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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

Both technologies aim to increase delivery efficiency, but their capabilities and limitations dictate distinct roles within the logistics chain. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.

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10 Supply Chain Improvement Essentials for Your Company

Logistics Bureau

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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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

So, as an example, the IMS tracks and reports that there are 30 widgets in Warehouse A, 25 in Warehouse B, 48 in Manufacturing Plant A, and so on. An example would be scanning a pallet ID and location barcode to confirm that the pallet with the ID of 123 has been putaway location 456, for example.

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Supply Chain Automation – Is Australia Ready?

Logistics Bureau

Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? You’ll see your documentation processing transform from a time-consuming bottleneck into a smooth operation. What are the benefits of supply chain automation?

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Executives Exploring AI Need to Understand Data Fabrics

Logistics Viewpoints

This lifecycle is essential where timely and accurate decisions can significantly impact supply chain efficiency, safety, customer service, and profitability. The platform has thresholds that say, for example, “If the dollar value of orders changes a little, that doesn’t matter. That allows the system to learn.” “If

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The History of Fleet Route Optimisation in Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. A good KPI dashboard can show you for example, the difference between planned and actual kilometers for each route.

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Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

The digital twin, for example, can be subjected to numerous stress tests that mimic real-world conditions and observe how different variables interact and impact the entire network. For example, the analysis from stress testing can reveal a particular supplier or production resource is a frequent point of failure under high-demand scenarios.