Freightos

AUGUST 28, 2018

Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Most importantly, they unlocked global trade. Freight has not been impervious. Modes of transportation and communication evolved, culminating today in instant-gratification last-mile/last-touch, in a world of one-hour delivery and online bookings.

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. But here are some common use cases for automation in manufacturing supply chains.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

Various macro forces are redrawing the global trade map, and one of them is China’s revival of the ancient Silk Road trade route. For shippers large and small, the multi-billion-dollar infrastructural project could bring huge opportunities for improving the efficiency of global supply chains—providing they do their homework first.

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TMC

MARCH 9, 2017

Various macro forces are redrawing the global trade map, and one of them is China’s revival of the ancient Silk Road trade route. For shippers large and small, the multi-billion-dollar infrastructural project could bring huge opportunities for improving the efficiency of global supply chains—providing they do their homework first.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 5, 2020

Omnichannel business models often lead to more complicated global supply chains. Due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, many global shippers are recognizing the value in a risk management plan to best prepare themselves for the current situation and others like it in the future.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. So sad, so senseless.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 20, 2014

Supply chains can face disruption from man-made events, as well as natural disasters. Consider moving critical products via air freight and/or using a sea-air option to minimize the impact of increased costs. Global Transportation Supply Chain Global Shipping ILWU PMA Port Strike Supply Chains'

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