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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient? According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain.

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State of the art Logistics Campus

Logistics Business Magazine

This is pioneering because it’s one of the first cases in the UK of timber being used in the build of a large-scale structure within an industrial and logistics setting by a logistics developer. Renewable energy will be generated on-site, with solar panels.

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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

To avoid potential blindsides, improve visibility, and keep their supply chains running smoothly, more companies are investing in technology, forming strong partnerships with logistics partners, and taking steps to shore up their product supply networks. What visibility-related “mountains” are your firm attempting to climb right now?

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is simply one that I’m sure you’ll agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to arrive at. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Supply Chain Network Design.

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Happy New Year: Here’s the 7 things shippers need to know about the Q1 2021 freight market

FLS Transport

And that definitely applies to the freight market. Industrial production and manufacturing are also coming back online. While this is nothing to cheer about, industrial output combined with the other items noted in this article will continue to increase the demand for trucks during the normal lull.

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Multimodal Impact on Sustainability

Logistics Business Magazine

With the ascendancy of e-commerce channels needling the conversation towards customer retention and more significant satisfaction metrics with days passing by – the supply chain industry has its task cut out to match the goals set out by the ever-increasing success metrics. More so if the opted shipment network is multimodal.