SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. Smart factories can greatly reduce unplanned downtime, improve product design, increase efficiency, and improve product quality and worker safety.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 6, 2022

Data and optimization can improve efficiencies in supply chains, save shippers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to logistics experts who shared insights last Friday in honor of National Supply Chain Day. “In Data gives shippers insights. Efficient, sustainable supply chains go hand in hand. Freightwaves.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Consolidate parcel and LTL freight to reduce wasted space and tap additional capacity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Although many carriers have worked diligently towards reducing operational costs and increasing profit margins, there is still work to do for the top for-hire truckload freight carriers to improve. Let’s look at seven ways that freight technology and data achieves that goal. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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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. Environmental Considerations : Reducing emissions and road impact. Enhanced Safety Measures : Rigorous safety standards and team training reduce transportation risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Looking back on that week of straight rain in August, not only were my tips affected, but the data for future forecasts was as well!

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Read also: How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks Understanding Reverse Packaging Logistics Reverse packaging logistics is a crucial part of environmentally conscious waste management since it maximizes the life cycle of packaging materials while reducing its negative effects on the environment.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Wasting resources and assets cost managers a pretty penny. Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. Waste matters in the shipping industry because every instance leads to higher freight costs. And it’s essential to understand why. .

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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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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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.

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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. Reducing the environmental impact of producing and transporting produce is a major concern.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, and effective strategies can help businesses reduce costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. But what does a great inventory management strategy look like? In other words, it will be different for every enterprise or organisation.

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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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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Modern machinery is commonly fitted with real-time sensors but these are not very useful if there is no way to view and action the data from the sensors. Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. This includes not only energy efficiency but also how to reduce waste.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. One turnkey approach to managing costs in volatile markets can be to focus on reducing costs where you do have control: Sourcing strategies. Reduce Deadhead (DHD) Miles. This is the number one way to reduce transportation costs.

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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.

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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.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

With improved information sharing also comes greater communication between departments, reducing instances of duplicated work across the business. By automatically centralizing business functions and managing daily business activities, ERP reduces demand for costly resources and additional labour. Data-driven decision making.

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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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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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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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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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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 15, 2021

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Why are more and more shippers and carriers working to reduce pollution and lower emissions? But what do they mean for the supply chain network of today?

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Log-hub

JULY 25, 2023

Explore our groundbreaking approach that leverages Data Analytics and AI to revolutionize demand forecasting. Learn how to reduce stockouts and overstocks by 20% – 40% with a solution customized to your company. Inaccurate or incorrect data directly impacts the quality and reliability of forecasting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Move to real-time manufacturing scheduling and shop-floor data collection, including machine integration. Grow revenue by increasing production velocity, improving quality and reducing costs. By developing ‘Manufacturing Agility’ organizations are able to; Quickly respond to customer requirements.

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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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GoShip Blog

MAY 15, 2023

You can reduce costs, increase efficiency, and better serve customers by effectively managing your supply chain. 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.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. 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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

This enables organizations to be more flexible and responsive and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions. digital technologies , to monitor and control the physical processes of the factory and provide data for decision-making. Software for reporting and analyzing data coming from a variety of sources on the shop floor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

An ERP system brings financial, manufacturing, and business data into one central place so staff and management can have a complete view of how different business areas are working in real-time. Data from the system can then be used to track how corrective actions are making improvements.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If your business is experiencing a persistent reduction in profit margins, analysing your cost to serve is an advisable step in diagnosing the causes. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs. We’ll begin with a look at pricing strategy. Are Your Profit Margins Declining?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A business that mandates shipping policies targeted at reducing ecological impact will inevitably be better positioned in the market. . To reduce the environmental footprint and costs, shippers need to adopt a sustainable reverse logistics method. . To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

All of these challenges potentially create waste in your supply chain. That’s where data analytics comes in.” Gaining in-depth insights and current data about the supply chain, load statuses, and consumer demands can make it easier for enterprise sippers to adjust and plan.

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