Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 18, 2020

Leuze electronic no longer optimizes its purchasing and production decisions with ERP as in the past, but on the basis of the Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) tool DISKOVER from SCT. With Leuze already having decided to switch over to SAP at its company headquarters, they could certainly have used the SAP planning tool.

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Conger

JULY 22, 2021

For example, these systems can handle tasks ranging from: Receiving goods. For example, a Shopify storefront is an eCommerce platform. A Shopify storefront is an example of an eCommerce platform. Take our Shopify example again. You can track data about the latest orders, shipments, or any other activity on your inventory.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

This also keeps staff members safe from injury, with robotic tools able to lift heavier goods more safely. A lot of automation focuses on information, such as data governance automation and ensuring greater data health. Consider your needs Start your journey towards automation by considering your needs.

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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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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When shopping around for your own transportation management software, you’ll want to look for these capabilities: Rating and contract management This will help you with managing freight rates, sourcing, contract management, and bid RFP tools. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2018

2018 Trend #2: Big Data and Advanced Analytics in the Cloud. Fear of the cloud is diminishing as concerns over data security give way to the desire for fast, flexible, high-powered computing. As legacy systems are retired, companies are replacing them with on-demand , cloud-based data solutions and services.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

At its core, the IoT serves as a way of gathering data and information about a process, but applications of the IoT can detect potential problems within a machine before the machine falters. For example, a subtle change in hydraulic pressure may still permit the machine to operate. Automated Data Transfers.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. When we decided to move off the system that we had, we looked at a variety of replacement alternatives including GAMS, SAP APO, OPL and a few others. How long have you been using AIMMS?

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

In most cases, these companies are using blockchain as an aid to supply chain visibility and product tracing, but some have applied it as a tool to streamline transactions and speed up the flow of information, goods, and materials. Examples of Blockchain in Food Supply Chains. Other Food Industry Blockchain Initiatives.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 29, 2017

Every day, more data than we can imagine zings across that global conduit we call the Internet. Much of that data comes directly from devices, without human intervention. Drivers carry cell phones in their cars to feed GPS locations to a traffic information and navigation service, which uses the data to detect congestion.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. When we decided to move off the system that we had, we looked at a variety of replacement alternatives including GAMS, SAP APO, OPL and a few others. How long have you been using AIMMS?

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For example, the sales department needs logistics data to analyze orders that have been shipped, customer service needs information to update shipment status, and the accounts section requires the data to cross-check transporter invoices. For logistics which is an intensely data-oriented function, this integration is crucial.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

WAITING, WAITING, WAITING… According to a recent Trucker Tools whitepaper, wait times at shipper and receiver locations have increased compared to a year ago. This is in line with data collected by a DAT solutions survey showing that 63 percent of drivers say they spend more than three hours waiting when loading and unloading.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In industry initiatives, for example, KiK also promotes company accident insurance in Bangladesh, building safety, fire protection and compliance with human rights. “It was important for us to have a holistic approach with factory checks in an automated system that delivers data in real time,” Lohmann reports.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A WMS uses scanners to scan bins, pallets , and goods and display data about the product, including serial number, type, manufacturer, expiry dates, etc. The business can maintain tighter management and control over the software and data. Supply Chain Module WMS Providers: SAP ERP Warehouse Management. Allocating labor.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. For example, we’re looking at one set of numbers – one version of truth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

Mr. Railey is the manager of data science at CPChem. CPChem was able to use Seeq to make faster data-based decisions. CPChem’s digital foundation team used the Seeq platform to help them view and understand the value of data, setting a foundation for CPChem’s digital transformation. Many decisions were not data-driven.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

There were 10% fewer manufacturers in 2011 than in 2008—a record low since 1977, when the Census Bureau started collecting Business Dynamics data. Despite the disaster at the Savar garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, data indicates that many consumers continue to demand the cheapest obtainable goods, regardless of human cost.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

