During my walk back from the gym a few days ago I passed by this truck in front of a local organic store here in Brooklyn, New York. My eyes widened when I read “zero emissions” and “100% electric” pasted in red on the side of the delivery truck. To my surprise and a …
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Sitting Down with Mike Hain, Lead of Industry at Descartes to Discuss the 8th Annual TMS Benchmark Survey Mike Hain has over three decades of experience spanning transportation-based projects, executive consulting, various software organizations, and now go-to-market solutions with Descartes. At Descartes, Mike focuses on Transportation Management Solutions, connectivity, and other collaborations. Descartes, a Canadian-based …
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Mountains of discarded clothes, new clothes that have not sold, in the Chilean Desert There is an inherent conflict between capitalism and the circular economy. This is made most glaringly apparent in the fast fashion industry. The circular economy is a model that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products …
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. And for me, that day is today. After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot …
Today’s supply chains are fraught with uncertainties across demand and supply yet are tasked with adding incremental value to their organizations while also meeting commercial, working capital and sustainability goals. This balancing act is a challenge even in the best of times. However, far too many companies are stuck because traditional planning methods that rely …
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. These systems enable vehicles to share real-time information about speed, position, and trajectory, allowing them to anticipate and respond to potential hazards more effectively than human drivers alone. Let’s explore the mechanics, benefits, challenges, and prospects of V2V …
This July 2024, we published a report that tracks the progress that has been made in implementing the key features of Industrie 4.0, both in the process and discrete industries. The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the …
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Pier Paolo Tamma, the Chief Digital Officer at Pirelli Pirelli is in the midst of a digital transformation. This transformation seeks to use data, digital ecosystems, and AI to enhance data driven decision-making. In terms of the commercial operation, it seeks to provide greater value to dealer customers by arming their sales representatives with more …
Over the past week and a half, the 2024 Paris Olympics have been underway, showcasing exemplary talent, strength, and dedication from athletes across the globe. The Paris Olympics boasts a spectator capacity of over 300,000, with the city expected to welcome an astounding 15 million visitors, including 2 million international visitors, all drawn to …
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Mike Hane, Director, Product Marketing, TMS at Descartes Does your company view transportation as a competitive weapon? An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). Descartes’ 2024 Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey shares responses from more than 630 companies, indicating there is a …
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