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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory. Example of Cloud and SaaS Solutions for WES at MODEX 2024 One of the examples of cloud and SaaS solutions for WES that were presented at MODEX 2024 was the Locus Robotics LocusServer.

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Retail Trends: The Growing Demand for Click and Collect

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This post looks at how click & collect works, why demand for it is trending now, and what retailers can do to ensure click & collect experiences that are also good for their business. While interest in click & collect is not new, 2020 saw a massive spike in demand and turned it into one of the hottest retail trends.

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Enterprise Freight Management: 7 Last-Minute Thoughts to Boost Efficiency

FreightWaves SONAR

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Recognize market volatility trends and their impact on replenishment lead time Another beneficial action to boost efficiency with freight management comes from the recognition of market volatility trends.

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Shipper’s Guide to Planning Ahead

Blue Grace Logistics

Last year was an opportune time to present the industry with new data models, as the economy was trending toward a potential recession. The latest LCI forecasts an upwards trend for Q2. This means stakeholders were continuing to order but in much smaller quantities, only enough to maintain and replenish store shelves.

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

This presents a huge challenge for enterprise shippers who have not embraced modern technology and freight tools. The solution: Recognizing market trends as they occur in real-time is easier with access to actionable, insightful data. Challenge 2: New environmental regulations.

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Demand forecasting challenges – how to deal with fluctuating demand

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There have been significant shifts in customer behavior, making it hard to base assumptions on consumer trends. As a first step, if you have access to historical data, look for a sales period with similar trends and market dynamics as the present day (if possible). Take trends and seasonality into account.

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Four Ways Shippers Can Optimize Their Cold Storage Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

What are the current and future trends in cold storage and transportation. The following trends are transforming the way of operating companies dedicated to cold logistics: 1. What This Blog Is About: The current status of cold storage and transportation. Cold storage construction is projected to reach $18.6