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Smart and Sustainable Freight: The Role of AI in Green Supply Chain Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility. With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

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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America’s Largest Small Truck Network with Alex Winston

The Logistics of Logistics

Alex Winston and Joe Lynch discuss America’s largest small truck network. Alex is the President of Expedite All , Americas largest small truck network, with over 9,000 vehicles ranging from cargo vans to straight trucks. About Alex Winston Alex Winston is the President of Expedite All and Reefer Van Network.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Addressing Energy Challenges in Logistics The logistics sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hybrid IoT Networks: Integrating Multiple Communication Technologies for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. Hybrid IoT networks. What Are Hybrid IoT Networks? What Are Hybrid IoT Networks? Thats where hybrid networks shine. The solution?

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Finally, rigid fulfillment networks compound the problem. Fulfillment networks are being evaluated based on responsiveness, not just throughput. AI also helps with scenario modeling.

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Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers

The Network Effect

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times!