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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

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The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations. The Silk Road became a massively critical route that moved goods from the Mediterranean region to East Asia.

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Predictability in a Time of Uncertainty: Machine Learning in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

” Accurate transit time predictions have become more crucial than ever given customer demands and expectations, the cost impacts of late shipments, and dynamic nature of today’s supply chains. Many organizations faced the most disruptive year in their history as they dealt with the consequences of the pandemic.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The smart package program also aims to improve the customer experience by slashing the rate of packages placed in the wrong delivery vehicle. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. On February 4, the U.S. buildings.

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How 3PL and 4PL Stay Ahead of the Business and Technology Curve, Part 1

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In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. 3PLs, 4PLs and distributors are looking for solutions to manage omni-channel, as well as improve profitability. Can you summarize the key trends you are seeing?

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8 Reasons Manufacturers Need to Embrace Digital Automation

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Digital automation remains one of the hottest topics among manufacturing executives, plant managers, industry operation professionals and finance stakeholders. Our 2022 Digital Inventory Report captured key decision makers’ mindsets, challenges, and planning initiatives as it relates to digital automation technologies.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At the same time, communities struggle to survive through curfew periods and other restrictions to secure products affordably whilst complying with health and safety conditions. But the COVID-19 crisis, has required rapid operational solutions to unforeseen roadblocks. fashion, automotive, spare parts, airlines).

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Transloading 101: Logistics Guide to Understanding This Essential Shipping Process

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When it comes to the long-distance transfer of goods, you probably want the best of both worlds: economical rail transport and flexible over-the-road trucking. With transloading, you get just that. Transloading involves completing the transit with unloading of goods from rail cars and loading them onto trucks or vice versa. What is transloading?