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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

Warehouse management is no longer the static element in the supply chain, but an area that’s ready for smart transformation. This makes warehouse digital transformation a reality in order to sustain business and thrive amidst increasing competition and market pressures. billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD $14.18

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech May 8 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology deployment and support. TradeBeyond Descartes Systems and Aerospace Software Developments (ASD) Exiger Proactive Intelligence AutoScheduler.AI

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains are systems that can operate with little to no human intervention, and they use artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and sensors to optimize the flow of goods. The key technologies that enable autonomous supply chains are artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, sensors, and blockchain.

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The Evolving Warehouse: Prepare Your Warehouse for Disruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Construction of manufacturing plants and new warehouse sites were also postponed or canceled entirely due to market uncertainty. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S. There will be situations where a traditional warehouse will not work. ports to get backlogged.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be. It’s not just about merely managing trucks and warehouses anymore; it’s about seeing the big picture (of your entire supply chain!) What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

Pop up warehouses, micro fulfillment centers, and warehousing-on-demand are all examples of how the nodes are becoming increasingly dynamic. Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays. The technology is reaching such an inflection point.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Waiting times in ports contribute to pollution, as the engine of a vessel stays running as it continues to power its onboard systems. Cargo transfer requirements. Marine optimization technologies help address all these issues. Once in port, each stage can be monitored, from pilot onboarding and cargo transfer to disembarkation.