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FedEx Works to Monetize their Big Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Google and Twitter mainly monetize the data through targeted advertising. The value of the data captured by Google and Twitter has made them the darlings of Wall Street. But it turns out big logistics firms also generate Big Data, and they are also working to monetize this data. A case in point is FedEx.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

For those unsure of what EDI is, it stands for electronic data interchange, is the concept of businesses electronically communicating information that was traditionally communicated on paper, such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices. How does EDI solve the problem of manual data entry and inefficiency in supply chains?

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From Freight Quotes to LTL Shipping: Ensuring Data Accuracy from the Start

GoShip Blog

Every successful shipment hinges on the precision of the initial data provided. An accurate freight quote sets the tone for a smooth shipping process and ensures businesses can budget, plan, and execute their logistics confidently. This initial step holds immense significance in the broader logistics landscape.

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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

About Tim Higham Tim Higham is a leading visionary in the logistics and transportation field, running the highly successful InMotion Global, Inc. in 1998, he turned to the transportation and logistics field, merging “old school” thinking with “new school” technology. AscendTMS).

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Shipping Paperwork: What Documents Do You Need for Your Shipment?

GoShip Blog

Effective documentation management will eliminate probable shipment constraints and let you deliver the goods with no disruptions. Signing up for the shipping and logistics documents often seems to be an exhausting task. Many business owners avoid leading documentation to focus more on their operational activities.

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First data logger meets IEC standard

Logistics Business Magazine

The G-Log 2 data logger from Germany-based Aspion GmbH is the first shock recorder on the market to implement the continuous shock/vibration test of the European transport standard EN IEC 60721-3-2:2018 with its 2M4/2M5/2M6 classes during transportation. The result is either: the standard was complied with or it wasn’t.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

There are many reasons why retailers should invest in improving logistics and platforms. Quality and reliable delivery services remain essential to the continued growth and recovery of the market. Traditional logistics and delivery methods are no longer viable options. Retailers Need Indisputable Proof of Delivery.