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The Future (or End) of Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

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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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility Software in 2024

Loginext

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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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. What is supply chain visibility?

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

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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A Business Case for Automation in Your Supply Chain

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and Head Analyst, Logistics Trends and Insights, LLC

Join us for this insightful webinar with Cathy Morrow Roberson, Head Analyst at Logistics Trends and Insights, LLC, and learn the key areas to help prove that implementing automation is a sound financial strategy: Getting the buy-in. Why automation in order processing is at the heart of the supply chain.