyze key projections for anticipated pricing trends, volume expectations, major challenges, and shifting demand patterns for 2025 based on comprehensive survey data from carriers and shippers. However, preferences for specific tasks vary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Robotic process automation (RPA) is one of the technological advances that helps to make every planner perform at the level of your best planner. For all but the simplest route planning problems, creating the best plan is not as simple as loading data and hitting the “optimize” button. This is where RPA can make a difference.

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WorkWave

JUNE 11, 2025

There’s a misconception that reviewing monthly reports is the same thing as making data-driven decisions. Definition and Core Functions By definition, reporting is the process of organizing, formatting and presenting historical business data in structured formats like dashboards, spreadsheets and summary documents.

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Log-hub

MAY 29, 2025

The Route Optimization Cockpit automates and enhances this process, providing clear, data-driven visibility into transportation operations. The system optimizes each depots routes daily, aggregates the results, and presents all key data in a centralized cockpit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

It starts with your first form of Automation, Warehouse Management. Artificial intelligence, neural networks, machine learning, robotics, mobile apps, big data, the cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). So, how does automation fit in? When it comes to supply chain automation, “cool technology” comes to mind.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I see a similar paradigm playing out in the warehouse automation landscape of China. Traditional “bolted-down” automation is the landlines in this paradigm. The data is just beginning to form a picture and the details of that picture are sure to change as we progress.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

Thanks to new technologies like ERP manufacturers and distributors can now harness the power of automation in their supply chains. When correctly employed, supply chain automation can save precious money and time, improve your business’s productivity, and prepare it for the future. Data-driven decision making.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources. Download the White Paper.

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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. The specific origin data reinforces De Beers’ commitment to consumer confidence , transparency and ethical sourcing. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2025

The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments. This capability marks a shift from traditional rule-based systems to more flexible, learning-based automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

Despite these challenges, this volatile environment presents significant opportunities for customs brokers who can adapt. Built-in Intelligence : Advanced platforms incorporate automated validations and guidance features that alert users to new requirements during the filing process.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

This is done by presenting in-depth insights in an effective manner, such as with an easy-to-view ticker lineup, such as seeing OTLT.USA compared to OTRI.USA side-by-side, but that can only go so far in helping to alleviate concerns with routing guide compliance. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

These automated systems, powered by sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, offer unparalleled efficiency and precision. This presents a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking warehouse owner/operators to create a competitive advantage. According to JLL, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2025

The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery.

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Shipchain

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

According to EFT’s Supply Chain Hot Trends to Watch for in 2019 , one of the most significant trends that we should be paying attention to this year is automation. While automation in the supply chain is still in an early-adoption phase, the impact that it could have on the industry is significant.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Leading London-based robotics and data intelligence company Dexory today announced the launch of their new, enhanced solution DexoryView – a revolutionary new platform that will change the way that warehouses are managed through the power of real-time data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Supply chains need systemic change that must occur via communication, data sharing, and process modernization delivered through the use of orchestrated, interoperable AI agents and data fabrics across multiple enterprises. We have been seeing the need for significant modernization (i.e., transformation) dating back years now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The ability to drill down into this data at multiple levels ensures that sustainability measures are implemented and optimized for various supply chain segments. Ideally, TMS systems should present emissions, costs, lead times, and other principal metrics comparisons side-by-side instead of in silos.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

There is a fundamental difference between today’s warehouses and the Future Fulfillment Center: the system of the future is not only highly automated, but also and above all it operates proactively. Keywords like full data transparency, self-learning and self-recovery are hallmarks of TGW’s Future Fulfillment Center.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

It simplifies daily operations and automates route planning, helping both small and large fleet and last-mile delivery businesses. Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

This was on a day I was busy analyzing the global warehouse automation market. Similarly, a Honeywell investor presentation stated that its Intelligrated business grew by approximately 50 percent in 2021. There are many other similar growth examples in warehouse automation. percent to 3.79 It also breaks out end-user industries.

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Stord

MAY 27, 2025

While much of the e-commerce focus is on seamless delivery and returns, the often-overlooked management of products with expiration dates presents a growing concern, and is crucial for brands in the health and wellness, beauty, pharmaceuticals, food, and more. Stord understands these nuances.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. This application included automated load and route planning processes. Let’s take a brief look at some of them.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Evolve Automation and streamlining No Contact for pricing 40Grid Data-driven decision-making No Subscription-based Lets explore each pest control software platform in detail to identify the right fit for your field operations. Customer Notifications: Automates appointment reminders and follow-ups through text, email, or voicemail.

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Log-hub

JUNE 13, 2025

3 min read The Log-hub’s latest update release introduces three key additions aimed at enhancing how supply chain professionals interact with data, make decisions, and explore the tools they use daily. This June update includes the new interactive 3D bar charts, Route Optimization Cockpit, and the first release of the Log-hub Knowledge Base.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? Let’s dive in! So what is the difference?

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Swisslog is set to make a big impression at LogiMAT 2023 in Stuttgart from April 25 to 27, with its latest innovations in robotic automation taking centre stage. As online ordering continues to grow across retail, Swisslog will share its latest automated warehouse solutions for e-grocery fulfillment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The automation of hand scanning processes increases productivity at inbound and outbound areas of logistics hubs dramatically. With a SICK Lector654 matrix camera installed above their workstation, operators can instead present the package to the scanner at the most ergonomic height, confident of highly-reliable read rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Most shippers, carriers and logistics service providers understand the importance of data collection and data-driven decision-making. Data collected over time provides intelligence, enabling companies to enhance long-term decision-making. Artificial intelligence is a potent tool that helps companies get the most from their data.

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