The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

TIA 2023 Technovations Conference , October 18-20, San Diego, CA Focuses on technology innovation, trends, and new product offerings for the 3PL community. Tusk’s technology connects your parcel operation to a national network of vetted regional carriers, all with pre-negotiated rates and reliable, predictable service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 30, 2025

Global Logistics Trends 2025 Navigating Key Logistics Trends for High-Value Importers Sourcing from China and Beyond Listen to Our Analysis Your browser does not support the audio element. Let's dive into the trends shaping your import strategy in 2025. Don't let 2025 catch you off guard.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models.

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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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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As we approach 2025 and beyond, several key trends are shaping the future of freight shipping. The integration of big data analytics is optimizing routes, reducing delays, and improving overall logistics performance. Businesses need agile, reliable shipping partners that can quickly adapt. The future is hereare you ready?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 31, 2023

The Biggest Risk Facing Truck Drivers with Dan Slagen Trucking & Road Solutions: Weather Intelligence for Logistics & Transportation Sponsor: Tusk Logistics Tusk Logistics is a national network of the best regional parcel carriers that puts Shippers first, with lower costs, reliable service, and proactive support.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Four key reasons why suppliers are critical for managing direct spend Innovation and Product Development: Suppliers often have deep knowledge about the materials, processes, and industry trends that can drive innovation. Offering loyalty and support in difficult times strengthens the partnership and ensures reliable supply in the future.

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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. Gain access to real-time analytics and business intelligence that will empower your decision making.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. This focus makes proper use of global trade data and analytics so vital for continued recovery and growth throughout the supply chain network. Streamline data collection and analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

They remove the need for manual approval, third-party enforcement, and redundant paperwork, making global trade faster, cheaper, and with increased reliability. Dynamic Pricing: Real-time data from decentralized oracles (such as Chainlink) can adjust contract terms based on market prices or demand fluctuations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can automate and provide a systematic approach to creating a forecast from historical data. It provides the facility to analyze forecasting errors, share data between departments such as procurement, identify sales trends and seasonality. Stay Agile, Get Ahead.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

What is Machine Learning ML is the computing engine behind AI and gives computers the ability to make sense of, and learn, from data to perform specific tasks without manual interference. Nine areas where AI can help manufacturers There are several ways in which data and AI can be applied in the manufacturing industry. The Industry 4.0

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

So, going into 2025, I would like to focus on current congestion data, global trends and what U.S. Exporters that are exporting through transshipment ports that are congested or through direct services that are calling those congested ports in their service strings will continue to face delays, omits and reduced reliability.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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Camelot 3PL Software

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Enhance Decision-Making with Data-Driven Insights In the modern 3PL warehouse, operational complexity is the norm. With Camelot 3PL Software’s analytics tools, you can quickly identify trends such as seasonal demand fluctuations, peak processing times, or areas of inefficiency.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. To mitigate risks, manufacturers are embracing regionalized freight networks that reduce dependence on overseas suppliers and enable faster, more reliable deliveries.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

million TEUs of orders placed in all of 2015, according to data from a sister product of JOC.com within IHS Markit. To manage the extreme drop in ocean shipping reliability, importers are shipping earlier than they used to and eliminating the items that have become extremely expensive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Big data presents supply chain and warehouse managers with an unprecedented opportunity to acquire real-time visibility of goods in transit and part of inventory, writes Tony Dobson -SnapFulfil CEO. There’s plethora of data in the warehouse now, with lots of dashboards to present the figures, but information overload is happening.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

It adds that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, the index provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect in the next quarter and how these trends reflect the freight market. This combination of factors has bolstered revenue expectations despite ongoing economic uncertainties.

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CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Making the most out of today’s challenging supply chain trends requires a deep understanding of the market and timely information that helps you achieve a competitive advantage. Q1 2022 Supply Chain Trends and Hot Topics. Watch the video for a deeper look at the challenges and impact of Clearinghouse data: 8.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the overall industry trucking trends imply an absolute need to grow more strategically. It is a challenge for many shippers and carriers to know where they should put their focus and where the data directs them to go. Why outdated data hurts carriers in the short- and long-term. is forecast to top $9.6 billion in 2022.”

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. By developing a network of suppliers, you can secure a more reliable supply and maintain competitive pricing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

26 algorithms are examining the video data in real-time. The post Autonomous Truck Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Can Autonomy Safely Address the Driver Shortage? One solution in this area comes from Nauto. Nauto bills itself as “the only AI-powered, driver and fleet safety platform that predicts, prevents, and ends distracted driving.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The ecommerce fashion world is a fast-paced, trend-driven environment where customer expectations are sky-high. ShipMonk’s strategic network of fulfillment centers and partnerships with leading carriers enable us to offer fast, reliable shipping at competitive rates.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Automatic Carrier Selection — ShipMonk’s Virtual Carrier Network automatically selects the optimal shipping carrier and method for each order, based on the package’s size, weight and destination as well as carrier rates, availability, and reliability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Quality and reliable delivery services remain essential to the continued growth and recovery of the market. Retail delivery solutions continue to change to keep up with market trends. Last-mile shipping help remedy this with reliable innovations that simplify shipping for all parties involved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

This allows shippers to gain insight into how their supply chain compares to others in terms of cost-efficiency, speed, and reliability. It also helps reduce risk by providing insights into potential risks associated with particular processes or operations that could lead to delays or higher costs.

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WorkWave

MARCH 13, 2025

Future Trends in Last-Mile Logistics and Tracking Technology As technology continues to evolve, the future of last-mile logistics looks promising. Automated systems can analyze real-time traffic data, weather conditions and customer availability to make dynamic adjustments to delivery routes.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. In supply chain management, it can represent complex data sets, such as transportation costs, inventory levels, and supplier relationships. Matrices store historical sales data, allowing analysts to identify trends and patterns.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. Investing in Innovation.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Companies that adapt to evolving market trends and optimize their sales processes are better positioned for sustainable growth. AI and Data Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven insights help forecast demand, identify sales trends, and optimize pricing strategies.

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Ottawa Logistics

APRIL 8, 2025

By integrating these technologies and safety measures, Ottawa Logistics enhances the efficiency and reliability of its order processing and pick & pack operations. This integration enables automated order processing workflows, reducing manual data entry and expediting fulfillment.

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