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Watch: Using Quantum Computing to Optimize Shipping Routes

Supply Chain Brain

A look at the innovative application of quantum computing to the problem of optimizing ship and vehicle routes, with Amy Herhold, Director of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Corporate Strategic Research with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, and Jamie Thomas, General Manager of IBM Systems Strategy & Development.

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[Video] Taking A Targeted Approach To Contract Capacity Procurement

Talking Logistics

It’s been a roller coaster ride for shippers and carriers the past few years. Remember 2018, when transportation spend went through the roof due to capacity constraints? And then last year, the pandemic upended the transportation market once again, and its effects are still shaping today’s procurement practices. Does this signal that the time has. Read more [Video] Taking A Targeted Approach To Contract Capacity Procurement.

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U.K. Firms Decry Unfair Brexit Border as EU Goods Waved In

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K.’s decision to postpone border checks on goods coming from the European Union until next year has delighted the country’s importers — but left some exporters angry.

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Call queueing

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

“I’m sorry to keep you waiting, this is Vincent. How may I help you today?” This was my opening spiel when I was taking incoming calls for Virgin Mobile USA. So, after our discussion about queueing last meeting. I was inspired to relate my work experience in the call center industry where queueing is one of the challenges that needs continues improvement.

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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.

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Four Ways Live Field Data Can Streamline Project Management

Supply Chain Brain

Real-time field data can help boost productivity, optimize equipment usage and improve communication throughout the organization. Here's how.

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