IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chains will survive COVID-19, of course, but not without interim pain and structural change. Practitioners must develop a data analytics strategy that gives them insight into supply chain aberrations before catastrophe sets in. Erratic consumer demand adds further dysfunction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Those brands include Pepsi, of course, but also Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade. Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain. Technology is used to help in this endeavor. One example is pep+ REnew in partnership with Schneider Electric.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations.

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

According to CB Insight research , supply chain technology funding skyrocketed in 2016, reaching over $5 billion dollars, more than 10X 2013 levels, and creating more logistics startups every year. So we spoke to some of Freightos’ investors to see what drew them to logistics (and, of course, Freightos specifically). #1:

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Per GT Nexus , 75 percent of executives surveyed recognized the digital supply chain as an important factor for the next five years. Meanwhile, 70 percent have also started processes to implement digital supply chain technologies throughout their companies.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The key difference between the two can perhaps be explained in the following example: A 3PL provider working with a paint manufacturer may package and store products as well as transport them to retailers and/or customers. Unlike a 4PL, however, it won’t manage the paint maker’s entire supply chain. Healthcare Logistics.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Well, as a supply chain consultancy , in our experience many companies begin to face challenges that arise which aren’t easy to resolve internally – but of course that’s a high-level and simplified catchall statement. So, why would a larger company ever want to call in a consulting firm?

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

In today’s post, I’ll share some concrete examples of machine learning applications used today in the context of S&OP. The first example is to use machine learning for improving the results of your promotions and improving sales. Take the Coca Cola company, for example. Machine learning to boost your sales.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

Bitcoin as an Example of Blockchain. The brief description of blockchain above may seem a bit abstract, so let’s look closer at the real-life example of Bitcoin. However, it also happens to be the most well-known example. What works for the Bitcoin network also works for any other blockchain network, supply chain included.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

For example, a retailer may be relying on six-month old shipment charts with average transit times to decide when to reorder stock. Other examples include resolving issues around transshipment problems and accurately scheduling labor.”. That is where AI and predictive analytics can help. From Static Rules to Dynamic Learning.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

How quickly do you need to restock, how should you split your inventory across multiple locations , and of course what kind of inventory ordering system best suits your brand? ShipMonk, for example, has 100+ integrations designed to help ecommerce brands grow. How much do I order? The key to this is the capacity for integrations.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Let’s take ShipMonk, for example, one of the fastest-growing 3PL fulfillment providers in the US. You do have other options, of course. Together they develop a Service-Level Agreement (SLA) that details the client’s service expectations and the responsibilities of each party. The bottom line?

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

This includes everything from advancements in how technology is used by shippers and logistics services providers (LSPs), to the adoption of automation in the warehouse and new options for final mile delivery. For example, the expectation of fast delivery aside, online shoppers expect unreasonably cheap or free shipping.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s that time when idle chatter at the office Christmas lunch turns to debating what next year will bring, especially among logistics and supply chain professionals, for whom it seems every New Year brings new challenges, trends, and disruptive innovations. Examples include SAP Fiori apps and SAP Mobile Platform.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

But, of course, the shipping industry will the feel the growing pains of these new regulations significantly more. For example, a country may agree to the terms of the regulations but may either lack the ability to enforce certain rules in their jurisdiction or they just look the other way, because it benefits them fiscally.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Additional technologies embedded in delivery vans or trucks is reducing fuel waste and improving driver efficiency. Of course, these possibilities are not without potential problems. For example, Link-Labs identified a few issues with the use of Bluetooth tracking of products.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

For more complex tasks, such as digging deep into a stack of crates to find a slow-moving SKU, a number of the robots can work together to quickly locate and retrieve the item, much as ants, for example, will work together to drag a dead insect to the nest. DHL Challenges Robotics Visionaries. End-of-year Update: Autonomous Goods Vehicles.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2017

While in some ways obtaining supply chain visibility has gotten more difficult over the years, due to globalization, outsourcing, product proliferation, and other factors, in other ways it has gotten easier thanks to advancements in technology. One area, for example, is trading partner and system integration.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. Of course, the most common question about blockchain is “What is it?”

