Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

These are not static dashboards or simple visualizationstheyre living, data-rich models of real-world operations. Warehouse Optimization: Testing Without Touching The Carhartt Example: Carhartt adopted a digital twin strategy in partnership with IBM Turbonomic to model application performance and warehouse workflows.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Why Modern Data Warehouses Are No Longer Optional A centralized data warehouse is becoming an essential solution for businesses looking to scale efficiently and optimize operations. It’s no longer just a “nice to have,” but a critical repository for processing vast amounts of business data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming logistics and supply chain management, driving an era of heightened efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Additionally, hyper-personalization through AI enables companies to offer tailored services based on customer data, fostering loyalty and enhancing the customer experience.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA helps manufacturers to improve their supply chain efficiency and agility, while also reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. The Greenscreens.ai

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

As businesses strive to stand out, leveraging data effectively has become a game-changer. One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for achieving this is decile data analytics. What Is Decile Data? The resulting data makes it easier to make smart data driven decisions on individuals that make up service target markets.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As customers increasingly demand rapid and reliable delivery, optimizing this final leg of transportation becomes essential for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Timely and efficient last-mile deliveries are critical for meeting customer expectations. Avoiding Delivery Density Issues 3.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

For these companies, maintaining profitability while protecting their margins hinges on operational efficiency and the strategic use of data. Data is critical to managing every dimension of the business. Lets explore how AI and BI empower these industries, using specific examples to illustrate their transformative potential.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

Every company sits on a wealth of untapped data. On top of that, there are often persistent misconceptions about what it takes to collect, manage and take action on effective data strategy. Thats why were debunking the most common myths about data that might be holding your operation back from digging deeper. The reality?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

GIS is a powerful tool that enables the analysis and visualization of spatial data, allowing for the integration of geographical elements into transportation planning and management. The benefits of using GIS in transportation are improved efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

Warehouse managers and executives face constant pressure to meet rising customer expectations while maintaining cost efficiency and operational excellence. Overlaying a dynamic layer on top of the WMS can sometimes be the the best and most efficient strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Enter the industrial data scientist, a new breed of data analyst with access to more industrial data than ever before and the advanced technology to translate that information into actionable intelligence. However, leveraging AI requires data science capability, which adds additional complexity to an already complex environment.

Data 127

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries. RPA technology simulates human operations in digital systems, such as data entry, file processing, and information transmission, achieving full automation of key processes from booking to order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

5G networks significantly improve data transmission speed, latency, and device connectivity, revolutionizing supply chain operations. The low latency of 5G allows for immediate response to any issues, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Next lets look at technical capabilities and applications in the domain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

The battle here is to develop hardware that can handle this massive computational load efficiently and cost-effectively. Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

These systems have a range of approximately three hundred meters and facilitate the exchange of critical data between vehicles. Here’s how it works: Data Transmission: Vehicles continuously broadcast data, including position, speed, heading, brake status and many more operational parameters.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. Packing efficiently is essential for maximizing storage capacity and minimizing waste in the warehouse. With 90% of items shipped in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2025

CONA is a strategic partner that provides its bottlers with a common set of processes, data standards, and technology platforms. While they are separate and independently-owned organizations, they agreed with The Coca-Cola Company to come on to a common data platform with common data standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The company offers a range of services, including a robust Transportation Management System (TMS) and managed support, to help businesses enhance the efficiency of their supply chain operations. The company shared examples of its long-term collaborations with businesses such as Texas Instruments and Home Depot.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

When and how does real-time warehouse data deliver productivity? In general, real-time location data on mobile assets in a warehouse is most valuable when the assets are valuable and highly mobile. Real-time data is most important when time value is high. Real-time data is most important when time value is high.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. This is where big data technologies come into play. This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. How can the fill level of goods be optimized?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 22, 2022

He is working with Microsoft, Accenture, and other partners to deliver a multi-tenant supply chain model that leverages data, the cloud, and shared pay-for-use robotics facilities, to allow consumer goods to reach customers next or same-day at the cost of standard delivery.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here are seven proven strategies every supply chain manager should explore to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. I gave them the parameters and data. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

In Southern California, for example, they have a 670,000 square foot warehouse that serves eight different fast-growing ecommerce retailers. Their selection of Blue Yonder is another example of this. With a machine learning approach to driving labor standards, data is acquired over time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

This isnt about abandoning efficiencycost still mattersbut it is about balancing efficiency with adaptability. Centralized distribution strategies may be efficient under normal conditions, but they often leave little room to reroute when disruptions occur. Why Current Supply Chains Struggle The common failure points are not surprising.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key themes that emerged was the growing importance of data standards and integrations. But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. are growing too.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Image source: Pexels | Everything You Should Know About Automation in Fulfillment Logistics Introduction to Automation in Logistics Have you ever thought about how Amazon delivers packages quickly and efficiently? Automation can help plan delivery routes more efficiently, choosing paths that save time and fuel.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. Let’s start by looking at the true benefits of digital twin concepts and what they can specifically mean to bringing productivity and efficiency gains to you operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Suppliers are now crucial strategic partners that support product innovation, efficient supply chains, and overall competitiveness. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. They are no longer just vendors of goods and services.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? Predictive Analytics and Demand Forecasting – Modern supply chain systems analyse historical data, market trends and even weather patterns to predict future demand.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. This flexibility allows companies to better manage their cash flow, as they pay only for the services they use, enabling more efficient budgeting and financial management.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. – Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations at Electrolux.

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