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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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“Flesh and Breath” – The Appeal of Delegating to AI and its Limits

Logistics Viewpoints

Automation powered by AI takes over tedious grunt work involved in areas like supply chain procurement, with chatbots negotiating routine contracts with suppliers, saving money and freeing up time for professionals to handle more complex deals. My compassion cup has been overflowing.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. 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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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

Just a handful of optimization and operations research experts ran models of the network and made recommendations. From a technological perspective, Design remained the realm of desktop modeling techniques for close to two decades since its advent, leveraged by individuals trained in advanced analytics and optimization techniques.

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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

Nor did they talk about executive bonuses or using excess cash for stock buybacks to raise the price of outstanding stock rather than investing that money into developing new aircraft; improving existing products or processes; or distributing that profit as dividends to the shareholders. Continuous improvement as a way of life.

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Modeling brewing capacity to drive cost savings at HEINEKEN

AIMMS

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible. I understand your team took ownership of this model.

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Here’s The Problem: Your Procurement Driven Transportation Sourcing Process Stinks!

247 Customs Broker

I was having lunch with a friend of mine who had recently conducted a transportation sourcing event. At first, he didn’t like my honest response: “Jim, you’re using a commodity-oriented procurement process for selecting your carriers and third-party providers. It’s focused on short term gains instead of long term ROI.