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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The made-to-fit boxes, along with other efforts to reduce the use of cardboard, have cut the average weight of packaging used per shipment by 38 percent since 2015. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. in a statement.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 15-19, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It’s the last Friday of school and my kids are showing off their work this morning, so as I fill my coffee mug and get ready for the walk to school, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon’s Next Delivery Drone: You (WSJ – sub. The $50 Billion Question: Can Uber Deliver?

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech May 8 2024

Supply Chain Matters

TradeBeyond’s enhanced traceability capability reportedly leverages AI to automatically scan all documents, including orders, invoices, bills of lading, and shipping advices. AI technology identifies gaps or missing documentation, alerting businesses and suppliers for resolution before shipping.

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Technology and Culture: The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics

Freightos

The Cultural Obstacles to Better Logistics. Technology has never been more critical for logistics than now. DHL seeded its empire by moving ocean documentation faster than cargo ships. And while air cargo is a bit more advanced, only 37% of air shipments use electronic air waybills. Technology and Culture.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Driverless vehicles and package delivery dominated the supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to it: Google wants to deliver packages from self-driving trucks ( Quartz ). Amazon expands logistics reach in China ( Reuters ). Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ).

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International Transportation Services Are Changing – Are You Keeping Up?

Talking Logistics

Live Episode: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 12:00 ET. International logistics services have changed over the last few years and are continuing to evolve. IT infrastructure is critical to the global supply chain and serves as the foundation for a solid logistics program. Is it time to reexamine your international services?

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This Week in Logistics News (January 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: EU Approves FedEx Acquisition of TNT Express ( WSJ – sub. Another example of how transportation technology and managed services are merging: Transervice Logistics Inc. Note: GT Nexus and JDA Software are Talking Logistics sponsors.