3PL Links

JULY 26, 2023

The Use of Augmented Reality (AR) in Warehouse Operations | Image source: Pexels The term “augmented reality” (AR) refers to a technology that merges the physical and digital worlds. This technology can be used in crucial logistics processes like planning, warehouse operations, transportation, and delivery.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Processes that depend on fax and phone calls to delegate shipment orders can see improvement through digitization by providing transparency in a shipment’s progress across the operation. Naturally, some companies making the transition from silo-based tracking to a digital supply chain will find themselves in a mixed state of operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2019

This post from project44’s blog shares insights from Joe Delussey, Target’s Director of Logistics, on how transportation operations can build loyal and happy customers. Read More at project44’s’ blog. Here are the main points. Digital Transformation Drives Effective Organizational Change.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For example, the NAICS groups truck transportation establishments engaged in long-haul transportation of flatbed loads, refrigerated freight, or chemicals into the same sector (NAICS 48423: Specialized, Long-Distance Truck Transportation)—even though we would consider these distinct industry sectors.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. All key Suppliers are called into your operation.

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Sabinext

MARCH 8, 2020

As a logistics leader, I believe that correcting gender disparities in ‘profit and loss’ (P&L) and operational roles is a key strategy to fill the executive pipeline with more female talent. For this blog article, I interviewed Renata Mihich, Managing Director Canada at DHL Global Forwarding, on her journey at DPDHL.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

Operational costs continue to increase for carriers year to year. 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. Operating Ratio. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sometimes, organizing core supply chain operations doesn’t leave space for basic yet critical steps like packing your items. For example, you can surround your products with air pillows or packing peanuts inside the crate, thus saving the items’ original shape and properties. Why use internal packaging?

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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. For example, a controller is the person responsible for managing cash flow, overseeing budgets, and preparing financial statements. Manufacturing.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 19, 2022

Although route optimization is a highly digitalized process requiring revision of your supply chain operations, it significantly benefits your business. For example, you can remotely supervise the shipment flow to detect bottlenecks and implement this information for future improvements. Benefits of route optimization. Fast delivery.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Step 2: Set up revised standard processes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Throw in inefficient warehouse operations, and your profitability shrinks even more. You’re probably all too familiar with issues that can slow down warehouse operations. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Step 2: Set up revised standard processes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before. Here are examples of the tangible return-on-investment (ROI) ERP can bring to your business: Maintain competitive advantage with ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A practical way that manufacturers can do so is firstly through using data in more comprehensive ways and secondly by embracing digitization to optimize their operations for the future. Responding to any of these cases requires having accurate, real-time and relevant data about one’s operations to react and make decisions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In past blogs, we have discussed different types of manufacturing – discrete and process. Discrete manufacturing makes distinct ‘things’, process manufacturing makes ‘stuff’ (for example, fertilizer). For example, different grades of chocolate depending on the percentage of cocoa.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

In order to optimize manufacturing operations, or really just about anything, you need to have at your fingertips the best and most accurate manufacturing metrics around. In today's post, we share 5 Golden Manufacturing Metrics that all manufacturing companies should understand to improve plant operations quality.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 3, 2022

A modern ERP software platform provides this foundation, serving as a central source of truth for financials, operations, and the supply chain — essentially every aspect of a manufacturing or distribution business. Here’s why it’s critical to upgrade your ERP software: Operations. But not just any ERP platform will do.

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Though significant backlogs, congestion and equipment shortages seen during the first few weeks of the crisis have dissipated, adjustments have resulted in some moderate but ongoing disruptions.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 7, 2024

It helps that we have both, but we’ll save that for another blog). What is undisputed amongst these players is that having the right data in the right places for the right people to make the right decisions is the right path to a successful transportation operation. Whoa…what a title, right?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a result, a wide range of businesses, from restaurants, and retail chains, to manufacturers, have been redesigning their business services and operations and re-engineering their supply chains. In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. So what to do? What is Composability?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The growing costs of materials, goods, shipping, and more have had tangible adverse effects on operating costs, output levels, and ultimately profitability across the industry. For example, ERP software can provide decision-makers with insights into the seasonality of products and customer-buying habits in the current market.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

This market growth is being propelled by the drive to improve operational efficiencies, the competitive advantages to be gained by adopting cloud-based ERP and the benefits offered by AI and ML. Examples of antifragile companies include Amazon, Netflix, Tesla and Alibaba. This makes up 17.9%

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Smaller manufacturers, for example, have to consider the costs as challenges can become magnified as a business expands. No business can operate alone which is why an ERP strategy should align with a company’s core capabilities. The post The role of ERP in the smart factory appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

blog by Tom Viggers, Global Account Director, pymetrics. Companies like Einride, for example, provide fully-autonomous electric vehicles which are already starting to be installed and commercially operational. And of course, the skills and know-how associated with supporting and operating these technologies are new too.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As manufacturers and distributors inject their operations with innovative technologies in an effort to transform them into smart factories, a shift in how those factories are staffed has emerged. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Technology has also resulted in the rise of the augmentation of human ability.

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are many reasons why Amazon is successful (future blog post?) The results were an output metric : they’re backwards looking financial or operational metrics that tell us how we did but they don’t tell us why we performed that way. Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so.

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are many reasons why Amazon is successful (future blog post?) The results were an output metric : they’re backwards looking financial or operational metrics that tell us how we did but they don’t tell us why we performed that way. Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2022

There have been significant waves of disruptions in the supply chain and like other markets and industries that have experienced shifts, manufacturers can turn to technology to overcome challenges and streamline operations. An example of such technology is seen as a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

What This Blog Is About: The difficulty of factoring in freight costs. For example, a company gets a shipping rate of $100, and they quote the customer $120. For example, for how long is it correct to do this? For example, is the company factoring in inbound raw material freight costs? What is freight recovery?

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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. These are just two among many examples of how scenario planning can bolster S&OP decision making.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To thrive in today’s competitive market, you need to make data-driven decisions that can help you improve your operations and boost profitability. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven ways to effectively utilize KPIs in your home service business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 28, 2024

For example, Baltimore is seeing rejections and more outbound tenders than much of the western U.S.: Looking at an example dry van lane — Chicago to St. Louis — we can see how increased rejections result in upward pressure on spot rates and vice versa.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If other operations like sales and procurement (which have a direct impact on cash flow) run in separate systems, the accounting system will not have a complete view of the business, which makes full cash management difficult. The post Getting value from the general ledger within your ERP system appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 11, 2022

To lead the market and be competitive, it is necessary to put customers at the centre of operations, this is called customer centricity. In addition, the newest technological developments should be taken into account, as these can be a strong differentiator, for example, real-time tracking, automated factories, drones…. link] Unknown.

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