Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Geek+ , a global AMR leader, is continuing its expansion in South America with the successful deployment of autonomous mobile robots ( AMRs ) at SP Digital, a leading e-commerce company for computer hardware and gaming products in Chile. In a crazy, dynamic, and changing world, the only accurate compass is people.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

In both the physical and digital worlds, certain terms seem to have overlapping meanings, yet they often diverge significantly in practice. One such example is the concept of warehousing, which, despite having a shared fundamental definition of a place to store goods, takes on nuanced interpretations within different contexts.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. Digital transformation has quickly become an essential part of any successful business strategy which has also resulted in a skills gap.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Experts believe that through digital freight matching, transportation supply chains can open a new way of driving efficiency and visibility. Advancements in technology have created many opportunities for transportation supply chains to develop game changing digital tools. Digital Freight Matching.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

DHL is planning to invest £482m across its UK E-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK. The expansion project is designed to deliver the right infrastructure to facilitate growth as well as putting the business at the forefront of sustainable and digital logistics. E-commerce is going to continue to shape the world around us.

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AIMMS

JULY 15, 2019

We are flattered to be recognized by Gartner in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Sales and Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation , especially considerin g that we only launched our configurable S&OP application two years ago. A focus on Digital Twins . Analytics will play an increasingly important role in S&OP .

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Camelot 3PL Software

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A variety of digital tools can help industrial entities maximize their storage of all components needed. Manufacturing assembles raw materials, parts, components, and people to establish the capacity to meet sales. Digitization of Supply Chains. Digitization is not just the storage of information on hard drives or in the cloud.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a result, a wide range of businesses, from restaurants, and retail chains, to manufacturers, have been redesigning their business services and operations and re-engineering their supply chains. In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

From online retailers to food delivery services, businesses are realizing the importance of efficiently managing their delivery routes to meet customer expectations. By minimizing fuel consumption, reducing vehicle wear and tear, and optimizing driver schedules, businesses can cut down on operational costs associated with logistics.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Over the past couple of years, we have published many blog posts and produced several video episodes on supply chain digital transformation (see our archives ). Exhibit A is this headline from the Wall Street Journal a couple of weeks ago: “ UPS’s $20 Billion Problem: Operations Stuck in the 20th Century.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In fact, 29% of businesses stated they would explore initiatives to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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Bringg

MAY 24, 2018

While e-commerce has exploded over the last decade, luxury retailers have traditionally been extremely cautious when migrating the shopping experience from immersive retail experiences to digital. For example, Louis Vuitton ensures that they have control over their entire supply chain to guarantee the highest product and service standard.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In many cases this has forced decision-makers to take a step back and reassess the bigger picture and implement changes where necessary to meet the growing need for agility and resilience. For example, ERP software can provide decision-makers with insights into the seasonality of products and customer-buying habits in the current market.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 25, 2017

How do you define the digital supply chain? Most supply chains have been involved in digital processes for years. Even computerized picking systems rely on the digital supply chain, but the digital supply chain relies on the actions of supply chain managers for continued growth. Think about the digital world.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. The implementation of this digital risk platform was supported by targetP!,

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With a focus on precision cooling and digital advancements, Thermo King® is driving the shift toward electric refrigeration and energy recovery solutions in commercial transport. The session was aligned to the EU’s commitment of meeting SDG 12.3 of halving per capita global food loss and waste by 2030.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

Calls for digital transformation , a bombardment of messages around Industry 4.0 For example, your business may require a specific solution to enable statistical process control. As a result, digital strategies have not aligned to execution. This is where the industry experiences an information overload.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Air freight forwarding emerges as a key player in this scenario, offering speed and reliability that can significantly impact business operations. This guide delves into the world of air freight forwarding, highlighting its roles, benefits, and how to choose a provider that meets your needs.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Digitization is Your Friend. It’s not news to anyone that digitization is a roaring trend and I’m here to say: embrace it. Suspicion that digitization will eliminate jobs is not without cause—there is no doubt that certain roles are changing or being eliminated by automation. Digitization is not your enemy; it’s your friend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. To meet customers’ growing expectations for personalized offerings, the typical company’s product lines have grown exponentially.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

