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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

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By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. Song of the week: The post Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025

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Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. Song of the week: The post Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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Once the order amount and timeline are agreed upon between the parties, advanced shipping notices are used to track delivery. Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products. You took 30 days.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

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tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion. Today’s escalation of U.S. and other non-tariffed regions.

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AI Integration, Autonomous Robotics, and Strategic Visions: The Future of Supply Chains – News for the Week of June 8th

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And that practicality is unlocking a new standard of visibility across logistics networks. The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery.