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

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. EDI eliminates the need for manual data entry by automating the exchange of business documents. This automation speeds up transaction processing, reduces errors caused by human input, and improves overall operational efficiency.

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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. The WMS will also direct the order packing and/or staging processes as well as actual truck loading. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube.

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

Blue Grace Logistics

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme. But how can this capability revolutionize supply chain operations?

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Savvy Supply Chain Leaders Aren’t Letting a Good Downturn Go to Waste

Logistics Viewpoints

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. He founded FourKites in 2014 after recognizing pain points in the logistics industry and designing elegant and effective systems to address them. Reduced working capital. He lives in Chicago.

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How to Automate Shipping and Label Printing

GoShip Blog

Automating business processes like shipping can save you valuable time and money while equipping you with the necessary tools to scale. This article discusses how to automate shipping and label printing to eliminate repetitiveness in fulfillment processes and boost operational efficiency. Bulk Print Labels .

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How EDI and eCommerce Work With 3PL Partners

Ottawa Logistics

Advances in online technology over the last decade have dramatically improved the logistical and operational capabilities of eCommerce businesses in both the B2B and B2C realm. Cloud and mobile computing technologies have further streamlined business processes, including inventory and distribution management. Payment documents.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

“In a survey of 54 senior executives, only about one in four believed that the processes of their companies balanced cross-functional trade-offs effectively or facilitated decision making to help the P&L (profit and loss) of the full business.” A plan is like a Word document. Dean Sorenson concurs. It’s just a set of numbers.