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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

How can AI contribute to end-to-end decision automation? Here, let’s explore 6 essential elements of AI-powered automation in supply chain planning & analytics, culminating in a powerful solution. Process automation is pivotal in providing end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.

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How To Keep Your Automated Trucks Running Smoothly

Logistics Business Magazine

STILL, the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider, is systematically expanding its service concept and will soon be offering fast and flexible on-site service for automated trucks. In addition, the centralised STILL spare parts supply ensures a high level of parts availability in the automation sector.

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Network Visibility and Supply Chain Planning Work Better Together

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor is one example of a supplier that offers both advanced visibility and supply chain planning. A multi-enterprise supply chain network provides visibility to upstream and downstream events that can affect a company’s supply chain. The idea,” Mr. Bolton continued, “is that (these decisions) can be automated and low touch.”.

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Cybersecurity: The First Line of Defense for Your Warehouse

Logistics Viewpoints

As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. As warehouses evolve from manual to automated systems, the security of these solutions cannot be an afterthought.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

The toilet paper shortage was one of the COVID era events that taught people what the term “supply chain management” meant. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. The trend toward automation has never gone away. But these events were not predictable – they might happen, they might not.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

It is hard to believe it has been two years since I was faced with forecasting WMS and warehouse automation market growth rates in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, I wrote about the COVID pandemic, and how similar events occur that elevate the uncertainty of the market. Review of Prior Impactful Events.

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Navigating the Loading Bay’s Hidden Risks

Logistics Business Magazine

Companies have fewer experienced employees who are knowledgeable about their operations, processes, and safety procedures to lead by example. Improving loading safety with automation The loading bay lies at the heart of every logistics operation. Changing priorities and expectations.