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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

The products that are produced by this make-to-order process come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes to fit the needs of a variety of different industries. For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations.

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Wenko Focuses on IT Transformation

Logistics Business Magazine

. “In order to be able to control production and transport, we wanted to bring transparency into the supply chain with the help of a central tool. Koellner and the supply chain management team looked around for tools at the end of 2021. The forwarders enter transport notifications and tracking data into OSCA.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America.

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Integrating ERP and TMS: Why Your Business Needs Both Systems

GlobalTranz

While ERP systems provide excellent tools to manage accounting, human resources, customer relationships and more, they considerably lack the tools needed to properly manage transportation. In order to resolve this issue, many businesses are integrating ERP and TMS software. Three Reasons Why ERP Isn’t Enough 1.

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Understanding Temp-Controlled vs. Ambient Warehouses

FW Logsitcs

Common Tools and Technologies Used for Temperature Control Leading temp-controlled warehouses utilize complex refrigeration equipment, insulation techniques, and specialized digital tools to maintain interior climate conditions. However, they enable safe, efficient cold chain distribution for perishable and pharmaceutical items.

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The role of warehouse technology and automation in supply chain management

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For example, collaborative robots can work with warehouse operatives to move stock items around the warehouse once the picker places the items in the robot’s container. Depending on your warehouse and order process, a combination of vehicles could support your warehouse team. Collaborative mobile robots. Pallet movers.

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Logistics Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy

Logistics Viewpoints

Sophisticated transport networks are great in logistics, but the bottom line is how quickly an order gets moved through a warehouse. That’s why the order lead time is such an important key figure for evaluating how well a particular warehouse location has performed during a peak period.