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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

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. Another explanation for being slow to act is inaccurate data coming from upstream, assuming there is data to be had at all.

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What Are Order Pickers? [Definition, Types, Pros/Cons, Uses]

Conger

Here’s a simple order picker definition: Order pickers are material handling equipment used to pick and transport items from shelving or pallet racking to help fill orders in warehouses and distribution centers. This can also boost productivity and efficiency in the warehouse. In this way, it's almost like a train and track system.

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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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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP. The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. By ARC’s definition, when a business spend management solution is used for direct procurement it is an MSCN.

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Top 10 Features of an Autonomous Warehouse

3PL Insights

Human workers can then check tablets or computers to find out if there is any missing product. 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. This allows for inventory to be viewed in “real time.”.

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10 Steps to Check If Your Business Is Ready For Big Data

Forto

Few topics hold the prestige of logisticians like Big Data. The applications of Big Data in business are numerous. In freight management, Big Data yields opportunities for improvement. The reason behind the application of data is immense. The ways we collect data has evolved too. Why Is Big Data Important?

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Traceability in logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The concept of logistics traceability refers to the possibility of identifying the origin and the different stages that a product goes through throughout the production process, as well as its subsequent logistics distribution until reaching the final consumer. build consumer confidence in their products. – Cost reduction.