Supply Chain Optimization

Turning data in action - Transportation | Warehouse Optimization

Written by Tom Moore | Mar 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Snowflake's (NYSE: SNOW) “data warehouse-as-a-service” got a lot of hype and a huge stock valuation.  Now warehouse management systems (WMS) have their own data-warehouse-as-a-service offerings.   AutoScheduler.AI is partnering with Rebus by Longbow.  Rebus provides real-time data from the WMS, and AutoScheduler uses that data to sequence activities in a way that optimizes operations.  Rebus + AutoScheduler – 1+1 = 3

 
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