Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem. Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 18, 2022

We were also joined by over 1,500 people from around the world who attended the conference virtually. The theme for the conference was “Ready. Right now, we are looking for a giant breakthrough, giving examples such as the emergence of Google and FaceTime. At the conference, the first two Amplifiers were introduced: Demand.AI

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Red Bull’s Formula One HQ in Milton Keynes is an appropriate and impressive backdrop to learn why data is fuel in logistics. David Priestman attended Dexory ’s Supply Chain Fast Track conference. High performance in logistics can be maintained by extracting insights from data and taking practical steps. Machine help?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

The answers were revealed at the SummerCon 2017 conference a couple of weeks ago where LLamasoft introduced “Planning by Design” and SupplyChainPlanning.com, which the company describes as “building blocks to improve your current planning capabilities through design technology.”. What would this “next generation solution” be?

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

However, members of the shippers and providers panel at the CSCMP press conference stressed that the tradeoff is a welcome improvement to safety now that drivers cannot cheat on their logbooks. A 2014 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte projected that employment in manufacturing and warehousing would fall a 2 to 3.5

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . In case you missed it, check out my short video interview with William and David and our write-up of the case study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

Here is what Mr. Toornman said at the conference. “We We need problem solvers, people that can work with data from a data analytics perspective. The premise of the study was interesting. But when I listened to his remarks, what I found more interesting were his comments on supply chain talent.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Once you’ve found your source, a great tip is to make your own printable data slides or documents that you can have on hand to share as needed. The second part takes a little more work. When we’re unsure, it just means we don’t know enough.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

According to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study, data analytics is not only becoming more viable in the logistics industry, but it’s also becoming a necessity and make a difference. Shippers need better tools at their disposal to keep things running smoothly, and that’s where data analytics comes into play.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 21, 2020

Just to give some idea of what they are facing, these are some of the demands major broadband providers such as China Telecom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon have to contend with due to complete or partial lockdowns of citizens ordered by various governments: Children studying online as part of home schooling.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

The manufacturer has access to the distributor’s inventory data and is responsible for generating purchase orders. Vendor Managed Inventory Model : The manufacturer receives electronic data ( usually via EDI or the Internet) that tells him the distributor’s sales and stock levels. The distributor maintains the inventory plan.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

I haven’t attended an industry conference over the past year, or participated in a client meeting, where blockchain — along with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — hasn’t been part of the conversation. Take EDI, for example. IBM Case Study: Supply Chain Intelligence, Watson, and Resolution Rooms.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 19, 2018

For example, in a poll conducted during an SAP webcast last year, 42 percent of the attendees responded that logistics is viewed as a cost center at their company and 31 percent said it’s viewed as “warehouses and trucks.”. Amazon is the best example today of a company that is leveraging logistics as a competitive weapon.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

marches on, advanced technologies are playing a key role in helping companies attain new levels of automation, digitization, and data integration. As attendees at this year’s SEMICON West conference learned last month, advanced technology is playing a major role in these new “connected” Industry 4.0 As the movement toward Industry 4.0

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Increased availability of data and the utilization of technology are driving improvement across the supply chain, particularly as shippers navigate growing consumer and customer demands, complex shipping operations. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. The State of Logistics Report was unveiled earlier this year in Washington, D.C.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 1, 2020

With every US state and many countries around the world implementing work and travel restrictions, it’s more vital than ever to minimize unknowns and gain complete control over your shipping process, essential data, and your decision points. A robust reporting system is essential, but too much raw data can be overwhelming.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As the title of my post suggests, the answer to the question depends on who you ask, when you ask it, and what data you use. Speaking of data, let’s start with a basic question: How many truck drivers are there in the United States? Here are some excerpts from her article : BLS researchers parsed agency data on U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

His analysis is based on conversations and data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA, e.g. more than 100 brands in the fashion industry alone. Following the Glasgow World Climate Conference, consumers, politicians and business partners are calling on companies to act quickly.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Visibility is important but once you get that data, all of a sudden, you go, “All this data about visibility is important.”. You start having all the data, bringing AI and some other tools against it. Delivery experience drives customer retention, and it is driving reference and many studies and numbers about it.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Communication is one of the critical components of a successful 3PL-shipper relationship, and reliable data remains at the core of many of those relationships. As a result, shippers and 3PLs are investing in technology as well as data sharing capabilities as they look to create reliable and agile distribution networks.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Increased availability of data and the utilization of technology are driving improvement across the supply chain, particularly as shippers navigate growing consumer and customer demands, complex shipping operations. Penske Logistics sponsors both studies. The State of Logistics Report was unveiled earlier this year in Washington, D.C.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

I was wrong, for example, about obstructive sleep apnea becoming the new debate in trucking; the debate ended before it really started after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration withdrew their proposed rule to have rail workers and commercial motor vehicle drivers tested for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

COP21, the Paris Climate change conference taking place this week got us thinking what the carbon cost was for shipping the TV. For example, only 1% of China’s 560 million city residents breathe air that is considered safe by the EU. And if shippers want that data, forwarders will be providing it. kg of carbon emissions.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

Supporting logistics managers by gathering and presenting performance data. The following examples bear some exploration to see if they might be for you. In some countries, you can study for a vocational certification that requires no previous logistics experience. Aiding in purchasing and inbound logistics management.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

To reiterate that reshoring is more than just hype and a very important topic for us to consider the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study found that 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. For example, Apple cannot launch iPhone production in the U.S. safety requirements. manufacturing.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups. As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

The finished vehicle logistics sector needs to find better ways to communicate and collaborate to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, delegates at this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California were told in March. Marcus Williams reports. They were therefore not included in the analysis.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

The finished vehicle logistics sector needs to find better ways to communicate and collaborate to meet the challenges of an uncertain future, delegates at this year’s Finished Vehicle Logistics North America conference in California were told in March. Marcus Williams reports. They were therefore not included in the analysis.

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Automotive Logistics

MAY 3, 2019

Current studies forecast a huge growth in industry drone application,” says Philipp Wrycza, research fellow at Fraunhofer IML, who explains that there are three main uses for drones in the automotive industry: transportation, stocktaking and inspection. “We billion ($1.6 billion over the same period. OEMs take stock.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Distribution center utilization of 5S, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, and Lean Six Sigma and transportation cost reduction: example: use your or your Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider partner’s Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize your freight so you add value and reduce costs by using the most effective lanes and routes.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 16, 2018

While digital connectivity introduces a whole new set of risks and potential disruptions to global trade, big data, and industry stakeholders, breakthroughs in advanced technology platforms are certain to enhance collaboration, efficiency, security, and transparency among global trading partners. Johns & Associates.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. Another method is to build into the quality agreement the delivery of data reports and audits upon request or at specified times throughout the life of the contract.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Case Studies. |. Let us take an initiative such as Inventory Optimization as an example. The resulting solution set focuses on master data management, demand planning and replenishment management systems, and the sequence in which they must be implemented. Business Process Outsourcing. Banking Suite.

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Automotive Logistics

JULY 2, 2018

Take the basic question of the distance to be maintained between platooned vehicles, for example. . Connected vehicles in a platoon require a closer separation distance – for example, 15 metres, but in Germany, the legal minimum distance is 50 metres,” says Zeilinger. “In

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 18, 2018

Other initiatives are: Happiness Metre, Smart District Guidelines, Smart Dubai Index, Dubai Data, Smart Dubai Platform, Dubai Blockchain, and so on. Although the Dubai example is perhaps a long shot, the promoters of Smart City Lagos are right to aim that high. Other upcoming events include “The Coworking Conference” in late July 2018.

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