Svend Lassen, head of reporting & data analytics for commercial and supply chain at Tata Steel Europe, explained that there needs to be a clear understanding of how any digital project will improve margins before the project is approved. “We A common issue with IBP is that financial goals can bias the operational plans.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

A resilient supply chain means it can withstand the impact of both short-term and long-term disruptions, can recover quickly, and meet business obligations without significant impact on service levels. Visibility across your operations results in better data-driven decisions and helps resolve demand and supply imbalances.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Embracing conversational AI across tomorrow’s supply chains: Companies have been embarking on a journey of digitizing their supply chains for many years. With the introduction of new ESG mandates worldwide, companies are being forced to make significant changes to their supply chain operations. Technology plays a key role in this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic exerted widespread impact on order fulfillment operations. How can warehouse operators make sure they choose technology that will fit their needs well into the future… to be “futureproof.” For example, some technologies allow for scaling of throughput and inventory needs independently.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Recent research by PFS has shown that only 50% of retail businesses felt they were adequately prepared for the recent peak season, and more worryingly, 53% said they did not have enough internal resources to make the operational changes needed to be optimally prepared. Adapting to a digital-first era. Peak season was a wake-up call.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Joe Dunleavy, Vice President of Innovation at Endava – a global provider of digital transformation, agile development, and intelligent services – provides his insight and 2024 predictions. The focus will be to build robust supply chain ecosystems which can adapt to unforeseen disruptions and maintain operational continuity.

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 63

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are recognizing the potential of AI in optimizing their operations. Resources: Embracing Automation in a Digital Era Digitalization is the norm across various industries, and road freight logistics is no exception.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When a company undergoes a digital transformation, the transformation should be based on an understanding of what they want to achieve. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Following a path to progress A digital supply chain management platform allows CPG companies to unleash innovation and boost customer acquisition and retention. As a result, CPG companies must streamline operations and adopt modern technology that drives growth and innovation. The industry’s laser-like focus on costs stifles growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. For an online order that needs to be delivered within 24 hours, for example, the rule might state that the goods should be shipped to the consumer from the closest location. Tennant said, “but tech and operations fixed that.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2019

With that being said, no business should ever operate on a model where the acquisition of new customers supersedes the importance of advancing old or preexisting customers. As recently as 2014, for example, “the average publicly traded manufacturing firm received over 25% of its revenue from large buyers, up from 10% in the early 1980s.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Here are some good examples: The Australian retailer Woolworths dominated Australian online trade in the sector food and personal care with a volume of about two billion USD and a market share between 15 and 20 percent within just a few years of entering the online market. Automation as key for growth.

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Bringg

MAY 24, 2018

While e-commerce has exploded over the last decade, luxury retailers have traditionally been extremely cautious when migrating the shopping experience from immersive retail experiences to digital. For example, Louis Vuitton ensures that they have control over their entire supply chain to guarantee the highest product and service standard.

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Operations Supply Chain Design Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains 48

Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

The module enables both the operation and the planning of customer service and maintenance processes in their own, protected WLAN network. EFA-SmartConnect meets the increasing demands of this modern corporate world with the consistently digital handling of door operation in its own, protected WLAN network.

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Logistics Manager

JULY 21, 2019

The smart warehouse is the first of its kind for DHL in the Asia Pacific region to deploy the digital twin technology, which involves using digital models to understand better and manage physical assets. The post DHL & Tetra Pak Implement First Digital Twin Warehouse in Asia Pacific appeared first on Logistics Manager.

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

The results were an output metric : they’re backwards looking financial or operational metrics that tell us how we did but they don’t tell us why we performed that way. Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so. What % of my loads are booked digitally vs. manually?

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Parade

JANUARY 26, 2021

The results were an output metric : they’re backwards looking financial or operational metrics that tell us how we did but they don’t tell us why we performed that way. Let me walk through an example of it, using the software we offer at Parade as a way to do so. What % of my loads are booked digitally vs. manually?

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