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Reshoring and Domestic Manufacturing Incentives: Impacts on Supply Chain Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Domestically-based supply chains are less prone to disruptions caused by foreign trade disputes, embargoes, or shipping delays. Companies no longer need to account for extended shipping durations or customs clearance delays. Faster lead times allow businesses to meet customer demands more efficiently, enhancing satisfaction.

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Shipping A Pen in a Giant Box

Talking Logistics

Companies are effectively paying for shipping air. Read more The post Shipping A Pen in a Giant Box appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Not only is this a waste of packaging material, it’s also a waste of space on trucks. In late June 2024, the.

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How Machine Learning is Transforming Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application development.

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets.

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Port Congestion Shines Light on Visibility Gaps

Port congestion is a standout topic in current conversations surrounding logistics and the supply chain. This report, built from extensive survey data from a myriad of shippers and logistics providers, shines light on visibility gaps that have contributed to the current crisis of port congestion.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Predictability in a Time of Uncertainty: Machine Learning in Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Large swings in supply and demand for different product categories and changes in distribution patterns left logistics managers grappling with the biggest challenge of their careers. Challenges that were made all the more difficult by one of the most basic yet complex questions in logistics, “How long will it take to get there?”