The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOX Compliance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. How can we rapidly bring our logistics operation up to its full speed during such a peak? Peaks are all so different.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Staying up-to-speed in leading technology requires time and investments. With all the current and upcoming logistics technology, it can be confusing for shippers to identify what will have the best impact to stay competitive now and in the future. HOW LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP. WITH CAPACITY.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain technology is supporting this by providing a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof method for real-time product tracking. When records are centralized, a single error, hack, or failure can lead to significant disruptions. ERP & SCM Systems (2000s2015): Centralized ERP suites (e.g.,

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Global shipping and transportation present tremendous opportunities for businesses, but they also bring complex challenges, particularly when it comes to compliance. According to a report by the World Bank , delays at customs due to non-compliance can increase logistics costs by as much as 10%. Technology plays a critical role in this.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Despite today’s chaos in shipping and logistics, the customer remains paramount. Supply chain and logistics operations have become central to differentiated customer experience strategies. A superior experience now transcends reliable and consistent delivery services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

When you begin researching Warehouse Management System ( WMS ) software, you’re probably running into some difficulties in the budgeting process because pricing is not always readily available. Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. SaaS or cloud will also influence this pricing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

At the event, Samsara also announced a strategic partnership update with ACSS, further emphasising its commitment to driving technology innovation across the industry. Managers can upskill their workforce by consolidating all training within the Samsara platform and connecting with existing workflows for a seamless employee experience.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

Boosting Sales in the Logistics Industry: Proven Strategies for Growth In todays competitive logistics industry, increasing sales requires a combination of strategic planning, advanced technology, and a customer-centric approach. Below are key strategies to enhance sales and drive revenue in the logistics sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

Software start-up how.fm has successfully launched its digital training software for logistics providers in the US market. software can put their entire staff training process on autopilot while increasing safety and quality in their operations – and reducing costs and efforts at the same time.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

MTS Logistics recently held an educational environmental training and cleanup event on the beach in Izmir, Turkey. This past Saturday, October 8th, in Izmir, Turkey, MTS Logistics held its second annual Clean Oceans Project (called Temiz Deniz Projesievent in Turkish) in Seferihisar. We had a lot of fun.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 10, 2024

2024 is 4th Year in a Row 3PL is Recognized with BIG Customer Service Award April 10, 2024 — Customer service is a 365-day a year duty, but today the Business Intelligence Group is shining an extra light on this critical component to any company’s success by announcing the winners of the BIG Excellence in Customer Service Awards.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing. What is AI and ML?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

On-site delivery may require white glove service requiring specialized labor and personal skills for in-home interaction with consumers. Three Ways Technology Creates Better Big & Bulky Deliveries. Big & bulky deliveries present many challenges to retailers but technology can help provide solutions.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the industry pivots from Logistics 3.0 to Logistics 4.0, the role of Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that can generate data like what it’s trained on, is becoming significant. What could and should you do with this technology? Logistics 3.0 vs Logistics 4.0 In Logistics 3.0,

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

Image source: iStocks | The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Management: Strategies to Control and Optimize Your Processes Investing in a fleet management system results in an improvement in internal processes, which directly reflects the quality of the service provided to the end customer. How does a fleet management system work?

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Fundamentally, the solutions to supply chain woes boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. Also, when you upgrade technologies, choose equipment that’s familiar.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She received coach training from the Coaches Training Institute and is certified by the International Coaching Federation. Past clients include schools ranging from Pre-K to post-secondary, small business owners, and teams in the logistics industry. Strategy 1 – Be present! The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Logistics in War

APRIL 25, 2021

Beaumont, Director of the Australian Army Research Centre, focused on the intersection between logistics and support innovation and automation and autonomous systems. He expanded upon his presentation and provided a two part series of articles, which we put together into a single piece , which brought together his core argument.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Kushal talks with Joe about how FarEye is a delivery management platform that helps businesses get the product at a lower cost and more sustainable fashion. The right way is to partner with more service providers and fundamentally own the delivery experience because the customer is yours. Do you want to learn more about logistics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Maintenance predictions also benefit from the technology, allowing for proactive fleet management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. Industrial data is voluminous.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

She knew the company was innovative; after all, Coupa created a new software enterprise category: business spend management. Coupa’s BSM platform is based on a public cloud that connects 3500 buyers to ~10 million suppliers. Coupa also has a supply chain collaboration solution that runs on the platform. Turner said.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Rufus Labs, Inc has launched Rufus AI, an AI tool powered by wearable technology, designed to optimize warehouse productivity. The dashboard presents real-time and historical data from multiple sources in the warehouse. We spoke with customers about their data, and this is the tool they were crying out for,” continued Grifoni.

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Logistics in War

MAY 23, 2020

In his seminal work, Logistics in the National Defense , Henry Eccles writes: “Logistics is the bridge between our national economy and the actual operations of our combat forces in the field.” That end of our logistic bridge needs to start transforming. Technological stagnation will cost. By Peter Layton.

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Ottawa Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

At Ottawa Logistics Fulfillment, we prioritize identifying the optimum pick and pack method for each individual client. Leveraging Technology in Zone Picking Automation plays a crucial role in enhancing the zone picking process. At Ottawa Logistics Fulfillment, we understand the importance of efficient warehousing.

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The Lean Thinker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. 1 There are times when any specific tool is appropriate, and there are no universal tools. Kaizen tools included. Every tool, technique, etc.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 16, 2022

based BlueGrace Logistics, who presented at this year’s MODEX , the material handling and supply chain show held in Atlanta in March. His presentation related to allocating resources in commercial trucking. Sometimes, the application simply doesn’t suit the automation technology. Breaking Down Barriers to Automation.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

More Resources Home Building Moats in AI: Buy vs. Build (AI Popup #1) In logistics tech, building a competitive moat is key for market leadership. In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ve never given a supply chain presentation in Spanish. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Walmart Announces the Acquisition of Parcel, a Technology-Based, Same-Day and Last-Mile Delivery Company.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In some operations the items are unpacked and placed into tubs or bins before presentation at the pick-face to facilitate the Order Picking process, (most common in “Goods to the Man” operations). Split Case Order Picking is a complex process and the level of customer service a company delivers is dependant on it being error free and timely.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. billion ‘Green Gateway’ rail expansion The CrowdStrike software bug that crashed Microsoft operating systems and caused the largest IT outage in history caused disruptions at U.S. And they present a host of logistical challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Make no mistake: AI is indeed a once-in-a-generation technological paradigm shift and a transformative force for business reinvention. Take onboarding and training new employees. With tools like GenAI, new workers can get real-time answers to questions and highly-personalized training. But AI is no panacea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The introduction of blockchain technology is no different from traditional upgrades to supply chain management systems. There are some challenges to integrating blockchain with existing supply chain systems as there are when introducing any new technology to the mix. This is essential to success.

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