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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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E-Commerce Sales are Soaring! But are E-Commerce Operations Profitable?

Logistics Viewpoints

Nike’s 2020 earnings are another example of costly e-commerce operations’ impact on the bottom line. Online order processing is also extremely cost-effective. The high costs of ecommerce relate to the fulfillment of orders – namely warehouse handling and transportation costs. But that is exactly my point.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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Rail company optimises workshop logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

To make the workshop transports required for this more transparent and efficient, the company implemented the cloud-based version of the SYNCROTESS transport control system from the Aachen-based optimisation specialist, INFORM , as the central controller. “The whole process is now smoother and more reliable.

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TRENDS THAT WILL CHANGE THE LOGISTICS OF THE FUTURE

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The high mobility and speed of delivery of goods, which is provided by the global transport network, undoubtedly have a detrimental effect on the environment. For example, to predict equipment failures and reduce crash risks using visual and acoustic sensors in maritime transport. GREEN LOGISTICS.

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What Is Cross-Docking?

FW Logsitcs

Transportation – Shipments are transferred between transportation modes (e.g. The specific cross-docking procedures used can vary based on industry, inventory velocity, and transportation/distribution needs. It provides a faster order fulfillment option that gets products to customers more rapidly.

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

Build the next generation of supply chain solutions, today The year ahead represents nothing less than a golden opportunity to accelerate the creation of automated, interconnected and collaborative global supply chains that span transportation, warehouses, stores, trucks and more. Reduced working capital.