The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

Hence the name of this blog *smile*) I am also doing a breakout workshop about how Toyota Kata and TWI integrate into a single system. Hint – it isn’t about tools.) Monday evening and Tuesday evening, especially, present huge opportunities. This happens year-round. And you have the same opportunity. Talk to people.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post we will explore the benefits of centralized analytics within your ERP software. Traditional business intelligence requires users to toggle between the business applications they use daily and the separate set of tools they use for data insights.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

She is also a frequent podcast guest and is the author of numerous articles and blogs. Through coaching and proven assessment tools, Ann helps people become aware of their personality, emotional intelligence, and how they manage their brain energy. Strategy 2 – Use cognitive steps to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory. Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 11, 2024

And when we feel uncertain, humans tend to look for examples of what others in our situation have done. We’ll give you some examples of social proof, and we’ll even rank them in terms of trustworthiness. Adding social proof to your website, product pages, and marketing tools builds trust in your product. What is Social Proof?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. Top 16 Most Popular Transportation Blog Posts of 2014. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As 2017 comes to an end I took some time to pull together the top 6 most popular blog posts this year, as indicated by our readers. It will include many different smart tools. So take a few minutes and enjoy the best of 2017! #1. Video: Caterpillar, Inc. is Digitally Transforming to Drive Business. See you in 2018!

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

For example, with a few clicks of a mouse, your CFO can access a detailed expense report ; determine which customers are currently generating the lion’s share of orders and which are behind in payments; and assess how performance has changed over varying time periods. Automatically refresh your data.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As explained in a previous blog post, continuous improvement in an organization can be achieved through the use of performance measurement tools via big data. For example the operational efficiency of a given loading is directly related to how quickly Pickers are able to fulfill orders and move them onto the dock.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore seven ways to effectively utilize KPIs in your home service business. Keep reading to find the link to the worksheet at the end of this blog post. For example, if your customer satisfaction rating KPI is currently at 75%, you might aim to increase it to 90% within a specific timeframe.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products. For example, the old handhelds took 20 to 60 seconds to load a list of lots. You know immediately when a pallet is removed (a powerful tool for preventing theft).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BI software provides the tools to analyze the data collected from ERP software and other applications to provide insights and information that help businesses make better decisions. With an ERP system that focuses on manufacturing industries, pre-built dashboards can be used to obtain a faster time to use and value of the BI tools.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

What This Blog Is About: The difficulty of factoring in freight costs. For example, a company gets a shipping rate of $100, and they quote the customer $120. For example, for how long is it correct to do this? And the organization will also have more and better tools to prevent that situation in the future.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 31, 2024

ERP Customization: How SYSPRO's PartnerUP dares to be different ERP customization brought to you by SYSPRO In this blog, we’ll explore how our focus on ERP customization, flexibility and embracing the uncommon can ignite a movement of partners who are passionate about enabling distinctive businesses to continue forging their own special flair.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. However, AI is a just tool and its impact will depend on how it is used. The post How AI is transforming skills in manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands.

Factories 98

Factories Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 3, 2022

For example, the incorporation of IoT into just about every machine, component part, and finished good inventory item enable several powerful capabilities within a modern ERP solution. The post Top 3 reasons to upgrade to the latest release of your ERP software appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

It’s also about using the right tools, platforms, and skills to unlock maximum value. But even with the right skills, without the tools they will not be able to unlock value. The post Data-driven decision making in manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. Yeah, I follow the blog of a mathematician named John Cook.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

This blog looks at some of the challenges facing the fabricated metal industry and solutions to assist manufacturers adapt to market demands and continue to thrive: 1. For example, a custom manufacturer may need a metal fabrication supplier to take on a design-to-order project. Challenge: Meeting unique customer requirements.

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Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

For example, one Australian manufacturer has converted from making just parts for one automotive customer, to being able to produce many different components for a number of different automotive customers. Tools such as scanning and PLC integration facilitates accuracy and timeliness of quality data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

An ERP system has the tools for forecasting, stock accuracy, tracking historical data for sales and works orders which will assist you to set minimum or maximum stock levels. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. However too much inventory is also not ideal, and an ERP system can assist with achieving the efficiency with inventory levels.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

New SYSPRO research reveals 47% of survey respondents invested in sensors, IoT or IIoT to collect data and respond to supply chain disruption, however only 20% of businesses invested in data analytics tools to process and analyze the data and only 5% of businesses investigated AI and ML to draw any long-term benefit from the data collection.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Social media is a cornerstone of communication in modern society and a powerful tool for a home service business. For example, take a lawn and landscape business that’s offering a fall deal for homeowners who need to grade and seed their lawns. Time To Read: 8 minutes. Brand Building and Providing Value.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Smaller manufacturers, for example, have to consider the costs as challenges can become magnified as a business expands. Instead, an ERP system can accommodate product offerings and manufacturing volume for scale – and even better, in one platform with real-time data, visual tools and analytics. . Clear, organised, automated.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

At the center of many of these changes is a re-tooling which has seen the integration of key digital technologies designed to help businesses cope with changing demands and climates. For example, ERP software can provide decision-makers with insights into the seasonality of products and customer-buying habits in the current market.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, most planning tools fail to incorporate the abstract data that’s required for this stage. Having a tool that allows you to create multiple demand scenarios to evaluate from a supply perspective can remove a lot of the pressure on both sides of the organization ” – Tweet this.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In this blog post, I’ll explore why and offer a helpful alternative. . Let’s take some examples. . Other questions I see include: “How many statistical models does your tool support?” “Are Is it because the current tool you use needs a lot of fiddling and adjusting? Consider another example.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Accurate data forecasting requires accurate data, robust data analysis tools, and people who understand how to use them. For example, if you’re introducing a new product and there are no similar products to draw historical data from, qualitative research is a must to reduce risk.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. Fortunately, the tools that support the freight-booking process are also better than they’ve ever been. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 12, 2021

What This Blog Is About: What is an ETA and how it is calculated? For example, in a flight, the wind and its direction are also considered. Today, many companies have already launched AI tools to improve the prediction of maritime and land transport operations. For example, consider drayage movement. When Will It Arrive?

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