Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2025

Is supply chain visibility a product or feature? Heres an excerpt of what I wrote at the time: To derive business value from visibility, you have to do something with the data and insights collected. I first raised this question in an April 2022 post. Its the doing, the actions taken to improve your transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Through innovative technology and strategic collaboration, CrimsonLogic and Newage are set to enhance efficiency and transparency in freight management and customs processes. The integration offers several key benefits for customers, including increased efficiency, improved accuracy and enhanced visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. A supply chain data fabric can help companies augment their supply chain processes. They aim to achieve the same success in supply chain management that they have achieved in the healthcare sector.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jon Housknecht and Joe Lynch discuss beyond intermodal visibility. About Jon Housknecht Jon Housknecht , Senior Sales Manager for BlackBerry Radar, currently partners with Domestic and Global Intermodal companies to represent BlackBerry Radar products and services to help provide greater visibility to their non-powered assets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. That may sound impossible, but new technology places this capability within the reach of every organization.

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Loginext

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In 2024, supply chain visibility software is a critical tool for businesses navigating a fast-paced market. Real-time insights and end-to-end visibility enhance decision-making, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction, making it a must-have for staying competitive.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. The real-time nature of this information makes this process more difficult, creating a backlog of data that appears insurmountable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological and market battlefronts. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. LIDAR and Sensors: LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and other sensors, such as cameras and radar, help ADVs detect their surroundings in real time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We spoke with CTSI-Global to learn more about their approach to transportation management and the solutions they provide for businesses navigating the complexities of supply chain operations. In summary, CTSI-Global described its approach as a combination of advanced technology, customizable service models, and industry expertise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Blockchain technology is supporting this by providing a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof method for real-time product tracking.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. What Is Mobile Inventory Management? Let’s get started!

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Loginext

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Supply chain visibility software offers real-time tracking and predictive analytics, helping businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. Bill is a start-up entrepreneur focused on developing and commercializing real-time technology networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Automation and machine learning are redefining operational standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an engineer, former solutions architect and now CEO of a leading supply chain technology company, I have a real affinity and respect for Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and their teams, without whom successful enterprise technology deployments would be impossible. That covers “on-time.”

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2025

The supply chain industry is no stranger to uncertainty. Unexpected challenges like shifts in global markets, economic upheaval, commodity shortages, advancements in technology, or environmental changes can send shockwaves through operations in unexpected ways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) gain traction, the focus has remained on practical applications that yield incremental improvements rather than wholesale infrastructure change. AI is playing an increasingly pragmatic role in optimizing supply chain operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

percent growth in revenue in a three-year period, catapulting the software company to the No. 5000 list and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. A life-long entrepreneur passionate about improving the world, Brad is the visionary behind SwanLeap’s next generation technology. 1 spot on both the 2018 Inc. Now, there’s a better way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. CEO Matt Elenjickal kicked off Visibility 2023 with his keynote. Mr. Elenjickal noted that over the last 36 months, supply chains have become more complex than ever before. As I mentioned above, the theme for FourKites Visibility 2023 was “Connected”.

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Loginext

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Unlock 40% more supply chain visibility with LogiNext’s advanced software. Real-time tracking, automated alerts, and centralized data access streamline logistics and enhance operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The company has demonstrated substantial growth since the first commercial launch of their autonomous warehouse robots and software platform for the logistics space 18 months ago. The company’s product, DexoryView, provides comprehensive real-time visibility across warehouses of any size through its autonomous mobile robots and AI.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

But here, we’ll be talking about supply chain digital twins. A supply chain digital twin is a complete model of your supply chain that allows you to run what-if scenarios and determine the most efficient use of resources for fulfilling demand. Get the insights you need.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Trusted by over 1,400 shippers—including 13 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 and 78 Fortune 500 companies—DAT iQ delivers real-time insights, benchmarking, and forecasting tools that optimize operations, mitigate risk, and improve profitability for supply chain shippers.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. But then, supply chain disruption became the rule instead of the exception, consumers changed their tastes as often as their socks, and global competition started playing hardball. And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. ProMat 2025 showcased AMRs performing tasks such as goods-to-person picking, transporting materials, and even assisting with pallet movement.

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