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This Week in Logistics News (January 11-15, 2016)

Talking Logistics

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). This news underscores another of my predictions for this year — that we’ll see increased innovation to simplify and expedite trading partner (B2B) connectivity.

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8 Examples of Kanban in Lean Manufacturing

Unleashed

Kanban in lean manufacturing Kanban is an important part of the lean manufacturing system, since it manages production through a pull system, rather than responding to predicted demand. Here, you may consider using a hybrid system of Kanban’s pull alongside analytics-based push methodologies (i.e.

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What the success of Prime Day means for your supply chain.

CargoBarn

The hugely popular Amazon Prime day started in 2015 to celebrate the Seattle-based e-tail giant’s 20th anniversary by offering sitewide discounts to Prime Members. This can be done by using a TMS with supply chain technology and real-time, predictive analytics, with artificial intelligence. .

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Omnichannel Logistics Solutions Takes the Supply Chain To The Next Level

GlobalTranz

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions. However, AIDC tools are making analytics in the supply chain an affordable reality.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

For instance, Seattle proposed a shared data system that provides dynamic routing for truck traffic and promotes off-peak deliveries. Other smart mobility solutions are highlighted by the DOT’s Smart City Challenge , which solicited ideas from mid-size cities across the United States for creating an integrated smart transportation system.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

For instance, Seattle proposed a shared data system that provides dynamic routing for truck traffic and promotes off-peak deliveries. Other smart mobility solutions are highlighted by the DOT’s Smart City Challenge , which solicited ideas from mid-size cities across the United States for creating an integrated smart transportation system.

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Smart Mobility Projects: Shaping the Future of Logistics

TMC

For instance, Seattle proposed a shared data system that provides dynamic routing for truck traffic and promotes off-peak deliveries. Other smart mobility solutions are highlighted by the DOT’s Smart City Challenge , which solicited ideas from mid-size cities across the United States for creating an integrated smart transportation system.