Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

ARC has been actively studying industrial AI for over two years. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. We needed to model the data in a way that we can do simple searching. Data must be modeled consistently across the organization. Fred agrees.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

And, we can only do that if we step up to the plate as companies and people with great training, great technology, and great leadership. Model companies are outperforming others in large part because they manage and train differently. Training Best Practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

In times that continue to defy our ability to predict them, the words of famous statistician George Box have never been more right: “All models are wrong, but some are useful.” So what can we do to make models more useful? Why bother with forecasting if the model is always wrong? Trusting the box.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The FDA issued an exposure modification order that allows the claim to be made that “scientific studies show that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to IQOS significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.”. The tool was able to create a model going out multiple years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

The study revealed the core challenges that inhibit organizations from realizing the full value of Industrial AI are poor industrial data quality and management, internal silos, a lack of collaboration among relevant teams, and a clear strategy around Industrial AI.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Before I get to that, let me provide a few more case study examples. 24:42] MetaOps’ model is to bring in the guy who has experience and has actually done this. In 2011, after many years of requests, we crafted the MetaExperts brand to get away from offering traditional consulting and training. is happening. [14:23]

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Our analytics department is comprised by data scientists who work on developing AI models, as well as OR specialists who focus on Supply chain optimization, simulation and mathematical programming. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. .

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Cloud services Capital expenditure and long term investment in resources such as industrial machines, vehicles, and computers and IT equipment is being shunned, as new business models built on services are being developed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. The partnership plan also involves improving partners’ skills with better, more extensive training for their consultants and solution architects. Which Partner Gets the Deal?

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

Each cycle promised to deliver software that boosts productivity but most fell flat, at least in terms of broader rollout It wasn’t until OpenAI’s introduction of ChatGPT that the general public truly became captivated by the practical applications of a functional AI model. Again, this takes careful and meticulous training.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. However, supply chain and logistics planning is still primarily based on the distributed models that came as the result of personal computers.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Prescriptive Analytics platforms , as defined by Gartner , “primarily focus on creating optimization solutions,” providing “data prep, prescriptive model building, model management and model deployment in various business processes.” C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 21, 2021

Working and studying from home decreased the usage of paper documents and increased the need for electronic documents. Businesses are still trying to find methods to keep their efficiency and productivity under control and reinterpret traditional work models with an innovative approach and use technology more effectively.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. A monumental after-effect has been the subtraction of years of training knowledge from the domestic U.S.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

2000s Big Data Offers AI Advancements Up until now, AI was limited by the amount and quality of data it could train and test with Machine Learning. Machine Learning had more information to train on, increasing its capability to learn complex patterns and make accurate predictions. This includes text, images, music, and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Training is also clearly important. The annual report mentions a variety of different types of training offered by the company. But Mr. Jacobs discussed the training of a specific corps of supply chain analysts. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool. Coupa’s maturity model is quite detailed.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We will discuss case studies, future trends, and guidelines for businesses considering whether to invest in this cutting-edge technology. Case Study: Controlling Browntail Moth Infestation Pest control drones offer an innovative solution for managing browntail moth infestations by quickly identifying and removing nests without chemicals.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please note: The study is forward looking and was published in September 2019. By "Move Ahead" Staff.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. With connected supply chains and new digital business models, companies needs to rethink the talent development for successful procurement operations. Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

It is not just about training people in their current role, but it’s also about developing people to the maximum of their potential. The premise of the study was interesting. Coupa has developed a supply chain design maturity model. Belcorp has worked diligently to improve their capabilities using this model.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

In a recent article published in Mundo Logística , Tereos’ Logistics and S&OP Executive Manager, André Margoto , shares valuable insights on how agribusiness companies can use optimization models in (near) real-time to inform planning decisions and bolster their S&OP process.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Prescriptive Analytics platforms , as defined by Gartner , “primarily focus on creating optimization solutions,” providing “data prep, prescriptive model building, model management and model deployment in various business processes.” C loud-based platforms like ours have made the deployment of optimization models easier.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. Finally, we have surveyed and interviewed TMS customers.

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Conger

JUNE 26, 2024

” The answer to this question can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of forklift, your experience level, and the training provider you choose. Factors That Affect Certification Time The time it takes to get your forklift certification depends on things like: Where do you take your forklift training course.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems. As two leading supply chain experts, Nada Sanders and Morgan Swink, found when they studied supply chain digital transformation , organizational issues were the biggest obstacles to success.

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World Food Programme Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Building upon each participating agency’s area of expertise, it provides a package of interventions, ranging from access to productive capital and extension services to training and capacity building in topics such as leadership, business skills, gender equality, nutrition and climate-smart agriculture.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate , in partnership with independent advisory firm Oxford Economics has released an updated study on the economic impact of its global operations. The study is the third to be conducted by Oxford Economics – the first was published in 2017 and followed up in 2020.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Develop circular economy knowledge and skills through training programs and pilot projects. Consider new partnership models like competitors pooling resources for material reprocessing. For example, inventory turnover rates incentivize volume-based models rather than product durability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2023

As the North American hurricane season begins, weather models are generating conflicting forecasts, so logistics providers are preparing their resilience plans to be ready for anything. Voting will occur in person both at local union halls and at the gates of UPS facilities, according to the Teamsters.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Our analytics department is comprised by data scientists who work on developing AI models, as well as OR specialists who focus on supply chain optimization, simulation and mathematical programming. I belong to this second division and work mostly on mathematical modeling, simulation and supply chain analytics. .

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Each cycle promised to deliver software that boosts productivity but most fell flat, at least in terms of broader rollout It wasn’t until OpenAI’s introduction of ChatGPT that the general public truly became captivated by the practical applications of a functional AI model. Again, this takes careful and meticulous training.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

In a recent study, MIT found that companies that focus on 5 key initiatives to improve their supply chain data can have a big impact on their bottom line. The study, published by the MIT Sloan Management Review , asked 353 participants to discuss their understanding of their companies’ analytics systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ma-chine learning can be used to “learn” these constraints rather than having to do time studies and hard code these constraints into the solution. Second is to hire, train, and retain the best available talent. Invest in IoT. IoT and connected trucks and containers are gaining a lot of traction in the market.

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UL EHS- Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I’m smiling as I recall a neighbor’s very stubborn seven-year old son half-heartedly attempt to ride his bike without training wheels. Employee training facilitators simulate realistic and challenging learning experiences, requiring participants to learn from one another to succeed. At the time, he was getting nowhere fast.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The study found that Inceptio’s human safety operators experienced 35% less physiological fatigue and 11% less psychological fatigue than conventional truck drivers. Inceptio also announced a cooperation agreement with China Pacific Insurance Co.,

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