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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

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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Ultimate Guide To Technologies That Are Transforming Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A variety of other technologies, such as robots and advanced warehouse management systems, leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for data-driven decision-making. Thanks to AI, companies can automate functions such as demand forecasting, capacity and production planning and predictive maintenance.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Increasing fuel costs also play into the available capacity woes.?

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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COVID Has Fundamentally Changed the Profession of Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. In warehouses, for example, one solution is labor management. But now, warehouse management solution providers talk about gamification – how can an application make work fun for workers? In short, workers have more choices.

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Five Advanced Technologies That Are Revolutionizing Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), predictive analytics and robotics once seemed incredibly sophisticated and out of reach — but today they’re easily accessible to every company. Warehouse Task Automation. Another advanced technology that’s becoming imperative is warehouse task automation.

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10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023

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If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.