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The Promise and Peril of Generative AI for Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

But I’d like AI more to a magic trick, so allow me to direct your attention to the technology behind the curtain to highlight both its risks and its rewards and to share the essential leadership skills AI cannot provide. Any human with a browser can produce this result, since it requires no sophisticated coding skills or knowledge.

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Understanding a freight quotation and tips to ensue an accurate quote

Shipping and Freight Resource

A freight quotation is a document that outlines the charges involved in the movement of cargo from Point A to Point B. USD150/20’and USD250/40′ BAF can vary on different trade routes due to the distances and fuel costs ; ISPS = a rate charged by the carrier to cover the costs for the implementation of ISPS code.

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Transporting Perishable Goods? Some Important Factors to Consider.

Blue Grace Logistics

To ensure that this does not happen, here are a few points that shippers must keep in mind while transporting their fresh produce: Complete Product Knowledge: This is non-negotiable. For safe and smooth transport of their perishable products or fresh produce, it is necessary for shippers to have complete knowledge about their product.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. Earlier this year the union’s president, Harold Daggett, said the issue of job losses due to technology would be central during negotiations to extend the current contract, which expires in September 2018. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Maybe they’ll do better in 2018.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. It’s hard to imagine that many still need to shuffle paper documents around using pigeonholes.

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The beginning of the end for the Paper Bill of Lading

Shipping and Freight Resource

In 1990, the CMI adopted the Rules for Electronic Bills of Lading in order to establish a mechanism for replacing the traditional negotiable paper bill of lading with an electronic equivalent. Not just governments, but banks and insurers were also loathe to accept this form of trade documentation.