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Fully Automated Warehouse System Overview

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Automation Automation is one of the answers to this trend. This article will cover fully automated warehouse systems, including how they function, available types of automation, and the technologies behind them. We will also discuss when to implement them, how to overcome challenges, and how to conduct a cost analysis.

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Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales

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For companies that want to go beyond the traditional spreadsheet, which cannot handle this ocean of information efficiently, statistical methods such as cluster analysis can help. What is Cluster Analysis? Cluster analysis is a statistical umbrella term for methods that classify data points according to their attributes.

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Transportation cost analysis: Going beyond benchmarking for improved carrier pricing

FreightWaves SONAR

From a financial standpoint, transportation cost analysis remains focused on determining the value of the resources used to execute a given shipment and goes well beyond benchmarking. Moreover, this kind of analysis does not focus on who ends up paying which expenses in the end. The challenges of limited transportation cost analysis.

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What data is available to track intermodal freight shipping rates

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Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Knowing where current intermodal freight shipping rates stand and where the trends are heading gives a substantial competitive advantage over those only using truckload services.

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains

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Top Game-Changing Logistics Trends for 2024: Redefining Global Supply Chains | Image source: Flickr Understanding logistics trends is essential for business, and trend research may help organizations of all sizes predict changes, spot areas for innovation, and remain relevant in a market that is becoming more and more competitive.

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5 Ocean Shipping Trends to Watch in 2021

Now, That's Logistics

Here are five trends that all shippers should be keeping an eye on as they plan their ocean freight movement in 2021: The container shortage is still in full force, but it may be easing somewhat. This month, Container xChange expects the Container Availability Index to settle at around 0.35 for standard 20-foot containers and 0.38

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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.