Article, Data and Operations

Editor’s Choice: Reducing Lead Times with Real-Time Data

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. In this article, we’ll focus on how you can operationally utilize estimated time of discharge (ETD) to improve lead times and enable better planning all along the supply chain. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Ways EDI is Streamlining Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. How does EDI solve the problem of manual data entry and inefficiency in supply chains? EDI eliminates the need for manual data entry by automating the exchange of business documents.

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WMS Implementation: A Comprehensive Guide for Seamless Adoption

Cyzerg

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Implementing a WMS can optimize your warehouse processes , improve inventory accuracy, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This guide will walk you through the entire process of WMS implementation, from initial planning to final execution, covering key aspects such as system selection, data integration, and employee training.

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MultiScan Master Data Solution Available

Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Knapp, leading technology partner for value chains, is making its MultiScan master data capture system available to customers through short-term rental or outright purchase. MultiScan is an intelligent and customisable master data capture solution.

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Everything to Know about Ecommerce Data Security

Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security. In this article we’ll discuss why multilayered ecommerce cybersecurity is important, the types of protection available, the main threats to your ecommerce store, and what ShipMonk does to protect your brand from them. Data Security Protection 1.)

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Inventory Control: 6 Ways to Maximize Profitability & Minimize Costs

Cyzerg

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In this article, we will explore how to optimize your inventory management process to boost profitability while keeping storage costs in check. With the right strategies and tools, businesses can master the art of inventory control.

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Sales and Operations Planning: The Interpersonal Element

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? Often, in our experience, the problem is a human one… It’s not the data, not the process, not the technology, or the strategy, but the people. Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment.

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Freight Market Intelligence: Data is crucial, but context is king

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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Chinese black out on Maritime Data as Automatic Identification System data blocked

Shipping and Freight Resource

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That legislation is meant to regulate the flow of Chinese data overseas and ensure the gathering of such data is minimized, according to state-run media. That legislation is meant to regulate the flow of Chinese data overseas and ensure the gathering of such data is minimized, according to state-run media.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. Employee training is a crucial component of any cybersecurity strategy.

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Freight market data size matters: 5 key hallmarks of data sets that improve transportation procurement

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage is a global insurance program designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the risks associated with international operations. They also offer specialized coverage options for certain types of trucking businesses, such as hazardous materials haulers and refrigerated truck operators.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Monitor freight carrier operating ratio using SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index

FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios. What is the Operating Ratio (OPRAT) Index? Background on Truckload Carrier Association and freight carriers operating ratios.

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Big data and inventory management

EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2022

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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4 Ways to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency with Prescriptive and Predictive Analytics

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, optimizing warehouse operations is crucial for achieving operational efficiency. Predictive and prescriptive analytics have emerged as valuable tools that enable warehouse operations managers to streamline processes, minimize costs, and enhance productivity.

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Logistics Outsourcing Calls for Robust Data Portfolios to Create Enduring Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although supply chains are starting to normalize and rebound, COVID-19 exposed a lot of weaknesses and led shippers to gain a better understanding of the importance of data portfolios, which is the primary purpose of outsourced logistics solutions. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for.

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Raising Productivity in Logistics Operations: The BHAG Approach

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2021

Having been trained and motivated, the supply chain manager will then be expected to perform the following duties: Gather the relevant productivity data. Determine operating methods. This article is based on a video from the Supply Chain Secrets YouTube channel. Decide the focus of the programme.

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10 Proven Principles for Best Warehouse Design and Operation

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2021

In this article, Logistics Bureau’s Mal Walker, who has spent decades exploring all aspects of warehousing, offers some valuable tips on warehouse design and operation. Over the years, Mal has come to appreciate that there is real science behind distribution centre design , operation, and flow management. 8) Know Your Data.

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LLMs, Optimization and Automation: Supply Chain’s Defenses Against Market Swings

Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

It can be a direct reflection of current market trends, as many publicly traded companies operate within the global supply chain. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions. The answer lies in data.

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Forklift Data Plates: How to Read and Understand Them

Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This article has everything you need to know about forklift data plates, including: What a data plate is. How to read a forklift data plate. What Is a Forklift Data Plate? Where Is the Forklift Data Plate? Why Is the Data Plate Important? Can You Operate a Forklift Without a Data Plate?

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How Dashcam GPS Helps Manage Police Fleet Vehicles

RasTrac

AUGUST 28, 2023

Modern law enforcement vehicles have sophisticated software systems that generate and store vast amounts of data. This data can offer valuable insights that police fleet managers can leverage to optimize operations and allow officers to focus on their core responsibilities.

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SONAR Indices & Insights: Making a trucking business profitable by monitoring these operational trucking KPIs

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several operational-focused indices to aid asset-lite and asset-based carriers build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions that yield higher profit margins for those who run a trucking business. Operating Ratio (OPRAT).

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Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. A provider with the breadth of capabilities, depth of experience, and backed by powerful technology can do more than simply track supply chain operations. Data Visibility and Reporting. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

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Location Data is Tip of the Iceberg

Parade

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Starting with Location Data A robust carrier intelligence (Link to Article) system uses a mixture of data sources to procure capacity in an intelligent manner. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations

Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

This article will provide easy insight into the world of logistics management—from the key components and challenges to tips on optimizing it for your business. Logistics management is an essential part of supply chain management and is crucial in achieving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and boosting customer satisfaction.

