Material Handling and Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Complex supply chains generate more data, which companies can use to drive greater efficiency or engage in innovation that disrupts an entire industry—think Amazon. More data is coming in than ever before.

Supply Chain Software 166

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

As digital threats loom larger than ever, automating your warehouse is not just about enhancing operational efficiency — it’s equally about safeguarding your digital and physical assets. These measures not only protect sensitive data but also fortify the trust between warehouse operators and their clients.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 141

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Costco example: they sell different brands and market their brand Kirkland, which now accounts for approximately 25% of their revenue. Private label is becoming an important strategy for retailers. For retailers, this is an avenue where they can build more intimacy with their customers and capture more data and loyalty.

Supply Chain Software 368

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Digital booking programs are some of the hottest technology solutions for freight brokerages right now, and it’s no wonder. Digital booking software can help brokerages thrive in several ways. Digital booking software can help brokerages thrive in several ways. Interested in a digital booking solution for your brokerage?

Digital 78

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Parade

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Digital booking programs are some of the hottest technology solutions for freight brokerages right now, and it’s no wonder. Digital booking software can help brokerages thrive in several ways. Digital booking software can help brokerages thrive in several ways. Interested in a digital booking solution for your brokerage?

Digital 78

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In a perfect world, supply chain managers would be able to foresee every possible risk and threat to their supply chain and have a strategy prepared to successfully address any challenges when the moment came. For example, did you take out a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program ? Digitalization. Optimize Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

In both the physical and digital worlds, certain terms seem to have overlapping meanings, yet they often diverge significantly in practice. One such example is the concept of warehousing, which, despite having a shared fundamental definition of a place to store goods, takes on nuanced interpretations within different contexts.

Warehousing 40

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

Supply Chain Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

Supply Chain Software 149

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

Data 62

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Data analytics for logistics can make all the difference in the world when it comes to reefer truckload service delivery efficiency. According to Supply Chain Digital , “although new, AI-driven concepts are being introduced, they aren’t new to the logistics sector. last year and $2.19 the year prior. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

Data 97

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 124

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EazyStock

MARCH 14, 2023

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

Inventory Reduction 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Although machine learning models have been in place for some time, they are now becoming much more prevalent because of the high volumes of data in ERP systems. AI also enhances manufacturers’ ability to collect, aggregate and analyze sensor data in real time for production analytics.

ERP 59

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 8, 2018

That government put their faith in the first stages of the internet and the future of the digital era. That simple gesture changed everything because it proved the innecesary of the paper use and allowed the use of digital signature for opens bank accounts, pay taxes and even vote in the elections. And they were right in that decision.

Examples 40

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages.

Data 98

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. Soon, it’ll almost be a guarantee that if you’re not leveraging modern data analytics properly, you’re losing money or leaving it on the table.

Material Savings 40

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? Here’s an example. After all, data is the foundation of digital transformation, and according to McKinsey the pandemic caused companies to accelerate their digital transformation plans by three to four years.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Last fall after attending the CSCMP conference in Atlanta, I shared my observation that digital transformation is now a central theme in the industry. Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. And how could a company succeed in digitally transforming?

Supply Chain Design Software 68

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Parade

MAY 8, 2019

In the case of brokerages, it would be impossible for their carrier sales reps to quickly, efficiently and reliably digest and understand all data about 10,000s of carriers. Therefore, brokerages looking to stay competitive are already focusing on leveraging digitization, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Not very helpful.

Digital 68

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Supply Chain Planning Software 88

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Despite the reduced customs costs, both companies are likely shipping by air at a loss—a sustainable strategy for their coffers but one that majorly impacts supply chain organizations reliant on the same volumes. The first is that the loss-leading strategy dramatically impacts U.S. policymakers are concerned for several reasons.

Cost Reduction 88

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap. Manufacturers and distributors are simply not engaging with the new workforce, yet the new workforce is digitally savvy. Digitalization. An evolving workforce. Manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The creation of a new digital ecosystem has enabled these and other changes that will shape the definition of supply chain agility and resilience in the 2020s and beyond. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ? The Road to Agility and Resilience.

Supply Chain Software 161

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through the good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

Supply Chain Software 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In fact, 29% of businesses stated they would explore initiatives to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. Here are examples of the tangible return-on-investment (ROI) ERP can bring to your business: Maintain competitive advantage with ERP. ERP to drive business strategy and insights.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

How does the pandemic and digital technology play into these trends? From a supply chain digital perspective, the growth of ecommerce has: Ramped out the growth of each picking automation, including autonomous mobile robots. Many companies still struggle to achieve segmentation strategies. So, what are the mega trends?

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

Key market areas (KMAs) serve as critical geographical segments, delineated by 3-digit ZIP code areas. By synthesizing data from multiple KMAs, logistics professionals can effectively discern patterns and trends on a larger scale, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing overall supply chain resilience.

Supply Chains 52

Supply Chains Optimal Sourcing Freight Outbound 52

IoT World Today

MAY 24, 2021

Organizations need to build supply chain resiliency into their strategies in the face of an increasingly connected world with new attack vectors. The global supply chain, for example, has been hit hard over the past 15 months, creating supply shortages and imbalanced demand. Digital Authoritarians and Democracies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2017

How do you define the digital supply chain? Do you isolate it to processes involving the internet, or do you take a more progressive approach and combine cloud-based technologies, integration and unmatched customer service into one, data-based solution? Most supply chains have been involved in digital processes for years.

Supply Chain Design Software 67

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Freightos

JULY 19, 2017

How Five Digital Experts at Top Logistics Providers Are Preparing For The Future. I’ve been writing about freight digitization for years. For much of that time, a debate raged about whether the freight industry was actually embracing digitization or if it was all just hype. Amol Patel Chief Digital Officer, AllCargo Logistics.

Digital 87

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. Moving data between systems was complex and laborious. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2023

In the quest to reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it has become increasingly evident that slow-steaming, a commonly employed strategy, may not be the ultimate solution everyone thought. This calls for a re-evaluation of strategies.

Maritime 59

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strategy Beyond Data – Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity,’ concludes that adaptability, resilience, and carbon footprint reduction are the key areas for technology investment to focus on as the supply chain industry enters the next chapter of digital transformation. but forewarns how Logistics 5.0 The dawn of Logistics 5.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation of this digital risk platform was supported by targetP!, Implementing the solution involved cleaning up master data and mapping their complete global supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 135

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. In fact, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the digital freight brokerage segment will have grown to more than , $54 billion by 2025. It’s tough to set new goals without good data that shows you where you’re at and where you’ve been, and technology can provide that.

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