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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

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By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. Network Layer: Manages data routing. These seven layers are: 1.

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

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In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Navigating M&A Trends in the Transportation, Logistics, and Energy Storage Space

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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. This challenge is particularly acute when traditional logistics companies merge with technology-driven startups.

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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

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Supply chain professionals use various tools, including supply chain modeling, inventory management, and forecasting. Risk Management: Identifying potential disruptions, such as natural disasters, supplier disruptions, such as bankruptcies, transportation delays, and developing contingency plans to mitigate their impacts.

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

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Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

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Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Editor’s Choice: It’s time for traditional inventory management to evolve!

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As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. This new overflow strategy has mitigated inventory imbalance due to the scalability and mobility of transport equipment. The answer goes beyond standard inventory management. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.