Listen to KellyLynn McLaughlin unplanned but destined journey as a Commercial Truck Driver. Her younger days of being a pilot of being adventurous really made her take the leap to not have regrets but rather push forward and explore a new world.

Listen to her challenges of being unique and breaking barriers in this Industry.

KellyLynn breaks barriers and embraces her uniqueness

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Great Interview with Terri Danz, President of Crest Container Lines.

Listen to her journey and challenges of being in the Logistics Industry as a Women in Leadership.

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We see how much the world has evolved during this pandemic. There has been an acceleration in the usage of technology that was always there but just underutilised.

Logistic companies are known for mundane tasks and an accumulation of paperwork. Whilst the demand in e-commerce increased which put immense pressures on the Logistic and Supply Chain Industry.

It is evident that along with technological advancements finding quality skills is crucial to ensure operations are run smoothly.

According to McKinsey, the successful implementation of AI has helped businesses improve logistics costs by 15%, Inventory levels by 35%, and service levels by 65%.

What is AI technology?

The definition of artificial intelligence is the theory and development of computer programs that are able to do tasks and solve problems that usually require human intelligence. Things like visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and word translation are all things that would normally need human intelligence, but now computer programs are able use their intelligence and capability to solve these tasks.

There are many ways to implement AI into the supply chain and into the logistics sector. It improves logistics processes and reduces costs. It also plays a major role in automating routine tasks to improve the speed and accuracy in numerous back-office applications.

Continue reading How are Logistic Companies Using AI Technology at Soft Freight Logic.

An extraordinary interview with Amanda O’Brien, Director at Australian Worldwide Logistics T/As Xtreme Freight on her journey in the Logistics Industry and how humility in business is key.

“People are the greatest commodity of this Industry”

Amanda ‘O Brien

Full video Interview with Amanda ‘O Brien and Saadiya Fahim

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ERP is at the centre of any organization’s automated effort. AI works to maximize the value of an ERP by improving process, saving time, and increasing the bottom line of the organization. 

AI is a natural partner to ERP.

In fact, according to Gartner, as much as 80% of emerging technologies will have artificial intelligence as a key component. AI allows ERP vendors to improve ERP systems using machine learning and natural-language interfaces. The AI in ERP systems provides actionable data insights enabling companies to improve their operational efficiency.

5 Ways to look at the impact of AI-run ERP systems on logistics companies and the improvement we can expect in the operations. 

1 – Improve Productivity with Superior Business Insights

Logistics businesses involve several complex and sometimes long processes. Identify potential risks before-hand to ensure that the correct strategy can be put in place so the business will not be negatively affected.

AI-enabled ERP systems supply real-time data, reinforcement of which can facilitate effective decisions making that can significantly speed up the logistics process.

Data-driven, autonomous supply chains and logistics operations impact business optimization to the level that was previously unimaginable.

2 – Improve Forecasting Capabilities

AI enables organizations to keep track of past concerns, identify repeated trends, and make more accurate predictions about the forthcoming periods.

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AI has taken a major role in digitally transforming the logistics and supply chain industry for the past few years. Here’s how AI Automation in warehousing provide greater visibility.

Artificial Intelligence has taken a major role in digitally transforming the logistics and supply chain industry for the past few years. With the increase in demand for the industry and the processes becoming more and more complex, businesses have developed AI applications to analyse data and streamline operations. 

Use of AI for warehousing

Optimizing workflows using AI at warehouses is one-way freight forwarders can stay ahead of the current disruptions affecting the industry while also reducing their operating costs.

Most companies use Warehouse Management Systems to seamlessly manage operations. However accurate data entry into these systems is important to ensure correct decisions are made. AI is one way to ensure your data extraction into these systems is done accurately.  AI can understand different data from various formats and extracting unstructured data into structured data ensuring accuracy.

Visibility

Using AI, it will be possible to analyse data gathered in the warehouse to make accurate forecasts about inventory. This information can be used for inventory processing allowing to improve efficiency and increase profit.

Continue reading AI Automation in Warehousing for Greater Visibility in 2022 at Soft Freight Logic.

This article will explain what the metaverse is, why logistics leaders should pay attention, and how the industry can benefit from it.

The logistics leader’s guide to the metaverse: building relationships using virtual worlds

Why should you care about the metaverse as a logistics leader?

