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Are Greener Solutions Possible for the Shipping Industry in the Future?

MTS Logistics

As trade has dramatically increased, the need to reduce emissions from burning fuel has become a leading global problem for the maritime shipping industry. For energy efficiency and cutting the emissions, new types of ships being worked on in the industry. The post Are Greener Solutions Possible for the Shipping Industry in the Future?

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

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This may include IT automation, business process automation (BPA), industrial robotics, and personal applications like home automation. Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. This also allows the implementation of new processes.

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Coupa Leverages Community Intelligence to Power AI

Logistics Viewpoints

Scale drives profitability,” Turner told a group of industry analysts on April 22 nd , the day before the Coupa Inspire user conference began. This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, sourcing, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting.

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Refrigerated Trucks Are Using Visibility, Productivity & Collaboration Tech to Create High-Value Supply Chains

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There are many trends and analytics within the shipping and transportation industry that maximize success for the supply chain. Collaboration tech appears among the newest and most potent available of all these tools and processes. For any supply chain, collaboration tech becomes key to being successful.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore being struck by the Dali and collapsing is an unpredictable disruption to the supply chains of several industries including automobiles, coal, and agricultural machinery. Robustness is the ability of a supply chain to resist disruptions and maintain its normal operations.

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Navigating the Future of Automation: Using AI to Alleviate Port Congestion

MTS Logistics

For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. For example, predictive analytics can alert maintenance teams to potential issues with cranes or conveyor belts. Regular maintenance prevents unexpected breakdowns and ensures that equipment remains operational.

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Industry View: Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

Container logistics specialist Container xChange carried out an interview with the Boston Consulting Group’s Camille Eglof: “This would be the biggest innovation in the industry since containerisation!” For industry participants, it will require a certain level of commitment to test a new platform though. says Bloomberg.