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Splice Insights
Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain Perspectives
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Where we share our thoughts on two of our passions, software and shipping. Gain perspectives on supply chain software, integrations, logistics process design, shipping challenges, and ways to improve our global community.
Logistics
Stay current with the technologies, trends, and operational challenges shaping modern logistics. This section explores how data, integrations, and new approaches are transforming the way global supply chains plan, move, and manage freight.
From Normalized to Optimized: Making Your Clean Data Work Harder
Normalization is a process of removing inconsistencies and redundancies so that all your data coming from various sources follows a consistent structure. This matters because in logistics, we're dealing with dozens of carriers, providers, and partners. But normalization is only the foundation for creating value. Moddule and Splice provide a powerful way to ensure that data sharing between logistics service providers, 3PLs, and their shippers starts with clean, normalized inpu
The "Hybrid Tax": Why Maintaining Parallel EDI, API and AI Streams is Quietly Killing Innovation
Most logistics providers and shippers are now paying a "Hybrid Tax" because of API and EDI integrations. In 2026, the path forward is "protocol agnosticism," where integration providers like Splice seamlessly marry EDI and API together and apply AI as needed. The goals are to reclaim the time to innovate within your IT and development teams by reducing, if not eliminating, time on integrations and to build a competitive advantage in connectivity.
Information and Connection Gaps in Global Logistics: Bridging the Divide
In logistics, the "integration problem" is a cocktail of two specific issues. First, the Information Gap: "I don’t know what I need to know." Second is the Connection Gap: "I can’t get the data to where it needs to be." In logistics, these gaps are rarely isolated. They combine to create a black hole that results in demurrage fees, missed sailings, and frustrated customers. Splice offers a suite of compatibility tools, including AI, designed for the fragmented world of freig
LLM Hallucinations in Logistics: Causes and Corrections
LLM hallucinations: We’ll explain what they are, how they impact logistics workflows, and why deterministic automation platforms like ours are still the most reliable approach for real-world operational integrity.
Cost Modeling for Agentic AI in Logistics: What to Expect When Deploying at Scale
Splice breaks down the core cost drivers of agentic operations, how to model them accurately, and how to evaluate whether an agentic approach is cost-effective for your logistics use case.
Overcoming the Language Barrier: Building AI-Powered Logistics Workflows That Actually Work
To build truly AI-powered logistics workflows, we need a universal translation engine capable of bridging the gap between rigid legacy data and the chaotic, unstructured reality of the supply chain. Rules-based translators and GenAI agents are the combination to drive tremendous results.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how supply chains operate, from automation and forecasting to smarter decision-making. This section explores how AI is being applied in logistics, along with the data infrastructure, integrations, and workflows required to make it work in real-world operations.
The "Hybrid Tax": Why Maintaining Parallel EDI, API and AI Streams is Quietly Killing Innovation
Most logistics providers and shippers are now paying a "Hybrid Tax" because of API and EDI integrations. In 2026, the path forward is "protocol agnosticism," where integration providers like Splice seamlessly marry EDI and API together and apply AI as needed. The goals are to reclaim the time to innovate within your IT and development teams by reducing, if not eliminating, time on integrations and to build a competitive advantage in connectivity.
Compliance and Audit in Agent Workflows: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
While the concept of AI "agents" is generating significant buzz, it's critical for logistics professionals to understand the difference between agent-based AI and the more widely adopted workflow automation platforms that dominate today’s enterprise stack. While agent-based AI holds promise, regulated logistics workflows require a cautious, transparent approach. Today’s compliance best practices use workflow automation platforms that support compliance.
Information and Connection Gaps in Global Logistics: Bridging the Divide
In logistics, the "integration problem" is a cocktail of two specific issues. First, the Information Gap: "I don’t know what I need to know." Second is the Connection Gap: "I can’t get the data to where it needs to be." In logistics, these gaps are rarely isolated. They combine to create a black hole that results in demurrage fees, missed sailings, and frustrated customers. Splice offers a suite of compatibility tools, including AI, designed for the fragmented world of freig
LLM Hallucinations in Logistics: Causes and Corrections
LLM hallucinations: We’ll explain what they are, how they impact logistics workflows, and why deterministic automation platforms like ours are still the most reliable approach for real-world operational integrity.
Cost Modeling for Agentic AI in Logistics: What to Expect When Deploying at Scale
Splice breaks down the core cost drivers of agentic operations, how to model them accurately, and how to evaluate whether an agentic approach is cost-effective for your logistics use case.