It is impossible to use the internet and not come across the term metaverse these days. Facebook rebranding as Meta was perhaps the top headline that started the buzz. Artists like Travis Scott and Ariana Grande performed concerts in the metaverse, setting a new trend. In the business world, Microsoft and  Meta have already invested billions of dollars into the metaverse.

But the metaverse is not still well understood by some business leaders. That could cost their companies greatly in the future. The metaverse market is projected to be worth 1.3 trillion dollars by 2030.

Learn about the metaverse and how you can use it to build relationships as a leader in logistics.

Glossary of metaverse terms, based on information from Financial Times, Wunderman Thompson, VR Glossary, and CoinMarketCap

What is the metaverse?

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The CargoWise Certified Professional Program presents
a unique opportunity to develop and showcase your
specialized skills and knowledge with the logistics
industry’s leading software platform.

As you earn levels of certification, you will become an indispensable
resource for your team and your entire company as a recognized
application expert.

Demonstrate your mastery, lead by example,
and show everyone how to work simpler, faster, and better
with CargoWise.

CargoWise-Certified-Professional-Program-FAQsDownload

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Well done, MTS! Your efficiency, diligence for growth, and visionary decision-making are testament to the competitive advantage your enterprise holds; and we’re proud to work with you!

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Nicolas Aubert, President of Jones International, gives us some Industry Insights into some of Canada's Supply Chain challenges and the type of Leadership he developed during the Pandemic.

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If organizations want their investment in leadership development to more fully pay off, it is essential that they prioritize mindset development — specifically by targeting growth, learning, deliberative, and promotion leader mindsets.

Leaders with a growth mindset tend to focus more on the process rather than just the outcome. On the opposite end, we have a fixed mindset. This mindset believes that people’s basic qualities, such as intelligence and talent, are fixed traits that can’t be changed or developed. Leaders with a fixed mindset are results-oriented to the extreme.

Taking Leadership Beyond Fixed And Growth Mindsets

Leaders who believe in the growth mindset are more likely to hire millennials, establish open work environments that promote teamwork and give their employees autonomy. They’ll also offer comprehensive training programs so workers can continuously develop new skill sets.

When you have a growth mindset, it actually stimulates your brain to learn new things with the help of neuroplasticity—a process where neural connections rewire themselves when they’re used repeatedly for particular tasks or functions over an extended period of time.

While the fixed mindset locks people into patterns, the growth mindset unlocks hidden potential.

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Leadership is a valuable and unique attribute that transforms a good employee into a great one. A leader should possess an unshakeable vision and the ability to transcend this into an actual reality. Beyond this, the best leaders in the world will inspire others to do the same.

To push the logistics industry forward, we need a united and future-looking outlook. Arguably, as one of the fastest-growing sectors affected by globalization and a string of technology advancements, it has become necessary for our innovators to be the driving force.

It’s high time that we leave behind the idea of dominant leadership paradigms. The traditional fixed leadership style that extracts obedience and conformity is no longer effective in the modern business environment, where employees are looking for more autonomy, creativity and flexibility in their work. Instead of making decisions on behalf of employees, leaders need to adopt a more enabling role that facilitates decision-making by involving team members in brainstorming sessions.

“The unique challenges of logistics and supply chain management make having the right leader a critical part of achieving results,” says Don Firth, president of JobsInLogistics.com Inc.

1. Kickstart Collaboration By Requesting Employees’ Input 

Many companies today have become so large and complex that decision-making has become an arduous task, taking months or even years to go through several layers of approval.

Continue reading Successful Leadership: How to Inspire and Motivate Your Team at Soft Freight Logic.

How did Mr. Rishan Barat from South Africa become a business leader at Microsoft Canada today?

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The responsibility of decision making is a duty you know well. As someone who holds a leadership position in your organization, making the right decisions comes with its rewards, however, the role also comes with its risks.

Continue reading Automating Your Logistics Business: 3 Valid Fears Company Leaders Have at Soft Freight Logic.

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) comprising of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini is currently undergoing migration from HTS 2017 to HTS 2022.

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When selecting an enterprise software, choose one that allows your business to innovate & add value to your customers.

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Diagnosing Gaps in CargoWise One to Increase Automation and Business Process Efficiencies.

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