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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do. Review of Prior Impactful Events. Final Word.

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Wind Power Looked At to Make Shipping Greener, But Challenges Remain

MTS Logistics

For example, the New York Times is out with a new article on wind energy and how it can help shipping in the near future as climate change becomes a major focus. Additionally, wind turbines and related equipment can easily be damaged in tropical weather systems or certain weather events.

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Generative AI in Supply Chain: How It Impacts Your Logistics

Trinity Logistics

That is one example of a public version of Generative AI. For example, a robot in a warehouse that results in a physical action, or it could just be something as small as, if this event takes place, then make this phone call or change this data. Biggest one is data analysis. Public AI We talked about ChatGPT.

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How IoT Brings Railway Efficiency to Dutch Rail Network

IoT World Today

IoT World is North America’s largest IoT event where strategists, technologists and implementers connect, putting IoT, AI, 5G and edge into action across industry verticals. For industry participants, data analysis presents an opportunity to optimize railway operations without adding costly infrastructure. “We Book your ticket now. ].

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Are We Ready for Climate Change in Logistics and Shipping?

MTS Logistics

In 2021, I wrote an article about climate change and its effects on logistic sector after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana. ” A recent example of low water levels can be seen in the Amazon River. When we face decreasing or increasing water levels, extraordinary natural events, and disasters, these connections can quickly break.

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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. Despite the inherent challenges, a 2018 McKinsey article estimated that the payoff of agility enabled by digitalization can be staggering: “For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. A Positive Example. Natural disasters.

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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king

Freightos

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. Legibility, followed by analysis and the ability to take action can literally change industries. Looking Forward If there’s been one constant recently, it’s that global freight moves fast. And they are.

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