Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. The company aims to change this with the expansion of its data fabric portfolio. A supply chain data fabric can help companies augment their supply chain processes. ARC was recently briefed by InterSystems. Who is InterSystems?

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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Machine learning improves the vehicle’s performance by analyzing data from past deliveries and refining its operations. Cloud Computing: The data collected by ADVs is processed through cloud platforms, enabling real-time communication, route adjustments, and fleet management.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Team is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance efficiency, improve customer service, and drive growth. From cybersecurity to integrations to data availability to custom development, they consistently provide exemplary service and support for Team Trinity and its partners.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2020

She has led programs ranging from acquisitions to technology deployment with a strong focus on lean manufacturing and data management. CarrierDirect builds organizations and relationships, providing strategy and technology designed to maximize efficiency, reduce cost, and make your business stand out. About CarrierDirect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches for online vendors and their delivery partners attempting to fulfill a greater volume of orders in less time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 We just want them solved.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. 10 Questions You Should Be Asking Capacity Management Vendors. About Anthony Sutardja. Why you Should Consider Implementing Parade at the Same Time as Your New TMS.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. It is essential for manufacturers and suppliers to take a better look at the vendor agreements they have in place so that they can enforce better collaboration.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 25, 2025

However, it should be noted that certain vendors refer to MES because it is familiar. MES and MOM in Industry Strategy and the Smart Factory Many advanced manufacturers have an industry strategy that aligns and supports the overall business strategy and its objectives. Using these two terms gets some people confused.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2022

Does it require manual data entry? Many of the best automation solutions do not eliminate headcount. This solution significantly reduced shipping costs by eliminating wasted cardboard and dunnage. These are clear cut benefits. Do you have a complex workflow that must be followed to a T or else it breaks down?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. Additionally, a longer lead time reduce a company’s agility, or resilience, to adapt to demand fluctuations, or other disruptions that may occur. How can you better manage lead time?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. AWS , Google , and Microsoft are also investing heavily in custom AI chips to reduce their dependence on NVIDIA and optimize performance and cost. Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre managed by different vendors, run on different systems, and operate with different priorities. Retailers and manufacturers can adjust inventory strategies based on accurate inbound data. It shortens travel time, reduces fuel costs, and improves scheduling control. The result?

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Having studied engineering at USC and Stanford, Matt is no stranger to complex data problems. When he’s not wrangling unstructured data, you can find him running, biking, or playing with his two sons. About Loop Loop is on a mission to unlock profits trapped in the supply chain and lower costs for consumers.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A plan is necessary, possibly based on one of the following strategies. Hidden Opportunities for Supply Chain Cost Reductions Of course hidden costs, if you can find them, mean hidden opportunities. Reverse Logistics Strategy 1: Don’t do it! Clearly, successful reverse logistics cannot be left to luck.

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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. For example, missing a train by five minutes can incur an hour delay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project was focused on the spare parts supply chain – the delivery of car parts and aftermarket accessories to automotive dealers and repair shops across Europe from their OEM vendors as well as their own manufacturing facilities in Europe. And, this was not because of the number of scenarios, but the initial quality of the data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have been to other vendors’ procurement conferences and cannot recall seeing similar functionality. SCCN solutions allow trading partners to collaborate across defined trading partner processes based on a common data model. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

It requires substantial investment in skilled personnel (data engineers and data analytics developers), technology infrastructure and continuous updates. The maintenance and updates are managed by the vendor, reducing operational costs. Data is the fuel for modern BI and AI systems.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

CarrierDirect a team of people absorbed in all things transportation, logistics, and supply chain, motivated by opportunities to help carriers, freight brokers, shippers, and tech vendors do great things. They are passionate about problem solving, not afraid of a challenge, and always ready to go the extra mile.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With costs rising recently, it’s easy to see why the challenge for many companies has been to reduce their transportation costs. Before we jump into how to reduce your transportation costs, it’s essential to understand what factors are causing them to rise. STEPS TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COSTS. CUT YOUR MANUAL PROCESSES.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

People have to enter data, analyze outputs and proactively execute tasks. We estimate digital workers like Tracy and Sam who work 24×7, collaborate with each other, and learn and improve over time can help supply chain teams manage up to 40% more shipments and reduce manual coordination work up to 80%.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain. Without sufficient data, AI models can’t uncover meaningful patterns, make accurate predictions, or provide valuable insights for informed decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. At the same time, feeding your AI models too much data can also be a problem.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Whether analyzing complex coding issues or rationalizing the compliance impacts of a vendor direct drop ship program, Brian brings a rare combination of executive perspective and deep technical knowledge to today’s supply chain challenges. to create seamless integrations with customers, vendors, partners, and internal systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. The specific origin data reinforces De Beers’ commitment to consumer confidence , transparency and ethical sourcing. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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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. What Is SOC Compliance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This involves identifying the systems, assets, data, and capabilities that are critical to the business’s operations, as well as the threats and vulnerabilities that could affect them. This information is then used to develop a risk management strategy that takes into account the potential impact of different types of cybersecurity incidents.

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Supply chains are often very complex as they encompass all vendors, warehouses, retailers, and so on that bring a product to life and then to a customer. Blockchain’s tamper-proof nature eliminates any concerns over data validation, costs of managing data, time delays, and human errors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 28, 2021

Deema Adada , founder and CEO of GetSett has spent 15 years in the industry working with Coyote Logistics and Uber Freight in positions from sales to operations and strategy. Data allows to fill that gap. Smarter schedules based on data. About Deema Adada. Did a dock door open up sooner, or is a truck delayed due to weather?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying. Effective retail supply chain management also helps to manage inventory levels, reduce waste and ultimately customer satisfaction. And they have very different dynamics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Their connected SaaS platform combines the features and functionality of a TMS with advanced visibility and an integrated partner network in a simple solution that uses data analytics and workflow automation to maximize efficiencies and reduce total cost of ownership. Learn More About Greg Price and the Shipwell Story.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Their connected SaaS platform combines the features and functionality of a TMS with advanced visibility and an integrated partner network in a simple solution that uses data analytics and workflow automation to maximize efficiencies and reduce the total cost of ownership. Learn More About Jason Traff and the Shipwell Story.

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