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LLMs, Optimization and Automation: Supply Chain’s Defenses Against Market Swings

Blue Grace Logistics

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. This enables 3PLs to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of overstocking or understocking, even in uncertain economic times.

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Hurricane Milton Poses ‘Big Ripple Effect’ for Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

A major general merchandise retailer we work with has delayed all non-perishable inbound freight into Tampa for a week,” Byrne told Sourcing Journal. You have a hurricane in Florida, and freight rates in Seattle are affected three or four days later,” Williford told Sourcing Journal. It stayed, and it’s helping.

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Large U.S. Chemical Shipper Optimizes Operations with LaneLogixTM from CLX

CLX Logistics

They were also seeking a platform to help manage a transportation procurement event that would allow them to optimize their spending through rapid industry shifts and challenges. The CLX Logistics Solution The chemical shipper implemented CLX’s LaneLogix to optimize their operations, starting with a rate benchmark on their U.S.

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Digital Transformation Journey in Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. This includes internal and external data sources.

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3PL Industry Trends and a Forthcoming Identity Crisis

Logistics Bureau

Digital & Technological Integration Beyond basic warehouse management systems, 3PLs are adopting artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize routing, predict maintenance needs, and improve inventory management. The case of Netflix and Blockbuster is frequently cited. If your company is a 3PL, take heart.

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Kinaxis Kinexions ’22: Ready. Together.

Logistics Viewpoints

This was my first in-person event in over two years, and it did not disappoint. You could feel the energy in the air as 450+ people seemed to really enjoy being back at an in-person event. This includes weather events, port strikes, capacity shortages, and unexpected demand spikes. Part of the Rapid Response platform, Planning.AI

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2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US

EazyStock

Wondering where to find the leading events in your local area? EazyStock has complied a new list of the top 2019 Supply Chain events that you can’t afford to miss. These events will inspire you with valuable ideas and will introduce you to interesting business networks. Live Americas 2019 by SCM World. Feb 3-7, 2019.