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How to Manage Supply Chains as a Manufacturer with Automation and AI

Locus Robotics

Manufacturers can start by identifying which supply chain processes can be enhanced by automation, researching AI and software tools to find the best fit for their use cases, and developing a digital transformation plan that keeps them on track to keep up with the future of manufacturing.

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5 Steps to Optimizing a Shipper’s Transportation Network

Intelligent Audit

While disruptions and consumer demands are significant challenges, shippers with the right strategies and technologies can navigate them successfully. This is why transportation network optimization is important. What Is Transportation Network Optimization? Steps to Optimize the Transportation Network for Shippers.

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Retail Sales and Operations Teams Need to Up Their Game in Inventory Management Agility and Responsiveness

Supply Chain Matters

Regarding outlook for the remainder of 2022, the Walmart forecasted operating income to decease in a range of 11 percent to 13 percent for the full year. As our readership is well aware, disruptions persisted and ultimately came to roost with the unending litanies of supplier, global and domestic transportation delays and disruptions.

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Tight container market creating capacity issues for shippers

Turvo

The global transportation system in 2021 is experiencing a unique and unexpected crisis. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. For example, the transportation of high-value goods such as mechanical engineering products, electronics, and computer equipment was minimally affected.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts. And while most people think of over the road trucking first, ocean freight is making waves. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse.

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The Belt and Road Initiative: Rail Service between Europe and Asia

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Are you looking to decrease air freight costs? Air freight service is a perfect option for your just in time deliveries, but those that can wait in inventory for additional time may make more sense to move via rail service. Rail freight is an environmentally friendly way to move goods. Do you need coverage far from sea ports?

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What’s Happening in the Transatlantic’s Ocean Shipping Lane

CH Robinson Transportfolio

At Felixstowe, one of the UK’s main ports, issues arose after a new terminal operating system was installed in June, and several weeks of delays in both ship and train loadings followed. Three strategies can lead to better outcomes for your freight planning, even in peak holiday shipping periods. Forecast and book your space earlier.