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DCSA Publishes Complete Framework of Just-in-Time Standards for Main Port Call Activities

Shipping and Freight Resource

Latest release of DCSA’s Just-in-Time Port Call Programme provides interface standards and API definitions for all 50 port call event timestamps. The interface standards allow carriers, ports, terminals and other service providers involved in a port call to exchange event data in a uniform way, enabling automated data exchange.

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Key Warehouse & Contract Logistics Trends from 2020

Now, That's Logistics

In September, for example, warehouse employment reached the highest level ever recorded, with 1.25 Reflecting on the events of 2020, Franco says the automotive sector was among the first to take a hit on the supply chain front, with many other industries following it down that path during the early part of the year.

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Executive guide to ERP Part 6: The operation stage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

With unbalanced dimensions, the business can work but it takes more energy to maintain and the risk of something going wrong is much higher. Another example is where a major customer suddenly demands a change in the way its orders are handled. Ensure that the system operation is maintained at a sufficient level.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. While this example may still be a few years off, it is important that you understand how the top emerging trends in automation will shape supply chains and transportation processes in the coming years. The truck never stops until arriving for reloading.

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7 Ways Retailers Can Reduce Delivery Costs

Locus

By clubbing pickups and deliveries efficiently and maintaining transparent communication, retailers can not only trim down costs but also build stronger bonds of trust and loyalty with their customers, turning the challenge of returns into an opportunity for enhancing service excellence.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

If so, you probably sell products through your online store (and perhaps other websites), social media platforms, and even physical sales outlets. Managing inventory in such a landscape can be challenging due to the complexity of tracking inventory levels across several channels and maintaining accurately synchronised records.

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6 Inventory Control Techniques for Stock Optimization

EazyStock

Firstly, let’s get a few definitions: What is inventory control? Inventory control is a key function of supply chain management that maintains appropriate quantities of stock to meet customer demand. For example, you should consider setting different service levels, safety stock levels and reordering parameters for each category.