Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When you’re in the market for a TMS, it’s important to look beyond terms like SaaS or cloud in order to really understand your hosting options, how the data model will enable better business efficiencies and service, and the ease of integrations. Data Models Influence Flexibility. Let’s translate that into a 3PL.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. This includes sourcing materials, working with vendors, managing warehouses and transportation, and coordinating with retailers to ensure they can meet the changing demands of consumers while remaining profitable. and Target Corp. workers in 2023.

Data 52

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands data-driven decision making. When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Whether dealing with the direct dispatch of individual goods, packing multi-pack products, or meeting the complex requirements of returned goods packaging, the servo X e-com ensures products are packed with the lowest amount of material needed, automatically adjusting the film bags with four sealed sides to the product’s length.

Packaging 59

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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.

Data 52

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Zaro Transportation offers better service and data-driven rates due to SONAR among other initiatives to include: The company needed to emphasize its value to maintain profitability during disruption. And we are continuously using SONAR data to improve our internal rate model and the algorithms that power it. Kunal Dovedy.

Modeling Software 76

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 5, 2023

Lack of data, lack of conviction and lack of organizational agility all conspire to keep companies from recognizing medium-term opportunities and challenges and responding decisively. It’s hard to find good data that provides a view into the next few months of consumer behavior and economic activity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

The supply chain planning market got started when supply chain models were put into in-memory databases in the early 1990s. Data is stored just like you might sketch ideas on a whiteboard. Those insights are driven from data connections across the vast amounts of data these companies have access to. This is much faster.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

How are companies leveraging scenario modeling for network design and optimization ? The company modeled scenarios and performed simulations in AIMMS Network Design Navigator with all their products grouped together. In the context of disruptions like COVID-19, scenario modeling can make considerable difference – Tweet this.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Additionally, the shipping model usually focuses on the transfers of goods that come in on ships to other storage areas or to other shipping locations for the next leg of the trip. H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. The base model would assume that all factories are producing goods.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

By incorporating telematics and dash cam data from its customers into its integrated risk management model, HDVI is able to select, price, manage, and retain risk more accurately and efficiently than incumbent commercial auto insurance providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Data Normalization & Removing Bias Data normalization in the context of forecasting is the process of going from actualized sales, which may be biased by various factors such as weather or inventory availability, to an understanding of baseline demand that is stripped of the impacts of these demand drivers.

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

Data 62

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 4, 2022

It was Fortune 500 meets the Indianapolis 500, and Loop Integrated Solutions has stepped on the pedal without looking back. Giving customers and carriers access to data and information more quickly is a key part of Loop’s business strategy. “We Nate Fry, CEO, Loop Integrated Solutions.

Modeling Software 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Therefore, an omnichannel retail strategy must become the new standard business model for companies wanting to remain competitive. The Reward: How to Develop an Omnichannel Retail Business Model For most purchases, consumers are no longer shopping in brick-and-mortar stores. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasts are improved with access to downstream data (point of sale, Nielsen retail data, and access to competitor promotion schedules). Other external data, like industry data or economic data, is used for other types of forecasts. Demand models need to be continuously updated. This sounds obvious.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Traditional supply chain models may falter in such conditions, leading to inventory surplus, increased carrying costs, and potential disruptions. The ability to make data-driven decisions and forecast future trends accurately can make all the difference in surviving a bear market’s turbulent waters.

Supply Chain Software 118

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Scenarios are run, and the low-cost network that best meets customer service objectives is selected. For this project, Solvoyo consultants built a network design model and ran more than 120 scenarios to refine the customer service and inventory mix strategy. Data cleaning took much longer than running the scenarios.

Supply Chain Design 138

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Ship Monk

APRIL 16, 2024

To be clear, the blame lies with the hackers and criminals, but if a data breach or you approve an unauthorized transaction, the customer is going to blame your business. Know the Warning Signs If you know what to look for and have the technology to collect and examine the data, there are several red flags that may indicate ecommerce fraud.

eCommerce 82

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2022

As technology improved, the data and insights I collected from daily training optimized my performance. The more I analyzed and integrated this data into my training regimen, the better I began to understand how sensitive each individual aspect of my lifestyle was and how information delivered key indications of my fitness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Machine learning is a process by which learning algorithms are applied to large sets of data to create predictive models. First, DCs are a controlled environment for collecting and aggregating historical and real-time data – and data is a key to effective AI. AI-Based Warehouse Optimization Examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology. Various factors, including industry, region, transaction amount, delivery model, customization, support, and modules purchased, all contribute to determining the cost to your business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While most of the coverage of the rise of artificial intelligence in the past year or so has been on generative models such as ChatGPT that can be used by the average person, the business world is no stranger to AI. These systems also often provide a way to generate simple reports for sharing with stakeholders.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

One of the biggest uncertainties of inventory management is how much stock to hold to meet changing demand. But for larger, complex environments, a more sophisticated inventory management system is needed to collect, process, manage and report on all the data, in as near to real-time as possible. The role of inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consider new partnership models like competitors pooling resources for material reprocessing. Data and Technology Existing supply chain technologies optimize for linear processes and transactions, so organizations need a fresh approach to tracking and visibility. Reward supplier innovation and progress on circular initiatives.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The objective is to meet the service level goal with a network design that optimizes the costs across the manufacturing supply chain. The tool was able to create a model going out multiple years. There was no need to change parameters or re-run models in any subsequent years. PMI looked at four different solutions in late 2018.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

In a VMI model, part of the equation is the inbound & outbound flow of the inventory. Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. It was a “win-win” partnership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

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. Yet, getting to this higher plane requires a focus both on better data and intelligent insights. Getting past disparate systems and centralizing data was critical.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Move to real-time manufacturing scheduling and shop-floor data collection, including machine integration. SYSPRO is focused on introducing the next generation of Connected ERP solutions that allow manufacturers to build agility into their organizations by allowing manufacturers to move to a real-time manufacturing model.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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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.

Optimization Software 60

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the linear supply chain model, where each step is dependent on the one before it, the customer sits at the end of the model and the business focus is on processes with an unrealistic expectation for customer satisfaction. Data-driven decision-making should form part of a business’s daily operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2022

The SEC’s new proposed rules for climate-related disclosures would require public companies to report business exposure to climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions to help investors make informed decisions based on consistent and reliable data. This approach is not entirely novel. Benefits to brand image and investor confidence.

Supply Chain Software 111

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2022

Globally, the use of data is growing — and in the past two years, the pandemic has been the main driver behind worldwide data growth, including increased internet access and a new way of working. Ultimately what should matter most for business is not the volume of data but, rather, knowing how to use it.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

E-commerce giants like Amazon rely on expansive warehouses meticulously designed to meet the demands of online shopping as a service. Digital warehousing involves the procurement, management, secure storage, and exploitation of individuals’ personal data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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