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It’s Not About Chatbots: Getting Real on AI Usage In Real Life Logistics (AI Popup #5)

Freightos

The more I engage with the topic in public industry forums, the more it feels like hype. Recently, I was on a panel discussing AI in the supply chain industry, and much of the conversation revolved around its applications in forecasting. Fortunately, we have a lot of smart people working across the company to pinpoint key areas.

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The Ruan Story with Ben McLean

The Logistics of Logistics

Ben joined Ruan in 2007 and served in a number of corporate and operational roles, including COO and CIO, before assuming his current role in 2015. Ruan provides Dedicated Contract Transportation , Managed Transportation , Value-Added Warehousing , and Brokerage Support Services to customers across the U.S. About Ben McLean.

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Will Warehouses Eventually Go Dark?

Enterra Insights

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Phillips ( @EricaEPhillips ) reports some retailers were so desperate to find warehouse space this past holiday season they created pop-up warehouses in vacant suburban lots and parking garages.[1]

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Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow

QAD

Over the past couple of years, the promotional products industry has run up against significant challenges, but has persevered. The promo industry has been in a tough fight against many obstacles and disruption — business was anything but normal. For the 10 years between 2007 and 2017, the promotional products businesses grew steadily.

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Relying on our experience in the industry and academic field, it is worth to say that if everything is urgent, nothing is urgent! Industry 4.0. Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs) are key enablers for Industry 4.0.

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The Future of the Supply Chain is More Warehouses, Everywhere

AFFLINK

Digital sales grew 16% in 2017 , representing 49% of the total growth in the retail industry. This last offering has proven to be the bane of e-commerce providers across the entire industry. As a consequence, one unintended result of the e-commerce boom has been a literal gold rush for warehouse space. By 2021, $4.5

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Operational Excellence: Streamlining the Warehouse Layout Process

Talking Logistics

Companies moving into new warehouse space need to take an honest assessment of their current and expected business to maximize their operations. While that may seem obvious, there are potential pitfalls along the way that can create less than desirable conditions, decrease efficiency, and possibly endanger the safety of warehouse workers.