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. Key trends in 3PL operations The key trends in 2022 for 3PL operations strive to automate processes and give better insight into customer and shipper expectations, dominated by technology and supply chain data analytics.

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Editor’s Choice: 5 Supply Chain Management Success Factors for CPG Companies

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability. As a result, there’s a growing need for end-to-end visibility and for rich data that points the business compass toward the right outcomes. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Big Data: The Driving Force of Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2018

Industry experts believe that supply chains must continue to utilize Big data to improve efficiency, transparency and immediacy. . In 2012, the New York Times published an article entitled “The Age of Big Data”. Experts in the field of supply chain and logistics, consider data to be an asset in optimizing operations.

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Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Construction Logistics: A Trucking Dispatcher's Role

Trux

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today's fast-paced construction logistics industry, dump truck dispatchers play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. This article delves into the importance of efficient dispatching and provides valuable strategies for delivering timely service.

Construction

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Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Construction Logistics: A Trucking Dispatcher's Role

Trux

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In today's fast-paced construction logistics industry, dump truck dispatchers play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. This article delves into the importance of efficient dispatching and provides valuable strategies for delivering timely service.

Construction

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Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Today’s article comes from Eric Mcpherson at Open Sky Group and looks at a WMS budget and preparing for implementation. industrial handhelds, and mobile units you have and what your operations will need. For example, monthly subscription fees, any software support charges, and data migration fees.

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CPG Going D2C: 3 Ways to Win the Race to Consumers

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). Direct access to customer data through D2C enables product improvement, innovation, and transition opportunities. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Editor’s Choice: The Importance Of Last Mile Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 12, 2021

Today’s article is from FarEye and highlights the importance of last mile optimization. Plans of action aided by the use of last-mile optimization software help to delegate assets, between factory and warehouse operations and manpower. Using Last Mile Optimization Software to Optimize Operating Procedures.

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Why Those Who Utilize Supply Chain Data Analytics Are Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Turvo

JANUARY 26, 2021

That’s where supply chain data analytics comes into play. What Are Supply Chain Data Analytics and Why Are Supply Chain Leaders Looking to Them. Advanced data recordings and analytics help many leading companies improve their supply chain management teams’ smooth and effective operations.

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Editor’s Choice: Machine Learning Will Make Warehouse Managers More Productive

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers. In contrast, a machine learning solution uses algorithms to analyze warehouse data and develop a predictive model for workforce planning.

Optimal Sourcing

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How To Successfully Prepare For Operation Safe Driver Week 2021

Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With driver safety maintaining itself as a priority, fleet owners and truck drivers can better prepare for the annual Operation Safe Driver Week. What’s included in this article: What is Operation Safe Driver Week 2021. Impact from the 2020 Operation Safe Driver Week. Impact of Operation Safe Driver Week 2020.

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BlueGrace Logistics heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools

Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

based a SaaS optimization platform services provider focused on helping shippers maximize resources and reduce costs through advanced supply chain algorithms and real-time data analytics. Its support for custom data points and 10-plus years of refinement make it a standout solution. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Editor’s Choice: 6 Reasons Why Companies Need IoT

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

This article is from Kirk Carlsen, Director of PLM Product Marketing at Oracle, and looks at the importance of IoT. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance. As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance.

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Top 4 Supply Chain Technology Trends in 2020

Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This article by Morai Logistics runs down 4 of the most noteworthy supply chain technology trends to watch out for in 2020. They’ll be able to manage and transfer data at rates far greater than before. And, with data being central to supply chain success, this will go a long way. That is only set to continue this year.

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6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Today we will go into detail on using the available data created in the processing of shipments within transportation management and other related logistics management for continuous improvement. . 6 Benefits of Using the Right Data in Logistics & Transportation Management for Continuous Improvement. Performance Management.

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How IoT Brings Railway Efficiency to Dutch Rail Network

IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Of course, you can build more tracks and there are places in the Netherlands where it would be easy to do this, but in areas like the Randstad conurbation, where extra capacity is needed most, it’s going to be difficult,” said Pier Eringa, CEO of ProRail in an article on the railway’s efforts to boost capacity and speed. million by 2025.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

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LLMs, Optimization and Automation: Supply Chain’s Defenses Against Market Swings

Forklift Data Plates: How to Read and Understand Them

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Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations

Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm

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Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Construction Logistics: A Trucking Dispatcher's Role

Enhancing Customer Satisfaction in Construction Logistics: A Trucking Dispatcher's Role

Editor’s Choice: WMS Budget – Room for an Implementation?

CPG Going D2C: 3 Ways to Win the Race to Consumers

Editor’s Choice: The Importance Of Last Mile Optimization

Why Those Who Utilize Supply Chain Data Analytics Are Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Editor’s Choice: Machine Learning Will Make Warehouse Managers More Productive

How To Successfully Prepare For Operation Safe Driver Week 2021

BlueGrace Logistics heralds acquisition of Evos Smart Tools

Editor’s Choice: 6 Reasons Why Companies Need IoT

Top 4 Supply Chain Technology Trends in 2020

6 Benefits of Applying Useable Data in Logistics For Continuous Improvement

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