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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS). However, there are technological limitations to it. Pay as you grow.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

They rely on comprehensive and intelligent software tools and manage their growth by implementing a clearly defined automation strategy. Recently, Walmart US adapted its organization: President and CEO John Former explains that the new COO role combines store operations and supply chain.

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Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) 

Logistics Viewpoints

Paired with advancements in regenerative agriculture, water-saving technology, packaging innovation, and more, the move reflects the PepsiCo division’s significant progress toward its PepsiCo Positive sustainability goals. The post Supply Chain & Logistic News (August 19th – 23rd) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Running on Ice: Europe’s Cold Storage Sector Is Heating Up

Freight Waves

Eastern Europe and Iberia are especially ripe for growth, outpacing more mature markets like Germany and Austria. Europe’s cold chain is at an inflection point,” says the OC&C team. Automation is an enabler, not a universal solution,” OC&C points out.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Mini Supply Chain Problems at.

Supply Chains Rock

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Mini Supply Chain Problems at Mini. China Supply Chain Council. MIT Supply Chain 2020.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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The Current WMS Market Gets More Focus by Supply Chain Execs: Here’s Why

GlobalTranz

Digital technologies, including cloud-based platforms, encourage interest in the current WMS market on the part of supply chain executives. According to Warehouse Logistics , there are more than 170 vendors located in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Today, the market statistics are almost impossible to identify.