Uber Freight has some thoughts about holistic supply chain strategies — the atoms as well as the bytes.

In a collaboration with Tive Inc., a tracking and software provider, Maersk designed a proof of concept for a means of keeping tabs on thousands of shipments without having to view each one individually. The higher-level view yielded surprising insights, and confirmed the value of tracking general cargo, not just time-sensitive, high-value shipments.

Supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International estimates that Amazon is planning for at least 170 new distribution facilities in the U.S. alone.

Total logistics costs rose by as much as 80% over the past year. Are shippers in for more of the same in the coming months? 

Ongoing disruption requires companies to make a fundamental shift in their supply chain strategy. What makes this transformation so difficult is that the scope of change required is extensive, involving many internal (and external) stakeholders, data and technology. 

Managing a supply chain is a complex task which has only grown more intricate in recent years due to globalization, a volatile geo-political landscape, technological advancements, and the increasing demands of consumers. 

In today's fast-paced logistics landscape, actionable data is critical to meet the demands of consumers' expectations. Navigating the complexities of data management amid labor shortages, volatility, and evolving consumer behavior poses significant challenges.

The actual experience of many logistics and other business executives suggests that artificial intelligence remains more a subject of hope and hype than a practical tool in everyday use.

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