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INTEGRATED PLATFORMS unify fragmented data and workflows, giving AI something to work with and giving teams and supply chain stakeholders the visibility, consistency, and control they need to move faster and smarter. AI might be the headline of the year, but it’s nothing without connected systems underneath. –Kristjan Lillemets Chief Product Ocer, MAGAYA DETAILED SOLUTIONING SIMULATION TOOLS. They let us test, validate, and optimize workflows before bringing AI-driven robotics on site. This way, we spot bottlenecks early, reduce costly trial-and-error, and get to faster, smoother deployment. –Ben Gruettner VP, Revenue, Robust.AI CONSOLIDATED CLEARANCE SERVICE for U.S. imports. As tari rules tighten, retailers need faster, smarter customs solutions. By consolidating multiple shipments under one entry, we’re helping customers cut costs, stay compliant, and keep trade flowing. –Tim Robertson CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Americas
Changing the Game With Orchestration
Real-time orchestration platforms can transform warehouses into intelligent command centers by turning operational data into insights that can drive quick decisions. These tools help companies see and act across their entire supply chain network. –Nicolas Odet CEO, Hardis Group Hyper-speed orchestration —using AI to transform fragmented tasks into intelligent, real-time workflows across departments, partners, and customers. It replaces manual coordination with instant, insight-driven collaboration, aligning people, processes, and technology around shared goals to drive precision, agility, and measurable impact. –Ann Marie Jonkman VP, Global Industry Strategies, Blue Yonder Real-time optimization powered by agentic AI. By combining task-specific AI agents with larger orchestration systems, we can dynamically allocate people and robots, rebalance resources, and maintain throughput even in volatile conditions. –Oscar Mendez Director, Head of AI & Data Science, Locus Robotics
DEDICATED TRUCKLOAD. The MVP is a supply chain solution that ensures reliability, oers
DATA SCIENCE AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS to aid in speed and quality decision making. Global events and industry constraints evolve quickly. Dynamic toolsets and deep utilization of data are required to be agile and deploy mitigation strategies. Our ability to respond with speed and intelligence is paramount to building resiliency. –Chad Stecker Chief Supply Chain Ocer, Incora
flexibility, and drives e ciency and value. So, shippers are turning to a dedicated truckload solution—or a mix of dedicated and private fleet— that scales with demand, optimizes backhaul opportunities, and aligns with goals. –Erin Van Zeeland SVP, Operations, Truckload, Schneider STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE. A trusted research and advisory platform helps us make smarter decisions in cybersecurity and IT supply chain vendor management by supporting risk assessments, aligning with industry standards, and aiding partner selection. This reduces uncertainty, boosts vendor performance, and strengthens supply chain security and resilience. –Mike Crumpler VP, Information Security, Kenco
GLOBAL DATA STANDARDS that enable millions of businesses to identify, capture, and share
information. Without them, operations are ine cient and siloed. With them, supply chains are interoperable, with a common language that connects every product, location, and partner and delivers a foundation for AI-driven decisions. –Melanie Nuce-Hilton SVP, GS1 US STRONG SYNERGY between carriers, brokers, and warehouses. Partnering with warehouses improves loading times and cuts detention. Teaming with carriers lowers costs and boosts service. Together, this creates a more e cient supply chain. –Chad Hage Account Manager, TA Services
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