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Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight with Erika Voss

The Logistics of Logistics

in Cybersecurity from Northcentral University, while teaching Cyber courses in the evening and advising Women in Leadership at the University of San Francisco. Data-Driven Insights: DAT offers advanced analytics, providing shippers with actionable insights to optimize transportation decisions and mitigate risks. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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Körber Elevate 2024: Chart Your Course

Logistics Viewpoints

The theme this year was “Chart Your Course” which Richard Stewart, EVP Americas at Körber Supply Chain pointed out, is all about overcoming supply chain complexities and challenges. Workforce Planning : this allows for a company to forecast order and task volumes to predict labor requirements and optimize workforce planning.

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FreighTech24: Highlights and Themes

Freightos

Thinking back on the many presentations, panel discussions and conversations over the course of the conference, a few unifying themes come to mind. On this front, experts shared thoughts on what’s necessary to speed the rate of progress, adoption and innovation in logistics, alongside a healthy dose of optimism for what the (near?)

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before. Analytical techniques like linear programming can create the mathematically “optimal” plan, but these methods must be implemented well to avoid creating other challenges. Supply chain optimization for today’s realities.

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5 Lessons From Military Logistics with Kenneth Carter III

The Logistics of Logistics

To empower communities and instill optimism, helping them navigate challenges and defy limitations. He brings empathy, honesty, and professionalism to every interaction, drawing from his experience as a driver, manager, and leader of a Fortune 500 team. Kenneth’s purpose?

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Widespread, Yet Cautious Optimism for 2021: ARC’s Order Fulfillment Research Findings

Logistics Viewpoints

As we enter the second half of 2021, there are abundant signs of improvement and optimization. In general, our results indicate widespread optimism for 2021, accompanied by a health dose of caution. Of course, expectations are uncertain. COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020.

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Near-real-time data-driven route optimization best practices

FreightWaves SONAR

One of the most significant challenges facing logistics managers is route optimization. Proper access and application of real-time data change, such as the ticker comparison above, showing how initial savings in intermodal start compare to rejections over the last three months, can provide insight for optimization.