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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon plans to build delivery robot tech in Finland. Restaurants, bars find suppliers’ inventories are running dry. Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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3 Uses of IoT Tech Spurring Sustainability in Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

But perhaps the most far-reaching changes will center around the use of large data systems to drive sustainability in logistics and supply chains. Driverless”, autonomous vehicles are already in use across both the public and private sector, and are set to dramatically transform the logistic industry as they hit the road in greater numbers.

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Supply Chain Management:Leveraging Social Media for Improving.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Distribution. Distribution. In this context, the social media can be leveraged effectively to analyze customer data and achieve more insight on forecasting, planning, scheduling and inventory management. I feel that it would create a leaner inventory and help reduce costs and increase profits for retailers.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. This helps to improve cash flow cycles and facilitate just-in-time inventory control. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. El Salvador.