SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you are a finance professional in a manufacturing business, your main goals are to reduce risk, improve profitability, and maintain high levels of compliance. To do that, you need to access accurate data and create insightful reports for GL, as well as other finance and operational needs. Stale data. Analysis is limited.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Table of Contents [Open] [Close] Significance of Last-Mile Delivery Optimization Implementing Innovative Strategies The Role of Data Analytics Sustainability: A Necessary Focus 1. They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market. Avoiding Delivery Density Issues 3.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Inventory Management The key starting point is implementing proper ABC analysis, and you need to look at it from multiple angles. It’s not enough to just categorise by product groups; you’ve got to dig deeper into line item analysis. And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 5, 2023

Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. Their valuable data is often locked away in separate, siloed, and outdated systems and formats, making data access and analysis an uphill task.

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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, building BI solutions comes with significant challenges: High Costs : Developing and maintaining a BI solution is expensive. It requires substantial investment in skilled personnel (data engineers and data analytics developers), technology infrastructure and continuous updates.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This enables managers to take swift action and keep production on track.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. The key to avoiding this kind of situation is predictive planning and analysis. This kind of real-time data analysis and application is essential for shippers to stay strategic and tactical as they forecast out contract and spot truckload rates.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” Only a complete cost-to-serve analysis will expose these underlying issues unless they happen to be discovered incidentally.

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Fleet Owner

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Construction spending edged lower in October from September levels but increased from the October 2017 total, according to an analysis of new Census data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, investment in public infrastructure p

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Data for data’s sake lacks value, especially in the view of the supply chain. And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences. For instance, take the value added by more accurate data in the health industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Outdated technologies limit data accuracy Data is critical for fleet management and safety, with 52% of respondents already sharing data with partners to improve safety standards. AI-driven data: The key to safer, more efficient fleet operations Integrating AI tools into goods delivery processes offers significant benefits.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes. Data access to see savings compared to truckload and other shipping methods. Data accuracy can and does impact freight transportation in a significant way.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

Global trade data and shipping demand management are not just things that high-tech companies and international investors need to worry about. This focus makes proper use of global trade data and analytics so vital for continued recovery and growth throughout the supply chain network. Streamline data collection and analysis.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

As further explained by Deloitte , “business cases show how new technologies – from smart sensors to advanced data analytics to cognitive computing – are transforming traditional linear supply chains into connected, intelligent, scalable, and customizable digital supply networks to help reduce costs and drive sustainable growth.”

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Predictive Analytics and Demand Forecasting – Modern supply chain systems analyse historical data, market trends and even weather patterns to predict future demand. You’ll see your inventory holding costs drop as smart systems maintain optimal stock levels, while intelligent routing algorithms slash transportation expenses.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The only way organizations can manage large-scale operations and ease the workload of their staff, clients, and vendors is by transmitting most data digitally, implementing a robust digital process. This shift allows staff to perform better with the help of digital solutions, enabling timely responses and data transmission.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

The intuitive augmented reality app provides data visualization and error analysis by merging machine, sensor and diagnostic information with the real environment using technology most people carry in their pocket. SICK UK unveiled its trailblazing SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) at Smart Factory Expo 2024 in Birmingham.

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IoT World Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) sensor-generated data is another key piece of improving railway efficiency and operations. Accordingly, the number of IoT transport units is expected to increase , according to Statista data, from 2.6 Optimizing Railway Operations with Data. Making Data One’s Own. million in 2017 to 3.7

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2024

Order-level Management: The tracking of orders from inception to fulfillment, and the management of the people, processes and data connected to the order as it moves through its lifecycle. For companies involved in shipping freight, the combination of order-level management and cost to serve analysis can be a game-changer.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

With new entrants coming into the LogTech market at a fast pace, the question many incumbents are asking themselves is: “How can we maintain our competitive position and build a ‘moat’ in our space?” This approach helps maintain a focus on what they do best — innovating and leading in their specific domain.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Being able to secure loads and maintain long-term shipping contracts is essential to keeping trucks full and keeping the fleet on the road. The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Download the White Paper.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

In the grand scheme of things, data analysis falls into the categories of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. While descriptive data presents existing figures, predictive data allows you to draw insights from trends in your descriptive data in order to make an educated guess about what might happen next.

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IFS Blogs

MARCH 17, 2025

AI and Data Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven insights help forecast demand, identify sales trends, and optimize pricing strategies. Closing & Follow-Up: Maintain post-sale engagement to nurture long-term relationships and increase customer retention.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 14, 2024

Much has been made in recent weeks about supply chain data providers changing historical metrics. Well, maybe you should, since it’s the title of the blog…DATA INTEGRITY MATTERS! SONAR isn’t yet the longest-running or most-used data source in the trucking world (but we’re getting there!). Today, SONAR is made up of more than $1.7

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The sum of that freight tech volume is somewhat ironic – data overload and an inability to manage due to the inefficient use of several systems. Freight tech APIs collect data in near real-time. Connected systems can collect data in near real-time, limited only by the speed of an internet connection. Why is that advantageous?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

You are Experiencing Rapid Growth : Changes in demand on your resources can make it difficult to maintain customer service levels. Your Current WMS Technology is Simply Too Old : A “Burning Platform” is increasingly difficult to maintain and very hard to modify for new requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

87% of shippers reported maintaining or growing their technology investments since 2020. 93% said they plan to maintain or increase their spending over the next three years. In transportation, digital freight procurement and asset tracking & data mining are in broad use.

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3PL Links

MAY 3, 2023

Improving Supply Chain Visibility: The Impact of Data Strategy | Image source: Pixabay A business-contextualized data approach is crucial for boosting supply chain visibility, especially during downturns. This requires knowing precisely what details should be collected and trusting the sources of this data.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

You can: Onboard more customers or adjust and expand routes without the need for additional staff Empower your team to focus on sales, upsells, or new service offerings Use data import tools to seamlessly integrate existing customer data Essential CRM Features for Pest Control Businesses Route Optimization Efficient route planning is a game-changer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Modern machinery is commonly fitted with real-time sensors but these are not very useful if there is no way to view and action the data from the sensors. Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. This can be used in costing analysis and equipment profitability.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Enterprise shippers are looking for ways to capture and analyze more data Making the most of available technology has always been critical for fine-tuning a supply chain. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. Download the White Paper.

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WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

Telematics refers to the integration of telecommunications and informatics to transmit data over long distances. In the context of last-mile delivery, telematics involves the use of GPS technology and onboard sensors to collect and transmit real-time data about vehicles, drivers and their activities.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting. Maintain regular updates to ensure alignment and accountability. Examples include: Labor Planning: Optimize workforce productivity based on real-time data. However, data quality remains critical.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

3 min read Log-hub announces a major update to its Supply Chain Apps, delivering powerful enhancements that streamline cost management, route optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Input Based on Dataset: Save Time and Reduce Errors Manually re-entering data is now a thing of the past.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Warehouse Space Optimization Real-time monitoring and analytics play a critical role in maintaining warehouse efficiency. The ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time is invaluable for maintaining a high level of operational efficiency. Product slotting is a complex problem.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Data analysis and application of artificial intelligence are some examples of practices expected at this level of logistics outsourcing. The existence of 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL operators allows businesses to maintain very high-quality standards and expand their products and/or services with the support of specialized partners.

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Freightos

MAY 8, 2024

More Resources Home May 8, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe weekly prices fell 7% to $4.08/kg. Europe – N.

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