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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, a big-box retailer that started to build out its pickup services, it delivery services, and so on, so that when the world pivoted, and stores were closed, but people still wanted this retailer’s products, it already had all of that investment there. This alone will have a tremendous impact on the industry.

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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Does it require manual data entry? Technology can play an important part.

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Cart Before the Horse: Digital Freight Matching, A.I. and Machine Learning for Freight

Parade

In the case of brokerages, it would be impossible for their carrier sales reps to quickly, efficiently and reliably digest and understand all data about 10,000s of carriers. Without solid data collection, these emerging technologies would be impossible. Not very helpful. Not very effective at all.

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Supply Chain Disruption: How Stronger Collaboration Will Have a Big Impact on the Future of Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Gone are the days of sending written requests or spending hours tracking down a point of contact to acquire the data needed to generate reports or determine when to schedule maintenance, order parts, or perform other relevant tasks. Instead of vendors waiting on hold while employees track down information, data is available within seconds.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

Others wave their hands and announce sweeping megatrends that sound impressive, but that lack supporting data. More and more transactions, operations and processes are conducted within IT servers and data centres. Some pick out particular statistics to make precise, but meaningless forecasts. We take a different approach here.

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Overcoming the Hurdles for FMCG Transportation & Distribution Across ASEAN

Logistics Manager

For example, food will be required close to BBD (best before date) and batch control is necessary for recalling and tracking purposes. One example of how we cope with challenges, is DKSH’s capability to deal with any temperature through the ASEAN countries. Recruiting locally also improves our knowledge base.