Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

For example, flexible systems allow warehouses to shift resources seamlessly between e-commerce and business-to-business (B2B) operations, enabling smooth transitions between high-demand cycles for different clients. Flexibility enables these warehouses to customize workflows and systems to accommodate their clients diverse needs.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Josh Dritz, VP of Operations Technology and Automation at Messen Medical Surgical, pointed out, Geopolitical factors, extreme weather events, labor issues, and pandemics are just a few of the challenges that constantly threaten supply chains. Examples include: Labor Planning: Optimize workforce productivity based on real-time data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We’ve moved from weekly supply collaboration with suppliers to daily. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. It can involve moving parts from plant A to plant B, for example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. The Solution Supports Drill Down Views Modeling collaborative AMRs is more complex than modeling manual warehouses or warehouses with bolted-down material handling systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). ARC’s definition is that a supply chain collaboration network is a “collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. These agents can communicate, negotiate, and collaborate to solve complex problems. The occurrence of any of these events disrupts the global supply chain and can deeply impact profitability. increased to 50.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

I took the viewpoint that as the need for supply chain resiliency becomes front and center, CSCOs and CPOs will need to collaborate very closely; and shared the reasons why this is more important than ever. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Here are some examples of such use cases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chain collaboration networks, which provide wide ranging visibility to events occurring upstream and downstream in supply chains, can help companies be more agile. I am updating writing and research on the supply chain collaboration network market. What is a Supply Chain Collaboration Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

At our Blue Yonder ICON event later in April this year and 3PL Execution Forum in June, 3PL and 4PL companies will explain how they are leveraging innovations as an advantage. An example is carrier network services for executing a cohesive set of first-, middle- and last-mile operations and optimizing common carriers and fleets.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Take Germany, for example: the “Trends in Logistics & SCM” study conducted by the German Logistics Association BVL in 2023 shows that cost pressure was the most important topic for decision-makers in 2016, but in 2023 it only ranks fourth. Things were different a few years ago. Sometimes very successfully.

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Turvo

MAY 14, 2020

How often do you think about collaboration in logistics? Supply chain professionals and executives claim they think about collaboration all the time. Buyers see the event as a zero-sum game, and they grow hostile, willing to sacrifice their own efficiency in the hopes of beating their competitors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention. They can also work alongside humans or independently, depending on the task and the environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them. <br>- Organize sourcing events to address gaps.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Severe weather events are the new normal. Severe weather events are becoming more intense and commonplace, causing supply chains to struggle. CASES OF SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION FROM RECENT SEVERE WEATHER Climate change has led to an increase in severe weather events. Can the logistics industry handle more supply chain disruption?

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines. For example, full warehouse automation to support event-driven, mission-critical system delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI” event showcased its continued efforts to enhance its competitive position in the AI market. Key announcements from the event include: Introduction of ChatGPT Pro : This broadened the usage of frontier AI. For example, OpenAI has received $11.3 billion in funding.

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Log-hub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Here are some real-life examples of successful supply chain optimization across various industries. Collaboration and communication among supply chain partners are essential for achieving synchronization and alignment, ensuring that everyone works towards common goals. Explore NEED SUPPORT?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2021

And my impression from discussions with users, and from the discussions at a 2021 Mass Robotics event , is that heterogeneous operating requirements are a reality, therefore making interoperability a top priority. Therefore, FedEx wishes to enable robot interoperability and collaboration. Trail Blazing and Bushwhacking.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Load coverage insights to build collaboration Another opportunity to apply analytic data insights rests with using data to enhance collaboration in the supply chain network. More collaboration will always generate additional productivity. To keep pace, organizations need systems that are up to the task. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2021

On the breadth dimension, we have a spectrum that includes point solutions out to alerts over a much broader range of events. One example is an alert that a truck will be late based on a GPS feed. Four Kites and Descartes are examples of software companies whose solution provides this type of alert. – mentioned above.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Key factors influencing the rise of the industrial data scientist include: Organizations are unable to realize the full value of Industrial AI due to poor industrial data quality and management, internal silos, and a lack of collaboration among relevant teams. What Is an Industrial Data Scientist?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. For example, GlobalTranz’s Cost Prediction Model provides intelligence on pricing and market trends via a live dashboard. Conclusion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. The interface standards allow carriers, ports, terminals and other service providers involved in a port call to exchange event data in a uniform way, enabling automated data exchange.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. blockchain), and video-based collaboration/content sharing. A Positive Example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

“Definitions of agility, resilience, visibility, and end-to-end collaboration are all very much tied together. And agility is about reacting quickly and hopefully effectively to the actual disruptive event. But the event might not be disruptive at all if you had planned for it. Something happens in your end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2021

For the first time since its inception, the 25th Annual ARC Industry Forum in February was hosted as a virtual event. The Forum had a record number of global attendees and speakers this year who took advantage of this “virtual,” online event to network, collaborate, and share actionable strategies for successful digital transformation.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 8, 2020

We also structure the conversations in such a way to maximize peer-to-peer collaboration between executive sponsors at our customers in order to reinforce the power of the FourKites network. Here are a few of the things that were top of mind for me during this exciting event. Breaking Out and Coming Together.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough. Not only do you need to be able to know the full impact of events and decisions across your supply chain, you need to be able to shift plans seamlessly to maintain responsiveness. Why transparency is better than visibility. Agility to act on transparency.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

If we’re going to be able to prepare for these types of events in future, we have to identify appropriate sources of information that we should focus on all the time — not just when [crisis] manifests,” said Randy Bradley, associate professor of information systems and supply chain management at the University of Tennessee.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For example, running a batch process that now takes 8 hours instead of 12 does not translate into supply chain agility. A resilient supply chain requires interoperable solutions that provide end-to-end visibility and collaborative planning from IBP to factory planning.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. For example, speakers from Walmart and Best Buy shared how they they gained better freight visibility and created a shorter returns cycle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

These discussions ensure that, in the event of a security breach, both immediate and long-term responses are swift and effective, minimizing potential damage and downtime. A proactive security stance, characterized by open dialogue and collaboration, lays the foundation for a trustworthy and reliable partnership.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

Ty sees the value of digitization in three main areas: collaboration, automation and analytics. He notes that collaboration can be both visual and digital. This enables data to be entered only once, with the inherent reduction in manual effort, cost, and errors, so it can be used to collaboratively manage the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Maintaining all past and future promotional events in a database. Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability . Fifth step: Internal & external digital collaboration is also a part of going digital. Modeling the impact of weather events. Having accurate stock-out data.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Cloud computing itself is a prime example. Collaborative Logistics Networks Extending the concept of “uberization”, 3PLs are moving towards platform-based models that enable resource sharing and network optimization. IT vendors deliver less physical IT equipment and more virtual services to their customers.

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