Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Use Cases: Spend Analytics: Machine learning models analyze historical purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and policy enforcement. The introduction of AI in supply chain automation supports procurement teams by improving access to relevant data and automating repetitive evaluation tasks.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Embrace Technology Leverage digital platforms for predictive analytics, automation, and end-to-end inventory transparency. Conflicts in critical regions disrupt access to essential materials.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2024

Matt is Chief Technology Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a freight-tech company on a mission to rock the freight world through accurate predictions, actionable insights and cutting-edge technology. Summary: Greenscreens: Benchmarking for Shipper Success Discover how technology is revolutionizing the shipping industry in this insightful podcast.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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.” .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

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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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2017

Freight shipping has relied on the same systems for years, ranging from manual entries to a constant struggle in balancing delivery windows with costs. Before these changes can happen, shippers need to understand a few things about LTL shipping challenges and ways Less Than Truckload technology will impact them. Carrier rates may vary.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

From autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to collaborative robots (cobots) to industrial robots, robots are transforming the way goods are moved, stored, picked, packed, and shipped. The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The path to perfect implementation of a new e-commerce shipping strategy is not always clear, and it comes with several challenges that can undermine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of e-commerce. This may include the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics to maximize value.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Ron is the Chief Revenue Officer at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. About Ron Richardson Ron Richardson is a highly experienced Chief Revenue Officer with a strong background in logistics and transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations. Customer Satisfaction: Faster order fulfillment, fewer shipping errors, and improved order accuracy lead to happier customers. Data analytics provide the intelligence to make informed decisions, optimize inventory levels, and anticipate future demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 5, 2023

Brad is a Principal at Third Axiom Solutions , a quick and cost-effective solution for delivering AI-based transportation analytics to your company and customers. Combining advanced software, effective processes, and data science services allows Third Axiom to jumpstart your journey to analytics success.

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E2open

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces the rollout of Logistics Visibility at Batory Foods , a milestone made possible by its transformation from periodic tracking to modern real-time transportation visibility.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. But we’re not just about recovering funds – we’re also about optimizing operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

In this article, we will discuss why benchmarking is so important, how it works, and how you can use it to maximize your efficiency when shipping goods. Benchmarking helps ensure they are getting the most out of their supply chain and also provides a platform for further optimization. What is Benchmarking?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, sectors such as automotive, electronics, and consumer goods experienced severe disruptions due to factory shutdowns and shipping constraints, primarily because of dependence on suppliers concentrated in Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

True resiliency is achieved when supply chain leaders can predict issues and dynamically respond – from sourcing and manufacturing to final delivery – with agile solutions. Resiliency is realized when these insights are combines with analytics to create opportunities for near real-time mitigation and recovery.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

Look for a TMS or a managed transportation services provider with the technological capability to provide real-time data to drive optimized decision-making. For example, GlobalTranz’s Cost Prediction Model provides intelligence on pricing and market trends via a live dashboard. During a crisis, that’s entirely too late.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

2021 came with a new set of challenges as global and local supply chains were hit by raw materials shortages, accompanied by longer lead times and higher shipping costs, lack of labor, and the pent-up demand actualizing as record-breaking sales. It provides a single source of truth with visibility and analytics based on the same data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

With gasoline prices reaching record highs , transportation managers must make smarter decisions that minimize road miles and associated costs. The energy crisis in China and the European conflict are bringing additional chaos in the form of production shutdowns, raw material shortages and blocked shipping lanes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. the world’s largest container shipping conference, now 23 years old.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. For example, transportation management solutions from Blume Global, Descartes, E2open, One Network, and others, allow tenders and tender-accepts to be automated in a holistic application that manages the end-to-end transportation process.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

The late philosopher Eric Hoffer and the late business guru Peter Drucker shared a common belief about the difficulty of predicting the future. Hoffer wrote, “The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” Drucker wrote, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Simultaneous impacts in either or both product demand, coupled with corresponding global or domestic transportation and logistics disruptions are among such learning especially during and since the global pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2017

Transportation management systems ( TMSs ) are not a new concept, but where they are hosted now, in the cloud, is still new to the shipping industry. There is a stereotype in shipping; bigger business means low-cost shipping rates and better deals with carriers. Less Time Spent on Data Back-Ups. You simply log in and go.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” A multi-enterprise supply chain network platform provides network-based order fulfillment applications and advanced network-based supply chain risk analytics. Yes, SAP had inbound ASN’s (advanced ship notices). First and last mile shipments are usually by truck.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data science, analytics, and advanced algorithms, today’s forecasting solutions are smarter and more precise than ever. Transportation optimization One of the most feared words in the transportation realm is “expedite.”

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation predicts market use of artificial intelligence will expand 3 percent in 2017, but investments in expansion and development of artificial intelligence will grow 300 percent this year, explains Erin Remaley of Open Arc. The First 5 Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2017. In a Nutshell.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2022

And their operating conditions are extremely challenging and unpredictable, from skyrocketing fuel costs and tariffs to blocked shipping lanes and ongoing geo-political conflict. Real-time access to carriers via a single platform helps this retailer maximize agility and further optimize its transportation spend. With nearly $21.3

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

2022 Realities vs 2023 Predictions. The tight capacity and shipping downtime can increase rates and severely disrupt freight flow for months. More companies are looking to an automated system for helping to identify weather events that may impact a client’s transportation network and usual shipment lanes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. That is every machine, factory, DC, mode of transportation, supplier, product, material, etc. Natural Language Processing is Also Being Used.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 26, 2016

Analytics has been a buzzword in recent years. Everyone seems to be clamoring to get on the big data and analytics train. To guarantee your business’s success in the modern supply chain, you need to understand a few things about analytics in distribution and manufacturing. How Are Analytics Evolving Within the Supply Chain?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle. Marty Wadle and Joe Lynch discuss transportation vs logistics. Marty is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ruan Transportation , a transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge devices in logistics must often operate outdoors or in other harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, exposure to vibration during transport, and inconsistent power quality, all of which can affect reliability. Maersk has introduced Remote Container Management for its shipping containers.

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