Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

When an organization is ingesting data from dozens or even hundreds of diverse applications, companies will see duplicated records, incomplete fields, formatting inconsistencies, different languages, and different units of measurement. Achieving Data Mastery. In short, what does an organization need to do when they learn data is bad?

Data 197

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, leading experts from various sectors in transportation industry will discuss transportation trends you should take a closer look. However, the end of the recession and an increase in demand for transportation services did not restore the motor carrier industry to its former state.

Rail Software 100

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. Real-time location and IoT data such as condition statuses (e.g., BluJay provides transportation management and managed transportation solutions.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2022

.”[1] It’s hard to imagine how an organization can succeed in the Digital Age if its executives lack trust in what their data is telling them. ”[2] As a result, it appears job one for businesses is to improve data quality. Improving Data Quality. With the DSC, the need is to plan for data we need to capture.

Big Data 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. Do you have a contingency plan for transportation emergencies? But in 2021, “all of a sudden there were just completely random shortages that occurred with no warning.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 249

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Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. These numbers signal a robust year for the transportation sector and the economy in general. percent increase in volume and a 17.3

Prescriptive Analytics Software 45

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Intelligent Audit

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Digital shipping automation and transportation analytics – these terms get thrown around a lot lately within the transportation industry. This is specifically true in transportation, where they are confronted with continuous variability, and enormous amounts of data are generated.”.

Analytics Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2014

Yesterday, I spoke at the Eye for Transport conference on the Big Data opportunity in supply chain. I hate the term Big Data. So, in summary, today, we don’t have a big data problem. Instead, and more exciting, I believe that we have a big data OPPORTUNITY! Data Lakes.

Big Data 282

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With the advancement of transportation, like wheels and navigation techniques, transport to distant territories was completed over shorter periods. The Industrial Revolution gave rise to large-scale production and transportation efficiency, which led to the modern logistics landscape that we know today.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can be caused by factors such as natural disasters, political unrest, trade disputes, or disruptions in transportation networks. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Importance of Supply Chain Analytics Five Types of Supply Chain Analytics Benefits of Supply Chain Analytics Challenges in Implementing Supply Chain Analytics Supply Chain Analytics System Architecture Role of Big Data What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

These technologies generally have one thing in common: Big data. Mona Lebied writes, “Big data is revolutionizing many fields of business, and logistics analytics is one of them. She concludes, “It looks like the future is bright for logistics companies that are willing to take advantage of big data.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Planning outside of lead time in the tactical horizon is essential to manage costs, defining buffers, and sourcing strategies. The gaps in expectations between planning and functional organizations like manufacturing, transportation, and procurement are large and growing. Each planning horizon serves a purpose. The reason?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Organisations are taking the lead in establishing advanced infrastructure for storing and distributing locally and internationally sourced food supplies to different markets. In adverse situations, the infrastructure can be damaged or certain movement restrictions can make it difficult to transport goods and supplies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Background Expert opinions appear to be the most important source of information for a trend prediction. More details can be found as below, 7 Megatrends 1) Big Data as a product : large companies have invested in the software system so they can mine the big data in-house. How can we identify them really?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. The transport and logistics industry, has seen several changes in business models in the last few years. Source: Schumacher et al.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Logistics hubs will re-emerge at the local/mega city level, and sub-system suppliers and component suppliers will source, assemble and deliver from their own backyards.

Pharmaceutical 246

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

Michelle Sodomka, a Senior Director in charge of Open Sky Group ’s transportation management practice has 15 years’ experience in risk analysis and mitigation within the logistics industry. Open Sky Group is focused on consulting and implementation of Blue Yonder ’s warehouse, labor, and transportation management solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Harnessing Big Data. Technology has created an extraordinary amount of data ; within this data there is great opportunity, but it also can be overwhelming. The industrial internet of things (IIoT) has exponentially increased the amount of data produced. Drive for Efficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 209

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Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

We live in a digital age in which, according to Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), Director of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, big data is an organization’s most valuable asset. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] 1] Staff writers at Gadget go even further.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Supply Chain 24/7

MAY 14, 2018

In these 2 papers, Elemica provides a quick primer on how to handle complex sourcing events, and how to leverage big data and analytics in your next transportation request-for-quote.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Tompkins Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. Trends in the Transportation Industry , a report by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, pulls back the curtain on today’s hottest transportation issues.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Beyond ships, the transportation industry contains many other forms of transportation that contribute to carbon emissions. Note that these numbers include more than shipping and logistics; it encompasses the entire transportation sector. Broken down, most of the 2020 transportation sector emissions in the U.S.

Waste Reduction 52

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Certain foods and items, for instance, can’t merely get tossed on a transport truck and left to chance. Conservative estimates show the financial impact of transportation-related food safety failures exceeds $2 billion annually. Big data, AI and machine learning platforms can help automate the process nearly in full.

Food 185

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

By knowing what to expect, they can decrease the number of total vehicles needed for transport and direct them to the locations where the demand is expected, which leads to significantly lower operational costs. The tech is using data to its full potential to better anticipate events, avoid risks and create solutions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 135

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). We started the conversation with sourcing. Lucas had a team that dictated sourcing based on excel spreadsheet analysis to reduce cost and improve tax efficiency. Set up go-fund me sourcing for internal projects and allow teams to test and learn in divisional settings. What to do? The reason?

Procurement Analytics 217

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Freight Audit may not be the sexiest aspect of transportation management, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t play a critical role in helping companies effectively manage and control their transportation spend, as well as provide valuable insight to drive continuous improvement.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. New fuel options such as biofuels, hydrogen, electricity and gas are becoming more important, especially for transport. Low carbon sources and natural gas meet 85% of the increase in global demand.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

For example, one often reads about companies collecting an ocean of big data; and, it’s a fitting comparison. ”[1] The same can be said for companies that never delve deep into the ocean of data they collect. The growing ocean of data. Companies are often compared to swimmers in an ocean of data.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2024

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Build capabilities to manage planning master data. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. After alignment, use NOSQL techniques and data scientists to build outside-in processes. Labor turnover, supply reliability, and transportation variation are here to stay. Design for Resilience. Today’s gap?

Analytics Software 195

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” The second question we get is what strategies can we implement to lower our transportation costs.

Negotiating Skills 103

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3GTMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

A transportation management system (TMS) has always been applied across many company platforms, exchanging information with your carriers, vendors and customers. This mirrors how the IoT works and makes your TMS the natural rallying point for supply chain IoT data. Note: I’m not talking about big data. How does it work?

Supply Chain Network Software 147

Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Internet of things Real-time Visibility 147

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Such information streamlined transactions and improved decision-making, but the ERP data did not initially permit connecting and compiling cross-functional data sources. Bringing Big Data Into the Picture. Another supply chain evolution concerned real-time data collection. A Personalized, Dedicated Approach.

Supply Chain Planning Software 124

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Build capabilities to manage planning master data. Manage Make, Source, and Deliver Together. After alignment, use NOSQL techniques and data scientists to build outside-in processes. Labor turnover, supply reliability, and transportation variation are here to stay. Design for Resilience. Today’s gap?

Analytics Software 195

Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Whether it’s purchasing, procurement, transport, technology, facilities, or other specialized areas, understanding your passion will influence the subsequent steps in this rewarding career path. Understanding and applying technologies like IoT and big data are highlighted as essential components for staying ahead in the field.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

These sources while functional are difficult to connect. In my experience, usually only 1/3 of data needed for visibility is transactional data. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. What Is Data Portability? Embrace Disparate Data.

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