IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Erratic supply and demand have strained logistics as well. Shipping from Asia is delayed by weeks given soft demand for apparel and other products, and some suppliers are turning to the airline industry — with air travel down by 95% — to reduce delays. The maritime industry — 90% of world trade travels by sea — is notoriously manual.

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Stord

APRIL 4, 2022

Leading supply chain professionals and innovative brands are continuing to push the industry forward. What are the best applications of supply chain technology that should be driving B2B/B2C or omnichannel businesses? 2020 sales plus 20%).

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. The manufacturing industry has seen challenges, from changes in the way people work to the rapid growth in demand, with many of these challenges accelerated by the recent covid-19 pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Your organization should invest in and manage supply chain technology integration, making the most out of your existing technology and new investments these steps. . Do More Than Talk about Collaboration; Work Together on Supply Chain Technology Integration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. The Pfizer vaccine, for example, needs to be transported frozen at -70°C (-94°F), which is colder than Antarctica. Adversity forces innovation, especially for those resistant to change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. ARC expects the global mobile warehouse robotics market to grow at such a rapid pace that it will need to draw upon labor from similar industries that employ those with applicable or transferrable skills. Asia as an Early Mover.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2016

In the last year, a new dynamic has begun to reshape the freight industry. Unlike some industries that are virtually attacked by external actors, like Uber disrupting the taxi industry, the catalysts of this transformation are coming from within. Two Trends Are Threats To The Industry. How Freight Disrupted Itself.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson recently wrote the report “ Industrial-grade AI: Transforming Data into Insights and Outcomes.” Mr. Masson leads ARC’s research on industrial AI and data fabrics. However, existing enterprise data fabrics may not be “industrial grade” enough for many AI use cases. This is why data fabrics are necessary.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 7, 2024

As trade has dramatically increased, the need to reduce emissions from burning fuel has become a leading global problem for the maritime shipping industry. For energy efficiency and cutting the emissions, new types of ships being worked on in the industry. The post Are Greener Solutions Possible for the Shipping Industry in the Future?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The era of paper-based systems and physically monitoring the supply chain is ending. In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. At its core, digital transformation is about using technology and data to change the way business operates rather than just improving it.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

Virtually all industries today are undergoing digital transformation, but the opportunities for cost savings, as well as productivity and service improvements, are arguably greatest in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry because of all of their current manual and paper-based processes. Today’s Challenges in the HBM Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Steve Banker : Maybe you could start by talking a little bit about the Lenovo supply chain and what makes it distinctive. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks. This includes visibility to emerging supply chain constraints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

I am a supply chain management industry analyst, so that will be a primary focus of this article. Oracle’s Technology Value Proposition. OTM is a very mature application, for example. Oracle is moving from depth in an application, like transportation management, to adding industry specific functionality.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Whether your product is coming straight from the farm, is moving between processing, or heading off to the consumer, the dairy industry needs first-rate cold chain solutions to meet their complex supply chains. They can’t be turned on and off like machines, giving the dairy industry a unique balancing act to handle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It is a truism that competition is tougher, that digital technologies are creating new tough entrants to a variety of industries, and that industry changes are happening faster and faster. Supply chain applications have long been a way for companies to compete better. For example, lead times are critical.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2019

Agility, a leading global logistics provider, announced that it has invested $18 million in green supply chain technologies so far through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. To drive green transformation across the industry, Agility Ventures has made green technologies one of its four core investment areas.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2019

For example, the catastrophic Tohoku earthquake and tsunami a few years ago resulted in a massive US$210 billion in costs for Japan. In a similar fashion, when Puerto Rico was struck by Hurricane Maria last year, the supply chain of two of the island’s most important industries—pharmaceuticals and medical devices—ground to a complete halt.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

For example, early transparency on planned pick-up volumes can lead to consolidation opportunities with the forwarder. In this context, the cloud is considered an enabler of collaboration in the diverse world of the automotive industry. Monitor processes and real-time information to identify and manage exceptions.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries. It’s an ongoing challenge because supply chains continue to get more fragmented, more global, and more dynamic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Emerging markets 3PL Agility has invested $18 million in green supply chain technologies so far through its corporate venture arm Agility Ventures. To drive green transformation across the industry, Agility Ventures has made green technologies one of its four core investment areas.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2019

Industry analyst Gartner has named its top 8 supply chain technology trends in 2019. These technologies are those that supply chain leaders simply cannot ignore,” said Christian Titze, research vice president at Gartner.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 14, 2022

To enable SEA manufacturers and distributors, governments are implementing policies, collaborating regionally, and leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0. Top leadership support for Industry 4.0. With those priorities in mind, top leadership has turned their attention towards Industry 4.0.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. Just as in the following five examples that reveal interesting data, best practices, and tips related to the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1]

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. For example, predictive analytics can alert maintenance teams to potential issues with cranes or conveyor belts. Regular maintenance prevents unexpected breakdowns and ensures that equipment remains operational.

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

At JOC ’s TPM in Long Beach last month, no less than fifteen sessions featured technology, digitalization, and freight future-proofing. The venture capital industry is a key player in driving freight digitalization. 4: The Market Opportunity of Digitizing Big Industries. Where It’s Going.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Reduce miles, reduce touches, become more efficient all the way through” your supply chain. Technology is used to help in this endeavor. Over the past year the food giant’s focus has been on establishing tools and resources to support suppliers in their value chain to drive emissions reduction.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. All of these technologies are both mobile and wireless, allowing maximum flexibility.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The use of Vendor Managed Inventory model has gained acceptance in many industries. Cutting the Right Costs with Technology by Sourcing Innovation. A real world example of Vendor Managed Inventory in play is electrical products company Leviton Manufacturing. Example: A once/twice Weekly purchase order cycle.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. Orders are usually placed on back order when a product is out of stock.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Automation and standardized processes can make cargo handling more efficient, but it’s the skill and experience of industry professionals that enable them to create custom solutions for each unique cargo. Below is a real-world example of the need for human involvement in logistics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. The age of technology has the potential to dramatically reduce inefficiencies in the supply chain.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Especially in the post COVID world, where an efficient supply chain is measured by the ability to deliver the correct goods to the correct location on time, this matters even more. Making supply chain technology accessible to SMBs. They need to make sure to prioritize getting goods to consumers on demand. .

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Let’s take some examples. . Consider another example. It’s been the way to conduct a competitive tender since I can remember. The next level down might be: .

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, for example, DHL Supply Chain announced “a $15 million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, to further automate warehousing in North America.” Every day, every month, every year, there are more robots in the warehouse.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits.

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