GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

However, robots are being actively used to reduce the number of staffers within the facilities of logistics operations. Reduced Errors and Need For Reverse Logistics - The ability of robots to log huge sums of data and review this data for errors with pinpoint accuracy will lead to an unparalleled reduction in errors.

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The Logistics Academy

OCTOBER 18, 2017

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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

While they might embrace the underlying concept of the IoT, they’re dubious about their ability to manage the resulting flood of data in a meaningful way. How can they respond in a timely manner to the rapid and unrelenting flow of data from countless devices hooked up to the internet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Drones and autonomous mobile robots that operate on sidewalks are not there yet. Many companies still struggle to achieve segmentation strategies. A segmented strategy reflects the idea that companies should not just have one service level that applies to all customers and products. Increased the need for last mile solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

The device prevents vehicles from surpassing a certain speed, by harnessing GPS and on-board camera data to determine limits on a specific roadway. Transits declined yet again in December as reservations were further restricted, according to newly released data from the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). December transits fell 4.7%

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Figuring out the best strategy for managing fleet assets can be difficult at best. It is a complex process, and it is important for carrier operations managers to understand how contract versus spot affects asset allocation. The data analyzed within today’s freight market goes back to the beginning of digital transformation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

Through the use of connected devices and greater abilities to capture data in real time, the concept of end-to-end visibility and improvement thru the use of supply chain analytics has changed. However, the Internet of Things and big data supply chain analytics are allowing manufacturers to monitor performance in near real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget. Does this mean at some point in time we move on from S&OP?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. 2016 was a year of major improvements in sustainability measures for logistics providers. So, you must think about the reasons IoT spending increased in 2016. Load planning reduced redundancies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2016. Today, the tech devices that entered the market in early 2016 are obsolescent, and more companies are looking for real-time data-driven decision making opportunities through the Internet of Things (IoT). Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

store operations by 9 percent over the past year, slashing hundreds of millions of dollars of goods from their balance sheets and suggesting space is opening up in their jammed supply chains. And now on to this week’s logistics news. across the EU, and in China.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags were expected to become commonplace among individual shipments in 2016. IoT-enabled devices grew even more in 2016 than anyone expected.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2019

Supply chain strategy is critical to business success, but companies often underestimate its importance and hence pay it less leadership attention than other areas of operation. Supply Chain Strategy. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Nearly every new piece of equipment or technology is inherently imbued with data capture and processing capabilities. Big Data Accessibility Will Drive Innovation and Change. Take a moment to think about Big Data. It is a combination of numbers, statistics, progress reports and real-time data.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Mostly, manufacturers demand technologies that can boost their output without causing an additional strain on resources, and the final five technologies changing manufacturing in 2016 did just that. The annual growth rate for machine learning and artificial intelligence grew more than 500 percent from 2013 through 2016. Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Trucking Regulations Exploded in 2016. There were many trucking regulations set to come up for discussion and possible passage by Congress in 2016, but the actual number supersedes even the modest of predictions. and 5 a.m.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Capacity was stretched beyond limitations in 2014, and fleets around the country tried to optimize operations through freight reclassification, dimensional pricing models and freight consolidation, explains Jeff Berman of Logistics Management. Capacity Will Grow Tighter. This will be the most important trend to watch in 2017.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

Technology in logistics grew beyond imagination in 2016, and you need to understand how and why. Unfortunately, industry-standard TMS systems are simply not cutting it as more companies look for better ways to improve operations and reduce costs. The TMS Became More Than What It Was: TMSaaS. The goal remains the same.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

However, modern technologies are dramatically changing procurement trends and how procurement professionals operate and their role in the company. How Does Procurement Play Into the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in 2016? How Much Will Procurement Grow in 2016?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2017

Automation sales declined throughout 2016, but industry experts believe a major shift toward third-party companies is coming, reports Patrick Burnson of Supply Chain Management Review Manufacturers need to increase production without increasing overhead costs, and outsourcing technology to 3Pls is the perfect solution.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Content Summary: In 2016, the company marked 10 years of operating as a carbon neutral company. Six of its operating data centers have achieved 100% landfill diversion, and one of these has also reached Zero Waste to Landfill. Media Image. transactionID. ceb6c69c-9758-4423-b2a1-96708ecd3773. Printer-friendly version.

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Freightos

MARCH 29, 2017

According to CB Insight research , supply chain technology funding skyrocketed in 2016, reaching over $5 billion dollars, more than 10X 2013 levels, and creating more logistics startups every year. 2: (Freight) Data Is The New Oil. All of our logistics investment focus heavily on data collection and analytics. #3:

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

That’s easy enough for established e-commerce companies, thanks to their extensive and sophisticated logistics operations, but managing that surge in two-way traffic can be a nightmare for smaller businesses, especially ones that are just now venturing into the realm of e-commerce. Some Companies Are Looking Askance At Those Costs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 27, 2017

Yet, the rise of just-in-time delivery has complicated how the transportation industry sets rates for shipments, regardless of the well-documented benefits of electronic data interchange (EDI). It is based on timers, resulting in stale data. Real-time data lets shippers see exact costs for LTL shipping right now. Challenges.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Knowing what's going on and how operations can be bettered are critical factors in improving the productivity and responsiveness to problems for manufacturers and increasingly, manufacturing companies are turning to advanced analytics to achieve these goals. More Data Is Becoming Available Every Second.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2016

With the expansion of the industry in the past few decades, especially during times of record-breaking growth, as explained by the 2016 Third-Party Logistics Study , more third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) have risen. Data-driven decision making. The supply chain of 2016 is not completely operated by robots (at least not yet).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2018

The biggest challenge is how best to implement IoT to achieve operational goals such as reducing costs, improving efficiency, increasing safety, supporting compliance or pushing product innovation. It’s not enough for them to simply implement the technology into their products and service – there needs to be a strategy.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2017

In 2016, total e-commerce sales reached $394.9 As explained by Manhattan Associates, peaks in warehouse operations, especially during the holiday season, can increase nine-fold. This pairs well with omnichannel sales strategies as well. Consider Outsourcing Systems or Operations to Handle Surges.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2018

A recent survey by Deloitte, reports Coin Square , found the prospects of blockchain supply chain applications beyond reproach and capable of revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. As recently as December 2016, in the preceding Deloitte survey , the number of respondents with little to no knowledge of the technology was near 40%.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2018

E2open’s vision and strategy is to bring together the supply chain planning and supply chain execution realms in a network-based solution platform. As I wrote back in June 2016, investments are rising in Supply Chain Operating Networks and the race continues to expand the scope and scale of these business networks.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. By Cosmas Hoefnagels for Talking Logistics. Define Your Unique Corporate Goals and Objectives.

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Locus

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Today, he’s the Business and P&L Head for India and the rest of the world (ROW) at Locus , leading operations in India, Middle Eastern region and Australia. He also enjoys planning the GTM for the new regions Locus can expand to and determining the ideal strategy for it factoring in cultural and business nuances. Quick Questions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Solving the challenge and underlying issues will require focus and attention to internal processes, better communication with carriers and partners, and using technology to gather and make sense of the vast amount of data flowing through transportation networks. Focus on the Right Data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Data analysis and predictive modeling are just the beginning of the industry’s new bag of tricks. While 2017 was certainly better than 2016, it’s still going to be a slog to get back to the post-recession era. The next generation of logistics planners will see these ‘smart-contracts’ as part of the everyday operations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Other documents include : Material Safety Data Sheet, Packing Slip, Letter of Instructions ( La Carta de Instrucciones ), Inward Cargo Manifest, and Freight Invoice. Likewise, a U.S. destination.

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