Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. That supplier can be put on “hold.”

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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. RPA Labs’ Document Bots allow for seamless system- to-system interaction with a no-code interface.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

The platform will support an organisation-wide digital transformation strategy at the beverage leader, bringing modern, cloud-based ERP capabilities from which to extend process automation and capitalise on both business intelligence (BI) and artificial intelligence (AI).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

As a 3PL who offers a transportation management system we’ve integrated to many ERP software, we view the use of technology as an enablement tool for shippers to cut out unneeded waste and thus add more to the bottom line by saving money from such efficiency. That’s tougher. Earlier identification of product manufacturing issues.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The first step, therefore, is to get all your information – documents and data – into a digital format. This means scanning documents or entering data into a computer manually. While digitization is all about documents and data, digitalization centers on converting existing business processes to be digital.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Reframe the Operations Strategy. Combined with the ERP system, a MOM system helps plant managers more granularly optimize production efficiency. MOM solutions are most effective when integrated with a manufacturer’s ERP system , as they provide holistic, consolidated records of all business transactions.

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RPA Labs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to customer data shared by RPA Labs , Freight Forwarders spend 113 minutes on average processing shipments, and that’s not even including time spent drafting emails to clients, waiting for responses, or digging up documents that have been misfiled or lost. Verify master bill of lading and upload into ERP – 2 minutes.

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Simple automations can include anything from automating spot quotes via email to processing shipping documents or triggering notifications throughout a workflow. Managing emails, documents, and workflows manually create latency with slow processing speeds. Losing or misfiling documents. Manually responding to email inquiries.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2021

While doing so, the software automatically documents the movements of the load carriers across different storage locations. Once installed, the Linde Warehouse Navigator can be used for the paperless control, monitoring and documentation of all orders and inventories as well as goods movements in the warehouse.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Organizations should increase visibility and information sharing through collaborative technologies like ERP to optimize procurement within the supply chain for improved business processes and decision-making. Here’s how manufacturers can use ERP to increase their competitive advantage and optimize their procurement capabilities: 1.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It is now not only a crucial part of the supply chain, but also an essential element of an organization’s product and customer service strategy. Even after the initial ERP systems were introduced, there were still some challenges in the order picking process. Authorized personnel can easily access these documents whenever they need to.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Organizations should increase visibility and information sharing through collaborative technologies like ERP to optimize procurement within the supply chain for improved business processes and decision-making. Here’s how manufacturers can use ERP to increase their competitive advantage and optimize their procurement capabilities: 1.

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

This helps businesses chart strategies that make their upcoming deliveries better than the previous ones. Focus Softnet Focus Softnet is an ERP system for all businesses in a fast-moving and volatile market environment. Geocoding: Locus’ geocoding engine converts unclear and fuzzy addresses into accurate geographical coordinates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While doing so, the software automatically documents the movements of the load carriers across different storage locations. Once installed, the Linde Warehouse Navigator can be used for the paperless control, monitoring and documentation of all orders and inventories as well as goods movements in the warehouse.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

The ecommerce logistics practitioner must instead integrate reverse logistics into his or her company’s inventory management strategies and processes. Managing SKU Proliferation The seismic shift towards ecommerce and associated multichannel sales strategies has led to a rapid rise in the number of SKUs that companies carry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

Transporeon continues to follow a growth strategy that embeds new functionalities directly in its network. The company thereby provides easy-to-consume capabilities, optimising transport flows and complementing respective in-house IT capabilities delivered by ERP and TMS systems for an ever more sustainable, cost and time-sensitive economy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

By means of a smart omnichannel strategy. A route that comprises many different parties and numerous documents and that until recently fully relied on Excel for all data exchange. it aims to win back consumers. Instead of procurement-driven Blokker’s operations are now fully demand-driven.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 13, 2018