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

In this guest post, Kevin Everson the Vice-President of Supply Chain Solutions at RMG Networks , investigates two examples of driving more supply chain value with logistics big data and data visualization. Much like IT, the supply chain is no longer a cost center … but instead a profit driver.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. Kenco is a great example.

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LandLink

MARCH 8, 2019

Unlike printing a flat picture for example on a piece of paper, a 3D printer actually builds something in 3 dimensions. Additive Manufacturing Will Likely Affect The Global Supply Chain This technology has the potential of transforming our global supply chain in a very profound way.

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Ship Monk

MAY 26, 2022

Below are just a few examples of different robots that 3PLs can use to enhance productivity. Check out an example of optimal sortation robot use in ShipMonk’s Platform Tour Video , where you’ll see carrier sorting robots depositing packages into gaylord boxes. The ROBOT TOM Line.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A ‘unified control system’ to orchestrate and optimise supply chain technology, IT and staff is Brandl’s vision. More than a Game “Koerber aim to help our customers keep their consumers happy and be repeat buyers,” Sean Elliott, EVP and Chief Technology Officer told me. AI, of course, is high on the agenda.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For example, if the brand defines target production capacity for each style in the collection, material suppliers can anticipate their production orders for each month or quarter. However, a technology solution that only provides visibility without a means to right the course isn’t enough to ensure reliability.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JUNE 16, 2021

And in this new era of innovation, where increasing supply chain resiliency and agility is key, we cannot stand idle. As technology threads its way through everything we do, we are also continuously iterating and improving to ensure future resiliency.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2016

According to Silicon Valley legend Peter Thiel, Hewlett Packard is a prime example. Risks should of course, be contingent on opportunity and ability to execute. For example, when Freightos tried to compare freight quotes from a top forwarder during a mystery shopping experiment, ocean and destination charges took only 30 minutes.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 8, 2019

As has been proven over the last couple of decades, information technology is the key to managing the disparate and sometimes conflicting demands placed upon the 21 st century warehouse operator. For example, a WMS is no longer ideal where pockets of automation exist in larger facilities that also retain a dependency on manual processes.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Our survey found that 86% of North American manufacturers already use supply chain design software. Advances in supply chain technology and specifically supply chain modelling are aiding automotive manufacturers by letting them build and test different supply chain scenarios and prepare for different eventualities.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Of course that’s really not such a bold prediction to make, since some warehouses are already running dark today. Some supply chains will be impacted more by 3D printing than others, of course. Robots Run the Warehouse.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2018

Even for the corporations and manufacturers that realize the need for environmental sustainability, there is a need to continue to manage their supply chains in such a way as to sustain their own business. In terms of cutting costs, Mr. Sheffi explains that green initiatives can help to reduce supply chain costs. “An

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Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Of course it would, and that’s why ShipMonk exists. Take COVID for example. During this time shipping was a mess on all levels of the supply chain—major carriers were even turning down big brands as shipping centers were overflowed with backed up orders and clogged inventory volume got out of hand.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

E-commerce coupled with more demanding delivery expectations from retailers — such as Walmart’s On-Time In-Full (OTIF) requirements — are forcing manufacturers to redesign their supply chain networks. Unless, of course, the shared data is crappy, inaccurate data. And with that, I’m out of space and time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Pre-crisis supply chain mapping and post-crisis visibility may enable better management of resources. For example, pre-crisis supply chain mapping and post-crisis visibility may enable better management of resources. Ocean transportation can be seriously disrupted by major storms.

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PINC

MARCH 30, 2020

From there, the bullwhip effect flows up the supply chain—from the retailer to the distributor to the manufacturer and right through to the raw materials supplier. For example, when companies introduce new products, they estimate the demand for goods based on current market conditions. FreightWaves’ Daniel Pickett asks. “I

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The base units may all come from a large factory nearby or attached to brand headquarters, for example, but certain components (features/options, different color choices, tailored sizes) are applied or paired up closer to the end consumer’s location. This keeps overhead low and plenty of flexibility in the supply chain.

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Freightos

JUNE 28, 2017

Will Logistics Technology Take My Job? Who hasn’t asked themselves whether technology is threatening their job? Of course, logistics is far from immune. Technology Takes Jobs? Technology takes jobs, and the classic example is bank tellers. By John Edmonds, Research & Marketing, Freightos.

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