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FourKites Visibility 2022: Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

Logistics Viewpoints

In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. Here is a quick breakdown of the phases as described by both Matt and Fab Brasca, EVP, Industry and Market Strategy. This can be outbound shipments from a supplier or inbound from a partner. This is all about the alignment of metrics and objectives.

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Predicting the next turn in the freight cycle

FreightWaves SONAR

One of the perennial challenges for the transportation and logistics industry and the customers it serves is recognizing and responding to market shifts quickly. FreightWaves’ Outbound Tender Reject Index, which measures the percentage of truckload tenders rejected by carriers, had hit 8.4%

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Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation

Logistics Viewpoints

Areas can include: In- and outbound workflows. If you are using warehouse simulation as an improvement tool to current operations, the first step is to create an exact computer model of your present end-to-end processes. Staffing requirements. Material handling. Vehicle movements. Aisle widths. Storage capacity. Examples of use.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Evolution and History of Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. Both industrial engineering and operations research have their roots in logistics.

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Capacity Update: What’s Causing Tightening Capacity?

Trinity Logistics

Despite initial concerns, outbound freight endured little impact but inbound spot rates rose to incentivize drivers. A report from the American Trucking Association notes that the industry has struggled with the driver shortage for the past 15 years and will need to hire almost 900,000 drivers in the next decade to meet rising demands.

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Customer-Focused Logistics: Why Shippers Shift from Process to Experience

GlobalTranz

Statistics Indicate Industry-Wide Need for Better Customer Experience Is Growing. According to a recent study, reports Material Handling and Logistics , only 3 percent of respondents believe their existing technology supports an improved customer-focused logistics experience. Better cost than your competitors. Immediate shipping.

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Logistics Industry at the Forefront of Robotic Technology

Airfreight Logistics

The Industrial Revolution opened the door for robotic technology to become a pivotal part of everyday business, as it helped to facilitate business owners and optimized their operations. Today, technologies have traveled to a new frontier and robotics remains the main driving force that steadily pushes several industries into the future.