A real world example of Vendor Managed Inventory in play is electrical products company Leviton Manufacturing. Additionally, a WEB-VMI solution removes barriers to inter-company transactions through database connectivity or formatted message communication options with enterprise systems, such as SAP R/3™, JD Edwards OneWorld™ and others.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers. Another trend is learning how to deal with the avalanche of data that supply chain managers have at their fingertips. They must know which data deserves priority for a given problem.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. « Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support | Main | Instance Consolidation Strategy » Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry. An example for such case could be defining a schedule for regular calibration of laboratory equipments and tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile SAP jumped to an all-time high based on a bullish forecast of double-digit growth in cloud revenue. With tools like GenAI, new workers can get real-time answers to questions and highly-personalized training. Emphasis mine.) I was speaking with the Chief Supply Chain Officer at one of the world’s largest CPG companies.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Cloud & Big Data. Analytics Analytics means scientific and systematic analysis of data. In todays digitally connected world, there is data everywhere resulting into an information overload, which is not readily usable for productive purposes like decision making. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Business Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. In this context, the social media can be leveraged effectively to analyze customer data and achieve more insight on forecasting, planning, scheduling and inventory management. Social media helps in bringing real time data in terms of the percentage likes or dislikes posted by users of a social media site.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. One such reason was lack of quality data in the EAM systems. Also, very often, I see clients mentioning about data cleansing, data enrichment and master data management issues in their existing EAM applications. Each data source is having its own format, granularity and completeness.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. The ipad can be a wonderful tool to be used in shop floor because of its mobility, mobile internet access and touchscreen abilities. The ipad can be a wonderful tool to be used in shop floor because of its mobility, mobile internet access and touchscreen abilities. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Through data integration and the ability to translate and share information flowing in from customers, vendors, carriers, order management, mobile applications, financial systems, emails, portals and more, today’s TMS can become a rallying point for all transportation related events and data for true inter-enterprise visibility.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Social media can be a wonderful tool to bring about this change. If data from such social media can be integrated to supply chain, it can prove to be a great tool to attract customers. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Technology Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. In this blog, with the example of Asset Management for personal health, they emphasize on identifying avenues for adding more Asset definitions to the EAM purview. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Business Applications. Management Consulting.

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AIMMS

JULY 9, 2015

On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities. ERP systems have reached their limits and there is a pressing need for more flexible and smarter tools. Let’s take the example of inventory optimization. You trade data visibility for responsiveness.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. A more empowered consumer who would gain the information advantage by deeper utilization of online shopping and research tools. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services. Business Applications. Management Consulting. Sustainability Services. Technology Services.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Renesas Electronics, for example, the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive microcontrollers, was forced to cut production by 70%, shifting from its badly damaged Naka wafer fabrication factory in the Japanese coastal city of Hitachinaka to a number of other sites around the company. If you have the data, use it.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. For example, to manage complex order promising process, ATP (Available to Promise) concept has been adapted with some modifications. With pricing and demand being so dynamic, Retailers may see this as a tool to protect margins while capturing share. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Banking Suite.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2018

In a further example of Android-based ‘micro-applications’, another customer’s requirement for vehicle data capture had outgrown the capabilities of a simple yard scanner, and so was supplemented by paper-based data capture, recorded on a batch basis. The Volkswagen Group has become a prime example.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

Gilmore Says… In a great example of the balance in this book, Sheffi notes the actual evidence of consumer preference for Green products is tenuous at best. In fact, after reading Sheffi’s examples, I’m surprised more companies haven’t been forced to be zealous advocates.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

An off-cited analysis from McKinsey in late 2017, for example, found automation could destroy as many as 73 million US jobs by 2030, about one third of all jobs in the country. For example, in a story I remembered that we ran in 2014, a company called Parkdale Mills had recently re-opened a factory near Gaffney, SC that now produces 2.5

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. By exchanging information such as inventory levels, forecasting data, and sales trends, companies can reduce cycle times, fulfill orders more quickly, cut out millions of dollars in excess inventory, and improve forecast accuracy and customer service. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Business Services.

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