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. Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models.

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IoT World Today

MARCH 18, 2020

A case in point is last-mile delivery, an area where IoT (Internet of Things) data may not yet be fully tapped. This quest places attention on another “last mile”: the final stretch in the IoT data chain, where business users cull IoT sensor data to make decisions on the most efficient means to move freight to its destination. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Four key reasons why suppliers are critical for managing direct spend Innovation and Product Development: Suppliers often have deep knowledge about the materials, processes, and industry trends that can drive innovation. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Global Trade Compliance Is Not Showing Signs of Slowing Down Any Time Soon The Global Trade Compliance market is experiencing steady growth and is expected to continue this trend over the next five years. I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 22, 2024

More Resources Home October 22, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe – N.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

Their Custom Content Framework, which has generated millions of dollars in revenue for their clients, is now available to all businesses. Their Custom Content Framework has generated millions of dollars in revenue for clients and is now available to new customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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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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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As we approach 2025 and beyond, several key trends are shaping the future of freight shipping. The integration of big data analytics is optimizing routes, reducing delays, and improving overall logistics performance. The freight shipping industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting trade dynamics.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes.

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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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WorkWave

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Keeping a Pulse on Routing & Logistics Trends It is our top priority to know and understand current industry trends and challenges.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The common themes around manufacturing trends point to these changes. Manufacturers thriving on data. In a digital factory, artificial intelligence (AI), business process management and analyzing data are integrated. Leveraging the data ocean. It is not enough, though, just to collect data. The digital factory.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Driver availability in the delivery, transportation and logistics sectors has become a critical issue with widespread ramifications for businesses and consumers alike. According to the American Trucking Association, the industry faced a shortage of over 80,000 drivers in 2021, projected to grow to 160,000 by 2030 if current trends continue.

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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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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

A pest control company executive or manager might request a specific analytic output about service efficiency one day and ask for a completely different one about recurring customer trends the next. Time-Consuming: Building a solution from scratch takes time, delaying the availability of actionable insights.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Impact of Trucking Regulations Stricter driver qualification rules, including expanded drug-clearinghouse regulations, are limiting available trucking capacity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Factors such as traffic congestion, incorrect addresses, weather conditions and customer availability can disrupt even the best-planned routes. Future Trends in Last-Mile Logistics and Tracking Technology As technology continues to evolve, the future of last-mile logistics looks promising.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Capacity & Supply Chain Hurdles : How ongoing challenges in the market are affecting transportation availability and what it means for shippers. The Role of Technology : How data, AI, and visibility tools are helping companies stay agile in an ever-evolving environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Finally, what other notable trends are you seeing in the logistics space? Machine learning is so powerful because it can ingest large amounts of shipment data and automatically determine which attributes have an impact in a given situation. Other Notable Logistics Trends. Below are some key points made in the discussion.

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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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Conger

APRIL 19, 2024

With heaps of data right there for the taking, deciding on the best moves for your fleet becomes a breeze. Picture your material handling operation broken down into easy-to-understand data points. What data do you need to make better decisions about your forklift fleet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A seller, from the moment they engage with a customer, and all the way through the sales process, can get whatever information they need to communicate with a buyer on what we have available, and what the lead times are, and other similar information. We can now have really good data-driven conversations. We have full visibility.

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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. This combination of factors has bolstered revenue expectations despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Automated Slotting — Systems integrations enable ShipMonk to automatically assign each SKU an optimal storage location within our warehouses, based on the item’s size, expected order volume, and warehouse technologies available.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There is no doubt that data from operational machinery and enterprise systems can both influence the performance of a manufacturer. While there are challenges in communication protocols, the technology is available to make this process easier. The post What is vertical integration and why is it a growing trend amongst manufacturers?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

26 algorithms are examining the video data in real-time. These kinds of solutions have been available for a few years and customers report robust reductions in safety incidents. A January 2021 DOT report suggests that “only 48% of trucking firms would be able to buy the technology in the decade after it becomes available.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2019

I love talking about these trends. It is the leading freight market dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. [47:10] Most of the data that has been available to freight brokers is weeks old. Learn More: .

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

Freightwaves’s SONAR app has a lot of excellent data that it makes readily available. This post by the CEO shows some clear trends in freight, particularly ocean freight. One of the interesting graphs shows that recently the number of containers … Continue reading →

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

There are several current and emerging technologies available to help to address many supply chain problems. At the end of the day, you still need to match a driver and truck with an available shipment. At the end of the day, you still need to match a driver and truck with an available shipment. WITH CAPACITY.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available. This once-popular strategy flies in the face of the modern trend of striving for lean production processes, but those companies which were carrying buffer inventory are weathering the Coronavirus storm better than most.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Even today, some companies are planning distribution fleet routes using legacy applications that are not a patch on the solutions now available. Now, the software available to fleet managers graduated from digital pigeonhole shuffling to basic map-based routing applications. Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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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. They’re just available more widely today because of the lowered cost of processing power, rise in cloud technology availability, and ability to push it out in more cost-effective manners. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

ARC analysts have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. It’s not about availability of jobs and workers. AI-enabled dash cams will become more commonplace, as they monitor the driver while also using data to help the driver make better decisions.

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