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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Data Normalization & Removing Bias Data normalization in the context of forecasting is the process of going from actualized sales, which may be biased by various factors such as weather or inventory availability, to an understanding of baseline demand that is stripped of the impacts of these demand drivers.

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High-quality freight data is vital for supply chain automation

FreightWaves SONAR

Third-party supply chain and freight market data has become an important tool for retailers, manufacturers and suppliers who want to redesign their networks, improve strategic planning, benchmark their transportation spend and the service they’re getting in return, and measure the efficiency of their facilities.

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For a Warm Valentine’s Day, Pursue a Cold Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

billion, according to NRF data, while in the UK that figure stood at £2.2 One risk is around wasted inventory — flowers, cosmetics, food — because these are sensitive to humidity and temperature. The shipment may be late, but it’s better to be late than throw away pallets of roses on arrival because they were temperature compromised.

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Leverage freight data for confident demand planning

FreightWaves SONAR

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection

Blue Grace Logistics

Safeguarding Shipments with Freight Freeze Protection Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - January 24, 2024 Throughout the winter season, temperature-sensitive freight faces a range of complexities, including the need for freeze protection. This data can make the critical difference in successfully rerouting a truck to ensure on-time delivery.

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Transporeon, Schmitz Cargobull aim to Deliver Data Visibility

Logistics Business Magazine

Transporeon , one of Europe’s leading Transportation Management Platform, and Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading manufacturer of trailers, have announced a partnership that will provide Schmitz Cargobull’s customers an easy and secure data connection to Transporeon’s real-time visibility solution.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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