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Advancing Transportation Procurement: The Shift From Spreadsheets to Software

FreightWaves SONAR

Traditionally, shipping companies have relied on manual tools and processes, predominantly managing their requests for proposals (RFPs) and bids using simple spreadsheets. This approach is cumbersome and fraught with challenges such as limited visibility, inefficient data management and difficulties in bid analysis.

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Why OCR-Only Supply Chain Automation Fails

RPA Labs

Today, industrial automation is rapidly making the “Jetsons” cartoon a reality. Supply Chain Dive reported, “Annual installations of industrial robots will jump from 450,000 a year in 2015 to 600,000 in 2022.” Thankfully, automation advances have arrived at the perfect time. . What Is OCR-Only Automation?

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Logistics automation and the vitality of data integrity in supply chain advancement

FreightWaves SONAR

Automated systems and advanced workflows have brought new life to carrier operational excellence and collaboration with shippers. Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Consider the following example. That’s essential.

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7 ways technology augments effective procurement in the shipping industry

FreightWaves SONAR

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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What Is Supply Chain Predictive Analytics & Why Should Freight Pros Care

FreightWaves SONAR

Some of the most cost-effective software and methods supply chain professionals and the best freight brokers can adopt are supply chain predictive analytics programs. While still relatively new to the supply chain, analytics implementations have skyrocketed in popularity since its birth a little over 10 years ago.

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The role of warehouse technology and automation in supply chain management

EazyStock

Warehouse technologies and automated systems can help solve warehouse and supply chain issues cost-effectively. The right technologies can increase efficiency by improving stock control and pick accuracy, warehouse flexibility, responsiveness, and safety and security. Automated picking systems.

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Why Digital Transformation Is Fundamental To A Resilient Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Logistics stakeholders are continuing to digitalize operations—and supply chains—through new technologies that meet customer expectations and keep up with global trade challenges. Companies were forced to adapt quickly to a volatile market and supply chain disruptions throughout the pandemic.