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Generative AI: Cheat Code to a More Competitive Supply Chain Business?

Logistics Viewpoints

The manager glances at the screen and sees a shipment to Louisville, KY flagged due to a storm delay. He asks the bot, “How long will the storm delay ABC Company’s shipment to Louisville and, can you find a better route?” The bot responds, “The customer in Louisville does not approve the upcharge. Do you want to ship it?”

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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

I personally have my own favorite events – each for its own qualities. Last year brought in a revival of events, but with a few still either provided virtually or postponed for one more year. This year I believe we will not only see a return to the prior number of events, but also record attendance.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

and Fast Radius’ On Demand Production Platform™ and 3D printing factory in Louisville, KY.” Finally, in the 3D printing realm, UPS announced that it will launch “a distributed, on-demand manufacturing network that links its global logistics network with 3D printers at The UPS Store® in more than 60 locations around the U.S.

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Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability

GlobalTranz

And as an early adopter and proponent of manufacturing practices that later became known as Lean, we’ve observed enormous improvements in manufacturing quality and consistency. Those steps will improve the quality and create the awareness and data necessary to continuously improve. . Among the challenges: . Conclusion . The Author.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

How do companies remain competitive in fast changing markets that put pressure to seek out low cost quality suppliers and products? GEMI Meeting – Supply Chain Sustainability (Louisville, KY).

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The Mind-Boggling Complexities of Food Distribution (Why Optimization is Critical)

Talking Logistics

For example, here’s a description from a 2001 profile of Kroger’s food supply chain published by Louisville Business First : The frozen food portion of the order is assembled at 6:30 a.m. and loaded in the front compartment, or nose, of a multi-temperature trailer where the temperature is 20 degrees below zero.

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How Cities get Smarter

Enterra Insights

” It’s up to government officials to identify pain points unique to their cities and to begin to improve the quality of life by fixing them first. In the Digital Age, the desire to do even better (i.e., to become even more efficient and effective) is spurring the smart cities movement. Footnotes. [1]