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How AI and the IoT Can Change Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

At TOPBOTS , an online, educational resource for all things AI, writer Mariya Yao calls the process “turning supply chain logistics into automated trading.” She gives an example: Amazon’s ability to deliver packages to a person’s door in under two hours. Young’s example of robot workers involves a company previously mentioned: Amazon.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Global logistics has always hosted a rotating cast of ocean liners, forwarders, customs brokers and others. The shift to full end-to-end integration, of course, leaves no one else in the middle. For example, in a recent email, Maersk clarified that fixed upfront rates could only be consumed through the Spot API.

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Combinatorial Optimization: We do the math so you don't have to

Transporeon

As a simple example, if you have 100 lanes with 10 offers per lane, that number would be 100 10 , or 100,000,000,000,000,000,000. Here is another example based on a real-world project that we just completed. Once you receive offers, you may wonder how many options are on the table. This is where combinatorial optimization can help.

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5 Steps to Effective Communication with Chinese Suppliers

Dedola Global Logistics

For example, there is a 16-hour difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles. Of course, there are limitations as to what you should accept, but you should still expect and be able to tolerate minor delays and price adjustments. Keep in mind that China’s time zone is not the same as the U.S.’s. Contact Us. Get A Free Consultation.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Jimmy Chen, Bucknell University: One trend is emphasizing the endless possibility of creating new logistics models. Because market demand keeps changing, students’ understanding of logistics should never be constrained by the common models they read in textbooks. But hard skills must be coupled with soft skills.

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Nippon Express holds strong presence across the globe

247 Customs Broker

For example, a French manager is now in charge of the company’s operations in France. That’s not to say the company hasn’t appointed local management for its branch offices. In Mexico, Nippon Express De Mexico and NEX Global Logistics Mexico operate nine and six offices, respectively. It has done that for years.

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U.S. Port Update Part 1: Infrastructure Shortfalls Driving Innovation

247 Customs Broker

Of course, West Coast ports may see short-term volume adjustments from trade policies due to concentrated trade with the Asia-Pacific region, a trend observed in the second quarter and third quarter of 2018. Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites.