Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

But first, they must put their inbound processes in good order. Like us, they work most consistently and efficiently when presented with standard, predictable, ordered tasks. There is a lot of data-driven software involved, but the benefits will be significant. Supermarkets face a pressing need to automate their DCs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines. Process Automation Process automation means using technology to automate manual processes through data and systems integration.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 13, 2023

When it comes to ecommerce order fulfillment, two of the most important operational factors are speed and accuracy. Whether you manage your own fulfillment operations or partner with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) , it’s all about getting orders picked accurately and out the door on time. What is Order Cycle Time?

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It can equip teams with better, more comprehensive data that can be used to make meaningful business decisions to maximise flexibility and opportunities for growth. Strategic stock management One of the crucial areas in which businesses can leverage data to enhance flexibility is stock management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Real-time data, including inventory, enables structural visibility in logistics, which leads to better resource allocation, reduced downtime and improved customer service. Dexory’s robot (pictured) automated inventory management, providing instant, continuous data. She describes the machine as an ‘autonomous data capture unit’.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

The public cloud gives Coupa visibility to $6 trillion in transactional data that passes through their platform. “15 15 years ago, Coupa got customers to agree they could leverage their data for the benefit of the community,” Ms. This solution provides for purchase order collaboration. The best data makes for the best AI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

Executing a Perfect Order is Difficult! According to Mike Carroll, a vice president at Georgia-Pacific, “In creating a more seamless order management process, we needed a capability that enabled us to navigate the complexities of the myriad of individual orders that we receive every minute, hour, and day, with unparalleled precision.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Make-to-Order (MTO) manufacturing is the production of specialized or unique one-off products in quantities ranging from one to small production runs. Managing varying resource availability while meeting customer orders requires effective planning and scheduling. In planning for material requirements, they face three key challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. The visibility solution must be built in such a way that it can download order quantity and inventory data from a customer’s systems. That data then gets put into an advanced ship notice for the retailer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. This should also integrate with inventory management and procurement so that goods are ordered in time and there is visibility over stock items. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers.

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Ship Monk

JUNE 26, 2023

These problems can be alleviated with the right outsourcing partner to support your order fulfillment needs. There are many reasons ecommerce brand owners begin considering outsourcing order fulfillment. While some are pretty straightforward (like not having enough space), others can be more complex cost and operational challenges.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For example, retailers are investing in digital platforms to reach consumers dispersed over a vast land mass while responding to competition from global e-tailers. Canadian consumers increasingly rely upon the internet to place orders,” ITA says. The logistics provider receives the products, stores them, repackages them as needed (e.g.,

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Ship Monk

JULY 7, 2022

As online shoppers, we see examples of minimum order quantity everywhere. We, as consumers, have grown accustomed to buying in bulk in order to pay less per unit. For suppliers and merchants, however, setting a minimum order quantity for your goods can mean the difference between losing money and making a profit on each sale.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

Big data presents supply chain and warehouse managers with an unprecedented opportunity to acquire real-time visibility of goods in transit and part of inventory, writes Tony Dobson -SnapFulfil CEO. There’s plethora of data in the warehouse now, with lots of dashboards to present the figures, but information overload is happening.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 8, 2023

We know there’s a lot to worry about, but we hope you’ve given some thought to what happens after those orders start rolling in. Think about the times you’ve ordered online. Were you irked at being interrupted repeatedly by email signups or having to create an account in order to browse? Centralize customer interaction data.

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Ship Monk

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When ecommerce business owners look for ways to increase revenue, they tend to focus on marketing campaigns designed to reach new customers, or promotions that entice existing customers to order more often. Order value is the amount your customers spend per order, so if everybody spends a little more, the average goes up.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Ship Monk

MAY 23, 2023

Some simply help us pick the right size box for order fulfillment. Here’s an example of how this attribute can reduce shipping costs when using box packaging. Blacklist The Blacklist product attribute enables our ecommerce clients to designate products that might be included in an order but that we don’t need to ship.

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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.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

Let me share an example. If a customer placed an order and was told she would get the delivery next Thursday, the package better get there next Thursday. Small but meaningful at scale: Sometimes orders are canceled, and if you pick a method and print the label up stream, you are wasting money on canceled orders.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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Locus

MAY 25, 2023

One such important lever is Economic Order Quantity. What is Economic Order Quantity? Ford Whitman Harris first published the model of Economic Order Quantity in a paper Factory, The Magazine of Management , in 1913. This model became dominant for order-quantity analysis in the study of supply chains. Let’s dive in!

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Ship Monk

MAY 7, 2024

How do you keep track of orders when they’re coming at you from all directions, using different technologies, with different requirements for fulfillment? Different ordering and invoicing systems. You are constantly switching platforms to get the data you need. What’s So Hard About Marketplaces? Hmm, where to start.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, the amount of data available to most companies has exploded. Common issues include: Lack of data-source integration. The ability to gather and compare data from multiple sources is vital to making real-time decisions. Data warehousing costs rise. Scarce manpower. Human error.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Cost Reduction 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

As recently as 2021, survey data reveals that 98% of manufacturers have, are, or are planning to implement an eCommerce strategy. Unifying data across silos: Often, critical business information resides in separate, siloed databases, complicating the task of unifying data for online sales.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 26, 2023

With near-time and real-time data, it is possible to ascertain what is happening in the freight market today — and what will be happening tomorrow. For example, customer service and carrier sales teams can rely on Lane Signal to power quicker, more accurate spot quoting. It is the ultimate win-win.”

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Data Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 52

Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2021

Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has refined the design of its GPC and MPC Series order pickers and TC Series tow tractor as part of the company’s continuous product improvement efforts. Order-picking applications are more varied and demanding than any other warehouse activity.

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Ordering Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings Materials Handling 74

IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field. Here are some of the examples that caught our attention.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Order Management This is the most important element of ecommerce software. Every part of the fulfillment process from BUY to delivery is critical and the platform responsible for those orders needs to be able to track them at every stage while keeping you updated with complete visibility. How much do I order?

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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. However, the data [that powers them] hasn’t previously been utilized to its full capacity until recently.” Take the example of RCRPMF.USA in the image. last year and $2.19 the year prior.

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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.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 1, 2022

(According to one of Square’s writers, ‘an omnichannel strategy is a method that helps you create a seamless experience for customers across all the channels through which you sell’, and it connects your online and offline channels in a way that makes shopping or ordering easier for every customer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Neil Adcock, Managing Director at Bis Henderson Consulting , reveals how to unlock the value hidden in returns data. Estimates vary, but a typical finding is that returns are costing retailers 21% of order value. The necessary data can only come from the consumer, but returns data is often scant, manual, and unreliable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Organizations must take the following steps to bring departments together to create truly resilient and sustainable supply chains: Leverage external data to sense market shifts Look to external causal factors and forecasting models to identify market shifts. <br>- Use external data for forward-looking decisions.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. 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. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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