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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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Unlocking Efficiency with AI in Business Process Automation

Elementum

Internet of Things (IoT): Extending the Reach of BPA Internet of Things (IoT) enhances BPA by providing a continuous stream of real-time data for ML analysis, crucial for automating and refining operations. Common performance metrics include process completion rate and the number of automated tasks.

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Navigating the Supply Chain Management Fault Line

Supply Chain Shaman

Robotics/wearables/the Internet of Things/additive manufacturing coalescence is redefining manufacturing. The Autonomous Supply Chain for Physical Logistics. Drones in warehouses using machine learning for real-time inventory and self-driving vehicles are transforming logistics. It is happening.

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IoT Benefits for Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. ”[3] Not only does this allow enterprises to maintain more control over their inventory, the sensors can be used by other stakeholders as well, such as, collaborative robots — or cobots — now being used in many warehouses.

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Augmenting Your Logistics Operations with Digital Yards

Talking Logistics

Thanks to advancements in technology including cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), drones, and mobile, yard visibility and management are now reaching new heights as the picture of the “Digital Yard” comes into very clear focus. This, in turn, degrades the quality and potential insight that the data will be able to provide.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Resolutions for 2017: 4 Things to STOP Doing This Year

Talking Logistics

Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” Today, I’m adding to the list of resolutions, but instead of focusing on things you should do this year, I’m focusing on 4 things you should stop doing in 2017. Stop viewing logistics as a cost center.

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Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Insights

While most companies have been able to make progress in one of these two critical metrics in the period of 2006-2013, they have not been able to make progress on both together. Will your UPS store or Third-party Logistics (3PL) provider, through printing on-demand, become the new provider of parts for industrial equipment?