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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. A Positive Example. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience.

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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How Online Merchants Make the Most of Data

Ship Monk

There are certain types of data every ecommerce business owner should have at their fingertips to make well-informed decisions. Do you have every piece of data you need to run your brand? Testing Your Data Proficiency There are key questions you can ask yourself at any time to test your brand’s data acumen.

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Pneumatic Tires [Definition, Pros/Cons, Applications, Costs]

Conger

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. For example, the curing process can take a couple of days. For example, minimizing overhead is the key for many online retailers to remain in business. Be aware of the downsides of converting pneumatic forklift tires to solid.

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Slave labor in the Thai seafood industry and deforestation in Malaysia and Indonesia are ample examples of this.

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Breaking Down Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Trinity Logistics

Definitely no to the last one!) It has become a term applied to applications that can perform tasks a human could do, like analyzing data or replying to customers online. Machine Learning is just that – a machine or program that can learn from data. What is the history of AI? When did it start? What exactly is AI?

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What Are Order Pickers? [Definition, Types, Pros/Cons, Uses]

Conger

Here’s a simple order picker definition: Order pickers are material handling equipment used to pick and transport items from shelving or pallet racking to help fill orders in warehouses and distribution centers. These are commonly used, for example, by utility line technicians to reach power lines. and 3,000 lbs.