Locus

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

With online orders flowing in, we need systems, processes, and technologies that can help businesses ease the pressure on their supply chains. Order management software (OMS) helps bridge the gap between supply chain management, and customer experience to ensure successful delivery experiences. What does an OMS do?

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Locus

MAY 20, 2024

This blog delves into essential acronyms and abbreviations, from BOPIS to WISMO, that are pivotal for optimizing supply chains and elevating customer satisfaction. ODD – On-Demand Delivery On-Demand Delivery refers to the system of delivering products to customers as soon as they are ordered, without a fixed schedule.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 6, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the common issues that manufacturers face in their AP process and how automation software integrated with an ERP can help address them. Your employees may spend hours manually entering data into your accounting system and matching invoices to purchase orders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Adjust supply chain design to mitigate supplier risks As supplier risks increase, remedial actions can be initiated while scenarios can be run to assess redirecting partly or fully the orders to alternate suppliers. <br>- Run scenarios for alternate supplier orders considering financial impacts.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

But with legacy systems, incompatible devices, and disparate databases, information tends to be held in siloes that don’t integrate well with each other and often require expensive middleware. Staff members must have the IT skills needed to log into multiple systems, gather data and create relevant reports. Scarce manpower.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 19, 2023

Many manufacturers have successfully implemented an ERP system to streamline their business processes and improve efficiency. However, for companies with extensive inventory and warehouse facilities, integrating a Warehouse Management System with their ERP system can bring additional value.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

An ERP system that incorporates a cutting-edge warehouse management system (WMS) can help you optimize processes, streamline workflows and decrease errors. Establish a layout based on order picking. Sales orders will appear in a logical flow for picking. Group multiple orders. Take advantage of suggested picks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 7, 2023

In one of my previous blogs, “The Importance of Building a Business Case for ERP,” we looked at the significance of strategic planning and creating a solid business case before embarking on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation journey. An ERP system lets you see manufacturing data accurately and in real-time.

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Ship Monk

JULY 26, 2023

In order to protect your inventory and customer experience, it’s vital that you understand the key components of keeping your orders safe when en route, know how to track them as they travel, and grasp the meanings behind different delivery status notifications. That’s where the shipping experts at ShipMonk come in.

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Camelot 3PL Software

MARCH 5, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of mobile barcode scanning within 3PL warehouses, exploring its benefits, best practices, and how it impacts productivity. As consumers demand faster deliveries and accurate order fulfillment, 3PLs must adapt to stay competitive. This reduces rework and minimizes order discrepancies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 29, 2023

With marshalling, warehouses can improve their order accuracy and fulfilment efficiency, reduce errors and delays, and enhance customer satisfaction. Dispatch is the process of sending material to a destination while marshalling is the process of assembling, arranging and organizing the material in order to check for errors and omissions.

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Locus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With integrations with intelligent fleet tracking, FKS Group’s dispatchers are now able to monitor the status and estimated arrival time for each vehicle in real-time. For FKS, escalating order volumes directly translated to a spike in vehicle demands. ” Maximizing Optimal Fleet Utilization Growth often brings new challenges.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Nowadays, modern shoppers demand transparency throughout the entire purchase process in real time, from the moment they place their order online until it arrives at their doorstep. According to a survey, 73% of supply chain managers claim that they are not equipped technologically to provide real-time tracking of orders for their customers.

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3PL Links

MARCH 29, 2023

Automation Systems integration is used to automate processes in a business by taking over human labor-intensive tasks to machines. The sent data can be seen on a map, enabling continuous shipment status monitoring. It might take some time for this technology to be widely adopted, with the most precious goods being employed first.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

Supply chain visibility (SCV) is tracking and monitoring all parts of the supply chain at any time, providing a comprehensive and real-time overview of inventory and activity status. This visibility extends from the initial order to freight delivery , encompassing all the movements of goods and materials along the way.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2021

It’s estimated that 30% of products ordered online are returned. According to data gathered by Loop Returns , that number increased by 41% for online orders during the holidays in 2020. Working with a 3PL expert, like Evans Distribution Systems, can help mitigate these issues. What do customers want when it comes to returns?

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Lucky for you, in this blog we’re going to cover both! In order to avoid order fulfillment woes, we recommend sharpening your demand forecasting game , and that is accomplished by leveraging data from previous peak season, and even previous sales in general, to gauge the stock you’ll need to keep buyers satisfied.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An end-to-end dispatch management system plays a critical role in streamlining the dispatch process, making it more efficient, and reducing the risk of human error, leading to overall improvement in on-time delivery rates. Many DMP systems lack the capability to manage driver information, including driver schedules, delivery routes, and more.

