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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. Ideally, TMS systems should present emissions, costs, lead times, and other principal metrics comparisons side-by-side instead of in silos. Reducing emissions from transportation is crucial to achieving organizations sustainability goals.

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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

GlobalTranz

As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Their services often include negotiating pricing, coordinating cross-border shipments , tracking goods and ensuring that all logistics go smoothly. While a freight forwarder may sound similar to a freight broker, their role in logistics is much more hands-on.

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Environmental Sustainability in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. By comparison, 85 percent of orders are accomplished in one delivery for those at the 75th percentile.

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2023 Supply Chain Priorities, Perceptions, and Initiatives – Preliminary Results

Logistics Viewpoints

I informed our readers that ARC Advisory Group/Logistics Viewpoints is conducting a survey to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. We approached the topic from the perspective of importance in comparison to other objectives and change in importance over time.

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Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR): What They Are and Benefits of Using Them

GlobalTranz

Sudden surges in warehouse demand result from increased access to retailers. Let’s look at how robots have evolved and their benefits in modern warehousing. Their capabilities were limited, so warehouse managers may not have seen their value. Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) make this possible. Greater order accuracy.

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Truck transportation jobs up year over year for first time since 2023: BLS

Freight Waves

With that base then having taken two consecutive downward hits in a row, the relatively steady pace of increases in recent months has finally resulted in a year-over-year comparison that shows the most recent figure more than that of the corresponding month a year earlier. The wage data operates on a one-month lag. A year ago, it was $29.70