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How IoT and Augmented Reality in Logistics are Moving The Industry Forward

GlobalTranz

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. While our initial predictions were somewhat concise, this update shows how incredibly far these entities have come.

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Meeting Fulfillment Demands Following Dragon’s Den – An Ottawa Logistics Case Study

Ottawa Logistics

Dragon’s Den is Canada’s favorite reality show in which entrepreneurs pitch their business idea’s in order to secure investment finance from a panel of venture capitalists. Following a successful pitch to the Dragon’s, EZclipse was able to gain the backing of Dragon Manjit Minhas. CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF.

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Trucking Startups Have Got it Wrong.

Parade

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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Forming the Customer-Centric Apparel Supply Chain

Apparel Logistics

The concept of a customer-centric apparel supply chain sounds solid, but companies disagree on how to achieve this. While some focus on meeting the customer's every request, others step back to focus on strategies that will satisfy the majority of their customers rather than the one squeaky wheel. Creating a customer-centric supply chain in the apparel industry requires a careful analysis of your situation with targeted strategies to satisfy customers at each stage.

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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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Omnichannel Logistics Solutions Takes the Supply Chain To The Next Level

GlobalTranz

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions.

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Trucking Startups Have Got it Wrong.

Parade

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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What’s Next For Asia After Trump’s America Leaves TPP?

The Logistics Academy

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order alongside White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus (R) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, January 23, 2017.Trump on Monday signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion.

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[Infographic] How did Reshoring and 3rd Party Logistics Operations fare in 2016?

GlobalTranz

Third-party logistics operations (3PLs) saw additional gains and enhancements throughout 2016, as predicted earlier in the year. The level of visibility across entire supply chains grew as collaboration became the new normal. Reshoring was set to become a major trend as well, but at the close of the year, actual reshoring and nearshoring efforts did not surpass most logistics trends.

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Supply Chain Compliance 101

Dedola Global Logistics

Archives As you may have noticed in the supply chain and logistics world, there are a lot of terms you will need to learn. Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure compliance in your supply chain. Essential Supply Chain Compliance Terms CBP: This is an acronym for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, often referred to as simply Customs , which falls under the Department of Homeland Security.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Trucking Startups Have Got it Wrong.

Parade

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Some have raised millions in venture capital from some of the top names in the tech industry. With Uber becoming the de facto taxi choice for millennials and AirBnb reshaping the hotel experience, supply chain workers and executives are now wondering if their days are numbered.

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Why Blockchain is a Game Changer for Supply Chain Management Transparency

The Logistics Academy

From conducting payment and audits to tracking inventory and assets, blockchain technology will enable greater supply chain efficiency than ever before. Blockchain – the technology behind the digital asset and payment system Bitcoin – has the potential to transform the supply chain. In fact, some are calling it the most important invention since the Internet itself.

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How Advancing Technology in Transportation Management Highlight the Growing Trucking Driver Shortage

GlobalTranz

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Carriers and shippers had to focus on compliance with regulations, optimizing existing and new resources and dealing with the trucking driver shortage. These trends held true throughout the year and led to innovative solutions, including greater emphasis on new technologies and software applications.

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Leveraging 3PLs to Improve Customer Satisfaction

3PL Insights

You’re probably familiar with many of the arguments in favor of third party logistics (3PLs) to cut costs and shift some of the headaches of admin away. However, did you know they’re also a great way to improve your overall customer satisfaction? By placing your logistics in the hands of trained experts, you can deliver a more effective, more satisfying experience to people who order from you.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Gauge & Improve Your Freight Management Performance: Six Critical Key Performance Indicators

CLX Logistics

In 2015, trucks were responsible for transporting 64% of the tons and 69% of the value in the United States, according to a federal report. Considering that a majority of our society’s goods are transported this way, it’s safe to say that trucking is an essential part of many businesses’ supply chains. To ensure the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of goods – from chemicals to industrial products to automobiles – consider conducting a comprehensive review of your freight management proce

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Thank You From All of Us At Radius Logistics

Radius Logistics

Once again this past holiday season at Radius Logistics we were thrilled to give back to our community in several ways. With that in mind, we set out to maximize our charitable giving over the holidays with three campaigns focused on making life better for those in need in our community. In lieu of sending Christmas cards to clients, we re-directed our efforts with an email outreach campaign.

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Transportation Management Systems as a Service (TMSaaS) Transform the Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

Last year, the technology trends in logistics seemed straightforward, and many of our technology predictions came true. The use of the new technologies, ranging from robotics to value-added services within transportation management systems (TMSs) saw greater implementation across supply chains via TMSaas, and widely-held beliefs about the supply chain’s limitations were tested.