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What Georgia-Pacific Is Doing With Causal AI Is Remarkable

Logistics Viewpoints

Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, and Ron Norris, director of innovation at GP While Generative AI has sparked great excitement, a form of artificial intelligence called Causal AI might offer much greater potential. Georgia-Pacific (GP) has demonstrated an application of Causal AI to dramatically improve touchless commerce.

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The Amplio Story with Trey Closson

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to co-founding Amplio, Trey led the international logistics capability at Georgia-Pacific, which is the largest U.S. Trey holds an MBA from Georgia Tech and a BA in philosophy from Furman University. Trey and the Amplio team believe that sourcing electronic components should be easy and predictable.

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Supply Chain Digitization Gains Favor as Disruptions Continue

Logistics Viewpoints

Due to this awareness, freight sourcing is receiving increased interest from shippers. But freight sourcing has limitations as it has been done for the past four decades. To gain a competitive advantage, savvy supply chain professionals are digitizing their processes, from the very beginning, freight sourcing.

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Happy Groundhog Day

Supply Chain Shaman

Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) In a project that I am currently working on with Georgia Tech, I had a bet that the research assistants would not find a clear definition in the literature. This data latency, and the lack of synchronization, results in network blackholes. (A

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Transportation Sourcing Solution

Talking Logistics

However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. Freight is unique. Relationships matter.