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Logistics, Data, and Cognitive Computing

Enterra Insights

These can include freight costs that are too high, transit times that are too long or not charging enough for freight.”[1] Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts assert, “Logistics networks have never been more complex. The freight invoice data verifies what really happened (Were measurements correct?

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Where Will the Next FedEx Come from in Today’s Tech-Ruled Markets?

MIT Supply Chain

The Internet of Things is another major area of development for the company. Amazon’s primary business is retailing, he insists, and it does not have the global network of freight facilities that makes FedEx such a formidable force in the delivery business. Does the company have a second, technological moat?

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How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain

Savi

Many companies are already leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to turn orders around in a day, deliver customized orders and replenish stocks in short order. Given that most freight is transported over the road, this is a serious concern. Pro-tip, this, in turn, can improve their On-Time In Full (OTIF) KPI.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years. The state will test a new communications system in the busy I-80 freight corridor. Population growth and new supply chain technology drive the change. Smart mobility is just the beginning.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that freight volumes in the United States will increase by more than 40% over the next 30 years. The state will test a new communications system in the busy I-80 freight corridor. Population growth and new supply chain technology drive the change. Smart mobility is just the beginning.

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10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations

GlobalTranz

Boston Consulting Group research shows 1.2 With the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) becoming increasingly pervasive in the manufacturing sector, the challenge then becomes: How can organizations leverage these technological innovations to stay one step ahead of the competition? by the year 2025.

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Surviving Disruptions – an opportunity for supply chains to thrive with people and technology – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The short-term strategy to build resilience, is to focus on three major elements, essential to keep freight moving. . Boost agility in logistics: multimodal solutions to combat increased freight costs and limited capacity. According to the Boston Consulting Group, automating manual processes can yield cost savings up to 40%.