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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, related to warehouse technology, a recent Lucas Systems industry study found 89% of respondents agreed that implementing artificial intelligence-based software within distribution centers can provide a competitive advantage. Does it require manual data entry? Technology can play an important part.

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Supply Chain Disruption: How Stronger Collaboration Will Have a Big Impact on the Future of Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

Gone are the days of sending written requests or spending hours tracking down a point of contact to acquire the data needed to generate reports or determine when to schedule maintenance, order parts, or perform other relevant tasks. Instead of vendors waiting on hold while employees track down information, data is available within seconds.

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. For example, you can try experimenting with schedules. Streamline facility processes by increasing equipment efficiency to gain optimality. Employ more women and veterans. Shifts and flexible work hours.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

The matching methodologies needed to achieve optimal touch levels. The ‘digital freight matching’ methodology for consistent freight is simple, especially if you have a Transport Management System (TMS) with up-to-date data about those in-network carriers, such as their seasonal freight needs.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

The matching methodologies needed to achieve optimal touch levels. The ‘digital freight matching’ methodology for consistent freight is simple, especially if you have a Transport Management System (TMS) with up-to-date data about those in-network carriers, such as their seasonal freight needs.

Digital 60
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Overcoming the Hurdles for FMCG Transportation & Distribution Across ASEAN

Logistics Manager

For example, food will be required close to BBD (best before date) and batch control is necessary for recalling and tracking purposes. One example of how we cope with challenges, is DKSH’s capability to deal with any temperature through the ASEAN countries. Recruiting locally also improves our knowledge base.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

Others wave their hands and announce sweeping megatrends that sound impressive, but that lack supporting data. More and more transactions, operations and processes are conducted within IT servers and data centres. Just storing data is not a problem. IT offers huge possibilities with one-click data retrieval into the bargain.