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

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. There are Also Commercial Reasons. The Road to Agility and Resilience. A Positive Example.

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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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Mastering Demand Planning: Best Practices and Tools for an Efficient Supply Chain

10xLogistics

I am continuing my series on simple definitions and thoughts in Supply Chain Management. Collaborative Planning: Engaging all stakeholders—including sales, marketing, operations, and finance—is essential for accurate demand forecasting. This integration allows for a more detailed analysis and better-informed decision-making processes.

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Predictive analysis: How it improves supply chain visibility

20Cube Logistics

Predictive analysis, today is part of all major business operations and processes to help forecast trends, events and to find solutions for complexities. According to Forbes, predictive analysis is mandatory in logistics as it relies heavily on accuracy and timeliness to achieve success. Enhancement of overall operations.

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Top Logistics Technology Trends to Watch as the Economy Reopens in 2020

MTS Logistics

The sooner brand builders understand the trends driving the future of logistics, the sooner they can prepare for the future of business-related transportation. Everyone from DHL to mom-and-pop operations are using artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of their logistics operations. Artificial Intelligence.

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How AI and Machine Learning Changed Procurement Management

CLX Logistics

As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent. Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making.

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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

The ability to operate in emerging domains such as ‘space’ and ‘cyber’, act in the ‘grey zone’, or investments in new technologies from hypersonic weaponry to automation and AI are seen as offsets to potential adversaries. The successful delivery of the ULAC has been greatly beneficial for both the Army and BAE Systems Australia.