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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. Massive potential – thanks to big data combined with self-driving trucks.

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Walmart Lowers their Shipping Requirements, but their Suppliers Still Struggle

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship. Walmart is not the only big retailer with OTIF requirements, but as the world’s largest retailer, and a company with stringent requirements , Walmart’s OTIF requirements are top of mind for consumer goods companies.

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Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Space

GlobalTranz

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. More importantly, demand for warehouse space is at an all-time high, and warehousing is still short two million workers. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2 GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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Leveraging Big Data in Logistics Into Meaningful Business Analytics

Intelligent Audit

One solution is to turn to big shipping data. Far from a buzzword, big data analytics in logistics and supply chain management are helping companies gain insight into their current performance while optimizing future operations. What is Big Data in Logistics & Supply Chain Management?

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Will Warehouses Eventually Go Dark?

Enterra Insights

Thanks to the popularity of e-commerce, warehouses are some of the hottest properties in real estate. Phillips ( @EricaEPhillips ) reports some retailers were so desperate to find warehouse space this past holiday season they created pop-up warehouses in vacant suburban lots and parking garages.[1] The right kind of warehouse.

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An E-Commerce Peak Season Checklist for Warehouse and Distribution 

ModusLink Corporation

Warehouse and distribution professionals understand that the timeline of order processing has ebbed and flowed significantly over the last few years. With the rising popularity of online ordering, the need for reliable digital shipping logistics and services is more vital than ever. Introduction.

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The 9 Key Considerations of an Effective Last Mile Logistics Strategy

GlobalTranz

According to Mitchell’s NY , last mile logistics is seen as the least efficient leg of shipping, and it accounts for up to 20 percent of the total shipping cost of a product. Shippers must create robust last mile logistics strategies that shrink the distance between warehouse and consumer. Be Consumer-Centric.