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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

So in order to begin understanding transparency in the supply chain, we first need to define it. As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Understanding the Need Transparency.

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Electronic Data Interchange or EDI in Transportation: Breaking Down What it is and How It Works

GlobalTranz

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A Massive Opportunity

MTS Logistics

Artificial intelligence is in its infancy but that doesn’t negate its current and, most definitely, future importance in all areas, especially logistics. We have control over what AI is programmed to do and at this point, artificial intelligence is really just a simple tools based off of complex data sets.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

A MSCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. By ARC’s definition, when a business spend management solution is used for direct procurement it is an MSCN. That supplier can be put on “hold.”

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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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Business-to-Anything Integration Supports Agile Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

An SCCN can also access pertinent third-party data feeds. Solutions that fall under the definition of SCCN would include EDI VANs (electronic data interchange value added networks), industry marketplaces, and collaborative supply chain applications that are built on public cloud architectures.

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Top 10 Features of an Autonomous Warehouse

3PL Insights

Depending on the order of items, the system might be adjusted accordingly—a heavier item might not be stacked on a lighter one, and so on. The robots are typically connected to a Robotic Management System (RMS) that integrates data regarding product—what’s high in demand, what needs to be picked and shipped quickly.