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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. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

Covid Vaccine Issues Put an Increased Foucs on Cold Chain Logistics . The 26 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study – sponsored by NTT Data, Penske, and Penn State – was released a week ago. There is increased demand for services that are more specialized,” he said. Cold Chain Logistics is Challenging.

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Polycrisis, Antifragility, and What’s Missing from Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

As much as we conflate digital transformation with technology, without these missing ingredients your initiative will fail. A McKinsey study found that 90% of supply chain leaders expected to transform their planning systems. Technology may be the impetus, but success requires transforming people and process also.

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Why is o9 Solutions Growing So Fast?

Logistics Viewpoints

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. The company launched their platform in 2014. Based on ARC Advisory Group’s recently released study of the market, this puts them in the top 5. billion after a funding round.

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Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: The Importance of Real-Time Inventory Visibility

Talking Logistics

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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How Fleet Management Professionals Can Leverage IoT Technology

IoT World Today

Among the multitudes of industries benefiting from IoT technology is fleet management. In addition, there is growing interest from fleet owners in connected technology to boost efficiency and optimize processes is an other driver. This platform receives data from sensors including tire pressure, hydraulics and other elements.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Self-Service Logistics.