Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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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. Traditional cloud-centric architectures, which depend on centralized processing, may not meet speed and / or reliability goals needed to support operational needs at scale.

Optimal Sourcing 61

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when an adverse event has occurred or may be about to occur. Most argue that when the UI is trained with the companys own data, the risk of hallucination is small.

Modeling Software 98

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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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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

Killing Ghost Loads and Phantom Data with Michael Darden. Michael Darden and Joe Lynch discuss killing ghost loads and phantom data. Michael is the CEO of DFM Data Corp, a utility company designed to be a tool between digital partners moving freight in the USA and Canada. About DFM Data Corp. DFM Data Corp.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2025

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. While the abundance of data is seen as an asset, the real question is: What do you do with it?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP). 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

JANUARY 20, 2025

In industries like lawn care and pest control, businesses tend to operate on thin profit margins. 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.

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WorkWave

MAY 5, 2025

By centralizing pest management data and leveraging actionable insights from real-time analytics, businesses can optimize strategies and enhance operational efficiency. Integrating digital log books into your pest control operations enables you to create long-term value while simplifying the shift from traditional practices.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Self-driving trucks and drones, a rapidly developing facet of AI in logistics, streamline delivery operations, addressing labor shortages and reducing reliance on human drivers. This shift minimizes human error and labor costs while ensuring swift and accurate processing of goods, enhancing the overall reliability of logistics operations.

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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. Data-driven approaches, such as predictive analytics, facilitate real-time adjustments in delivery operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

This added responsibility for companies will have lasting effects on business operations, corporate partnerships, supply chain logistics, compliance requirements, and data integrity. Regulations requiring Scope 3 emissions data from companies, create an end-to-end value chain reporting issue.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Organizations thrive when they have the software, technology and expertise to drive operational greatness and deliver on their brand promise. Costco example: they sell different brands and market their brand Kirkland, which now accounts for approximately 25% of their revenue. Ecommerce companies have data, retailers don’t.

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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. While traditional WMS platforms have served as the backbone of warehouse operations for years, their static nature can limit your ability to stay agile and competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 28, 2025

T oyota Kata Culture by Gerd Aulinger and Mike Rother offers a good example of this. This example shows a hypothetical changeover time as the learner progresses through a few Target Conditions on their way to the ultimate 10 minute challenge. The value stream map clip on the right side of this picture is taken from the book.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We spoke with CTSI-Global to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management.

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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. In 2010, Coca-Cola acquired the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises, the largest bottler in North America. Jordan points out that we’re deeply involved in daily operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

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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.

Modeling Software 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

For a company relying heavily on Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and operating across a global, multi-partner network, these improvements translate directly into faster product launches, improved compliance, and greater responsiveness to market demand. However, technology was only part of the story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the European Unions Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) are prime examples of this tightening framework. By 2027, when both the UFLPA and FLR are fully operational, the global supply chain landscape will have transformed significantly. Adding to the uncertainty, recent comments from a new U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. The company operates in over 20 countries and has over 12,000 employees. The company runs some plants, and some are operated by third parties. We needed to model the data in a way that we can do simple searching.

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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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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

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. These are not static dashboards or simple visualizationstheyre living, data-rich models of real-world operations.

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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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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Steve shared insights on the Centralized Examination Station (CES) operations, the challenges of managing CES, and the critical role they play in ensuring the safety and compliance of cargo entering and leaving the United States. The funny thing about being a CES operator is that the business volume isn’t guaranteed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The next crucial step is a successful manufacturing ERP implementation to maximize your investment and streamline operations. It will allow your company to make complex and data-intensive manufacturing tasks, such as planning and scheduling and managing a Bill of Materials , a lot easier.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The company has more than 2000 suppliers and operates over 30 manufacturing sites. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. As an example, if we have congested lanes, the system will automatically flag that we have a potential risk of delay based. Factories serve local markets. We have full visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Schneider Electric’s supply chain operation is of great interest to other practitioners. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. This is when the firm hired Mr. Botham.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

They sell to the automotive, data communications, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and other industries. Change management was not solely focused on suppliers, buyers, and material managers all had to change how they operated. Where and how often, for example, did a buyer deviate from the happy path?

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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.

Modeling Software 370

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