The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 50,000 transportation providers to serve 35,000 clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry. How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Our platform can be deployed alongside your current solutions, providing immediate value without disrupting established workflows.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This is where auditors assess the 3PLs Warehouse Management System (WMS) , its integration with the enterprise systems , and the robustness of the data security used within your company. This is the final part of the audit scope, and it looks at business continuity plans, physical and data security and environmental compliance.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 19, 2025

Our nearly 50 years of experience equips us to guide importers effectively, emphasizing proactive compliance management to maintain seamless import operations. Instead, the FDAs PREDICT system evaluates electronic data submissions to determine risk. Compliance Pre-Screening : Confirming all documentation accuracy before shipping.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 3, 2022

It’s important to consider these ten factors when considering automated document processing technology to add value and resiliency to the freight industry. Do Enable Real-Time Document Sharing Capabilities. One of the most beneficial aspects of a document management system is its ability to share documents in real time.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

Evaluate and Document English Proficiency Integrate ELP checks into hiring processes, including verbal screenings and sign recognition. Retain documentation of training or support programs for ADA compliance, where applicable. Validate that your vendors can flag downgraded CDLs due to medical lapse immediately.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data. Even if you invest in sophisticated inventory management systems, if your master data isn’t accurate, you’ll fail. You can also use benchmarking data to understand what “good” really looks like in your industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

AI-Powered Efficiency : As operating efficiency declines due to increased complexity, AI capabilities like Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) become critical. These tools can extract data from commercial documents and automatically populate entry forms, reducing processing time by approximately 65%.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Even in the digital world, this industry still demands several printed documents for transfer between countries. The only way organizations can manage large-scale operations and ease the workload of their staff, clients, and vendors is by transmitting most data digitally, implementing a robust digital process.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

A Smarter Way to Manage Pest Control Records Pest control businesses face daily challenges in maintaining accurate, compliant and accessible records, but stand to eliminate these complexities with a digital pest control log book. Many companies report saving more than 20% in operational time when transitioning to digital systems.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

FreightWaves partnered with Echo Global Logistics to collect and analyze key projections for anticipated pricing trends, volume expectations, major challenges, and shifting demand patterns for 2025 based on comprehensive survey data from carriers and shippers. However, preferences for specific tasks vary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency. The Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act and upcoming European Union regulations highlight the need for DPPs to avoid penalties and maintain trust.

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Turvo

JUNE 30, 2020

Traditional options for managing and documenting the process also remain stagnant. All supplier shipments must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. Documentation may include, but is not limited to, packing slip, bill of lading, NAFTA certificates, commercial invoices, CMR (EU and Asia) and hazardous materials information.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SCCN solutions allow trading partners to collaborate across defined trading partner processes based on a common data model. Asset collaboration includes the process flows and documentation associated with commissioning or maintaining capital equipment. SAP’s Business Network is a supply chain collaboration network.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 1, 2025

A Unified System for Full Shipment Lifecycle Management CtrlChain TMS consolidates all core transport management functions: carrier setup, rate management, order execution, shipment tracking, documentation, and compliance into one centralized system. At its core is high-quality, actionable data that goes beyond simple shipment tracking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. These developments help enable real-time data processing, reduce the reliance on cloud connectivity, and democratize access to advanced AI technologies in industrial and robotic contexts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

These passports provide a digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and transparency. The Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act and upcoming European Union regulations highlight the need for DPPs to avoid penalties and maintain trust.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices. How does EDI solve the problem of manual data entry and inefficiency in supply chains?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

One of the basic factors in writing terms of use that is often overlooked is the importance of maintaining a friendly demeanor. Data and Privacy. Companies will often hold sensitive data belonging to their customers such as contact details, credit card numbers, bank accounts, and purchase history. Delivering Goods.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Predictive Analytics and Demand Forecasting – Modern supply chain systems analyse historical data, market trends and even weather patterns to predict future demand. You’ll see your inventory holding costs drop as smart systems maintain optimal stock levels, while intelligent routing algorithms slash transportation expenses.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 17, 2022

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

These passports document all aspects of the life cycle – from the sourcing of raw materials to final disposal or recycling. Data Collection Accurate data is critical to the success of any DPP. Consistent, trusted data ensures the DPP reflects the true lifecycle of the product.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Refrigerated transport is a form of climate-controlled transportation which is designed to maintain a cool or frozen temperature. WMS, TMS, documentation.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

Fraudsters are no longer just exploiting weak vetting processes; they’re mimicking legitimate operations down to email signatures, websites and forged documents.” The company maintains a robust DNU (Do Not Use) list enforcement across all subsystems, with over 400 carriers added in Q4 2024 due to confirmed fraud activity.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you are driving your car and you wish to maintain a speed of 50 KPH, you will use your speedometer to maintain that velocity. Of course, the big challenge in this type of external benchmarking is obtaining the necessary data, since many companies are wary of sharing performance data with potential competitors.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

OCTOBER 10, 2019

For added ammunition, your argument should be supported by measurable data points. Through precisely curated documentation, management can see clearly defined data that identifies the strengths and weakness of the company’s environmental, health and safety programming. But how do you document that mountain of EHS data?

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Turvo

MARCH 13, 2025

Seamless integration eliminates data silos, ensuring that information flows smoothly across departments. Data Analytics and Predictive Insights Data-driven decision-making is essential for supply chain success. A modern solution should provide end-to-end tracking of shipments, inventory, and order statuses.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Our platform can be deployed alongside your current solutions, providing immediate value without disrupting established workflows.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

Supply Chain Transformation is a term that we use to talk about the evolution of your supply chain, and particularly how digital technologies can help to improve your logistics operations – think AI, data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Also, remember what I said about mindset and culture?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 20, 2024

Cognitive AI is employed by ERP to process documents and transactions efficiently, reducing the manual workload and increasing accuracy. By understanding and automating routine tasks, cognitive AI streamlines operations and ensures that data entry and management are performed consistently, which is crucial for maintaining ERP data integrity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. However, it’s not enough to simply establish and document a containment force standard. This requires periodic sampling, and a consistent system for tracking and logging the data. .

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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 Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. With increasing use of automation, it is more important than ever to monitor and maintain machinery and prevent costly stoppages.

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

Logistics Applications of Blockchain Maintain Data for All Parties. Logistics applications of blockchain all derive from maintaining an incorruptible data resource. Tracking data while in transit reduces damage and ensures drivers maintain compliance. Trucks in the U.S. It also affects reverse logistics.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Solution: Invest in collaborative platforms that allow real-time communication and data sharing among all logistics stakeholders. Managing these rising costs while maintaining efficiency is a constant challenge for many businesses. These issues can slow down the entire supply chain and create confusion.

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