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Optimizing Inventory Management With a 3PL Warehouse

FW Logsitcs

Real-time Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking is a critical strategy that ensures retailers and 3PL providers maintain accurate stock levels. It relies on technology like Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and barcoding to eliminate manual data entry errors and save time.

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The impact of regional instabilities on the Global Supply Chain and how ERP can help

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Supply chain survival strategies that manufacturers and distributors can leverage. Optimum visibility levels can be achieved through technologies such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) , which integrates solutions such as Material Requirements Planning solutions, supply chain portals and data analytics.

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6 Ways Big Data is enhancing the global supply chain

The Logistics Academy

As global supply chains become more complex and customers more demanding, the race is on to develop software applications that can effectively manage and make sense of the zettabytes of data being generated by our digital world. Of course, capturing the data and then using it to make good decisions are two entirely different things.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

The main lack of talent is in middle management, especially in big data analytics and supply chain planning, where the shortage is around 54%. Data Managers. Data management and data control are essential tools to help supply chain chiefs sift through accurate information before making important management decisions.

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Using ERP for flexible manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Flexible manufacturing is important as part of a make-to-order or assemble-to-order strategy that allows customized products and keeps inventories low. Shared data is critical. For each different production run, there will be a unique BOM (Bill of Materials), Material Requirements Plan (MRP), and Master Production Schedule (MPS).

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What is the difference between ERP, Supply Chain Management and CRM

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

ERP tools share a common process and data model, covering broad and deep operational end-to-end processes, such as those found in finance, HR, distribution, manufacturing, service and the supply chain. Having all information located in one source gives decision-makers access to actionable data on multiple activities.

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The 4 Step Process to Integrate a New TMS into Existing Logistics Systems from a TMS Provider

GlobalTranz

Will my current OE, MRP, ERP, or other database systems allow for integration ?”. Can I easily access my company data without involving outside IT experts?”. Business owners must answer the following questions to determine if integration with a 3PL TMS provider is available: “How will TMS integration improve ROI for the business?”.