Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2025

The combination of SAP agent technologies and Databricks data fabric solution, sets the stage for end-to-end enterprise orchestration. Databricks offers a Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks type of solution is increasingly being called a data fabric or a data platform built on data fabric principles.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 24, 2022

The intelligent aspect is introduced by robotics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies that can carry out human actions and act independently by making decisions, or interpreting data without direct human interference.” . How Document Automation and RPA Helps Reduce and at Times Eliminate Issues.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2021

To reap the rewards of a data-driven e-commerce returns strategy, logistics leaders should follow these steps: Keep all stakeholders working together and sharing the right information with related communications via API-integrated systems. Continuously measure performance with returns key performance indicators.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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Supply Chain and Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Changes in the Mexican government’s regulations for bills of materials and shipment documentation are poised to take effect January 1, 2023. The changes are substantial, and require much more data collection. I interviewed Josefina Blanco, Legal and Compliance Lead at … Continue reading →

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

What would most revolutionize trucking over the next few years? The most obvious answer is autonomous trucking. Autonomous trucks in truck yards? Autonomous truck conveys? Or autonomous trucks moving on the Interstate? Safety should always be a concern for a trucking firm. Will it take decades?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Now imagine doing that with a whole fleet of trucks, each one needing to make 20 or 30 deliveries in a day – that’s essentially what route optimisation is. If youre choosing route planning software that integrates with vehicle tracking, you shouldnt let the valuable data go to waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

If there was a heat wave in the southwest, a logistics manager might say, “Joule, show me every refrigerated truck shipment in Arizona today!” The manager would not be required to drill down through web page after web page and look at dense tabular data to get the answer. The Business AI also understands the SAP canonical data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Convoy uses technology and data to solve problems of waste and inefficiency in the $800B trucking industry, which generates over 72 million metric tons of wasted CO2 emissions from empty trucks. Since documents must sometimes be scanned and emailed, there are delays and errors.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Whether your company is a domestic freight broker, an international freight forwarder , an ocean carrier , or a trucking fleet, you probably rely on your employees to do data entry, document processing, shipment tracking, and invoicing. Reminding parties to submit documents before the alarms sound. The biggest di?erence

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2021

And if you don’t have a TMS, you certainly are spending way more time doing data entry than you should. MANUAL PROCESS: DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. Manually managing documents or paperwork is monotonous and outdated. Everything from manually completing the documents to organizing and filing takes a significant amount of time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. A common problem in the process of annual trucking contracts derives from limited network contracts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Customs and clearance delays – International shipments often get stuck at the border due to missing documentation, labeling issues, or a staffing shortage. Yard exceptions – Deliveries are often marked as completed because the shipment is within a certain distance of the destination when, in fact, the truck is sitting at a truck stop.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Consider this; as reported by Louis Columbus of Forbes , “Machine learning algorithms and the apps running them are capable of analyzing large, diverse data sets fast, improving demand forecasting accuracy.”

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

billion , according to data from the Census Bureau. Mexico’s lacking infrastructure increases the potential risk of delays and accidents, as well as cargo theft with any truck breakdowns. Due to inspections, typical wait times for trucks crossing the border, especially from Mexico to the U.S., two-way trade hit a whopping $68.5

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As companies begin incorporating baseline RPA technologies, such as OCR, many are getting stuck by the limitations of some without seeing the advantages of using automation for more data-driven processing. . Optical character recognition (OCR) is automation software designed to convert digital document images into editable text.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Combine this with the fascination in industry for “big data” and you have a recipe for a specialised, cloud-based archiving language. Anyone involved in trucking understands the ridiculousness of driving hundreds of miles with empty trailers. And a particularly long list of confusing phrases.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

In the age of global transaction processing, blockchain is the undisputed leader in traceability and visibility, and as per FleetOwner magazine , shippers need to think about how blockchain and trucking can interact to move product faster, reduce costs, and create other huge benefits. Problems With Traditional Trucking Practices.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

LLMs fueling data-driven decision-making LLMs have stormed the tech landscape in recent years, and their applications in supply chain management are nothing short of transformative. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers. and, “How can I best manage my documents so that my containers don’t get stuck at the port of discharge?”. Shipment at origin.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. Data-centric freight exchanges and intelligent multimodal cross-docking hubs will allow haulers to move cargo effortlessly by road, rail, sea and air and seamlessly change carrier, or even transport mode, in real time.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 4, 2021

Among the shipper of choice tips, offering reliable delivery windows with accurate and on-time truck arrival, communications, and proper documentation will significantly strengthen that reputation. The best examples of shippers of choice provide services along several trucking routes. Offer personalized services and options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the visibility solution, the company is able to develop a plan for warehouse labor that insures when a load comes in, that workers are ready to unload the truck, or when an outbound truck is scheduled at a dock, the pallets are staged and ready to be loaded. But, also, where is the information that needs to flow with the truck.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Many shipping lines rely on refrigerated trucks and other advanced shipping services. While every shipment line has its unique challenges and services, technology can add value to many processes, including these core areas: Data analysis that allows real-time data sharing throughout the network. Diversity is also essential.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. In fact, some industries, such as trucking, automotive, finance, and even government have been using EDI for years. EDI isn’t a new technology in and of itself. for an order processed using EDI.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented a new process to allow shippers to submit original vehicle export documentation electronically in lieu of delivering physical copies to their local CBP trade office. Content Summary: Trucks Platoon Across North Carolina Turnpike. To save both time and money, U.S. Media Image.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Truck driver retention is important for a healthy fleet, but hard schedules and bad working conditions can cause high turnover. Historically, as evidenced by a 2019 poll by the American Transportation Research Institute, turnover rates in the trucking business are substantially greater than in most occupations (ATRI).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2021

The most obvious answer is autonomous trucking. TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. Overcoming the technological challenges required to operate an autonomous truck has been daunting. But when will this technology become operational?

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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. Trucks in the U.S. Tracking data while in transit reduces damage and ensures drivers maintain compliance. It also affects reverse logistics.

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Shipchain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

”) API calls to interact directly with blockchain contracts and enables fast searching on shipment data (by leveraging a relational database to cache a subset of the blockchain). Today, storing one megabyte of data on the Ethereum chain might cost up to 3.7 Track & Trace – Hardware and Android Lite-Client.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In other words, detailed freight market intelligence about load volumes and trucking capacity in as near real-time as possible is crucial. By using the best freight market data available, freight brokers can not only win more business from their competitors, but also increase freight broker profit by expanding margins. .

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

AI Popup #3) AI Popup #3 August 10, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For anyone who has played around with ChatGPT or Midjourney, it’s now clear that AI has the potential to be an incredible tool for enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

By analysing data to determine areas affected by late deliveries. Adding artificial intelligence into TMS systems allows operators to mine a trove of additional data, such as weather conditions and traffic congestion, to improve performance even further. By identifying potential multi-stop routes. Warehouse Management Systems.

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Envase Technologies

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

By using the one-click MatchBack Systems street turn functionality inside of the Envase TMS, carriers achieve better driver and truck utilization and alleviate congestion through more efficient container moves, while shippers reduce their transportation costs. Street turns also reduce carbon footprints by minimizing empty container moves.

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