Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

These discussions ensure that, in the event of a security breach, both immediate and long-term responses are swift and effective, minimizing potential damage and downtime. A proactive security stance, characterized by open dialogue and collaboration, lays the foundation for a trustworthy and reliable partnership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

Supply chain collaboration networks, which provide wide ranging visibility to events occurring upstream and downstream in supply chains, can help companies be more agile. I am updating writing and research on the supply chain collaboration network market. What is a Supply Chain Collaboration Network.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Higher-quality workstations, improvements in how physical activities are performed, smart workstations designed with the help of digital technology, human-robot collaboration, and devices to ease the physical strain on workers: These are just some of the tools that can make workflows more efficient and the field of intralogistics more attractive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

I took the viewpoint that as the need for supply chain resiliency becomes front and center, CSCOs and CPOs will need to collaborate very closely; and shared the reasons why this is more important than ever. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Here are some examples of such use cases.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In fact, the lack of any meaningful evolution predates events such as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and even the pandemic. Yet, these events have only highlighted the importance of seamless transportation to continue delivering goods globally. So why is it being neglected?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. The interface standards allow carriers, ports, terminals and other service providers involved in a port call to exchange event data in a uniform way, enabling automated data exchange.

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Stord

DECEMBER 6, 2022

TAG will recognize honorees at The Summit 2019 event on Feb. The 2019 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our state such a hotbed for technology, and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.” ATLANTA, Jan. 11-12, 2019, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

“Definitions of agility, resilience, visibility, and end-to-end collaboration are all very much tied together. And agility is about reacting quickly and hopefully effectively to the actual disruptive event. But the event might not be disruptive at all if you had planned for it. Something happens in your end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2021

On the breadth dimension, we have a spectrum that includes point solutions out to alerts over a much broader range of events. One example is an alert that a truck will be late based on a GPS feed. Four Kites and Descartes are examples of software companies whose solution provides this type of alert. – mentioned above.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2021

And my impression from discussions with users, and from the discussions at a 2021 Mass Robotics event , is that heterogeneous operating requirements are a reality, therefore making interoperability a top priority. Therefore, FedEx wishes to enable robot interoperability and collaboration. Trail Blazing and Bushwhacking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network. billion transactions annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Geopolitical events. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. blockchain), and video-based collaboration/content sharing. A Positive Example.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. For example, speakers from Walmart and Best Buy shared how they they gained better freight visibility and created a shorter returns cycle.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 24, 2020

Coinciding with this historical event, we had an opportunity to speak with Mr. Goh Han Yong, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Charintorn Noparat, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Thai Connectivity Terminal (TCT), and Director of SCG’s International Logistics Business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Automated, data-driven decision-making within a collaborative and interconnected network, leveraging historical patterns, real-time data, and future predictions, will enhance transportation operations and enable reactions to fluctuating customer demands and adaptations to unforeseen events, such as border closures or dangerous weather conditions.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

In September, for example, warehouse employment reached the highest level ever recorded, with 1.25 Reflecting on the events of 2020, Franco says the automotive sector was among the first to take a hit on the supply chain front, with many other industries following it down that path during the early part of the year.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Load coverage insights to build collaboration Another opportunity to apply analytic data insights rests with using data to enhance collaboration in the supply chain network. More collaboration will always generate additional productivity. To keep pace, organizations need systems that are up to the task. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

And a FourKites survey of 350+ supply chain leaders tells us that the past few years of supply chain disruptions — including COVID-19, market volatility, global political conflict, material shortages and extreme weather events — drove 73% of respondents to begin investing in supply chain visibility, with 46% planning to invest more in 2023.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Whether it’s a pandemic, severe weather events, trade disputes and tariffs, economic upheaval, or even unexpected surges in customer demands, you can’t prepare for every eventuality. For example, GlobalTranz’s Cost Prediction Model provides intelligence on pricing and market trends via a live dashboard. Conclusion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

The pandemic made it clear that there was a need for collaboration. Supply chain collaboration networks ( SCCN ) are getting increased attention as a critical component in building robust supply chain control towers. AI aids shippers in better understanding how to drive efficiencies without sacrificing service levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

That processing event determines when the goods need to be delivered to the next stop. It was quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. Procurement ran a request for proposal event. Any shipment moving from Siloam Springs to Bentonville, Arkansas, for example, would be one lane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough. Not only do you need to be able to know the full impact of events and decisions across your supply chain, you need to be able to shift plans seamlessly to maintain responsiveness. Why transparency is better than visibility. Agility to act on transparency.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has authored various articles, papers, and patents.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

Ty sees the value of digitization in three main areas: collaboration, automation and analytics. He notes that collaboration can be both visual and digital. This enables data to be entered only once, with the inherent reduction in manual effort, cost, and errors, so it can be used to collaboratively manage the supply chain.

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World Food Programme Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The event built on the recognition of the rising importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC), and the call for more investments in this area which found global endorsement earlier this year at the Second High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40), held in March in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in April 2021, Building Profitability with Agility while Digitally Transforming the Supply Chain , I mentioned that we will continue to explore here the concrete steps in the digital journey and examples of determination from the top in addition to logistics operations. How great can the impact be?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

As the industry struggles to recover from the unprecedented global events of 2020, recognizing budget limitations is essential for industry growth and success. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 12, 2023

But inadequately organized or low-quality data can exacerbate existing problems, for example, by providing misleading information about the real-time location of containers and products, and making predictions faulty. The market does have a large number of providers who promise transparency.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

What matters most is how effectively the people involved in the process collaborate and overcome the silo mentality prevalent in organisations with multiple functions and business units. So, for example, the Head of Supply might be the Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Manager, or another non-executive supply chain management specialist.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For example, they might browse products online, but visit a brick-and-mortar store to finalize their selection. As just one example, Nike’s online sales grew by 75% in 2020 — but its profit margins fell from 45.5% due to the higher costs associated with online selling. Transportation: Moving to a Digital Environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Descartes Global Logistics Network (GLN) is the world’s largest, collaborative multimodal logistics messaging network. Hundreds of thousands of trading partners, logistics services providers, and carriers use the GLN to connect and collaborate through 24.6 The acquisition of MacroPoint has added additional visibility capabilities.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

In this blog post, I’ll summarize some key learnings I drew from the event and share some insights on Demand Driven supply chains and the industry’s technology landscape. . The underlying theme in all presentations, and my conversations at the event, was digital transformation. Let’s start with digital transformation .

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This also served to lead to poor or lost collaboration. For example, as seen in scenario A1, the global unconstrained demand for air cargo will fall by 14% of pre-crisis volumes in the second quarter of 2020 and will not rebound to 2019 levels until around mid-2022.” In the modern world, nearly every supply chain is incredibly complex.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

It requires an increase in the degree of collaboration, and this can only be achieved with a digital solution. A supply chain portal integrated with the rest of the business through an ERP system reduces manual intervention, for example, with ordering and in dealing with suppliers’ issues about invoice payments.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This pressure is coming both from healthcare providers and consumers who may also now have a choice between a medical device and a consumer device that performs a similar function – hearing aids vs earphones is an example. Device manufacturers have begun to realize the importance of a deep understanding of their end-users.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Polycrisis logistics When multiple supply chain disruptive events happen concurrently how can they be tackled? For example, the Dexory View dashboard enables pick face analysis of volumes. Generative AI may create new strategies in logistics, for example in transport routing. Complexity requires having a data strategy.”

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