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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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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. Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. Understanding the Need Transparency.

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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.

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New WMS solution growing up fast

Logistics Business Magazine

Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The Green Sheep Group, has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible cloud based SnapFulfil WMS. Green Sheep’s head of operations, Rob Galbraith, says: “We already have much better visibility and a vast improvement with shipping accuracy.

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Dig Deep: What to Know About TMS Hosting, Data Models and Integration

Talking Logistics

When you’re in the market for a TMS, it’s important to look beyond terms like SaaS or cloud in order to really understand your hosting options, how the data model will enable better business efficiencies and service, and the ease of integrations. When on a multi-tenant system, you must follow the timing of the group.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Consumer expectations for cheap and fast shipping continue to climb, and consumers increasingly want to order across borders , only compounding the problems. Manufacturers also adjusted.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

Imagine a customer browsing online, then picking up their order in-store, or vice versa. Instead of every order piling onto the delivery system, customers become willing participants in the logistics chain, picking up their purchases at their convenience. Read Also: The Definitive Guide to Logistics Route Optimization 4.