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Internet of Things (IoT): Transforming Real-Time Data Collection and Tracking for Digital Product Passports

Logistics Viewpoints

In manufacturing, IoT sensors ensure that each step of the process is tracked, ensuring that all materials meet required quality standards. Another challenge is device compatibility—different manufacturers produce IoT devices with varying standards, making it difficult to ensure frictionless communication between systems.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

The race started in 2016 as a foggy definition of digital appeared in supply chain marketing from technology providers. The numerous definitions across the supply chain technology and consulting providers are very different and often confusing. The difference is the technology mix and the focus.

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Navigating the Complexities of Ready Mix Concrete Logistics: A Case Study with ThroughPut

ThroughPut

Logistics presents a formidable challenge in the ready mix concrete (RMC) industry. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. This critical time frame shapes the entire ready mix concrete logistics. For ready mix concrete manufacturers, managing logistics effectively is crucial.

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It’s All About the Logistics

Enterra Insights

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ” Logistics in the digital age. One driver of this demand for supply chain redesign is e-commerce.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. Infor and Integration Point Partner to Create Comprehensive, Network-based Global Trade Management Solution. and FedEx Corp.”

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Network Supply Chain Transformation at UScellular

Logistics Viewpoints

I have always considered cellular and traditional communication companies to be service organizations. As such, I assumed that supply chain wasn’t a core competency. I overlooked the sophistication required to support widespread and ongoing projects in support of constantly advancing cellular communication networks.

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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Logistics Management? Email Address.