Technology Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/technology/ Multimodal Services for Resilient Supply Chains Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:02:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-blue-favicon-32x32.png Technology Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/technology/ 32 32 From Foundation to Future: Charting a Journey of Growth Through 2025 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/from-foundation-to-future-charting-a-journey-of-growth-through-2025/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:25 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24875 Looking back on 2024, our team at Odyssey has a lot to be proud of in a year that tested the resilience of the global supply chain. We maintained our financial stability and continued to invest in our future. We’re now in a position for a new era of growth. Recently, our leadership team met […]

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]]> Driving resilience and innovation across Odyssey https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/driving-resilience-and-innovation-across-odyssey/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:18:10 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24747 2024 was a year that tested the resilience of supply chains everywhere — port disruptions, unpredictable markets, and geopolitical conflicts kept us all on our toes. At Odyssey, we turned these challenges into opportunities to build stronger partnerships, deliver smarter solutions, and enhance the services we provide to our customers. I’m proud to say that, […]

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]]> Is logistics ready for data sharing? https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/is-logistics-ready-for-data-sharing/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:48:51 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24610 By Maneet Singh, Chief Information Officer “Do you think the logistics industry is ready for data sharing?” I recently participated in a technology panel at the IANA Intermodal EXPO where this question was asked. Data sharing refers to the practice of making company data available across multiple applications, people, or organizations. It’s critical for the […]

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]]> Brake Safety Week Set for August 25-31, 2024 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/brake-safety-week-2024/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:12:14 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24390 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 2024 through Saturday, August 31, 2024. Throughout the week, officials across North America will conduct routine commercial motor vehicle inspections, focusing on the condition of brake linings and pads. CVSA reports that in some jurisdictions, performance-based brake testers (PBBT), […]

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]]> A Year of Collaborative Transformation https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/digital-transformation/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:44:08 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24377 A year ago, Maneet Singh joined the Odyssey Logistics team as its new CIO, sparking a wave of technological synergies across the organization. Singh’s knack for inspiring IT teams, cultivating robust stakeholder relationships, and optimizing IT investments has been pivotal in driving transformation. Singh, a veteran of numerous digital and business transformations, collaborates with the […]

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]]> Tech adoption is a losing strategy: how should IT rethink success? https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/tech-adoption-is-a-losing-strategy/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:56:18 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24295 A previous blog post outlined why IT teams need to make a shift in consciousness from supporting projects to supporting business outcomes. But how should we think about outcomes? How can IT teams and the companies develop a deeper understanding of ROI and its specific implications for their business?  Here, we’ll explore these questions including […]

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]]> The outcomes orientation challenge in IT https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/outcomes-orientation-challenge-in-it/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:07:46 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24292 Productivity and customer experience are people challenges Last month, I laid out Odyssey’s five-part roadmap for AI-readiness and technological resilience. The basic idea was that logistics professionals need workable strategies that will make tech-stewardship a company-wide responsibility. Today’s focus is on two parts of that roadmap: improving productivity and streamlining the customer experience. By considering […]

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]]> 2024 Crossroads: Market & Tech Trends That are Reshaping Supply Chains https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/2024-crossroads/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:38:39 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24267 We’re not even halfway through the year and 2024 is shaping up to be one of rapid evolution and transformation for the transportation, logistics and supply chain sector. And while most of the pandemic-related disruptions have eased, challenges like the labor shortage, ongoing geopolitical tensions and evolving customer demands are all placing pressure on shippers. […]

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]]> Thinking big: Odyssey’s vision for a tech-enabled future https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/tech-enabled-future/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:39:40 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24182 By Maneet Singh, Chief Information Officer As the initial hype around AI settles into a more measured understanding, the focus shifts to capturing its true opportunity. This shift is crucial as Gartner predicts that by 2025, AI will be a workforce partner for 90% of companies globally. Such rapid integration of AI into the workplace […]

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]]> AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Logistics and Shipping https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/ai-revolution/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:40:34 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24051 A look at the different ways AI and GAI are being used to optimize logistics, transportation and supply chain processes.  To say that artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the logistics and transportation industry would be major understatement. Able to analyze large volumes of data, AI algorithms are detecting traffic patterns, inclement weather and road closures […]

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