The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. Blythe Brumleve and Joe Lynch discuss the state of logistics podcasting. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:48] Joe’s career background. [00:03:51]

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19. Data-Driven Strategies Become Core Value Proposition. This core principle of creating value through logistics data has ricocheted throughout FedEx’s IT restructuring and its future plans.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Unfortunately, interpreting the data received is never straightforward. Erratic behavior in said data can lead to inaccuracies and confusion for carriers if the activity fails to conform to set standards. Even worse, data that isn’t monitored amounts to lost opportunities for improved efficiency. But what are these tools?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security. Exposure Through Data Transfer When you work with any third-party vendors, data is transferred between platforms. Data Security Protection 1.) who can see the data?), data encryption protocols (i.e.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. SCCN solutions allow trading partners to collaborate across defined trading partner processes based on a common data model.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Of course, some of the industry leaders like Loadsmart are delivering these innovations today. Instantaneous freight quotes created by a dynamic pricing tool that delivers the right price with guaranteed capacity. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 2, 2021

Of course, some of the industry leaders like Loadsmart are delivering these innovations today. Instantaneous freight quotes created by a dynamic pricing tool that delivers the right price with guaranteed capacity. Data insights that enable shippers to learn from not just their own data and insights — but from each other.

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Mediterranean shipping company’s new self-serve tool. And of course, we’re looking at the uptake curve. The German line Hapag-Lloyd was first to market with an instant quoting tool called Quick Quotes. Their Chief Digital Officer, Ralf Belusa, noted that such tools are all about ease of doing business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The amount of information and improvement possible through big data can be overwhelming. Yet the majority of companies have not defined a big data strategy, and others are barely starting to notice. . �. How to Get Started with Your Big Data Strategy. . This is where the explanation of big data begins. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

And that’s why it’s important for carriers to apply data and enable predictive freight rating through these five requirements. Recognize that not all loads are as lucrative as meets the eye, letting data do the talking Benchmarking may be the first step, but the next focuses on identifying the less-lucrative loads.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Data-driven transportation management , including the checks and reviews that accompany healthy data management practices, are part of the process of getting the most out of the tech stack. Throughout the supply chain, data-driven transportation management’s success is only as good as the data quality and integrity in use.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Big data applications are already impacting supply chain entities around the globe, but some of its most interesting possibilities may have yet to be realized. However, the current progression of big data does give rise to some very tangible benefits to your company within the next five years. 6 Benefits to Using Big Data Applications.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2022

Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Taking data back to the basics. Defining Business Intelligence (BI).

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Supply chain and logistics professionals face many challenges, including drowning in data! This is especially true in transportation management, as companies work across many modes, many geographies, and many sources of data, including from GPS and mobile devices. Why is this so important today? “The

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

These days we’ve got much better tools for the job, but the goal’s still the same: getting your deliveries to the right place, at the right time, without driving your costs through the roof or running your drivers into the ground. I guess thats why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. A leading Telecom provider realized they had an untapped source of revenue in used handsets so configured their sourcing tool to run forward auctions, generating tens of millions in new revenue.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Of course, that all depends on seeing the activities that are occurring, benchmarking current carrier operations and continuously improving. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence. Streamline data capture and analysis. Supply chains exist as data-driven entities.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

It’s never been easier to develop software and technology than it is right now because there are so many tools and platforms. Of course, there is the migration from retail to ecommerce. [17:29] The tools used to find out where people are clicking on a website or on an app have gotten a lot better. [19:57]

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. The data obtained from historical and contract load tender information creates a valuable tool – a trucking rate predictor. And it’s important to know why tendered, non-paid data can add so much weight.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Visibility Map is the first large-scale European-wide tool that provides an end-to-end view of key rail corridors in and out of Ukraine. The Visibility Map utilises data made available by rail infrastructure managers who are RNE association members. The map updates approximately every six hours.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking. But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

But it had its limitations, of course. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. For instance, if I wanted to know what the HEINEKEN canning capacity was in Asia, I would have to sum up 20+ Excel files to sum up the data for all the breweries. There was no global master data in place either.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2021

Real-time visibility and data into all things freight shipping is a supply chain gold standard. And nearly one-half of the industry’s freight market participants can see their data in real-time. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always amount to capturing real-time data outside of an individual company’s four walls. Now consider this.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach. The old ways of recording, processing and responding to analytical data need a streamlined approach. New ways must be adopted.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. by automating the collection of data from machines, devices and applications then transforming that data into immediate insights. Human-tech augmentation.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Every shipping mode and method can benefit from access to accurate, real-time freight data. For instance, consider these top uses of data and calculators within existing systems: Trucking metrics can benefit from clear data highlighting key areas of profit and loss within the fleet. Download the White Paper.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Furthermore, the process involves sorting, inspecting, and determining the best course of action for each item, which demands significant time and effort. Many companies lack the tools or systems to monitor items effectively, which leads to mismanagement and can even lead to lossing opportunities for value recovery.

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Shipchain

JUNE 25, 2019

We must embrace the possibilities of Big Data, the Internet of things, blockchain technology, predictive analytics, and the growing unrest that these things bring to the industry. The Internet of Things (IoT) serves as a mean for connecting systems together, and Big Data analytics give supply chain leaders insight into granular data.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The big theme of course, is the digitization of the supply chain and the implications it will have on business performance. In other words, for digital transformation to succeed, organizations need to be able to “take action” based on their data. Data availability and technology wasn’t what it is today. Cost-to Serve.

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Morai Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As important as forecasting is, it’s agility that’s gained greater attention over the course of this year. Big Data Remains Critical. One key facet is data. Data is the lifeblood of intelligence. Tied closely to big data is artificial intelligence and its subsets (such as machine learning).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

But in 2016, Philip Morris International decided to change the course of its history by leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to create a smoke-free future based on products, which while not risk-free—are a better choice for adult smokers than continuing to smoke. The tool was able to create a model going out multiple years.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. At Logistics Bureau, we capture, analyse, and exploit freight benchmarking data to help us when we provide freight contract negotiation services for our clients. The Pros and Cons of Procuring a Benchmarking Tool. How Can Your Business Benefit from Freight Benchmarking?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. by automating the collection of data from machines, devices and applications then transforming that data into immediate insights. Human-tech augmentation.

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