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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways.

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The Current State of LTL Freight in 2018

GlobalTranz

Throughout this series, we will take an in-depth look at the trends, benefits, and state of LTL freight, including: The current condition or state of LTL freight How LTL is advantageous during peak shipping seasons. The driving forces are contributing to higher LTL use in the remnants of 2018 and into 2019. Trends affecting LTL.

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6 More Logistics Technology Trends Enabling Success in 2018

GlobalTranz

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. The Logistics Robots Market Will Dominate in 2018 & Beyond. As explained by i-SCOOP , Amazon’s acquisition of Kiva Systems robotics a few years ago, now known as Amazon Robotics, dramatically altered the robotic logistics landscape.

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The Future is Now: Why these 5 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Trends will Dominate 2018

GlobalTranz

Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018. Companies have the ability to access real-time information, as explained by PwC , and intelligent systems are built with artificial intelligence (AI) in mind. download ebook.

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These 7 Industrial Procurement Trends will Impact Supply Chain & Logistics in 2018

GlobalTranz

Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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These Advanced Supply Chain Technologies will Solidify the Digital Supply Chain in 2018

GlobalTranz

The type and capabilities of supply chain technology is expanding, and technology will only grow more important in effective supply chain management in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. New Devices and Mobile Systems Will Become Integral to Supply Chains.

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E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Challenges to Consider for Perfect Implementation

GlobalTranz

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Channel-specific processes. Increased risk.