Parade

JANUARY 10, 2022

Choosing the right capacity management vendor can be complicated. Here are some questions you can ask potential capacity management vendors to make sure they can help you design a comprehensive strategy that fits your organization’s needs. Does it replace tools I’m already using? They say they’ll bring you new carriers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Why manufacturers should consider AI Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning tools are being added to ERP solutions at a rapid pace, bringing new levels of automation and efficiency to business processes across the manufacturing enterprise. These range from data migration to integration, security and training.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Establishing a practical freight routing guide helps outline essential rules of engagement for vendors, clients and supply chain managers. Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Download the White Paper.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a pest control business owner, you’ll also get tips on managing costs effectively while maintaining service standards, plus smart pricing strategies to keep your bottom line healthy. Calculating it accurately can help you make informed decisions about pricing, cost-cutting measures and growth strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 13, 2020

So, first thing, hire a benchmarking service to provide you with the data you need. Be diligent about selecting a benchmarking service that knows and understands your freight, and has a large pool of current data. It’s going to take a combination of tools and talent. Chemical manufacturers need to be careful here, however.

Cost Reduction 40

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn. If so, good on you!

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But beyond that, shippers today also expect their logistics partners to provide them with technology solutions, timely and accurate data, and business intelligence and analytics capabilities. The post The Role of TMS in a Logistics Partner’s Strategy and Value Proposition appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Global trade regulations and conflicts, as well as tariff threats as a political tool, could cut off sources and markets and push your business plan into the red. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86

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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.

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our quoting tools and Smart Rules make the conversations brokerages have with carriers more productive since reps already have a good idea that the load will work for the carrier. That’s just one of Parade’s built-in , reporting features that allow you to see data and understand what it means without jumping through hoops. Sales data.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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Parade

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our quoting tools and Smart Rules make the conversations brokerages have with carriers more productive since reps already have a good idea that the load will work for the carrier. That’s just one of Parade’s built-in , reporting features that allow you to see data and understand what it means without jumping through hoops. Sales data.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed 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. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, the average company struggles to integrate robots from multiple vendors with their existing systems and processes, as well as divide and orchestrate work across humans and machines. The typical benefits of a WES include an 80% reduction in administrative costs, a 12% increase in units-per-hour, and a 15% improvement in throughput.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost. I’m glad we had our leadership and strategy in place,” Mr. Guffina said.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. ML algorithms help uncover insights within vast data landscapes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Numbers matter when it comes to supply chain data networks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

How an ERP system can improve order fulfilment An ERP system has the set of tools that can manage the entire order fulfilment process by integrating the various processes and departments involved. By streamlining the order processing, an ERP system can reduce errors and minimize delays.

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Turvo

JANUARY 11, 2022

As stated by Supply Chain 24/7 , TMS systems and related technology and tools are opening up doors of opportunity for shippers and carriers than ever before. Vendors find it easier to develop innovative new capabilities and integrate new technology into the supply chain network. 1) Reduced Freight Management Expenses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The cloud also allows access to Big Data, which greatly improves the platform’s ability to do machine learning. In fact, when Coupa acquired LLamasoft – the leading supply chain design software vendor – back in 2020, the product synergies were not at all clear to me.

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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. Digitization: from analogue information to digital data. The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

The need for practical and applicable last-mile delivery in retail involves saving money and reducing the expenses associated with this vital yet often overlooked leg of the shipping journey. Proper management of final deliveries is critical for maintaining high profits and reducing operating costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 20, 2021

Even when they do, there is the challenge of maintaining optimization configurations as businesses change their strategies and personnel. It’s not that any optimization vendor wants to create complex products. So, maybe the best strategy is to embrace the complexity and flexibility, but mask it from the user. Let me know.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

3PLs Leverage Technology and Data to Improve Operations. The concept of actionable intelligence is about using technology and software to ensure company goals reflect industry strategy and demands. This involves the combination of data capture, analytic and dashboarding tools to make decisions easier. Why Work With a 3PL?

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Now, That's Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies. Break down your data silos.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Simply put, there is no more effective way to ensure accurate ecommerce inventory control than to invest in IM software that can integrate with all your sales channels to provide real-time visibility, centralise inventory data, and automate stock updates. Specific products subject to over and understocking. Book a free consultation.

Inventory Reduction 89

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Inbound logistics refers to the processes and activities involved in managing the movement, storage and handling of goods, materials and resources as they flow into a company or organization from suppliers or vendors. Inbound Shipment Visibility Visibility across inbound shipments is crucial for efficient logistics management.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy. It’s vital to identify and protect critical vendors and partners that could be unwitting attack vectors.

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RPA Labs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Whether your company is a domestic freight broker, an international freight forwarder , an ocean carrier , or a trucking fleet, you probably rely on your employees to do data entry, document processing, shipment tracking, and invoicing. Some use cases include: Categorizing documents from vendors and place them into the correct system folders.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, digitization and data were at the heart of panel and networking conversations. Even headline speakers were professing “data got sexy” and data is now a core strategy for companies looking to succeed. Supply chain leaders are wanting their organizations to be data-driven.

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Ship Monk

AUGUST 22, 2022

SKUs allow business owners to keep track of their products in terms of managing inventory levels, differentiating between products, and tracking products from vendor to customer. SKUs are unique to your business and can be customized to fit your needs and the needs of your vendors and customers. SKU Architecture – Breaking Down SKUs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of solution management for global trade services at SAP. Both are leaders in this market.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services. We have used AIMMS to address questions on depot strategy, for instance. Until recently, BT Supply Chain was an internal cost center.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

." - Bradley Weill, VP Product Managing More and More Partners "Managing a supply chain requires working with multiple vendors for physical or technical solutions. It’s more and more difficult for companies to see value from the investments already made, such as in a BI tool, because their systems remain disconnected.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 13, 2022

With continued digital innovation, data from across the supply chain network and even consumer purchasing trends can be easily collected and analyzed to understand historical trends better and predict future demand. Ensure the RPA Vendor Can Handle Email ?Management Management and Data Sharing Too. ??Even

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Retailers are now adopting micro-fulfilment strategies for instant consumer gratification and improved product accessibility, as a competitive advantage. As part of it, the logistics sector is struggling to meet the growing consumer demands, high labour costs, regulatory measures, and siloed data, whilst complying with a dynamic environment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to assessing vendor compliance via third party data feeds, Coupa gives companies the ability to undertake due diligence on their N-tier supply chain via tailored detailed questionnaires. The community data can be leveraged to help a company find more ethical suppliers. That is what Coupa does.

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