GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

By using strong management and analysis processes, supply chains can maximize value and stay competitive. Streamline data capture and analysis. Data for the sake of data is meaningless without proper, automated analysis and data capture. Freight intelligence tools help management develop a more unified freight strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2021

On this blog and the one published by our sister company Logistics Bureau, we often receive questions relating to metrics suitable for monitoring procurement performance. In procurement, cost analysis is not just about the price of your company’s purchases. 7 Procurement KPIs You Should be Using. Supplier Defect Rate.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Transportation optimization can occur at a network level and an execution level.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A simple example of this would entail considering inventory and stock on hand (internal data) along with changes in weather patterns due to climate change (external data), and how both factors affect a factory’s ability to deliver on its orders. This will afford manufacturers a greater degree of agility in how they handle data.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Draw information from previous peak seasons and how you handled those challenges. A firm grasp and analysis of your trade lanes and any capacity issues or delays you experienced is a great place to start. For example, LCL importers may be able to access existing consolidated containers and inland truckloads, keeping their costs down.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 16, 2021

AI in supply chain and operations can efficiently handle data for analysis and automated functions. In particular, AI can help in demand forecasting, warehousing, and logistics route optimization: By efficient collection and analysis of information and inventory processing . Saves time and operation costs.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Below is an overview of the benefits of data as well as examples of how it has helped companies with their final-mile distribution.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For demand forecasting and planning, AI algorithms can handle a huge number of variables and analyze complex relationships to develop demand plans and predictions that usually exceed human-based forecasts in quality and quantity. The post Options for inventory planning and forecasting appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For example, you sell silk-printed shirts. You handle the creative work by making the designs, you find the paints, and you handle the silk printing. A 3PL provider can handle that for you. Some 3PL providers can also handle order fulfillment and haul freight. that may cause your costs to skyrocket What is a 4PL?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For demand forecasting and planning, AI algorithms can handle a huge number of variables and analyze complex relationships to develop demand plans and predictions that usually exceed human-based forecasts in quality and quantity. The post Options for inventory planning and forecasting appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months. AI goes to the next level by helping with the analysis of that data.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The tasks associated with the delivery of raw materials are handled by inbound logistics or supply logistics to guarantee their availability throughout the production process. The supply logistics of a company is important because: It handles the products’ receipt in an appropriate manner. Allows for performance analysis.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Draw information from previous peak seasons and how you handled those challenges. A firm grasp and analysis of your trade lanes and any capacity issues or delays you experienced is a great place to start. For example, LCL importers may be able to access existing consolidated containers and inland truckloads, keeping their costs down.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. With heavy volumes of goods and sensitive information to be handled, it is necessary for the supply chain industry to strengthen its cyber security systems. Cyber attacks.

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Locus

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The many benefits of technology include increased speed of identification, reliable, accurate and quick data gathering, processing, analysis and transmission. Better predictive analysis with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Locus’ automated dispatch planning software , DispatchIQ is a great example of efficient AI.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Examples are: Favorable changes in market situations New regulations that will impact your business positively Changes in consumer behavior that favor your brand Threats: Threats are negative external factors that can reduce the effectiveness of your marketing strategy and put your business at risk.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“Paralysis by analysis” is a common term used to describe such a situation, and you can avoid it by monitoring a smaller number of carefully chosen KPIs. As an example of how illuminating the perfect order KPI can be, let’s look briefly at damage-free delivery as an example. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Logistics Blog®. For example, if a focus on customer service has resulted in shipments that are too small for optimized handling, the right provider should have ideas for a hierarchy of batching decisions that will both protect the company’s reputation with customers and create new efficiencies. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Because of its improved stock storage techniques, increased flexibility, and efficient management, the company can easily handle the surge in orders and always adjusts to meet demand. Large-scale information retention and critical analysis are necessary for a warehouse to operate at peak efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain. Let’s take ecommerce as an example.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When purchasing such software, it’s essential to consider how well the tool can handle stock items with different demand profiles, the provider’s reputation, reporting capabilities, and the transparency and reliability of its forecasts. Or qualitative methods, such as the Delphi method, historical analysis or the panel consensus.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When purchasing such software, it’s essential to consider how well the tool can handle stock items with different demand profiles, the provider’s reputation, reporting capabilities, and the transparency and reliability of its forecasts. Or qualitative methods, such as the Delphi method, historical analysis or the panel consensus.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

They are part of the quality management process and require an analysis of the top factors that drive returns to determine where interventions are required in the process. This may lead to any number of follow-up actions, for example: Redesigning sourcing or material strategies. Warehousing KPIs.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

In this blog, we’ll take the four types of carrying costs in turn and understand their real impact on your bottom line. Fixed costs include the warehouse rent or mortgage; variable costs include lighting, heating, air conditioning, plus the costs of physically handling the inventory. Inventory service costs. Inventory risk costs.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Examples include: Warehouse management systems (WMS): These are software solutions that help businesses control and optimize their daily warehouse operations. An efficient data analysis system ensures that your warehouse is prepared to support your supply chain, irrespective of changes in the market or consumer behavior.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2018

One of the downfalls of many businesses is the failure to do a strategic cost analysis to measure the impact of inflation on their competitive positions. For example, the Harvard Business Review reported that Bang & Olufsen competed against low-cost electronics manufacturers with its design capabilities.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? If that happens to be the case and you need to be able to handle whatever comes your way, then you will need to be fully aware of a few things along the way.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

Make sure your fulfillment center also knows exactly how to handle returns, refunds, and reshipments. Your fulfillment center or 3PL should be able to handle the returns and reshipments, as well as claims processing to recover costs from shipping carriers.

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Ship Monk

JULY 20, 2023

There are seven main types of surcharges: Fuel Prices Peak Season Residential Delivery Area Handling Inflation Logistics By instituting surcharges and changing them as costs rise and fall throughout the year, shipping carriers can maintain profitable margins for each delivery.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

For example, sales transactions that result from a flash clearance sale do not represent typical demand for a given period. Deciding How to Handle Outliers. In the example above, the orange line going forward reflects this decision. However, it’s possible to use software to carry out the analysis for you.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. You could be particularly numerate, or into analysis. Data analysis is a key component of this position.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 10, 2023

The Importance of Analysis However, 3PL outsourcing is not necessarily the best option for every company, so you must thoroughly weigh the pros and cons before committing. For example, does your company already own or lease warehouses? Is a 3PL Right for Your Business?

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In this blog, we’ll go over the economic and supply chain impacts that result from these events and how you can best prepare your supply chain. The Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan and the Thailand Floods in 2011 are both examples of natural disasters that had a much wider indirect economic effect.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Editor’s Note: We continue our collaborative blog series with Ben Goldwasser of Spendrix, a company who helps shippers determine which carriers operate best in certain regions, and conditions, allowing you to be more thorough. This post is the second in a series of “How to Spot Supplier Risk.” Proper Compliance.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Designing a successful business model requires a bit of research and analysis of your competitors. For example, suppose your business offers certain specialized grocery products or local farm-to-table services. For example, the pandemic created a situation where many people minimized in-store shopping or avoided it altogether.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

Successfully reshoring a manufacturing facility demands extensive analysis, and expert planning and execution. For example, Apple cannot launch iPhone production in the U.S. Due diligence includes obtaining expert analysis of ERP data and support by experts in handling international issues of reshoring. manufacturing.

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