The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Nick is the Director of National Accounts at Loadsmart , a freight technology company that is removing the barriers between shippers and carriers so freight can move in the most efficient, transparent and automated way. The industry today has changed dramatically from when he started, and that’s what excites him the most.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

A lot can happen throughout the year, but I have listed our biggest predictions for ocean shipping and the broader shipping industry in 2023 below. This is in parallel with overall expectations from other industries, as the status quo will be the same for many different sectors. Commoditization of technology on the track/trace side.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. Krenar Komoni has developed breakthrough ideas in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design for nearly 20 years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. How can it be that so many companies will continue to invest so much in state-of-the art technologies, and yet fewer than one in 20 control tower deployments are expected to deliver on their potential?

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CH Robinson Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2020

One of the most frequent comments I get from customers is: “We have so much data but we don’t know what to do with it.” Across all industries, executives recognize that innovation is critical to business growth and that successful long-term innovation requires more than an internal discovery phase.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

10 practical tips to boost supply chain management Any business can profit from effective supply chain management, regardless of industry. Check out 10 practical tips to improve your company’s supply chain management: 1. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data , filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data , filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2017

In “ It’s the era of Industry 4.0. Are you on board? ” — I shared strategies to digitalize the planning office with advanced planning technology to keep abreast with in an industry that is increasingly replacing the human workforce with robotics to gain better efficiency, increase cost-savings and build higher agility.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 31, 2021

RPA is increasingly adopted within the supply chain to take over mundane and repetitive tasks such as managing shipping data, filing paperwork, answering general FAQs, entering data, reading and responding to emails, and performing other basic tasks. Why Shippers and Carriers Struggle With Managing Shipping Data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

This technology is coming to a supply chain near you, and the sooner you understand it and get comfortable with it, the better positioned you will be when hits the industry in full force. The supply chain is ripe for generative AI. Make no mistake. It is not meant to replace warehouse workers.

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the industry pivots from Logistics 3.0 the role of Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that can generate data like what it’s trained on, is becoming significant. What could and should you do with this technology? These tools paved the way for efficiency, streamlining operations, and data storage.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 6, 2022

According to new reports and an analysis of market research, South Korea saw 16 new vessels ordered with a total of 820,000 tons. When the data is fully analyzed, it appears that South Korea received just under 50% of total shipbuilding orders worldwide in 2022. This is due to the Chinese government’s investments in the industry.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how these technologies can make a difference and enhance port operations. AI-Powered Optimization for Port Operations Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI algorithms analyze historical data, real-time information, and external factors to optimize port operations.

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Turvo

JULY 15, 2021

In the logistics and shipping industry, capacity refers to the amount of space secured on trucks and other vehicles to carry shipment loads. This generally gets referred to as trucking capacity, and it remains one of the most critical aspects of dealing with supply chain disruptions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 7, 2016

The digital business landscape for a shipper, such as the use of an ERP, TMS, and other digital aspects, such as The Internet of Things , provides unparalleled insight into how an organization in the supply chain can improve efficiency, visibility, and productivity. What Do Supply Chain Analytics Have to Do With This Ability?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 17, 2018

Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis for Oil Price Information Service calls this season “the most expensive driving season since 2014.” The main solution – and greatest hope for companies engaged in shipping activity – is data analytics. What To Do: It’s All about Data Analytics . ” .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 21, 2018

Virtually all industries today are undergoing digital transformation, but the opportunities for cost savings, as well as productivity and service improvements, are arguably greatest in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry because of all of their current manual and paper-based processes. Today’s Challenges in the HBM Industry.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Global shipping leader Hapag-Lloyd has implemented an innovative and industry-changing smart container fleet. At the ceremony celebrating the milestone, Dr. Wissing said: “Digitalization offers great opportunities for the transport industry. The shipping industry giant aims to go fully smart by early 2024.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Knowing how to set up such a freight carrier network can give supply chains a significant advantage over competitors. Databased dashboard for fast data analysis and sharing in the network.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

The fragmented nature of the shipping industry with many intermediaries in between from shipping lines to freight forwarders and truckers always created the need for visibility. As was the case in many industries, venture capitalists saw the need and invested billions to be part of the solution. It is estimated that more than $1.4

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new, real-time digitalized system that enables sensing, data collection, and sharing. This innovative technology is transforming various industries. Inventory Management Collect informative data on usage to make informed decisions based on supply and demand. In the U.S.,

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

Some of the specific positive effects of current and potential technologies on the supply chain and logistics industry are outlined below. Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility One of the key advantages of digitalization in international logistics is the ability to achieve greater visibility across the supply chain.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

In a recent call, a top Biden Administration cybersecurity official pushed the country’s ports to encrypt their data amid recent threats. With attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, it is an especially vulnerable time for the shipping industry and its security. Recently, hacks against major U.S. infrastructure escalated.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

Ocean carriers play one of the most important roles in efforts to reduce the overall industry carbon footprint. The reasons are exhaust gas treatment, cleaner fuel technologies, e-fuels, and E.H2 Infrastructure and technology must be ready to compliment decarbonization efforts.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

However, the disruption in the supply chain over the past few years has increased the importance of real-time visibility. Timely arrival of goods is crucial to customers and having real-time data is needed to make informed decisions if a problem occurs.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Continuous technological progress has prompted the shipping industry to increasingly move toward its digital transformation over the years and embrace various initiatives to benefit supply chain actors, enable performance monitoring, and offer improved decision?support Sensor data provides hyper?accurate

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We have witnessed the greatest transformation to logistics and the supply chain the industry has ever seen over the past few years. We’ve seen technological enhancements in the means of visibility, tracking and tracing, and managing everything under one platform.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This is true in logistics more than many industries. We have control over what AI is programmed to do and at this point, artificial intelligence is really just a simple tools based off of complex data sets. This is especially true with the latest supply chain issues and the delays.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

They are: Strong Analytical Skills: Supply chain is all numbers and analysis. To lead the function effectively, it is extremely essential for the leader to be comfortable with numbers, handling large amounts of data, analytics, and the various analytical models that are used for decision making.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mitigating your risk comes down to using technology to make better decisions faster by using better data. You must use a network of data to measure yourself against the current market and your peers. Technology also helps with carrier vetting through digital applications and API feeds. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. Take Gato from DeepMind, a division of Alphabet, as an example.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Let’s take a look at what happened with the major themes, as well as the research and analysis we conducted in 2022 to help determine what those themes will look like in 2023. Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Automation and standardized processes can make cargo handling more efficient, but it’s the skill and experience of industry professionals that enable them to create custom solutions for each unique cargo. In the ever-changing world of project logistics, unexpected challenges and crises are bound to happen.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity Threats As supply chains become more digitized, vulnerability to cyberattacks increases and can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and even halt production.

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