Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. Here is a look at how some companies in the supply chain sector are preparing themselves for the months to come. These concerns will extend into 2018, as companies work on a regulatory standard – though nothing has emerged yet.

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Bringg

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These different software systems address different parts of the delivery supply chain, from back-end operations management, all the way through to last mile touchpoints with customers. 8 Features found in the best delivery management software: Integration with POS and ecommerce platforms to manage order fulfillment.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

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Stord

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Analytics for Risk Management This isn't your grandmother's data analysis; we're talking about sophisticated pattern recognition that makes your shipping operation smoother than a freshly waxed surfboard. And how do you pick the right carrier if you are now receiving new data of damaged packages?

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. Network Design Supply chains often involve complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.

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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. In the supply chain, problems are often overcomplicated. However, manufacturers, 3PLs and others in the supply chain often get lost in the details. That’s not true.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. Their plants are very expensive.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. 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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Turvo

JULY 13, 2021

With the rise of digital resources and collaborative logistics , the old ways of managing shipping data and tracking information are fading. It is time to move to a supply chain control tower approach. A substantial chain of command and a supply chain control tower setup is necessary.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

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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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

One promising application that is emerging in the Supply Chain and Sustainability space is Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Driven by regulations and a thirst for data transparency. However, while the advantages are clear, implementing blockchain on a large scale presents implementation obstacles that do need addressing.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2015

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain.

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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. This is particularly crucial when it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Trane Technologies Facility in Columbia, SC. Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5 Trane Technologies had sales of $12.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

AIMMS featured in IT Subway Map of European Supply Chain Software Providers : We’re proud to report that we’ve been featured in 5 different subway lines, or software categories, in this year’s IT Subway Map of European SC Software Providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2022

From the looks of the high attendance and the extensive booth displays, there was clearly some pent-up demand for the technology on display and the insights being conveyed. It can carry a higher load (80lbs) and is designed with a lower profile, providing additional space for on-board shelving and item storage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Adoption of automated solutions by companies in such a scenario facilitates optimization of functional activities thereby expanding their line of operations and adding value to their supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Supply chains can now handle larger amounts of data in real time, allowing for quicker decision-making.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Association for Supply Chain Management ( ASCM ) hosted its annual conference, ASCM CONNECT , on September 18 – 20 in Chicago. I found the presentation by UScellular especially interesting. As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. Network Supply Chain Restructure.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Rufus Labs, Inc has launched Rufus AI, an AI tool powered by wearable technology, designed to optimize warehouse productivity. Rufus AI empowers warehouse operations managers to make data driven predictions enhancing operational efficiency, increasing productivity and boosting profitability for warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from the team at Coupa and explores an agile and resilient supply chain. Building resiliency and agility require collaboration.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Several top executives laid out Infor’s strategy for differentiating their solutions based on their technology, product development, and customer service. billion for 2024, is the third largest supplier of enterprise resource planning software applications. However, each user has their own instance of the software.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Körber will unveil the future of warehouse management, control and simulation, robotics, as well as voice at its first in-person European supply chain networking event – 11-13 October 2022 – in Rotterdam. This will bolster the capabilities of its full suite of supply chain solutions.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

MIT’s Supply Chain blog presented a nice research study by Minhaaj Khan and Srideepti Kidambi and supervised by Dr. Tugba Efendigil. Their study is a good example of using less data rather than more to design a simple readily explainable approach … Continue reading →

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Intelligent supply chain management can reduce costs, improve profitability, and enable competitive advantage for your organization. Fear and Poor Change Management Prevent Successful Implementation of Intelligent Supply Chain Management. The intuitive nature of new technologies is intimidating.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Make no mistake: AI is indeed a once-in-a-generation technological paradigm shift and a transformative force for business reinvention. I was speaking with the Chief Supply Chain Officer at one of the world’s largest CPG companies. But AI is no panacea. That’s a drag on time and resources.

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