Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. Cold-chain temperature sensors need long battery life and wide-area reach, making LPWAN protocols like LoRaWAN ideal. Thats where hybrid networks shine.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This requires a thorough readiness assessment, selection of appropriate technology, and careful integration with existing business processes. It is crucial to assess the organization’s technological infrastructure, supply chain processes, and compliance frameworks to ensure they are aligned with DPP requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Gartner’s Hype Cycle for CSCOs is a valuable read for current and potential Supply Chain leaders. It brings together a long list of trends, enabling technologies, business frameworks and competencies that should be in your consideration set. Data availability and technology wasn’t what it is today. Cost-to Serve.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2025

Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls. Two cellular technologies LTE-M and NB-IoT are now reshaping long-distance asset tracking. Theyre not general-purpose wireless technologies. This is changing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Hyped Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. In 2023 alone, over $100 billion was invested in EV and battery supply chain M&A deals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

It starts with your first form of Automation, Warehouse Management. As anyone who’s experienced change in supply chain technology over the past five-to-ten years can attest, we’ve come a long way, baby. Warehouse management software ( WMS ) is the foundation of a smooth-running supply chain operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 28, 2024

For businesses, DPPs are becoming essential to comply with best practice guidance as well as coming statutory regulations that demand transparency in supply chains. Blockchain can also build trust in the supply chain, as all channel stakeholders can verify the same data.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 13, 2017

In any business or trade you need the right tools for the job, and the supply chain business is no different. At every level of supply chain expertise and competitive differentiation you use certain tools, and seek others to move to the next level. He calls this the Scotch tape of supply chain planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. How does the pandemic and digital technology play into these trends? I was originally scheduled to speak.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

The Digital Age is all about connectivity and so is the emergence of the digital supply chain. And all of them expect to be connected to logistics providers transporting goods to and from various supply chain nodes. Supply chain IoT tools. Consumers expect to be connected to retailers. ”[2].

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Healthcare providers are leveraging efficient supply chains to ensure critical supplies reach patients when needed most.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supply chains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known. Navigating this years looming risks to build a secure supply network has never been more critical.[1] ”[3] Climate Change.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 9, 2021

Several years ago, the staff at Blume Global wrote, “[Internet of Things] devices have revolutionized supply chain management (SCM). ”[1] Fast forward to 2021 and it’s reasonable ask if the Internet of Things (IoT) has really revolutionized supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. The gap was large.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. You’re not alone. That’s where data analytics comes in.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Last year technology journalist Gordon Feller wrote, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to disrupt and transform manufacturing and a number of other industries.”[1] These gains are likely to accelerate and scale across the economy as IoT technological maturity and adoption increases.” ”[3].

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. I am worried.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2019

A digital transformation requires that companies transform their decision-making processes with technology to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and virtual reality can aid in this transformation.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2022

One reason for this is the staggering growth of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Chui describes the IoT as embedding “digital technologies into the physical world. For example, we’re seeing digital technologies embedded in cars and in buildings. That’s the Internet of Things.”

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 31, 2014

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. Many of the partners in the room work on service part supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 22, 2019

Now that more companies are embracing supply chain planning productivity and automation, many firms are asking which processes they should automate. Gartner says that the attitude towards supply chain planning productivity and automation has changed dramatically. Subconscious planning on the bottom.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 26, 2022

1] During those early years, the internet was primarily used as way for humans to connect with one another. Over the years, however, human-to-human connectivity has been surpassed by machine-to-machine connectivity over what the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometimes referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 26, 2022

1] During those early years, the internet was primarily used as way for humans to connect with one another. Over the years, however, human-to-human connectivity has been surpassed by machine-to-machine connectivity over what the Internet of Things (IoT) — sometimes referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

For this reason, supply chain solutions have become an integral part of business strategies to cope with these ever-increasing complexities. However, there is the difficult question of which technology to implement to make better use of your warehouse. Use of technology. So, how can you tackle this task? Physical space.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2017

The “4” refers to a fourth industrial revolution, following steam power, mass production, and then IT and robotic automation. to supply chains. The clearest impact on supply chain planning involves demand. digitization and automation of production means goods can be produced more flexibly and more quickly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 12, 2017

While I am advocating rethinking supply chain planning, for some consultants, the only path forward is the adoption of DDRMP. For all of the DDMRP believers and technology sales people wanting me to endorse products and methodologies, can we change the discussion this morning? Cool Technologies. Really BAD. Buyer beware!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 27, 2018

by Alexa Cheater Faster, smarter, more profitable supply chain decisions. Transitioning from hype to reality, artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining momentum across industries thanks to an explosion in computing power and storage, the emergence of IoT (Internet of Things) and big data, and algorithmic advances.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

This is especially relevant to supply chain management, which is in the process of changing to take advantage of new technology that can make things more efficient. We sometimes refer to this process as supply chain transformation. What is Supply Chain Transformation?

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