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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Similarly, modern TMS solutions need to proactively quantify sustainability metrics to achieve the multi-faceted goals of todays supply chains. Advanced TMS systems should provide tools to visualize these relationships, enabling managers to make strategic choices that comprehensively balance costs, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. They also produce industrial automation solutions that allow factories to monitor and control production.

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The Top 5 Key Growth Drivers in the Warehouse Management Sector

Logistics Viewpoints

The Warehouse Management System market nearly grew by $1 billion in 2024, following a robust four-year climb since the pandemic. With ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, WMS solutions are broadening their capabilities.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Most supply chain and logistics teams have recognized that the only way to combat todays incredible level of uncertainty is by adopting and applying digital tools. The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Factors like planning tools, inventory management, demand patterns, and innovations in technology contribute to the success or failure of fulfillment optimization.