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Data-driven Decisions for Flexible Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Although back-office accounting systems are rarely a focus for logistics leaders, modern cloud finance platforms can knit seamlessly together with other fundamental business systems to provide valuable features and insights. This insight and data can be leveraged with individual expertise to deliver a better overall business outcome.

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The Generative AI Revolution: A Glimpse Into Logistics 4.0

Trinity Logistics

As the industry pivots from Logistics 3.0 to Logistics 4.0, the role of Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence that can generate data like what it’s trained on, is becoming significant. Let’s follow, Alex, a seasoned logistics manager, into his journey with Generative AI in logistics.

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How Big Data And Analytics Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

The Logistics Academy

Supply chain management is a field where Big Data and analytics have obvious applications. Until recently, however, businesses have been less quick to implement big data analytics in supply chain management than in other areas of operation such as marketing or manufacturing.

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Why OCR-Only Supply Chain Automation Fails

RPA Labs

As companies begin incorporating baseline RPA technologies, such as OCR, many are getting stuck by the limitations of some without seeing the advantages of using automation for more data-driven processing. . OCR then turns the image into auto-populated editable text available for email or data entry. What Is OCR-Only Automation?

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Driving Sustainability in the Age of Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Business logistics costs as a percentage of GDP is currently 7-8% in United States. Economic development is both measured by and based on logistics. There is value to sharing data, like receiving suggestions for a better route, more accurate ETAs, and complementary product choices. Speed is the New Cheap”.

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End-to-end services deliver resilience in beleaguered market

Logistics Business Magazine

Through real-time data intelligence comes the ability to monitor milestones, anticipate delays and manage exceptions at an early stage, maintaining proactive control throughout the shipment’s journey along the supply chain. This flexibility and innovative philosophy are now engrained in the service offered by GEODIS End-to-End Services.

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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

But more analyses are a hard-sell for busy logistics managers. According to Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez , “Transportation professionals are so consumed with managing immediate needs that it’s often difficult for them to step back and consider longer term strategic objectives.” Gather data for the analysis.