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How Data Can Improve Last-Mile Delivery

Shipchain

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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The Current State of the Driver Shortage in 2016

GlobalTranz

Rather than trying to figure out what is and is not causing problems, you need to know a few basic facts about how the truck driver shortage will evolve in 2016. As a result, the company must spend more money to find, train and retain the other three, originally-needed drivers. Turnover Rates Are at an All-Time High. Pay Is Menial.

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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

As global supply chains become more complex and customers more demanding, the race is on to develop software applications that can effectively manage and make sense of the zettabytes of data being generated by our digital world. Of course, capturing the data and then using it to make good decisions are two entirely different things.

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IFOY FINALIST FOCUS: robobrain.NEUROS

Logistics Business Magazine

When the new or adapted skills are trained, the patented robominds-process impresses once again with its resource savings: Thanks to the unique physics simulation environment, the most complex AI models can be trained within a few hours – without humans or machines having to be involved in the physical learning process.

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Is Machine Learning Going to Revolutionize S&OP?

Talking Logistics

For example, you probably heard about how a machine learning algorithm allowed the machine to beat the best humans in Go or in Poker in the past year. In 2016, big tech companies bought nearly 40 AI startups. What are concrete examples of machine learning intervention in S&OP? Take IBM’s Watson for example.

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Express Cargo Sorting

Logistics Business Magazine

Since the acquisition of TNT in 2016 the company, founded over 50 years ago by Fred Smith, its President, has strengthened its road freight network and European presence, with 10% of its employees here. For example, a flight from Paris CDG arriving at 04.00 David Priestman grabbed a tour of the busy facility. Its fine,” he replied.

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Forced Labour in IT Supply Chains

UL EHS- Sustainability

The latest KnowTheChain report – which measures IT companies’ progress towards eradicating forced labor against where they were two years ago – reveals that while most firms have taken steps to improve since 2016, the sector as a whole needs to pull its weight when it comes to protecting vulnerable workers. So, how is the sector doing?