Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2025

Is supply chain visibility a product or feature? Heres an excerpt of what I wrote at the time: To derive business value from visibility, you have to do something with the data and insights collected. Read more The post The Future (or End) of Supply Chain Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. However, implementing edge computing in logistics environments introduces its own set of technical and operational complexities that require careful planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Real-time visibility enables fleet managers to oversee both individual vehicles and the entire fleet, facilitating immediate adjustments to changing conditions. Similarly, UPS uses its ORION system, which integrates real-time and historical data to optimize delivery routes, saving fuel and enhancing delivery reliability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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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. Why Logistics Demands Hybrid Connectivity Logistics environments are inherently heterogeneous. Core Components of a Hybrid IoT Network in Logistics 1.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. What Is Mobile Inventory Management?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2025

Designed to support real-time, autonomous decision-making, the agents help reduce manual tasks and improve responsiveness across operational workflows. He introduced Enterprise Promise and Fulfill, a new solution that supports enterprise-wide inventory visibility and real-time order orchestration.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. Bill is a start-up entrepreneur focused on developing and commercializing real-time technology networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. CEO Matt Elenjickal kicked off Visibility 2023 with his keynote. Mr. Elenjickal discussed how the FourKites platform helps leaders with real-time decision making. As I mentioned above, the theme for FourKites Visibility 2023 was “Connected”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Global technology company CrimsonLogic , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA International and a leader in digital trade, digital ports and technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Newage Software & Solutions (“Newage”), a global leader in logistics technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers. Prior to his career in logistics, Adamo worked in pricing and analytics at a deregulated energy provider. About Ken Adamo Ken Adamo serves as the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics. Key Insight: The use of AI in supply chain automation is producing tangible benefits across procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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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. And that practicality is unlocking a new standard of visibility across logistics networks. LTE-M supports voice (VoLTE), real-time mobility, and bandwidth up to 1.4

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Let’s take a look at the challenges associated with digital twins and how real-time data systems are changing the game for companies looking to leverage them. In real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2025

Layer on the daily micro disruptions that every warehouse experiences regardless of size – unexpected or delayed deliveries, inventory shortages, quality issues and scheduled labor or equipment mismatches versus real-time needs—and suddenly running the warehouse becomes unmanageable. What trailer needs to be worked next and why?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. That is fast growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance. CEVA Logistics, a CMA CGM subsidiary, uses Googles AI tools for warehouse management and demand forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. What’s needed is a modern platform approach to supply chain tech — with the specific objective of enabling effective real-time execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We now have complete visibility of our supply chain. We can run a plan simulation to maximize revenue, maximize shipments, maximize the customer experience, or minimize transportation costs. Once a contract is in place, we have real-time visibility on the delivery status. We have full visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alex is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in tech innovation and a background in law, tech, and logistics. Alex is also spearheading the development of Reefer Van Network, Expedite All’s affiliated refrigerated logistics division. About Alex Winston Alex Winston is the President of Expedite All and Reefer Van Network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. As so many of us were made aware since the pandemic lead times were stretched to extreme levels for many products globally. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 30, 2024

And real-time order visibility is a critical component of that transformation, with leaders now looking to take the next step to gain true end-to-end insight into their supply chain. Given current conditions, one way retail and CPG companies can optimize their order visibility is by integrating their systems of record.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In 2024, supply chain visibility software is a critical tool for businesses navigating a fast-paced market. Real-time insights and end-to-end visibility enhance decision-making, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction, making it a must-have for staying competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. This near real-time monitoring ensures compliance with regulations, enhances product safety, and helps build trust with consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management. At the heart of CTSI-Globals portfolio is its TMS, which supports essential logistics tasks such as load planning, routing, parcel management, and freight auditing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Those can include suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics service providers, customs brokers, governmental agencies, and other participants. Now companies are trying to collect data from multiple tiers of a supply chain in near real-time. That makes the integration even more difficult.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Data-Driven Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on real-time data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

These advancements enable real-time tracking and monitoring, enhance automated systems, and support a larger number of connected devices. This setup allows teams to collaborate in real time, sharing video and diagnostic data across geographies. Next lets look at technical capabilities and applications in the domain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2025

Global logistics and shipping provider Maersk has begun the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform, OneWireless, aboard 450 vessels to enable smart container and cargo tracking solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. For example, when implementing air-to-ocean logistics strategies, the solution will weigh ocean freight more favorably than air freight. Reducing emissions from transportation is crucial to achieving organizations sustainability goals.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. – Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations at Electrolux.

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