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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. This requires an ERP system that can handle large volumes of data from sensors that monitor the status of components.

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Exploring Top 10 Logistics Trends for 2023 and Beyond

3PL Links

Autonomous transport The use of autonomous vehicles, or cars that can drive themselves, is a trend that looks set to gain momentum in the upcoming years. Although this method of transportation has drawbacks like poor security, it also has benefits like cheaper prices and quicker deliveries.

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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Challenges of Peak Season Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

However, proactive planning and more organised transportation operations can alleviate these concerns, ensuring that any potential threats to deliver a seamless peak season can be avoided. Now is the time for enterprises to pivot from mere data collection and embark on the process of generating transactions with the data at their disposal.

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How can the Logistics Industry Unlock its True Potential?

Logistics Business Magazine

Transportation and the logistics industry serves as the lifeblood of today’s modern economy, binding together businesses, streamlining supply chains, and championing eco-friendly initiatives on the path to achieving net-zero emissions. However, transportation has seemingly lagged behind and it has been that way for some time.

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Peak Season Preparations for This Year and Next

Logistics Viewpoints

OnTrac , for example, stopped accepting new peak business on September 1, but capacity issues are just one of the carrier-related challenges shippers must overcome. Prioritize peak season prep with parcel shipping data. Carriers have imposed widespread shipping capacity limitations. Many unprepared U.S. Take steps to limit the damage.

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Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation of Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Weisenberger is leading their digitally enabled shipping initiative, she works in distribution operations rather than transportation. FourKites is a leading provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions. Not surprisingly, many of FourKites’ users work in transportation operations. Final Thoughts.

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