Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2019

What factors are driving this trend? The EDI transactions would feed milestone events into the company’s transportation management system (TMS). The ability to connect the dots between the nodes in that ecosystem is the next step forward in visibility.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 21, 2018

The IBM-Maersk joint venture, for example, aims to “digitize the global supply chain from end-to-end,” creating a “shipping information pipeline [that] will provide end-to-end supply chain visibility to enable all actors involved in managing a supply chain to securely and seamlessly exchange information about shipment events in real time.”.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2017

If existing scenarios and events have triggered an assessment of your supply chain flow, you’re operating with a reactive design. If on the other hand, you’re considering events that aren’t in the process of happening right now, you’re proactive instead. Times Have Changed For Supply Chains.

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Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever. There is also the question of rising uncertainty caused by unpredictable events on supply chain performance. Location intelligence – Provides the accurate placement of supply chain nodes, warehouses, and distribution hubs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Concurrency combined with AI is the breakthrough, because it connects islands of isolation and aligns the nodes of your supply chain. One trend is AI moving from “artisanal to industrial,” as companies adopt platforms with the capabilities they need already built in.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Fluctuations in oil prices and oil supply disruptions are majorly caused by political events, supply pipeline issues or weather problems. Being an unanticipated event, they found it very difficult to find alternate suppliers for their products. Determine the ideal number of nodes and warehouse service level.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

And secondly, is it wise to build ever more distribution centres, vital nodes in the economy of the nation, on increasingly vulnerable, if attractively flat, flood plains? There may be unplanned events such as, a fire in the warehouse or perhaps a major product recall. Then there are planned peak requirements.

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The Logistics Academy

JANUARY 23, 2017

Blockchain is a distributed database that holds records of digital data or events in a way that makes them tamper-resistant. – as they move between supply chain nodes. In fact, some are calling it the most important invention since the Internet itself. What is Blockchain?

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Hans Bert Bong, former head of finished vehicle logistics for Ford of Europe and now a logistics consultant, points to an evolution towards more proactive management of weather-related events in the automotive supply chain, much of which is already evident on the inbound side.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

News & Events. |. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Order sourcing process finds the optimal node from which order can be sourced; whereas scheduling determines when the order can be shipped or delivered. Social Media in Supply Chain.the new trend! White Papers. |.

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Bringg

AUGUST 4, 2020

Over the last 30 years, I have seen dozens of technology trends predicted as the Next Big Thing, and then disappear into the abyss of innovation. Now more than ever, the challenge for logistics leaders is to capitalize on the right technology trends at the right time, to measurably improve their efficiency or revenues.

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Locus

JANUARY 28, 2025

Theyre the central node in the omnichannel network, serving as distribution hubs for online orders, personalization centers for custom requests, and experience zones where brands come to life. Brand Community & Showcases Stores also serve as event spacesthink product launch parties, how-to workshops, or style consultations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2018

Cloud computing trends toward a single database that multiple nodes can access. These nodes don’t have to hold their own private copy of this database. Further, nodes holding copies of the blockchain receive constant updates. These nodes are distributed around the world.

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