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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Blue Yonder: 2024 Year in Review

Logistics Viewpoints

Some of that was driven by the shift to electric vehicles, and some by changing tariff policies. Blue Yonders warehouse management system solution is their top-selling application. Two years ago, 2 million tasks were sent to the warehouse floor. Both are contributing to a rewiring of the automotive supply chain industry.

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Unlocking the Value of the Logistics Viewpoints Archive

Logistics Viewpoints

A Practical, Topic-Driven Resource Organized into more than 70 categories, the archive offers focused coverage on everything from supply chain planning and transportation systems to artificial intelligence and warehouse automation.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

Marijuana distributors will ship the final products to a dispensary and / or warehouse goods that are waiting to be sold. There are two major industries that are impacted by marijuana testing: transportation and warehousing. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 2/3

Locus Robotics

Home January 06, 2025 Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 2/3 Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer What will the future hold for warehouses in 2025? The rise in e-commerce and omnichannel demand drives the need for flexible warehouse automation. Customers Will Demand RaaS Solutions.

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The Overlooked Advantage in Trucking with Blake Grolmus

The Logistics of Logistics

Blake is a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Safety Policy Committee and serves on the Board of Directors and the LEAD Council for the Iowa Motor Truck Association. million square feet of dedicated warehousing space. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers. The company has 1.5

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What Are the Key Functions of a Warehouse? Tips & Examples

ShipBob

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? But they couldn’t be more wrong: a warehouse is a dynamic hub of activity that is the foundation of the entire ecommerce order fulfillment process. What are warehouse functions? However, managing warehouse functions is no simple feat.