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. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases. Big Names are Backing Blockchain.

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FLS Transport

JANUARY 4, 2021

And while retailers were able to modestly re-stock going into peak, data now shows that they lack adequate inventory. One data point shows inventories declined 9% year-over-year while sales increased 9%. Moving freight in, out, and around California will be expensive in 2021. Inventory replenishment will continue well into 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. When billing rates and effective dates change, a system alert notifies both parties in advance, eliminating misunderstandings through improved, proactive communications. But can technology do more?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools. Therefore collecting and using data about the operations of these machines has seemed difficult, requiring expensive upgrades. These offer a method for gathering data from a single process.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

With the volatile markets, offshore price cutting and increasing customer demands for quality, speed and customization, metal fabricators have had to become more innovative and adopt technology solutions to maintain competitive advantage. The technique for performing the tasks requires extensive skills and training.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Too much leads to resources being monopolised on gathering tons of data and a subsequent risk of “paralysis by analysis” Cost to Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps you avoid both extremes. Your sales price minus your production cost is your overall profit or margin; at least, before allowing for further expenses.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you’re a supply chain technology company or a logistics service provider and would like to sponsor our LL4T1DCure team, which includes sponsoring one of your employees or clients to participate in the ride with travel expenses included, please contact me for details. Our generous team sponsors last year were BluJay Solutions, C.H.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

From a purely automotive perspective, the US vehicle handling ports exported 4m vehicles last year and imported twice that number, according to data from analyst PwC. According to GE Transportation, the system integrates data from across the port to better align people and resources and more efficiently move cargo through it.

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