Sat.Apr 13, 2019

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Single vs. Multiple Queues – Which one is BEST

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Queue or waiting in lines is something everyone does and waiting lines are encountered everywhere. When queue management works, your contact center is a healthy organization that represents your company in a positive light; but when queue management fails, your contact center is infected with the “contact center disease” – hold time. When implementing an intelligent Queue Management Strategy, contracting the “contact center disease” or hold time will be avoided, which will increase customer sati

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Talking TMS with Eric Rempel

Tradewinds

Future of Supply Chain Podcast, Episode 20 On Episode 20 of The Future of Supply Chain, we spoke with Eric Rempel of Redwood Logistics to discuss transportation management systems and where the industry is heading. Based in Chicago, Eric and his team at Redwood are focused on solving any issues that logistics professionals may face. Their technology coupled alongside market expertise has set Redwood apart as one of the most influential third party logistics companies.

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Railway freight in Europe

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Rail transportation produces 3,5 times less CO2 emissions than road, reduce our dependence to petrol and is a very safe way of travelling. Since 1992, the European Commission is trying to foster the transportation of goods by rail by liberalizing the sector or encouraging interoperability and security in the Union, without obtaining significant results.

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Last Mile Distribution News: August 14, 2019

Stord

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Ace Hardware to Expand E-Commerce and Home Delivery Services Ace Hardware plans to invest billions over the coming years in e-commerce capabilities, a sector that’s challenging to enter as a retailer of bulky, large-format goods. The company’s recently launched buy-online-deliver-from-store service is intended to match the convenience of online ordering with the expertise of an Ace Hardware associate, leveraging in-store inventory and staff.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.