WiseTech Global’s Data Moat: The Future of Global Trade Intelligence

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WiseTech Global’s Data Moat: The Future of Global Trade Intelligence

WiseTech Global, the logistics software powerhouse, has built an unparalleled "data moat" through its flagship product, CargoWise. With access to over 55% of global manufactured trade flows, WiseTech has amassed a vast trove of data that gives it unique visibility into global trade. This article explores how WiseTech can leverage its dataset not only to enhance customer efficiency but also to unlock new business models — from providing real-time trade analytics to monetizing insights for hedge funds and financial institutions.

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Why Humanoid Robots Will Win Over Specialized Robots

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Why Humanoid Robots Will Win Over Specialized Robots

Humanoid robots, empowered by AI and large language models, are poised to transform warehouse automation with their flexibility, adaptability, and cost-efficiency at scale - outpacing fleets of specialized robots.

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Future-Proofing Your Warehouse with Multi-Agent Orchestration: Key Features to Consider

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Future-Proofing Your Warehouse with Multi-Agent Orchestration: Key Features to Consider

Future-proofing your warehouse operation is essential in a world where e-commerce is booming and customer expectations are sky-high. A multi-agent orchestration platform can be a powerful tool in this regard, enabling you to connect and coordinate different agents and systems in real-time to optimize workflow and maximize efficiency. But what are the key features you should be looking for in such a platform? In this post, we'll explore the critical capabilities that can help you unlock the full potential of a multi-agent orchestration platform and stay ahead of the curve in the competitive world of warehouse operations

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Is a Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform Right for Your Warehouse? Let's Find Out

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Is a Multi-Agent Orchestration Platform Right for Your Warehouse? Let's Find Out

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards automation and optimization of warehouse operations. One of the latest technologies for warehouse operations gaining attention is the multi-agent orchestration platform. According to a recent Gartner report, “by 2026 over 50% of companies deploying intralogistics robots in the warehouse will have a multiagent orchestration platform.”

In this blog post, we will explore what a multi-agent orchestration platform is, how it works, and whether your business needs one.

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Covid-19, Warehouse Automation and National Security

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Covid-19, Warehouse Automation and National Security

One big takeaway from Covid-19, is that we have learned the lengths people will go to for a roll of toilet paper, hand sanitizer or pasta, and even gluten-free pasta. Shoppers behaving badly was mildly amusing, albeit a little sad as panic buying emptied store shelves quicker then they could be restocked. Grocery stores and supply chains in general were wildly unprepared for a pandemic and the sudden surge in demand for certain products.

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Covid-19 and the Rapid Acceleration of Online Commerce

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Covid-19 and the Rapid Acceleration of Online Commerce

Over the last ten years, online shopping has experienced slow and steady growth from a relatively small group of consumers who frequently shopped online. As a percent of total retail sales, online shopping has increased about 1% per year to 16% of total retail sales in 2019. It’s been a clear trend that was widely expected to continue sustained, albeit somewhat slow growth.

Fast forward to 2020, and to see how Covid-19 is reshaping purchasing habits…

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Ways to think about the Supply Chain of the Future: Artificial Intelligence

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Ways to think about the Supply Chain of the Future: Artificial Intelligence

The fact that supply chains and logistics companies already have a vast amount of data and processes that could be turned into actionable insights rather quickly, just means that there is potential for AI to take supply chains on a journey from very good to perfect.

Artificial intelligence techniques allow for vast amounts of data to be analyzed, categorized, and then turned into actionable insights with reduced or no human input. As an example,

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Long-Haul Trucking: The First and Best Use Case for Level 5 Self-Driving Vehicles

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Long-Haul Trucking: The First and Best Use Case for Level 5 Self-Driving Vehicles

Transportation has been the source of some of the greatest innovations in human history from the invention of the wheel to automobiles, ships , trains, planes, and rockets. These innovations have profoundly impacted how we move around, how we trade, and how quickly and cost effectively this all happens. Autonomous vehicles may very well be the next great innovation in transportation but the journey will likely be a long one.

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My Entry to the DHL Logistics Innovation Challenge

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My Entry to the DHL Logistics Innovation Challenge

I entered the 2017 DHL innovation challenge which was a contest to apply the principles of the sharing economy to logistics. There were more than 60 entries and the winner of this year’s challenge was Parcelly, a UK startup that provides on-demand collection points to resolve the problems associated with failed deliveries.

Below is the full written proposal and the video I submitted for the challenge. My idea was called Flexi-Deliv, a crowdsourced final mile hub and delivery platform that aims to create a hassle-free delivery experience for online shoppers through a sharing community of local businesses, neighbors, and couriers.  

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Rebuild Your Supply Chain With the IoT

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Rebuild Your Supply Chain With the IoT

By now, you may be familiar with how the Internet of Things, or IoT, makes daily life much more convenient for the average consumer. The IoT refers to devices that connect to a network; wearable fitness trackers, smart thermostats, and voice-activated home assistants all qualify as IoT products.

However, these items by no means represent the full scope of benefits that IoT programming has to offer. Businesses can also take advantage of this technology to optimize their global supply chains.

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Disrupting Logistics: 4 Innovative Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2018

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Disrupting Logistics: 4 Innovative Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2018

The global logistics market is predicted to reach US 15.5 trillion in 2023. The world runs on trade and traditionally the industry has been plagued by inefficient processes, middlemen, and archaic technology. As a result, venture capital has poured into logistics startups over the last few years in an attempt to digitize the supply chain.

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A Blockchain Primer for Logistics and Supply Chain

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A Blockchain Primer for Logistics and Supply Chain

The blockchain is a fascinating technology innovation that has the potential to disrupt many different industries. Here is a brief primer on the technology and potential use cases in supply chain and logistics. A blockchain is an open and distributed, digital ledger that can record transactions between two parties in an efficient and verifiable manner without the need of an intermediary.

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This is the Exciting Future of Augmented Reality

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This is the Exciting Future of Augmented Reality

This is a guest post from Rae Steinbach at Y Media Labs, an award-winning mobile strategy and application development company based in Silicon Valley. The topic, augmented reality (AR), is of particular interest to me both personally and professionally. I have written about use cases for augmented reality in logistics here, and Y Media Labs has actually developed an AR drone flight simulator app in partnership with Drone Company DJI and Epson. These guys are really plugged into the future of AR - I hope you enjoy.

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