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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

technology from helping China’s military. percent year-on-year decline in cargo ton miles to 1.8bn, although this metric increased by 9.5 Amazon achieved its fastest-ever global shipping times last year but isn’t resting on its laurels. Massachusetts-based Teradyne moved its production out after U.S. That’s all for this week.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

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As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. This leads to lower inventory carrying costs and thus better case flow. Demand forecasting should be tightly integrated to an inventory optimization application.

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Are you losing money to inventory mismanagement? Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. For example, top reasons why ThroughPut.ai

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How to Implement AI in Your Supply Chain: A Real-world Guide

ThroughPut

Are you losing money to inventory mismanagement? Step 3: Metric Selection Not everything can be improved or enhanced at the same time with AI. Based on the outcome chosen, key metrics can be identified to track the impact of AI, such as “order accuracy” or “warehouse throughput”. For example, top reasons why ThroughPut.ai

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

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In the world of logistics, this means enhanced operational efficiency for inventory management, route optimization, safety and security of goods, and resource allocation. In highly sensitive sectors like the military or medical logistics, this can help prevent damage and death.

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Dedication to Career, Life and Family

BlueYonder

Rebecca’s strong dedication to her job and helping customers comes directly from her military background. Being in the military also formed Rebecca’s passion for exercising and running. SCN: What branch of the military did you serve? RT: While I was in the military, I was a transportation and logistics officer.

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Dedication to Career, Life and Family

BlueYonder

Rebecca’s strong dedication to her job and helping customers comes directly from her military background. Being in the military also formed Rebecca’s passion for exercising and running. SCN: What branch of the military did you serve? RT: While I was in the military, I was a transportation and logistics officer.