Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. While predicting the future is never an easy task, in order to be competitive all businesses need to be able to accurately anticipate what trends will affect them in the coming year. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

Be a catalyst for change – take part in Körber’s new Supply Chain Software Survey. Share your insights on emerging trends, AI integration and sustainability initiatives in Körber’s Supply Chain Software Survey – and set the future direction of logistics. Your perspective is the key to unlocking what’s next.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can’t predict when joggers will go out of style (never, we hope) but we are pretty good at predicting ecommerce trends. ShipMonk nurtures relationships and facilitates integrations with shipping companies, as well as providers of third-party tools and systems that enable ecommerce businesses to thrive.

eCommerce 105

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Delivery as a Service encompasses a range of technologies and systems designed to enhance the logistics of transporting goods. With advancements in technology and shifts in consumer expectations, understanding the intricacies of DaaS has never been more critical for companies aiming to stay competitive.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The integration of drone technology holds the potential to revolutionize how businesses approach pest management, presenting both opportunities and considerations. However, the adoption of this consumer-driven technology faces hurdles, including technical limitations and regulatory concerns that must be navigated.

Cost Reduction 52

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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. WITH RISK MANAGEMENT.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence (BI) tools are transforming how these businesses track, analyze and act on data. By leveraging these technologies, businesses can identify problems early, benchmark their performance, and make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. Markets are rapidly evolving with a continuous stream of new regulations, new technologies are disrupting traditional business models, and new risks such as cybersecurity are arising. Digitization is Your Friend. Change can be a good thing.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

Trend #1: Customers Buying Experience Not Products. According to the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Worldwide Survey , organizations that invest more in supply chain see greater EBIT (earnings before income tax) in their business. #2 Trend #3: Serving Every Customer with their Own Optimized Micro Supply Chain.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Here are three trends to consider. . Many are relying on advanced analytics to optimize their supply chain for sustainability. Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . This promises to be a very eventful year.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

A 2023 survey by McKinsey reported that 79 percent of all respondents had at least some exposure to gen AI, either for work or outside of work. Before 2023, AI involved two technologies. GenAI systems are trained on massive amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like language. ML models learn from data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To build and customize reports many teams use Excel, the accountant’s favorite tool. With automatic updates to your latest ERP system data, your reports are always accurate and current, reducing errors. The post Ditching the data dump: How to optimize reporting processes appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 20, 2022

A survey SYSPRO fielded during the early days of the pandemic showed that 47% of businesses were unable to function because operational staff completely relied on on-premises resources, and 37% were unable to provide the remote work capabilities they required. A year later we asked manufacturing CFOs how their strategies had evolved.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2016

The lean manufacturing revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing trend of the 1990s and the automation of the 2000s set the stage for the digital transformation we are seeing today. Digital technologies, such as big data, business analytics, augmented reality and 3-D printing, are converging to transform the way manufacturing is done.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

As costs pressures build up, organizations need to get creative in increasing the focus on cost optimization while ensuring resilience and business continuity. In a soon-to-be-published survey conducted by Coupa Software, European supply chain leaders cited the ongoing geopolitical conflict in Ukraine as a major concern.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. This survey-based research gathers quantitative data as well as information on practices or performance drivers.

Digital 122

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ShipLilly

JUNE 23, 2021

Technology has made everything faster and more accessible. The main conceptualization of artificial intelligence is that of integrated technology that applies advanced analytics and logic-based techniques to interpret, map, support, and automate operational decisions through machine learning. AI with young man in the night. What is AI?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 19, 2024

Choosing Your Ecommerce Platform What is an Ecommerce Store? Building an online storefront can be as simple as adding an open-source shopping cart plugin, such as WooCommerce, to your WordPress website, or as complex as a custom-coded ecommerce platform like BestBuy.com. Payments are processed electronically and sent to the seller.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector. The company explained that the Q2 data indicates rising optimism, as evidenced by the positive sentiment number, whereas the decline for neutral sentiment is viewed as a more polarized outlook.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Here are just a few ways to integrate modern supply chain technology applications into your business model and improve your supply chain management.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend. Inventory optimization. Agile operations.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . The good news is many of the survey’s respondents recognize the potential of more advanced optimization solutions. Read on for common use cases. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap ; Justin Ritter and Dan Keller ( Lucas Systems ).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. Remember that talent management matters.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Innovation through digitization has pushed control towers from a labor-intensive solution to a foundational system for the automated orchestration of supply chain order flows. In short, there’s been a huge leap in disruptive innovation in control tower technology. Reason #3: You Need More Flexibility In Your Technology Stack.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement. Download white paper.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. What Is an RPA Software Provider? Evaluate the Ease of Deployment of RPA Software.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. This transformation is not just a technological upgrade but a strategic move to foster innovation and support the ambitious growth goals of the organization.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Smart Technology. Opportunities for New Markets. Managing Risk.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. It takes a lot more time, money, and resources to accomplish than simply investing in “supply chain visibility” software.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. It also takes flexible and redundant suppliers, systems, and talent to create an organization that survives and thrives while others struggle. You must have the people, processes, and systems in place to create your resiliency plan. How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

INFORM, a leading software developer specializing in artificial intelligence and operations research, is thrilled to announce its latest study on IT in vehicle logistics , highlighting key findings on IT and AI’s transformative impact in the vehicle logistics sector. Key Findings from the Report 1.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. Even more alarming is the news that 69 percent of the executives surveyed said they expect the problem to worsen over the next five years.

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