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ToolsGroup and Optilon Celebrate 15 Years (and Counting) of Partnership and Supply Chain Delivery Excellence

ToolsGroup

Over 60 companies have benefited from the close collaboration and supply chain expertise of these two industry powerhouses – who show no signs of slowing down. ToolsGroup, based in Amsterdam with offices in Boston, Milan, Barcelona, and Bogotá, has 30 years of experience in supply chain planning software development.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The company has developed a fleet of last mile drones for small package delivery in the US, Australia, and Finland. However, from a customer experience standpoint, it is also the most memorable and possibly important.

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With Brexit Looming, New Supply Chain Requirements Emerge

ToolsGroup

This alternative reality would add new requirements on supply chain management for companies in the EU. In order to stay competitive, companies must invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence to optimize their supply chain. Using this supply chain technology requires competence.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

A popular application in logistics is data analytics: By continuously merging data from a wide range of systems – from machine control units, other IoT devices, WCS and WMS to TMS and ERP – the cloud service provides a clear overview of the complex processes in the systems as well as in the entire supply chain.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Recently, Walmart US adapted its organization: President and CEO John Former explains that the new COO role combines store operations and supply chain. Trusted tools for planning and control of the supply chain and individual locations are used – for the point of sale, the warehouse and for transport.

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Charge Me Up! Energy Storage Development – A Fast Emerging Technology Needed for Sustainability

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

BBC reported recently on how this was being applied in Finland for storing wind and solar power in a community using 100 tons of low-grade sand and a giant, silo looking storage building. He has also managed the supply chains for both bulk and consumer chemical companies. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2022.

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A big “tack” (thank you!) from the Stockholm World Tour

DELMIA Quintiq

Not surprisingly, many participants found they had faced similar challenges and were familiar with the long-term effects on a supply chain. Meller, currently VP of Supply Chain at Outokumpu, has contributed to the company’s success over 35 years and has worked with Quintiq to implement several improvement projects.