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A new path forward in supply chain technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain is an industry slow to change. Large shippers still use Excel spreadsheets to plan their operations, and even the most beneficial logistics technology is sometimes looked at warily. Supply chain technology that is “beyond TMS” adds an array of necessary components.

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In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Much attention (and financing) has been directed over the past years to the expansion of supply chain visibility, mainly “real-time visibility platforms” and to “sensor-based visibility solutions“. Complete or total real-time “network level visibility“, despite the hype, remains a more distant reality.

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What is ‘integrated business planning’ and what does it mean for my supply chain?

The Network Effect

In earlier posts I’ve explained why existing enterprise management solutions are limited ( hint: it’s stale data ), and why I believe that the new generation of cloud platforms will enable a new kind of ‘social’ supply chain that looks and operates very differently from what we are used to today.

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Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Such complexities really need new solutions and smart features to help shippers gain control and manage their supply chains” continued Rajesh Sidhu. “ Joe Lombardo.

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Flexport’s Announced Release of AI Powered Applications

Supply Chain Matters

End-to-end transportation and logistics visibility provider Flexport unveiled over 20 added technology and AI powered applications that are part of the providers initial Winter twice-yearly technology suite update. Readers may be asking why Flexport elected to offer both options.

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Digital Supply Chain: Where Can You Find Value?

Talking Logistics

There’s a lot of talk these days about the digital supply chain, including what it means and why it’s important. I explored these and other related questions with Gary Barraco, Director of Global Product Marketing at Amber Road , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Visibility: Getting to One Version of the Truth.

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E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network

E2open

E2open to Acquire INTTRA, Adding the World’s Leading Ocean Shipping Network and Software Provider, Creating an Integrated Global Supply Chain and Logistics Operating Network. Today, one out of every four ocean containers shipped globally is booked through the INTTRA platform.