FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

From food and pharmaceutical warehousing to manufacturing logistics and other aspects of the supply chain, our blog articles in 2020 covered a lot of ground. Our 5 most popular blog posts of 2020. This includes 10 questions to ask a prospective provider to make sure it’s a good fit for your operation. We’ll see you in 2021.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

They were also seeking a platform to help manage a transportation procurement event that would allow them to optimize their spending through rapid industry shifts and challenges. The CLX Logistics Solution The chemical shipper implemented CLX’s LaneLogix to optimize their operations, starting with a rate benchmark on their U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Outlook and predictive planning are a big part of successful supply chain operations. This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. Read on to see how these innovations can help with truckload shipping procurement. Truckload shipping procurement needs to include all legs of the trip.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 15, 2024

The expanded role oversees BlueGrace’s carrier relations and procurement efforts. As part of the senior leadership team, Bly will oversee our Carrier Relations and Procurement efforts, working closely with departments like Sales, Implementation, Audit, and Operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Transportation procurement remains a major problem for enterprises faced with the need for faster and more extensive capacity. Let’s take a closer look at the five key hallmarks of quality data sets that can improve transportation procurement. Increase transportation procurement with FreightWaves SONAR.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success. Read The Logistics Blog®

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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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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Download the Webinar Replay.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

My answer to this question for shippers procuring long-distance (outside of a given metropolitan area) dry van transportation, for both truckload and less than truckload (LTL), is that approximately 25,000 truck drivers are needed. How many more truck drivers are needed to balance demand for truck transportation with the supply of capacity?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Also, it bridged the divide between manufacturing operations and service (logistics) operations, explains Springer Link. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Todd Trompeter is the Vice President of Logistics Operations for BlueGrace Logistics overseeing the implementation and operations of the organization’s Managed Logistics customers, in turn driving process, strategy and retention for these clients. Surviving The LTL Market with Todd Trompeter. About Todd Trompeter. and 15000 lbs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". Battle of the Forms: Will You Win, Lose or Draw? In the legal world, we call this situation a “Battle of the Forms.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 21, 2024

Embracing production ERP can result in improved efficiency in manufacturing operations, real-time access to production data, shop floor visibility and inventory accuracy. Reducing costs Getting costs under control helps to ensure a good return on capital investment and that factory equipment is operating at optimal profitability.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 22, 2024

What is Material Requirements Planning (MRP) MRP calculates the correct inventory needed for production and drives procurement to ensure that items are ordered in time. In the digital era, manufacturers rely on accurate data to operate faster and allocate resources more quickly and efficiently. Manufacturers that adopt Industry 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Getting costs under control is important for a good return on capital investment and to ensure factory equipment is operating at optimum capacity and profitability. Understanding material costing requires information about procurement activities and how long materials linger in inventory before they are used to generate revenue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. However, recent disruptions have highlighted the vulnerabilities of these complex networks, resulting in significant financial losses for companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

But how do they ensure effective third-party deliveries and excellence in their e-commerce logistics operations, given that they outsource last-mile logistics to third-party providers? A survey states that 82% of shippers rely on third-party providers to procure capacity for at least some of their orders. Schedule a demo with us!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2024

Inventory procurement : allow procurement insight into inventory requirements so that items are ordered in bulk to save costs instead of ordering individually. Stock movement: An integrated system allows the sales and procurement departments to see which stock is not moving. This avoids the interruption of a full stock count.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 9, 2024

Cost savings: Improving financial management from the ERP can lead to cost savings in areas like inventory management and the shop floor and assist in making procurement more cost-effective. Beyond crunching numbers, today’s CFOs must have insight into a complex web of operational challenges.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. But with most container traffic already avoiding the Suez Canal, demand easing as the market enters its slow season, and operations settling into a new routine, rates continued to ease across the major tradelanes.

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3PL Links

APRIL 29, 2024

It will be essential to prepare for and welcome them, particularly in the context of the difficult supply chain and procurement environments. In the supply chain domain, technology functions similar to Prometheus’ fire, shedding light on management and increasing cost transparency and operational efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This collaboration aims to empower users with the data and insights they need to make informed decisions and optimize their operations. Streamlined operations: The integration simplifies the workflow, allowing users to access all necessary information on one screen.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

Probably more than ten levels deep with multiple steps (sub-assembly, component and operations). In product recalls, which have become a widespread inconvenience for the industry, business owners can go back to the operation line and trace what went wrong and at which point. Benefits of Bill of Materials (BOM) for manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Finally, fourteen years ago, a book called ‘Thinking about ERP’ was published, which explained how businesses should think about selecting, deploying and operating an ERP to achieve business requirements. The Buffer is the space that supports variation so that the Drum can operate at its usual pace.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. With these operational challenges and Lunar New Year rapidly approaching ocean rates from Asia to N. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 21% to $6,152/FEU.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

It unifies people and business processes to improve daily operations. If departments work in silos, this can significantly limit how well the business operates and the ability to use information to make smart decisions. Automation Another benefit of an ERP system is the ability to automate different operations within a business.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

The Company has large chemical locations and operations throughout Europe, and sought to compare their transportation rates with those of their competitors in an effort to make optimizations. They also recognized the need to look beyond their own data, and wished for experienced input on their procurement strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

The following are six key challenges faced by medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can transform operations—from regulatory compliance to supply chain optimization. ERP analytics also facilitate the management of the purchasing process through the requisition approval workflow, streamlining procurement activities.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

During the pandemic crisis, one area that has seen tremendous growth is digitization, meaning everything from online customer service to remote working to supply-chain reinvention to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to improve operations. Diversification of products and offerings.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 28, 2023

Large enterprises have long understood the benefits of ERP technology in essential processes such as procurement, planning and inventory control, but for smaller businesses, it can feel like an unnecessary or extravagant investment. However, there is a compelling case to be made for small businesses to consider implementing ERP software.

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