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

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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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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

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Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective. I’m responsible for the overall digital transformation, including technology. But then it very quickly evolved into a full intelligence platform.

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Hybrid IoT Networks: Integrating Multiple Communication Technologies for Seamless Logistics

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A hybrid IoT network is an architecture that blends multiple wireless (and sometimes wired) communication technologiessuch as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE/5G, Zigbee, and satelliteinto a cohesive system. No single technology can economically and technically fulfill all these requirements. Thats where hybrid networks shine.

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Tips for Starting a Successful 3PL Relationship for Freight

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It's a collaborative relationship that can streamline and elevate your freight shipping operations. A strong 3PL becomes more than just a coordinator of shipping — they act as an integrated part of your team, working toward your long-term goals. Will you provide an audit of my shipping operations, including invoices?

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How LTE-M and NB-IoT Are Revolutionizing Asset Tracking in Global Supply Chains

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In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Two cellular technologies LTE-M and NB-IoT are now reshaping long-distance asset tracking. This is changing. This is changing.

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Smart Strategies for Budgeting Freight Fuel Surcharges

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Keeping shipping costs under control is no small task — and unpredictable freight fuel surcharges make it even tougher. In this blog, we'll walk you through how to calculate fuel surcharges on freight, track pricing trends, audit your shipping bills, and work with the right 3PL partner to keep your costs under control.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Reducing carbon emissions is a cornerstone of this effort.