The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Kelly is the VP, Product Management of Trimble Transportation , a technology company that offers a suite of transportation technology solutions, including fleet management, route optimization, and freight visibility tools, to improve efficiency and safety.

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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

MARCH 19, 2025

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions. Companies are restructuring supplier networks, adopting just-in-case (JIC) inventory models, and implementing AI-driven forecasting to anticipate and mitigate disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design. They mirror current conditions while simulating future scenarios across facilities, delivery networks, and supply ecosystems. Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

AWS also announced new Amazon EC2 P5en instances with Nvidia H200 Tensor Core GPUs and EFAv3 networking. Apple Intelligence demonstrates a clear push for on-device AI processing, with new AI-driven tools enhancing productivity across their operating systems, with a heavy emphasis on privacy and Edge AI. billion in funding.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks. We own a significant portion of our network, but we also work extensively with partners. We’ve done a lot of customization, with Blue Yonder’s help, to create a digital twin of our entire supply network. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo.

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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. Research conducted by AIMMS found that 38% of supply chain professionals require multiple weeks to address their network-related?questions.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

million+ transactions annually This network effect means better visibility, more competitive rates, and unparalleled connectivity across the global logistics landscape. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? Once you have a model in place, it becomes possible to play out various events and find the best way to react. Moreover, with a pinch of advanced analytics we can start predicting the future events and taking preemptive action.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize. Load balancing algorithms ensure efficient distribution across Amazons logistics network, preventing bottlenecks and improving delivery reliability.

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Locus

MAY 8, 2024

With systems like ShipFlex , retailers can tap into a broad carrier network, leveraging smart rule-based automation to quickly assign orders to carriers and track them just as effectively as captive deliveries. The post Mastering the Unexpected: Four Essential Tactics to Handle Unpredictable Events in Retail appeared first on Locus Blog.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

When it comes to network design, you can’t just set it and forget it anymore. Today’s successful supply chain networks are adaptable. But network design as a discipline is complex and most organizations struggle to answer network design questions or test hypotheses in weeks. Reactive evaluation post-event is the norm.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By integrating Nauto’s AI-powered Video Event Data Recorder (VEDR) solution with Beans.ai’s precision location data and micro-routing technology, the collaboration offers a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the needs of last-mile deliveries, including VEDR compliance. Nauto and Beans.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. He ran a network RFP (request for proposal) event. This event taught Simmons Foods just how fluid their network was (and still is). This event taught Simmons Foods just how fluid their network was (and still is).

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 21, 2024

The event has become well-established, with an American version launched last October in Las Vegas and an Asian event coming to Singapore next March. Shippers and retailers are looking for solutions and tools to assist with stock management, meet inflationary challenges and enable savings to be passed to consumers,” he says.

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Stord

MAY 3, 2018

May 4, 2018 The speed and reliability of your distribution network is essential to your company’s success. Every day, businesses use their supply chain network as the differentiator for success. To scale, an optimized distribution network is required to meet customer expectations and business growth targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

This was an intimate, packed 2-day event with executives, customers, other market analysts, and additional Infor team members. The event began with an address from the CEO, Kevin Samuelson, and CTO and President, Soma Somasundaram. iPaaS provides a comprehensive set of tools for connecting applications.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

This acquisition represents an investment by MISUMI to accelerate the emergence of manufacturing and supply chain solutions that deploy the power of AI through digitally native tools built on top of robust physical infrastructure to build real-world products in an efficient, scalable way. For more information, visit www.fictiv.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. Some very large manufacturers and logistics service providers have the capability to use these tools. Further, AMR operations require communication networks. Most companies dont.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. There is also the question of rising uncertainty caused by unpredictable events on supply chain performance.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This approach requires advanced planning and reliable forecasting tools, but it can transform inventory into a more fluid, cost-effective part of your supply chain. Embrace Automation for Efficiency Automation has proven to be a powerful tool for cutting supply chain costs across various industries.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Josh Dritz, VP of Operations Technology and Automation at Messen Medical Surgical, pointed out, Geopolitical factors, extreme weather events, labor issues, and pandemics are just a few of the challenges that constantly threaten supply chains. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2025

With over 5,000 active vendors in the PayCargo Network, you can instantly make payments for same-day or overnight release of cargo to major Air, Land, and Ocean carriers across the global intermodal supply chain. imports from any country. We’re excited to be a part of enhancing the Hapag-Lloyd customers’ experiences across U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. Can the planning tool support analysis of the plan’s performance and variance while assessing different contingency plans to drive business outcomes?

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Live traffic updates, weather conditions, and even unexpected events such as road closures or accidents can significantly impact delivery efficiency. By integrating GPS navigation tools that leverage real-time data, drivers can receive timely updates and reroute as necessary, ensuring they adhere to delivery schedules.

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IoT World Today

AUGUST 15, 2021

In other forms of IoT, it’s common for enterprises to acquire IoT as a packaged system that includes IoT devices, controllers, software, and even vertical-market-specific tools, instruments, and vehicles. The second ingredient in mobile IoT is the sensor networking technology. Step six is to select an event-handling strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. It was quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. Procurement ran a request for proposal event. We did not have a great spot tool.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up Sept 23rd- 27th This week I was busy attending various Climate Week NYC events, allowing me to step outside my usual bubble of supply chain and sustainability. I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. A wide range of events could prevent your supply chain from operating normally, but not all events have an equal impact. Trade disputes and tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Situation Companies are increasingly confronted with complex planning scenarios due to predictable events such as mergers and acquisitions, category expansions, supplier changes, and distribution evolution, as well as disruptive events including demand volatility, material shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical surprises.

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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.”. Sign up for virtual event updates here. ].

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

China trade disputes, have intensified pressure on supply networks. By leveraging these innovative tools, businesses can not only mitigate risks but also secure future growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain environment. IoT technology has become a critical tool for boosting visibility across supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage. It should also include regular testing and updating.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 18, 2021

This year’s conference is bigger and better than ever before, combining multiple industry-leading events into one action-packed event. It will also include thought-provoking workshops, networking opportunities with 1,000+ service professionals, and exciting entertainment. Time To Read: 2 minutes. Giannetto, CEO of WorkWave.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2021

When it comes to network design, you can’t just set it and forget it anymore. Today’s successful supply chain networks are adaptable. But network design as a discipline is complex and most organizations struggle to answer network design questions or test hypotheses in weeks. Reactive evaluation post-event is the norm.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Inflation, pandemics, railway strikes, adverse weather events – the supply chain disruptions keep on coming. What’s the cost of doing nothing?

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Companies that invest in the right tools can enhance efficiency and streamline their sales operations. The following key steps can optimize logistics sales: Lead Generation : Identify and reach out to potential clients using digital marketing, networking, and cold outreach.

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