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Trane Technologies Embraces a Digital Twin to Optimize Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Tom France, the vice president of distribution at Trane Technologies, gave an entertaining presentation in early October of this year at a FourKites online conference. Trane Technologies uses the FourKites real-time transportation visibility and yard management solutions to help optimize logistics.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 27 – May 1, 2015)

Talking Logistics

New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Latest Versions of SAP® Transportation Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Event Management Now Available. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

SCMDOJO

Additionally, its strategic location in proximity to Germany, France, and the UK adds to its appeal. The Netherlands offers a robust infrastructure, comprising not only road networks but also rail and water transportation, including short sea and deep sea routes.

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Logistics Responses to Europe’s Migrant Crisis

TMC

Probably the most notable outcome from a logistics standpoint has occurred in Calais, France, where trucks headed for the Channel Tunnel to the United Kingdom were being boarded by migrants. million trucks in both directions between France and the United Kingdom last year. The service carried some 1.5

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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

Belgium is bordered by France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands, and has a robust shipping infrastructure including multiple ports, making it a perfect location for trade both within the EU and with other geographic regions. The seven registered air freight carriers in Belgium carried 1.4 percent, France 9.5 leaving the EU.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 3, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Convargo grabs $19 million to improve road freight (TechCrunch). Almost two years ago I predicted that blockchain would make its debut it supply chain management , and activity in this area (along with the hype) has certainly increased since then. Shippo raises $20 million to be the Stripe for shipping (Venture Beat).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 17-21, 2016)

Talking Logistics

billion in France to double capacity at Roissy airport. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. Acquires IDS Transportation Services, LLC. Manhattan Associates Reports Record Third Quarter 2016 Performance. Cloud Logistics and project44 Team to Enhance Same Day TMS Projects and More. FedEx to invest $1.5