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IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking

Talking Logistics

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments. Data is the fuel that powers the modern supply chain.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

Operations Research began when scientists demonstrated the value of analytics in the study of military logistics problems in the 1940s as a result of the complex requirements of World War II. By the 1960s, a clear trend had developed in shifting more time-dependent freight transportation to truck rather than rail.

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Six strategic challenges for Defence logistics

Logistics in War

You may remember his leadership insights from the post ‘Surviving your time as a military logistician’. Much is made of the trends in e-commerce and the influence on the supply chain. The use of ‘big data’ and ‘cloud’-based applications is becoming increasing prevalent as customers and suppliers understand the possibilities.

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India-Russia issue stern warning for Pakistan over terrorism after PM Modi-Vladimir Putin meet

247 Customs Broker

Cooperation between India and Russia spans across the whole gamut of sectors and rests on the fundamental pillars of political and strategic cooperation, military and security cooperation, cooperation in the spheres of economy, energy, industry, science and technology, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. MILITARY-TECHNICAL COOPERATION.

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2018: A Year to Remember

247 Customs Broker

Shipper demands, customer expectations, and third-party logistics (3PL) capabilities are increasing as the supply chain is pushed to the forefront, notes the 2018 Third-Party Logistics Study. In 2018, blockchain brought new energy to the conversation around supply chain data sharing, which lacked a sense of urgency for many years.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

ATA has an ongoing program to recruit military veterans with heavy-duty driving experience. Companies that recognize and capitalize on this trend will succeed, with smart technology investments and astute strategic choices separating winners from losers.". The need for automation is undeniable. Science Fiction Becomes Real.

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Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

Talking Logistics

I’ll begin with several high-level trends and factors that will impact supply chain and logistics strategies and operations in the coming year: Free Trade Agreements : “The U.S., North Korea : The more missiles North Korea launches and tests, the greater the risk for military conflict — or worse.