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A Conversation with Don Teng

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

With the use of more data analytics and AI inside the warehouse, we can also expect a very healthy growth in deployment of robotics & AI solutions– ranging from WMS integration (perhaps through cloud) to multiple modes of material transfer (both horizontal and vertical), automated cross-docks, picking, sorting, packaging, etc.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. At the same time, the demand for urban last-mile delivery is forecast to grow by 78% by 2030 , leading to 36% more delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. billion U.S. Sources: ??

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Zero Waste Supply Chain Management in Food Industry with AI

ThroughPut

According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 This process involves not just rethinking packaging and shifting sourcing strategy but also restructuring production processes, rearranging distribution systems, and developing closed-loop supply chain methods that help keep wastage to the minimum.

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Coming soon to a supply chain near you: 8 big digital disruptors

Kinaxis

None is feeling the effects more pointedly than those in consumer packaged goods (CPG), as all this new technology has fundamentally altered the way consumers research and shop for products. In the way that Uber has transformed passenger transportation, similar companies are doing the same thing for product and package delivery.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030. Today’s retailers are grappling with increased pressure to deliver more packages swiftly and at lower costs. Environmental and congestion costs: Delivery vehicles contribute to urban air pollution and traffic congestion.

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Scope 3 emissions, Explained

crisp

Example: The tea company considers how all of its packaging will be processed at waste treatment facilities. To see how Crisp can improve your company’s supply chain visibility, book a demo here. Example: cooking and refrigeration of a food product. 14: Franchises Operational emissions from franchises.

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Dark Kitchens and Last-Mile Tech: Transforming Food Delivery

Locus

Additionally, dark kitchens could create a $1 trillion global opportunity by 2030. Food Quality and Freshness: It is imperative that each customer receives food that is properly packaged, insulated, and handled with care such that its taste, texture, and temperature are preserved. How do dark kitchens enable this scalable growth?