Human-in-the-Loop Agent Design for Logistics: AI That Assists, Not Replaces
In logistics, agents shouldn’t replace humans, they should empower them. human-in-the-loop agent design offers the best of both worlds: Speed and intelligence from AI, and safety and oversight from human experts
Data & Technology
Modern supply chains depend on connected systems and reliable data to operate efficiently. These articles focus on the platforms, integrations, and digital tools shaping logistics today, from system interoperability and automation to the technologies enabling more connected and responsive supply chain operations.
From Normalized to Optimized: Making Your Clean Data Work Harder
Normalization is a process of removing inconsistencies and redundancies so that all your data coming from various sources follows a consistent structure. This matters because in logistics, we're dealing with dozens of carriers, providers, and partners. But normalization is only the foundation for creating value. Moddule and Splice provide a powerful way to ensure that data sharing between logistics service providers, 3PLs, and their shippers starts with clean, normalized inpu
The "Hybrid Tax": Why Maintaining Parallel EDI, API and AI Streams is Quietly Killing Innovation
Most logistics providers and shippers are now paying a "Hybrid Tax" because of API and EDI integrations. In 2026, the path forward is "protocol agnosticism," where integration providers like Splice seamlessly marry EDI and API together and apply AI as needed. The goals are to reclaim the time to innovate within your IT and development teams by reducing, if not eliminating, time on integrations and to build a competitive advantage in connectivity.
Compliance and Audit in Agent Workflows: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
While the concept of AI "agents" is generating significant buzz, it's critical for logistics professionals to understand the difference between agent-based AI and the more widely adopted workflow automation platforms that dominate today’s enterprise stack. While agent-based AI holds promise, regulated logistics workflows require a cautious, transparent approach. Today’s compliance best practices use workflow automation platforms that support compliance.
Information and Connection Gaps in Global Logistics: Bridging the Divide
In logistics, the "integration problem" is a cocktail of two specific issues. First, the Information Gap: "I don’t know what I need to know." Second is the Connection Gap: "I can’t get the data to where it needs to be." In logistics, these gaps are rarely isolated. They combine to create a black hole that results in demurrage fees, missed sailings, and frustrated customers. Splice offers a suite of compatibility tools, including AI, designed for the fragmented world of freig
LLM Hallucinations in Logistics: Causes and Corrections
LLM hallucinations: We’ll explain what they are, how they impact logistics workflows, and why deterministic automation platforms like ours are still the most reliable approach for real-world operational integrity.
Cost Modeling for Agentic AI in Logistics: What to Expect When Deploying at Scale
Splice breaks down the core cost drivers of agentic operations, how to model them accurately, and how to evaluate whether an agentic approach is cost-effective for your logistics use case.
Exports
Export logistics requires precise coordination between shippers, ports, carriers, and inland transportation networks. Here you’ll find insights on the operational realities of international shipping, including ERD visibility, container cut-offs, vessel schedules, and the technologies helping exporters move cargo more predictably.
Overcoming the Language Barrier: Building AI-Powered Logistics Workflows That Actually Work
To build truly AI-powered logistics workflows, we need a universal translation engine capable of bridging the gap between rigid legacy data and the chaotic, unstructured reality of the supply chain. Rules-based translators and GenAI agents are the combination to drive tremendous results.
Who's wearing rose-colored glasses about AI in Logistics?
AI in Logistics - Who's wearing rose-colored glasses about? And exporters continue to see challenges managing export receiving dates, and no wonder as 1 in 3 ships are late per Sea Intelligence. We address the systemic issues that go beyond tardy vessels and share a few key reads to keep you on top of resin exports.
ERDs and Cut-Offs in Agriculture Exports
On June 17, 2025 at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting, Kevin Speers had the opportunity to share an update on one of the most persistent challenges in containerized agricultural exports: Changes to Earliest Receiving Dates (ERDs) and Cut-offs.
Splice Exports Adds Rail Receiving Dates: Enhancing Intermodal Visibility and Export Logistics
Splice Exports now includes rail receiving dates at 170+ intermodal terminals, helping exporters, forwarders, and truckers align with ERD and vessel cut-off times.
Event-Driven Data Automation: An Elixir for Many Ailments in Shipping and Logistics
Event-driven automation creates a lot of value because it can affect so many aspects of shipping and logistics.
Why Are Receiving Dates So Hard to Nail Down?
Our 2024 AgTC presentation on receiving dates and the various reasons they are hard to set and track. Spoiler alert: Using Splice will help!
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