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Overcoming Data Pitfalls for Reliable Supply Chain Network Design

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.

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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. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Which truck should be used for transportation? Look at the big picture.

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Infor Nexus is Taking an Interesting Approach to Generative AI

Logistics Viewpoints

The solution is particularly strong in creating visibility and coordination of international transport, collaboration with supplier networks and automating trade finance processes. The way a manager might talk to a transportation analyst would be to say, “I want to stay on top of any risk of demurrage at this port.

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Strategies, Tips, and Pitfalls of Modern Transportation Procurement

Logistics Viewpoints

The biggest constant in transportation today is changing. The effort to move closer to the customer – by virtually all businesses – means supply chain networks of old must be replaced with more links, more nodes, and smaller, more frequent shipments.

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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Using these locations as logistics nodes, the Fillogic team has developed proprietary technology and solutions that create a circular, sustainable, and efficient B2B logistics network. About Fillogic The leading platform for local market logistics.

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Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector

Logistics Business Magazine

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport. The post Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.