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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain operations by enabling predictive planning, allowing companies to anticipate disruptions before they occur and adjust operations accordingly. When unexpected disruptions occura factory shutdown, a shipping delay, or a supply shortagethese models provide little flexibility.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions. Incorporating green building standards, such as LEED certification, ensures that new facilities are designed with sustainability in mind from the outset.

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Smart and Sustainable Freight: The Role of AI in Green Supply Chain Logistics

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From route optimization and predictive analytics to real-time monitoring and emissions tracking, AI tools are being embedded in core logistics workflows. One of the key challenges in green freight logistics is reducing emissions from fuel-intensive operationsparticularly in trucking and maritime shipping.

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The Emergence of Supply Chain Data Fabrics

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They offer software systems and technology for complex integration, rapid application development, and advanced analytics and sell those solutions to companies that need to accelerate optimized business outcomes. They use this foundation to provide historical, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

Logistics Viewpoints

The order, which takes effect immediately, also requires an additional review of end-usage for graphite items shipped to the U.S. Analysts predict continued momentum for hybrid exports as Chinese automakers aim to address domestic overcapacity and secure a competitive foothold in Europe without triggering further trade restrictions.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

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Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) is defined as a ship which, to a varying degree, can operate independently of human interaction.

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

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made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ). million bbl/d in 2015.” .