Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

These investments occur at the application layer, in technologies that will speed up implementations, and at the platform level. However, some of the larger providers of these solutions clearly consider platform investments core to competitive differentiation. Much of that investment is at the platform level.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective. I’m responsible for the overall digital transformation, including technology. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

As businesses grow or enter new markets, they need the ability to redeploy or adapt warehouse systems to minimize downtime and reduce reconfiguration costs. Flexible warehouses are also better equipped to integrate with new technologies or processes, which ensures they remain relevant as the logistics industry evolves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

These virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, or systems allow leaders to simulate, analyze, and optimize real-world performancewithout incurring real-world risks. Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time. Step 3: Choose the Right Platform You dont need to build from scratch.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Whether that is the case or not, a brief study of the origins and progression of fleet route optimisation, covering the last three decades or so and looking forward to the near future, highlights in a spectacular way how technology, in particular, has revolutionised the business of logistics. “I would begin my shift at 2 p.m.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Over the past year, global supply chains have faced relentless disruptions across multiple fronts, writes Matt Gregory (pictured), Managing Director Northern Europe, Körber Supply Chain Software. Adapting to Thrive One key technology driving challenge mitigation is a digital twin. Geopolitical tensions, including the prolonged U.S.-China

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Optimize Inventory Management Inventory often represents one of the largest expenses in a supply chain. By leveraging predictive analytics and a just-in-time (JIT) inventory model, you can maintain optimal stock levels, which reduces storage costs and cuts down on waste from unsold items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies. Blockchain.

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WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

Every minute saved, every optimized route and every streamlined process can make a significant difference in meeting customer expectations and staying ahead of the competition. This visibility enables companies to optimize routes on the fly, respond quickly to changing conditions and ensure timely deliveries. What Is Telematics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2025

CONA Services Provides a Common Platform for Supply Chain Collaboration CONA Services LLC is an IT services company owned and governed by the 11 largest Coca-Cola bottlers in North America. CONA is a strategic partner that provides its bottlers with a common set of processes, data standards, and technology platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

Before a potential customer buys an autonomous mobile robot solution, Locus Robotics often uses different types of simulation to determine the type of robots needed and the number needed to optimize productivity at a warehouse. Some very large manufacturers and logistics service providers have the capability to use these tools.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2019

Optimization is a ubiquitous term in the supply chain and logistics industry. We all talk about how we need to optimize our operations. In practice, however, relatively few companies are using optimization technology, particularly in transportation. Why is transportation optimization key today? Cost and complexity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies. Blockchain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All industries have their unique aspects which is why it is so important to select an ERP system that caters to your business’s specific challenges. An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use. Why is an ERP important?

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, businesses are increasingly turning to AI-driven technologies to streamline last-mile delivery, cut rising costs, and keep customers satisfied. From advanced route optimization to autonomous delivery vehicles, AI is transforming the most challenging segment of logistics.

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AIMMS

APRIL 11, 2018

Changing consumer preferences, rising competition and new technologies are compelling food companies to rethink their approach to supply chain management. The first product of this partnership is TacticalOps, a Planning & Optimization solution for Food Manufacturers. Like all technology, analytics adoption goes in waves.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization. When most people hear the word “optimization,” they immediately think about minimizing costs. But optimization is much more than that! Let’s continue with this analogy.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While there may be an increase in the use of automation and AI, this technology will likely increase the number of jobs needed, not eliminate them. People, however, will see the skilled trades integrate with technology to do their job better. How Can Technology Help Skilled Trades? Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. What is CRM Software?

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WorkWave

MAY 3, 2023

This news was first introduced at The Security Event in Birmingham last week. With the launch of TEAM by WorkWave, we’ve taken Timegate, a market-leading solution, to its next level, creating a fully modernized platform that is the foundation for what is to come,” said Jill Davie, Chief Customer Experience Officer at WorkWave. “As

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

While this creates tremendous value , it also br ings the inevitable risk that certain event s can have far-reaching consequences that influence supply chain s more than ever before. Natural or man-made disasters lead to disruptions that affect the entire distribution system and force reactive decision making.

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WorkWave

APRIL 30, 2025

Yet many businesses fail to leverage this valuable resource due to lack of analytic resources and mismatched systems. Critical information often remains trapped in disconnected systems from technician notes to customer feedback and equipment readings. Every company sits on a wealth of untapped data. The reality?

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The goalposts are constantly moving due to factors like global disruptions, technological advancements, and evolving customer demands. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting. Talent and Technology Integration Resilient supply chains invest in both talent and technology.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

From new tech breakthroughs to changing customer expectations and unexpected global events, businesses need to stay flexible and ready to adapt. This year, its all about resilience, sustainability, and using technology wisely to stay ahead. AI-driven tools are helping businesses minimize errors and make faster, smarter decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk. But with a black-swan event, it just magnifies the risk.”. The COVID-19 crisis has hit the global supply chain from all sides.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2025

1: From Support Role to Centre Stage At the point of sale, customers today enjoy an unprecedented degree of choice in the range, price, and quality of products on offer, primarily due to the development of mobile technology, connectivity, and platform-based commerce.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Technology advancements in hardware, cloud, and in-memory computing fueled this increase, followed by the boost from automation, machine learning, and AI. Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. Instead, your planning team continues to be overworked and stressed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

12,000 SAP customers and partners attended the event, and another 15,000 watched remotely. The German software colossus has 27,000 customers and 300 million users that rely on their software. The RISE with SAP offering includes an AI-powered cloud ERP that’s managed and optimized by SAP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Machine learning (ML) techniques can be applied to provide more accurate transit information and estimated arrival times (ETAs) by analyzing the historical shipment data in your transportation management systems. Derek has 27 years of experience in supply chain software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2021

Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. Waiting times in ports contribute to pollution, as the engine of a vessel stays running as it continues to power its onboard systems. A storm, for example, could slow the vessel down and increase transit time from one port to another.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. This requires complete transparency across all steps and events along the entire supply chain. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization.

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