Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

Waste Reduction 78

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. However, manufacturers can only reap those benefits if they implement the right processes to enable this approach and embrace a strategy of continuous improvement. What is lean manufacturing?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Patrick O'Rahilly, Founder and CEO of FactoryFix.com. Patrick gives us some insight into workplace efficiency and how to reduce waste. . The lean concept, itself, is a strategy created to simplify, organize and optimize a working environment. Consumers won’t pay for your company’s waste.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

The idea went something like this: There is no strategy without intelligence , so gain as much information as possible on the current state of things. 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. The importance of data.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2021

Gaining insight into FreightWaves SONAR emissions data presents multiple benefits for businesses. Understanding emissions data allows optimal planning and strategies for shipment execution, which in turn provides solutions to wasted cargo space and provides the most efficient transportation mode for the job.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Reporting requires businesses to collect and track data on their ESG performance and report this information in a transparent and consistent manner. This involves implementing processes and systems for collecting and reporting on data, and some businesses may need to ensure that the information is verified by a third party.

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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. Download the White Paper.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Extend what is already made – repair and maintain products to maximize their lifetime; implement a return strategy when applicable. Re-use waste – recover waste for reuse and recycling into other products. This requires an ERP system that can handle large volumes of data from sensors that monitor the status of components.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts from the Cerasis Blog for 2015 So Far.

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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.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog post from end-to- end global supply chain services company, Flash Global. The company focuses on high tech industries such as telecome , data storage, data centers, bio-medicine, and any company who needs supply chain visibility and proactive supply chain services for replacement parts and more.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Growers, shippers, and retailers with advanced supply chain strategies are earning consumer loyalty, thanks in part to the supply chain professionals who plan, execute, and adapt to the challenges posed by fresh produce. This helps reduce waste and environmental impact.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Today we will feature the 11 most popular blogs that fall into the business category by page view.

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3PL Links

MAY 9, 2024

Smart warehousing is a sophisticated inventory management approach that maximizes the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials within the company by utilizing data analytics and state-of-the-art technologies. This makes it possible to spot trends, estimate demand more precisely, and optimize storage operations.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Traditional manufacturing favored long production runs of the same product because retooling machines to produce different products could cost time and resources, and waste capacity. Flexible manufacturing is important as part of a make-to-order or assemble-to-order strategy that allows customized products and keeps inventories low.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Inefficient operations: Absence of proper organization could lead to difficulties for warehouse staff in locating and picking items, causing wasted time and escalated labour costs.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Inefficient operations: Absence of proper organization could lead to difficulties for warehouse staff in locating and picking items, causing wasted time and escalated labour costs.

Inventory Reduction 40

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

In a manufacturing business, measuring ESG standards comes down to tracking internal and external Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance standards: Environmental practices look at the resources a manufacturer uses, the waste it produces, and the resulting consequences of those activities on the planet.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Industries are facing the need to plan new strategies and invest more in technology to gain a stronger foothold. A B2B e-commerce strategy is therefore becoming increasingly necessary for manufacturing businesses that want to better sell their products or procure the necessary components for manufacturing them.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Efficient inventory management, layout organization, and operational strategies are key to meeting customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. Inefficient operations : Absence of proper organization could lead to difficulties for warehouse staff in locating and picking items, causing wasted time and escalated labour costs.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Analysis Material Savings Waste Reduction 40

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This strategy allows organisations to streamline its operations by taking direct ownership of various stages of its production process rather than relying on external contractors or suppliers. There is no doubt that data from operational machinery and enterprise systems can both influence the performance of a manufacturer.

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3PL Links

APRIL 5, 2024

When implemented properly, this strategy improves customer satisfaction, lowers expenses, and strengthens the company’s position in the market. It goes beyond simply being an operational strategy. This is one of the logistics strategies that needs to be reinforced the most going forward.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2018

Data-driven analytics enables you to make cost-effective transportation decisions. However for most shippers, parcel spend is poorly understood because shipping data is often locked up in point solution silos, such as carrier-provided systems and websites, in a variety of different formats. But no longer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. What does the smart factory mean for business?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Manual production lines are switching to automated assemblies and valuable data is being used to discover actionable insights into manufacturing operations. In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. What does the smart factory mean for business?

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GoShip Blog

MAY 15, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss the key elements of an efficient supply chain management system and how you can use them to improve your business. Use data to your advantage. Data is essential in improving supply chain efficiency. It ensures that goods and services are delivered on time and at the right quality and cost.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many complexities come with heavy equipment hauling, and there are several common challenges and strategies employed to address these hurdles. Effective strategies, including meticulous planning, safety adherence, and environmental responsibility, are key to overcoming these obstacles.

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3PL Links

APRIL 23, 2024

Artificial intelligence lowers waste and losses in the supply chain by automating procedures. inventory management helps the company not lose sales, prevents/reduces waste, and reduces expenses. Artificial intelligence is being used by enterprises in the modern day to establish more efficient delivery strategies.

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

US returns contributed to 16 million metric tons of carbon emissions and nearly 6 billion pounds of landfill waste annually. Reactive Tactics: A lack of structured, data-driven strategies leads to inefficiencies in returns management. Brian’s perspective is enlightening: “Perceive returns as lost sales”.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 15, 2023

In this blog post, it will explored how implementing innovative logistics solutions within universities can lead to significant improvements in resource management, cost savings, and overall sustainability, drawing on academic research, statistical data, and real-world success stories.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Well-organized inventory management is a must-have for a successful retail strategy. Another crucial tip is to review your inventory management strategy to make sure you are prepared. . The more deadstock you have, the more money that is wasted. Keep track of sales data and customer demands . What does deadstock mean

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Quick Win #3: Speed up barcode scanning Barcode scanners are a crucial component of automating data collection, saving time and reducing errors in your warehouse.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Do You Lack Confidence in Your Pricing Strategies? If not, your pricing strategies could inadvertently limit your profit margins , either by throttling revenue or gifting sales to your competitors. Are You Missing Opportunities in Pricing Strategy?

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