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IoT – Internet of Things: Moving Supply Chain Logistics Ahead

20Cube Logistics

The technology revolution in supply chain logistics is experiencing a transformational wave of new innovations and challenges. IoT is one such innovation that is transforming the complex supply chain into a seamless process. IoT is one such innovation that is transforming the complex supply chain into a seamless process.

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What Is an Agile Supply Chain?

FourKites

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain? Collectively, this new normal is presenting the supply chain industry with its biggest test in years.

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

While there is still some question as to whether blockchain technology can live up to the hype it has generated, it is making inroads into the supply chain environment. Blockchain in the Jewellery Supply Chain. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases.

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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

CLX Logistics

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Identify shortage and quality problems along the supply chain.

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A Guide to Optimizing Your Inbound Freight Management 

GoShip Blog

This way, tracking and tracing the movement of raw materials that are delivered to your business is easier. Exercise patience when asking freight providers to take on new lanes. That may be true for some businesses, but perhaps that won’t be your best move. This system also ensures the timely delivery of your goods.

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Intelligent Logistics or Just Good Old Common Sense?

Blog on Log

These are hot topics in the Supply chain and Logistics world today. However, in reality most strategic planning exercises neither embed foresight, nor create responsive networks. The uncertainties in the Logistics network are increasing both on the demand side and the supply side.

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Protecting Freight From Cargo Theft with Technology

Blue Grace Logistics

According to reports put out by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), a global security expert network for supply chains, the majority of these crimes are not attributed to desperate lone wolves, but organized crime syndicates.