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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. in December 2021.

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The Digital Transformation of Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

Chad Lindbloom, Chief Information Officer at C.H. Podcast version (click to play): Chad Lindbloom, Chief Information Officer at C.H. Robinson discusses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: What does “digital transformation” mean in the context of supply chain management?

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“1+1=3? Opportunities in Logistics (Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2015 Conference)

Talking Logistics

I also asked Ed what industry trends and customer requirements are shaping Descartes’ strategy, and not surprising, omni-channel retailing topped the list, along with customs and security filings. To date, Sears has increased truck productivity by 2.8 percent, decreased miles per stop (MPS) by 5.4

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5 Reasons Why The Use of the IIoT by Manufacturers Is Unavoidable

GlobalTranz

But, some companies have avoided this trend. Concerning marketing benefits , the IIoT connects information generated by consumers through social media, point-of-sale systems, internet trends and beyond to manufacturers directly. The IIoT by Manufacturers Is Extremely Valuable.

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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017 - DAT Freight Talk Blog

DAT Solutions

How to Handle FEMA Loads Without Losing Your Shirt - Owner-Operator Chad Boblett gives tips on how carriers can help provide a useful service while avoiding losing money. Owner-Operator Chad Boblett fired up his ELD in September to give himself a head start before the Dec. I Just Started Using an ELD. Here Are the Pros and Cons so Far.

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10 Outstanding Books for SCM Professionals

Supply Chain Opz

Anyway, practitioner authorship is definitely an important trend to watch. Another thing I observe is that " Multiauthor Volume " or " Edited Volume " or a book consists of scholarly articles from various authors or a dissertation/thesis published as a book don''t gain significant traction from both academics and practitioners.

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Smart Cities won’t be Smart if They Ignore Logistics

Enterra Insights

“While pie-in-the-sky dreams of utopian smart cities fill the media waves,” writes Chad Prevost ( @ChadPrevost ), “[what does a smart city] mean for commercial transportation and the supply chain?”[3] ” The growing electric vehicle trend will help with the pollution problem, but not the congestion problem.