Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. For example, are you still a minority owned company?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). WMS, TMS, documentation. Documentation. Process Summary.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest. With a combination of transparency, real-time data, historical data, supply chain and shipping updates, and 75+ integrations to marketplaces, shopping carts, and more, this software is your solution to an increasingly streamlined operation.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Automated processes such as data tracking, report generation, and real-time monitoring make it easier to ensure the best rates get used with every order or contract agreement. ?Improved Monitoring throughput with automation continues as a prime example of a good RPA logistics use case that directly impacts and improves network productivity.

Supply Chain Software 85

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

ERP 98

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2023

In Southern California, for example, they have a 670,000 square foot warehouse that serves eight different fast-growing ecommerce retailers. Their selection of Blue Yonder is another example of this. With a machine learning approach to driving labor standards, data is acquired over time.

Efficiency 125

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RPA Labs

JUNE 2, 2022

To improve efficiency at your back office, you have to strike the right balance between people, technology, processes and data. Recognizing your company’s lowest hanging fruit gives you a starting point to decide what’s most important to optimize. For example, people will always need to be involved when automation is implemented.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Much of this newfound optimism is attributable to a record jobs report in January – and yet we’ve seen a spate of layoffs in tech and other industries. And, once implemented properly, having a collaborative, tech-enabled supply chain network powered by free-flowing, actionable data will unlock measurable business value.

Waste Reduction 118

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Today, AI plays an important role in modern supply chain optimization. For example, in a warehouse, AI helps retailers to maintain an edge for supply chain operations and product delivery. The continuously gathered data enables the business to take decisions and improve the customer service and delivery.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Digital business solutions exist to track processes, collect data from various sources, help humans complete mundane tasks, and generally ensure that operations run smoother and more transparently. With better access to information, a business can more easily assess its current situation and develop an optimal action plan.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Old fashioned systems (manual data entry): Digital systems are a necessity in the modern world of commerce. For example, digital systems eliminate time spent completing tedious paper forms or manually transferring data from documents into spreadsheets or data-management applications.

Inventory Reduction 48

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

With the BlueBox Systems platform, in addition to real-time tracking and analysis of air freight data, aircraft type-accurate CO2 emissions are now available. Consequently, supply chains can be compared and optimized not only on the basis of time and performance, but also with regard to their CO2 impact.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

For example, a U.S. At a minimum, companies will need to be familiar with these most common documents: Bill of Lading (BOL) – A bill of lading is an essential document for any freight shipment. In Mexico, the basic Mexican import document is the pedimento de importacion. Bills of lading for U.S. It is used by the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 123

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For example, up to 92 ships are stuck in queues that are littered across North American ports with Savannah accounting for 45% of the backlog. When port congestion seemed to be easing towards the end of May at the beginning of June, there was cause for optimism. For example, 92 vessels waited offshore by the 10 th of June.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In fact, that journey started in the 1960s as large companies around the world started to embrace EDI communication and document standards. In 2024, we will see more companies looking to obtain greater value and insights from the data being exchanged across their business ecosystem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

But we can’t document the ROI or other benefits at this point. The theory is that as more and more devices throughout the supply chain and manufacturing process become part of the ‘Internet of Things,’ they will produce an incredibly rich data stream that will send signals in real-time to trigger a wide variety of events.

Supply Chain Planning Software 112

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 18, 2018

Considering we have had spreadsheets, PDF documents, and other electronic representations of the supply chain for years, what makes a “digitized” supply chain different? This enables data to be entered only once, with the inherent reduction in manual effort, cost, and errors, so it can be used to collaboratively manage the supply chain.

Supply Chain Software 60

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

From the product to its condition and even documentation, the demand for excellence involving all parts of the process has intensified. Plenty of measures can be put in place to help companies operate at optimal levels. Reduce deadheading and you can decrease transportation costs, carbon footprint and time delays. Inaccurate Billing.

Supply Chain Software 111

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Forto

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Buffers already planned in the supply chain are used up, for example due to bad weather or changes in ship schedules. After the arrival of the goods, nothing should stand in the way of timely delivery if the current track & trace data is correct. Data-based planning: Determine optimal buffer times based on historical data.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2022

Whether it’s a parcel audit or a freight audit, the goal is the same — to review invoices, shipping documents, and delivery dates to find service failures and errors. In fact, most of today’s businesses are driven by data. Gain Knowledgeable Intel for Shipping Cost Optimization and Reduction.

Negotiating Skills 52

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

With the focus in the automotive industry being improving quality, safety, reducing costs, optimizing processes, and ultimately improving time-to-customer throughout the supply chain, having a strong traceability within your organization is a key component to overall success. What is traceability in the automotive industry?

ERP 105

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

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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Bringg

MAY 5, 2021

Typically a driver or courier presents a document for recipients to endorse, with this signature acknowledging all expected shipment items are present and undamaged. This proof of delivery provides sellers with the documentation necessary to verify order fulfillment and invoice accuracy. It optimizes workflows and productivity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. A plan is like a Word document. The goal is to avoid complexity if it does not add value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some examples of CPGs are personal hygiene products, food, beverages, and cosmetics. Examples of goods under this category are shoes, dresses, cars, jewelry, and perfumes. One such example is a Rolls Royce. Some examples would be flashlights, fire extinguishers, and pepper spray. What is Consumer Packaging?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

To prevent this, it is recommended to move away from standalone data sources and look at leveraging centralised rate management solutions which bring together all your data and provide one sole source of truth. Technology in the logistics sector has evolved to provide tailored solutions for these needs.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 20, 2020

The result of this automation is a more integrated process that optimizes your existing technology, saves time and resources, and generates significant gains for your business. RPA bots can also scrape relevant data from emails, texts, social media and other digital sources to identify market trends and insights.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time. The truth is that going live is not the end. Application erosion.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Thanks to them, information recorded during the transport process is automatically sent to the company’s IT systems, and data synchronization between the elements of the process takes place in real time. The basic task for the device is to collect and provide real-time data on the status of the shipment.

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Parade

APRIL 25, 2019

For example, let’s say a broker is helping a shipper move a load, but their carrier says their driver is going to be late. Now, you could use AI to predict (using different data sources such as ELDs and historical behavior) whether the driver is late or going to be late. There are 3 essential attributes of good data: Standardization.

Modeling Software 60

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

You can also use TMS to optimize multi-pick, multi-drop and continuous moves while exploring backhaul options to eliminate empty miles. Optimize modal choices to eliminate extra vehicles. Transportation optimization is another option offered by some TMS providers. Automate processes to reduce reliance on paper.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Blockchain could streamline the management of paperwork and documentation which would lower freight spend for ocean carriers by up to 20%. Existence of data silos in disparate systems. This means more users can record shipment data. It will lower transportation costs, optimize logistics, and enhance food safety protocols.

Supply Chain Software 95

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Blame the high volume of required documents—invoices, bills of lading, letters of credit, and inspection certificates, etc.—with Shipping marketplaces can aggregate capacity supply and demand, as well as standardize and disseminate market data,” it says. “As When it comes to the exchange of information, it is of course problematic.”.

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