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Locus

MAY 14, 2024

These capabilities ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment , a critical factor in maintaining market competitiveness. Multichannel Order Processing Handling orders from multiple channels can increase complexities in order processing for retailers, often leading to incorrect deliveries. They include: a.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 26, 2022

This allows the ERP system to optimize workflows, shorten lead times, and reduce errors related to data import and processing. AI-based tools can also use system-generated data to initiate more informed decision-making by helping to identify red flags before they disrupt the business.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 5, 2019

Blog Topics. Shipping smaller and more frequent orders through various automated systems is a growing trend, and this adds certain challenges that require more efficient solutions. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. Track and Trace Solutions for Your Supply Chain.

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Locus

APRIL 21, 2023

Optimized Capacity Planning: Legacy systems often fail to accommodate ad-hoc orders, hindering retailers from effectively planning their capacity. However, a machine learning-based dispatch management solution can help retailers better allocate resources and assign repeat orders to available drivers.

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Technology that eliminates wasted time without compromising on accuracy comes in many form, including: Cubiscan® Dimensioning Systems Automated Slotting Technology Tote De-Stackers Case Erectors Pick-to-Light Systems High-Speed Sortation Robots Case Sealers And More! order packing accuracy.

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Locus

AUGUST 12, 2022

Businesses work with seamless digital logistics management systems and don’t underestimate the power of efficient route, order and transport management systems. When an order is delivered, the recipient must sign this receipt and confirm the date of delivery. We live in an age of instant deliveries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way. Pandemic-induced supply and demand shocks have demonstrated the fragility of the old order.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

We’re all familiar with those handy tracking numbers that come with our online orders. To better manage your logistics system and enhance your workflow, you need reliable LTL tracking technology that will update you on the status of your shipments. . Purchase orders or PO numbers are standard for any transaction.

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Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Initially, Jüsto carried out its last-mile fulfillment, right from order allocation to route planning to final delivery, manually. Thirdly, Jüsto wished to enhance the customer experience with accurate estimated time of delivery, and real-time order tracking. To date, it has also been able to reduce its delivery costs by 66%.

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

Enable transparency to keep customers updated When your courier office receives more Where Is My Order (WISMO) calls from angry customers, it’s a wake-up call to improve transparency. By providing live tracking pages and timely alerts on order status, your customers feel happy and secure about the status of their shipment.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This has prompted them to adopt automation and establish system-driven operations. Without automation, managing these peak periods becomes costly and tough, yet automation ensures efficient order handling without affecting profits. Preparing a month in advance ensures consistent service.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A Transportation Management System (TMS) will optimize truck utilization, track drivers with GPS, and measure KPIs, as well as improve planning and operations. A Warehouse Management System (WMS) will improve shipping and receiving operations, inventory accuracy, verify order status, measure labor hours, and picking accuracy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

” That is how people can feel after an ERP system has been implemented. After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This wouldn’t be an ecommerce blog if we didn’t talk about Amazon. Sellers enrolled in FBM list their products on Amazon, but handle inventory storage, order fulfillment , shipping, returns and customer service on their own — or with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) and fulfillment provider such as ShipMonk.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Today’s wide variety of tracking systems provides options for businesses of all scales. For carrier services, shipment tracking systems simplify the reporting procedure, so they stay focused on the logistics process and save time for making calls. Tracking systems calculate the ETA based on several determinants.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

And you can make your customers’ lives much easier by enclosing a return label with instructions inside your orders as well. Quick Follow-Up Merchants that follow up on delivery status alerts and quickly respond to customer claims rank higher in customer satisfaction than those who are slow to respond or do nothing.

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Customers can also follow their orders via a unified link, irrespective of delivery mode, boosting the overall experience. Descartes Systems Group Descartes is a logistics software company headquartered in Canada, offering everything from transportation management to global trade compliance.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 5, 2022

Integrating With Multiple TMS Systems, Driver App Improves Communication, Saves Time, Accelerates Cashflow. Use of geofencing technology to generate auto-arrive and auto-depart features – keeping delivery status visible without extra work for drivers. For more information, visit: www.envasetechnologies.com.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

ERP adoption and implementation can have a wide range of outcomes, so whether you are upgrading your ERP system or considering deploying a new one, it’s important to understand an ERP’s capabilities. TRUTH: A few years ago, it was true that many ERP systems were too expensive and complex for small companies. So, what are these myths?

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