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The Logistics Trends We Saw in 2017… and Beyond

The Network Effect

With 2017 over, it’s worth looking back at a few of the trends that have shaped the logistics industry. In. The post The Logistics Trends We Saw in 2017… and Beyond appeared first on The Network Effect.

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A Guide to the World of Augmented Reality

Supply Chain Brain

It’s unfair and inaccurate to think of augmented reality as a weaker form of virtual reality. A.R. is itself a valuable tool in the worlds of logistics and manufacturing, among other business sectors. And it’s poised to explode in the very near future. Upskill , creator of an A.R. software program, believes (and hopes) that the technology will be “everywhere” in the coming year.

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Survival Strategies for Brands and Traditional Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

Anyone focused on the endless stream of innovations by Amazon might be surprised to learn that the e-commerce behemoth hasn’t killed off the brick-and-mortar store — nor is it likely to anytime soon. On the contrary, Amazon itself has been deepening its involvement in physical store management, beginning with the opening of a smattering of bookstores and proceeding to the acquisition of the Whole Foods gourmet grocery chain.

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Funding Questions Abound Over Trump’s Infrastructure Plan

Supply Chain Brain

Trump said in his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he plans to use federal dollars to raise matching funds from state and local governments and the private sector to improve the nation’s infrastructure. Administration officials have said they plan to contribute $200bn to the effort. Divisions over the source of the money signal a potentially tough path for the plan.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.