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

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous ground vehicles, such as self-driving trucks, address long-haul and heavy freight logistics. This limitation confines drones to specific, smaller deliveries, whereas autonomous vehicles are suited to freight.

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LSPs Need a Rapid Software Launch, with a Big ROI. Blue Yonder Delivers.

BlueYonder

While this is great news, it’s also placed pressure on LSPs to quickly get up to speed on advanced logistics software. They need to monitor changing conditions in real time — like freight rates, carrier and warehouse space availability, and order volatility — and always make decisions that balance service and costs.

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Digital Freight Forwarding with Gary Nemmers & Martyn Verhaegen

The Logistics of Logistics

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Freight forwarding is one of the most difficult services within the logistics industry.

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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, that sudden increase in warehousing charges from my LSP is anyone else seeing that? Or I am evaluating a new global trade management software provider anyone else had good/bad experience with them?

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Evaluating Innovative Technology with Warehouse Simulation

Logistics Viewpoints

However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Simulation technology is broadening possibilities for how warehouses evaluate their: Processes. Plus, it eliminates costly errors by enabling the trialing and benchmarking of different solutions in a virtual warehouse.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

Additionally, freight in general and the crunch in capacity have picked up in 2014, as economic growth has created an increase in durable goods orders as well as consumer spending. Awareness is a VITAL state of mind during the busy holiday peak in the DC or in your own warehouse. Make your Inventory Omni-Channel.

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What Are Dark Warehouses and What Do I Need to Know?

GlobalTranz

Demand to increase efficiency in warehouse management is at an all-time high. Warehouse managers also face challenges with finding and retaining the right talent, as well as added pressure from customers and shareholders alike. Let’s take a closer look at dark warehouses and what they mean for the future of warehouse management.