Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes. Well, we also know that many legacy systems will not be able to support all these changes quickly and cost-effectively. This is how composable systems work.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

For manufacturers that have grown up from a small business, with a handful of employees and few customers, to one with many staff and customers, there comes a time when the business software needs of the company have to be re-evaluated. Here are ten reasons how an ERP system can help manufacturers.

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3PL Links

APRIL 16, 2024

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. The solution is found in robotic automation, which is the topic we will discuss in this article.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Elliott pointed to four main predictions for 2024, and then outlined the three pillars of how Körber will be able to meet the goals that align with these predictions. Data Visibility. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain. The three pillars are Team, Technology, and Insights. Workforce Efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full. Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

From bin to bot to truck, we’ve invested in only the best technology to achieve that growth for you. As you navigate the competitive market, the number one thing that can keep your business alive and allow it to thrive is sophisticated software. ShipMonk’s 3PL software , for example, is time-saving automation at its finest.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 29, 2024

Time To Read: 3 minutes Efficient route planning is crucial for optimizing operations and ensuring timely deliveries. Delivery businesses operating in cities, for example, with consistent traffic patterns and stable delivery routes, rely on static routing to maintain predictability and allocate resources efficiently.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. Here are two examples.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Given that we are a data-driven (math-loving) company, we wanted to test this range by running some scenarios to see what kind of results companies can expect across a variety of verticals. Looking into opportunities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. This is because Locanis’ solution, Site Optimizer 360 0 , doesn’t fit neatly into the category of a WMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There’s a new reason to optimize DC operations, and it’s bigger than the old reasons of productivity and efficiency gains. More and more companies are realizing that investing in their DCs and powering them with modern and sophisticated technologies like AI can lead to competitive advantages for the overall company.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Learn how mastering e-Commerce shipping can optimize efficiency and boost success. Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations. Let’s delve deeper into these two crucial aspects and discuss how to optimize both for maximum growth.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The shipping industry must use technology and digitization to optimize operations and achieve their sustainability goals. . What’s in this article: How to gain sustainability through digitalization and technology. Through cloud technologies, shippers can connect their network with stakeholders within their supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. As a result, there’s a growing need for end-to-end visibility and for rich data that points the business compass toward the right outcomes. Getting past disparate systems and centralizing data was critical.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Atlanta, GA, November 16, 2022 – Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced Stord Parcel , a carrier-agnostic last-mile delivery solution with advanced modeling to automatically choose the most efficient and cost-effective carrier and service level that meets the expected delivery date for all packages.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 17, 2023

Efficiency and timely delivery are crucial in the drinks industry, and Coca-Cola is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its supply chain operations. Coca-Cola uses AI to drive intelligent logistics optimization to stay ahead in a highly competitive market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. The system allocated which orders would get inventory from a given location to fulfill an order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. Aera Technology calls itself a “Decision Intelligence” company.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations Show Submenu Resources. A provider with the breadth of capabilities, depth of experience, and backed by powerful technology can do more than simply track supply chain operations. Network Optimization. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Also, WMS systems are no longer the central, all-encompassing operating systems for warehouses and DCs that they once were. Scalable automation that optimizes core warehouse functions. It’s because, globally, the preponderance of warehouse operations are at a lower level of complexity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

and the benefits of next generation technologies. In a world where the only constant is change, manufacturing and distribution businesses now need three essential ingredients (including specialist ISV solutions) to set sail on the right path: The reliability of a core ERP system that provides centralized and real-time data insights.

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Conger

APRIL 1, 2024

Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Examples include cleaning and lubricating the moving parts or replacing parts before they wear out. Efficiency: Well-maintained machines operate at optimal levels that lead to increased productivity.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Elastic logistics is becoming a shining example of efficiency and cost savings due to its capacity to dynamically react to changing demand by expanding or reducing operations. Real-Time Data Elastic logistics is largely dependent on real-time data analytics, which offer precise, current supply chain information.

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Bringg

MARCH 24, 2021

To meet the new demand, companies will have to adjust their operations for greater efficiency, flexibility, and cost reduction. Supply chain optimization ensures a smoother process and a more successful business model focusing on efficiency and profit. What is supply chain optimization? . The three phases of a supply chain : 1.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Cloud computing, often referred to as ‘the cloud’, is simply the process of running programs and storing data over the internet rather than using a local or personal server. Although cloud-based technologies have been around for many years, supply chain professionals have been a bit more cautious about migrating their systems.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2022

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. Warehouse management systems (WMS).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. These terms are often used interchangeably, and yet understanding the difference is critical in the move toward smart factories powered by digital technologies.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

Smart manufacturing is a new advancement in supply chains that will help optimize the customer experience and meet consumer demands. Joined forces of the Internet and digital technologies have provided the world with easier and faster ways to buy products and services. Smart Manufacturing 101.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Then in the early 2000s, a new technology emerged, inventory optimization (IO), which could account for variability and multi-level activity in the supply chain and optimize inventory management policies using a statistical approach to manage both demand and supply variability. Inventory optimization.

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