Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

If you’ve ever purchased a transportation management system (TMS) for your organization – or any enterprise software – you know that the term “software as a service” (SaaS) gets thrown around a lot. This is a true multi-tenant SaaS offering. When on a multi-tenant system, you must follow the timing of the group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Logistics strategy as an enabler of new business models. They promoted logistics to the level of core process and enabler of new business models and now view a thought-through logistics strategy as an opportunity to stand out by offering a better service level to their customers, such as same-day delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. That has recently changed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 26, 2022

and the benefits of next generation technologies. In a world where the only constant is change, manufacturing and distribution businesses now need three essential ingredients (including specialist ISV solutions) to set sail on the right path: The reliability of a core ERP system that provides centralized and real-time data insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

At the center of everything is the need to select the right supply chain management (SCM) platform. Following a path to progress A digital supply chain management platform allows CPG companies to unleash innovation and boost customer acquisition and retention. Getting past disparate systems and centralizing data was critical.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. What to prioritize.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. Aera Technology calls itself a “Decision Intelligence” company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. Here are two examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory. For example, the demand for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup will behave much more similarly to the flavor of Chocolate than Rainbow Sherbert. Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Here are three examples of how companies adopted a circular supply chain approach and saw significant results: RUSH University Medical Center saved more than $244,000 by reusing workplan furniture.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 29, 2024

Delivery businesses operating in cities, for example, with consistent traffic patterns and stable delivery routes, rely on static routing to maintain predictability and allocate resources efficiently. Companies will map out the most efficient paths based on historical data to create a straightforward and easily manageable system.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 19, 2021

A recent catch-up session with one of our software suppliers left me reflecting on how business relationships are changing , primarily in their focus and perceived value. The more technological sophistication we can apply to supply chain management and logistics execution, the greater the results will be for all concerned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. An omnichannel order management system allows an organization to execute order fulfillment across all channels and fulfillment flow paths.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Whether dealing with the direct dispatch of individual goods, packing multi-pack products, or meeting the complex requirements of returned goods packaging, the servo X e-com ensures products are packed with the lowest amount of material needed, automatically adjusting the film bags with four sealed sides to the product’s length.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. To do this, we built two representative models of a business. When the models are built, running scenarios with these large businesses can be a lot of fun. Looking into opportunities.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2017

Unlike traditional supply chains, omnichannel supply chains rely on the successful integration and application of data, process standardization and high-tech tools to ensure a seamless flow of information and products. Second, organizations working toward omnichannel sales should leverage the power of data through advanced analytics systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. How, for example, must future user interfaces or tools be designed? Our onsite teams only work with the best tools. Those days are over. “We

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. The system allocated which orders would get inventory from a given location to fulfill an order.

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Although cloud-based technologies have been around for many years, supply chain professionals have been a bit more cautious about migrating their systems. For example, management might have been cautious about adopting cloud-based supply chain solutions due to security concerns over data breaches and loss of irreplaceable data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

There are many myths when it comes to the implementation of what some call “ human in the loop ” robotic systems or just optimizing “sharetasking” between humans and robots in the DC. This software based approach in most cases does not require any new automation systems or changes to warehouse layouts or storage systems.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

The company operates a highly scalable partner network model – in effect a ‘hub and spoke’ system ­­- that enables it to provide online retailers with cost-efficient, countrywide reach. Just a single worker is required to operate the system.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. Technology, or a lack of it, also plays a key role.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. Much additional detail needs to go into the model for more precise estimates.”. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Some suppliers of demand management software can also provide excellent forecast benchmarking for selected industries. Machine learning also makes it possible to make more granular forecasts – for example, instead of forecasting demand for the company’s products in the Eastern Region of the U.S., This sounds obvious. Sadly it is not.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Intralogistics operations could better manage unexpected changes in the warehouse by using visualisation and simulation tools for scenario planning, suggests Yale Lift Truck Technologies. The warehousing industry is constantly changing,” says Ron Farr, Director, Warehouse Sales – EMEA for Yale Lift Truck Technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Increasingly it is recognized that the executive planning meetings, that typically take place once a month, should be chaired by a top floor executive – a chief financial officer, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer. UST is a global consulting and systems integration firm with over 30,000 employees.

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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. What would they be changing without a thorough understanding of the new business landscape and the new technologies that are available and where they would best be used?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. What is required is the modernization of supply chain systems and practices so that supply chains are more resilient and efficient. Benefits of a Supply Chain Management solution.

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

Having systems and processes in place to reduce the possibility and subsequent impact of supply chain issues is extremely important. Advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, make connectivity and supply chain visibility easier. However, it is now common in everyday life. What is machine learning?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example.

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Automotive Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

“The automotive industry has an array of technology at its fingertips to meet rapidly changing consumer behaviour and shorten supply chains,” commented Hans-Georg Kaltenbrunner, VP industry strategy for manufacturing, EMEA at JDA Software. Warehouse of the future.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The right supply chain design is becoming a crucial competitive advantage for companies around the globe, writes Ralf Duester, board member of SCM software provider Setlog. The use of new materials and technologies opened completely new perspectives in the development of everyday objects – not least from an economic point of view.

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10xLogistics

AUGUST 23, 2020

There have been a lot of supply chain learnings as a result of the COVID-19 environment and there is nothing more important than the lesson of technology. Technology has separated the haves and have nots in just about every industry. Technology does a few things for these companies: It makes them infinitely scalable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

What follows are some key things a newcomer to the supply chain profession, or an interested reader of news headlines, needs to know about SCP technologies, processes, and roles. A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. Each time horizon usually has its own model associated with it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In the enterprise software application market, the biggest players have embraced a partnership model, while smaller, more focused companies often have not. Take the transportation management system (TMS) market, for example. Becoming Partner Centric is Not Easy. The answer is no. Which Partner Gets the Deal?

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