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6 Ways AI Empowers End-to-End Decision Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Consequently, everyone asserts they are utilizing AI, and those in the supply chain world are no exception. How will it address “the world hunger problem” in supply chains, particularly in the context of supply chain planning? AI effectively facilitates continuous improvement in supply chains!

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Productization and Scaling for Next Generation Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

The Association for Advancing Automation hosted the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Week (Co-located with the Vision Show), October 10-13. I was able to attend for a day due to my proximity to the Boston conference center in which it was held.

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Big Data, Analytics, and Industry 4.0

Enterra Insights

Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explain the first three revolutions were driven by steam, electricity, and automation. He observes, “For many manufacturing and supply chain organizations, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted multiple shortcomings in their data management strategies. revolution.

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10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations

GlobalTranz

But what are some ways organizations can streamline operations for improved results overall? Boston Consulting Group research shows 1.2 Making the right order picking choices directly impacts supply chain productivity, so it’s not something to be taken lightly. by the year 2025. As with ergonomic considerations (i.e.,

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How Technology Makes Continuous Innovation Possible: A Case Study with Unilever

Logistics Viewpoints

In the corridors of Unilever, a team of dedicated supply chain planners from demand to supply to transportation embarks on a daily journey. End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Platform The end-to-end process begins with data. This world isn’t a distant dream.

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Next-Gen Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Major transformational change in supply chain and logistics is not a frequent occurrence, but it has happened with regularity throughout history: The advent of the steam engine and the related rise of railway and steamship lines. Transportation now accounts for about 63% of total supply chain cost, so it is vital to get right.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 26-30, 2015)

Talking Logistics

With almost 2 feet of snow on the ground, the Blizzard of 2015 hit us hard here in Boston, but I was prepared with my “Made in Cuba” snow shovels. Oracle Delivers Intuitive and Mobile User Experience for Oracle’s PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management Solutions. CubanLivingInNewEngland. Maersk in Talks Over $1.5