Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

While past efforts focused on meeting compliance requirements, organizations are now working to proactively embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their sourcing, production, and distribution activities. Data collection and verification remain areas of concern. Cost pressures can complicate ESG efforts.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. Infor calls this the Value Void.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Let’s take a brief look at some of them.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. If youre choosing route planning software that integrates with vehicle tracking, you shouldnt let the valuable data go to waste.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

He basically jumped right on it and presented the problem to his students at the Tepper School. I gave them the parameters and data. The tool Willem built with his students allows us to put the data in, click a button and wait a few seconds to get a feasible plan. What kind of data do you process in the App? Donate today.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Market Review: Past, Present and Future. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. The post Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. What are the real causes? Holiday Season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. The specific origin data reinforces De Beers’ commitment to consumer confidence , transparency and ethical sourcing. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

Supply Chain Software 86

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Total Quality Logistics (TQL), a Cincinnati-based freight brokerage and 3PL provider, worked with a variety of shippers to divert freight out of Florida, and in some cases, into the state to distribute recovery goods. Distribution centers are not open and current roadway conditions are unclear.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The synergy between warehouse robotics and rooftop solar energy presents a compelling opportunity for warehouses to enhance operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. has over 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers, with 16.4 AMRs operate with autonomy, navigating complex environments using real-time data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Supply chains need systemic change that must occur via communication, data sharing, and process modernization delivered through the use of orchestrated, interoperable AI agents and data fabrics across multiple enterprises. We have been seeing the need for significant modernization (i.e., transformation) dating back years now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Renewable Energy for Facilities: Warehouses and distribution centers can integrate solar panels and wind turbines to lower energy costs and carbon footprints. Blockchain also facilitates collaboration by sharing verified data across stakeholders. Immutable records enable accountability throughout the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. Understand the power of the distributed network and how the concept of immutability can lower transactional risk across the Blockchain. ABOUT THE PRESENTER.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Longer lead times, complex handoffs between logistics providers, data flow between disparate systems…requires a new way of thinking for efficient inventory moves from origin to the final customer efficiently. Founder & CEO of OneRail @OneRail .

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes. IoT devices embedded in packages and vehicles provide real-time data on location, temperature and condition.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

The present paper will also consider the causes and effects of port congestion in ocean freight, as well as the existing and potential solutions to this problem. This way, stakeholders can share data on vessel schedules and cargo volumes to coordinate the movement of goods and lessen delays and bottlenecks.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As Data is the new business currency. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Cloud ERP Data is a business asset. And in the digital age, it is essential for every company to become data-driven. Data is what turns insight into innovation and volume into value and that makes it powerful. Secondly, a number of security breaches occur because of outdated networks or systems within data centres.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Fundamentally, the solutions to supply chain woes boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Data is a critical business asset. Trouble finding skilled labor”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ORTEC uses data-driven analytics to create supply chain visibility and help solve everyday challenges for staying on target, improving the customer experience, and meeting business goals. The post Leveraging Data-Driven Decision-Making Tech appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 24, 2022

While many of us are starting the new year resolving to transform ourselves by hitting the gym, eating better, and spending less money, the manufacturing and distribution industry like many others is faced with the challenge of adapting to technology to stay ahead. So why am I writing about it?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With Connected Training, which is now available in beta in the UK, customers can have a data-driven training experience designed for continuous, remote learning via the Samsara Driver App. Privacy Mode: This new feature within Samsara’s Video-Based Safety solution helps prevent accidents in real time without the need to record video. “We

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Forklift telematics systems deliver the vital statistics data that every warehouse or distribution centre manager needs to get the most from their materials handling equipment budget. By tracking individual driver activity, telematics delivers the kind of actionable data that will answer these questions and plenty more.

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Data Materials Handling Material Savings Cost Reduction 48

Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The solution lies in a robust approach that leverages data to bolster resilience. Proactive data utilisation not only mitigates present risks but also equips companies to navigate future disruptions with agility and foresight. This includes regularly updating and cleansing the data to remove duplicates and errors.

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Log-hub

MAY 29, 2025

Why Route Optimization Matters For companies with complex distribution needs, daily route planning is a high-stakes, time-consuming task. The Route Optimization Cockpit automates and enhances this process, providing clear, data-driven visibility into transportation operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2021

Gaining insight into FreightWaves SONAR emissions data presents multiple benefits for businesses. Understanding emissions data allows optimal planning and strategies for shipment execution, which in turn provides solutions to wasted cargo space and provides the most efficient transportation mode for the job.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals. Both are significant in size (at around $7.5Bn in revenue each) and complex enough to justify between 20-30 distribution centers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Many organizations faced the most disruptive year in their history as they dealt with the consequences of the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute a wide range of consumer products, including bath tissue, paper towels, napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, and building products. It analyzes new and historical order data, customer preferences, and transactions. What is Causal AI?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2023

In today’s digitalized world, manufacturers must keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape to remain competitive, agile, and to protect their electronic assets such as data. To shed light on the importance of upgrading ERP systems, we present five compelling benefits and advantages of doing it sooner rather than later.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But for larger, complex environments, a more sophisticated inventory management system is needed to collect, process, manage and report on all the data, in as near to real-time as possible. The key technical requirements when aiming for optimized inventory levels are data accuracy and timeliness. IO is not a one-off activity.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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LandLink

MARCH 20, 2019

Warehouses and distribution centers around the world are coping with massive change and investment to stay competitive. And because it collects valuable information along the way, WMS also provides actionable data analytics that companies can use for good decision-making. Pertinent data needs to be a mouse click away.

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