As part of a new integrated IT strategy, supported and jointly initiated by the parent company in Germany, Hoppecke is updating its dedicated engineering tool. Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has embarked on a series of IT-enabled business process upgrades.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management systems and endless spreadsheets might be involved in managing your operation. Considering the legal risks involved with international shipments, such as documentation requirements for importer of record, the use of a cloud-based TMS can also lead to savings through reduced legal risk.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Gain clarity on how well the software interfaces with leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Most Transportation Management Systems today are web-based , have easy to use web services such using APIs, and are easily integrated into other systems, so there are seamless data interchanges , such as integration with an ERP system or address book program. This allows for easy communication without having to dig for documents.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

ERP-integrated. Easily customizable and integrated with other company solutions such as ERP, SCM, IMS, etc. Supply Chain Module WMS Providers: SAP ERP Warehouse Management. WSM Integrated with ERP. ERP solutions with integrated WMS features provide a powerful platform for complete business management. Cloud-based.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

[We] end up with one line of communication with one set of documents, which stays live until the shipment reaches the warehouse at the other end. We constantly send information back to our customers, so they can update their business management software, closing the loop from ERP system to ERP system, giving them complete visibility.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

Now that I’ve shown you the pros and cons of both approaches to WMS implementations and the inevitable compromises they might bring, let’s review a few key strategies to guide you in planning a comprehensive warehouse automation makeover. Where Do You Begin Automating Your Warehouse? About First Line Software.

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Transporeon

MAY 8, 2017

We use this tool to select transport service providers for the tender and assemble comprehensive tender documents. The carrier generally accepts the shipment and the freight documentation is sent digitally. For 2017, we are planning an interface between our ERP system and the Transporeon platform.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Digitization means converting something into a digital format, and usually refers to encoding data and documents. An ERP system will allow for this data-driven decision making with a real-time view of the supply chain. For manufacturers and distributors, there are three key transitional steps towards the smart factory: 1. initiative.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2022

A transportation management system is a logistics technology platform that helps manufacturers, distributors, 3PLs, and any participant in the supply chain system plan, execute, and optimize the transportation of incoming and outgoing goods and ensure shipments are compliant and properly documented.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 22, 2018

In this sense, it is like traditional printers that print electronic documents onto paper. An ERP system will offer access to quantities, costs, and current suppliers. Postponement strategies become more flexible too. Opportunity Level 1 – Tactical and Logistical. 3D printing is software driven.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 2, 2022

Walbusch transmits orders to its suppliers from the ERP system via OSCA. and as a database for important documents such as customs-related paperwork. and as a database for important documents such as customs-related paperwork. The articles are mostly produced in Europe, but also in the Far East. for digital collaboration.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

The first stage of reimagining procurement is to look at sourcing strategies. The supply chain portal streamlines collaboration between buyers and suppliers and minimizes document handling. The two main pillars of sourcing will be alternative suppliers and alternate pricing. This will also reduce the risk of fraud.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2018

TMS Strategy & Building the Business Case. It begins with a strategy project that documents the current state process, information, and data flows. If both the strategy and selection projects succeed, then there is a greater chance that a TMS can get implemented on-time and within budget, but not necessarily.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2016

More importantly, the vast reaches of Amazon have made small package delivery expectations excel beyond traditional capabilities in legacy ERP systems. A Dedicated TMS Is Likely Cheaper to Maintain Than Your Existing ERP for Small Package Processing. The manufacturers of legacy ERP systems have lost footing with the rise of the cloud.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. It also required a considerable number of hours to be spent each month taking physical inventories and updating the company’s ERP platform.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Because in this post, you’ll find 11 effective strategies for doing just that. Note: If you can't find a local supplier, use the large ordering strategy: Placing larger orders but less frequently to keep more inventory on hand. Have you tried any of these strategies? Plus, we’ll go through some common lead time questions.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

. Second, while in the end Sheffi is clearly a strong sustainability advocate, the book is extremely well balanced and describes very well the challenges and issues CEOs face in crafting their sustainability strategies, with often conflicting goals. There will be a document to refer to at any time by any one who needs clarification.

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Automotive Logistics

JUNE 12, 2018

The MCIT operation picks the car up from the owner and delivers it to their chosen address, with all associated documentation available in the application in real time. The judges were impressed with how Renatas had successfully implemented a platform combining the experience of web applications and social networks with ERP functionalities.

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