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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. Presentation Layer: Translates between data formats. Session Layer: Manages sessions between applications.

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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Through thousands of shipper and carrier interactions revolving around successful freight tech implementation, Brad brings an incredibly valuable perspective to any shipper looking to introduce technology into their supply chain.

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Delivery Management Done Right: Moving from Software to Platforms

Bringg

These different software systems address different parts of the delivery supply chain, from back-end operations management, all the way through to last mile touchpoints with customers. Delivery Management software is used for managing the processes around transporting goods from one location to the next, along the supply chain.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Technology in the Warehouse

Logistics Bureau

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators and Warehouse Technology Welcome to our tour of a logistics warehouse in the late 20th century. Is your mind blown yet?

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GXO Logistics Tips the Scales with Technology Investments

Logistics Viewpoints

But I was not well-informed on the breadth and depth of the company’s warehouse technology investments or the overarching technology strategy. In retrospect, I had been informed about a number of GXO technology deployments but hadn’t pulled it together conceptually. Source: GXO Logistics Q3 2021 Investor Presentation.

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Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

Logistics Viewpoints

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 Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy

Logistics Viewpoints

The hype usually revolves around just one item and can easily be managed by a modern logistics system. The warehouse technologies for manual, semi- or fully automatic solutions are perfectly balanced, and all processes run smoothly. Logistics software is your ace in the hand, before, during and after the peaks.