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Continuous Warehouse Optimization and The DC Technology Gap

Logistics Viewpoints

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Amazon and other ecommerce innovators have been the leading agents of disruption.

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From Real-Time Visibility to Real-Time Decisions: Data’s Value Is Propagating Across Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. Why is this shift such a big deal? We don’t have to think back very far.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Effective Supply Chain Management In Manufacturing Key to Revival of Industry in U.S.

GlobalTranz

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing. The Numbers Are In.

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6 Key Takeaways from Blue Yonder Automotive Connect

BlueYonder

This annual gathering serves as a platform for sharing ideas on supply chain innovations and attracts repeat attendees from the automotive industry community. These challenges involve grappling with extended lead times for parts inventory and navigating limitations in distribution center (DC) space.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation. Manufacturers like P&G are having to do the same too. Packages were delayed.

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Supply Chain Crystal Ball Gazing: Let’s Look Ahead to 2028

Logistics Bureau

By that time, agile robots with near human dexterity will be affordable, if not to purchase then at least to rent as part of a full-service solution from a robotics provider. A combination of automated trucks, conveyor systems, and picking robots will enable inventory to pass through the DC with very little direct human intervention.

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6 Key Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2017

Logistics Bureau

At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later.