Food Logistics

JUNE 26, 2023

CoPilot is a generative AI tool embedded in its freight management platform, ShipperGuide, that enables real-time data analysis and industry insights by harnessing the power of large language models.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, a recurring theme that I saw was about using supply chain data to improve the customer experience across the entire value chain. Here are the ones that stood out to me, especially as it relates to supply chain data. The single data cloud runs on Snowflake, one of Blue Yonder’s partners.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2024

So, when I learned that GIS can effectively be used for traffic analysis and management, my interest piqued. GIS is a powerful tool that enables the analysis and visualization of spatial data, allowing for the integration of geographical elements into transportation planning and management. How Does GIS Help?

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Stord

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Analytics for Risk Management This isn't your grandmother's data analysis; we're talking about sophisticated pattern recognition that makes your shipping operation smoother than a freshly waxed surfboard. And how do you pick the right carrier if you are now receiving new data of damaged packages?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

From digital freight brokerage and consultancy to software tools, they empower shippers, carriers, and warehouses to move more with less—increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing service quality. Loadsmart has launched FreightIntel AI: Their AI-powered platform that provides real-time data and insights.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

Collaborative planning ensures that all relevant insights and data points are considered, leading to more accurate forecasts. Tools like CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) can enhance this process by aligning all stakeholders on shared objectives and data. Pitfalls to Avoid in Demand Planning 1.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? After all, data is the foundation of digital transformation, and according to McKinsey the pandemic caused companies to accelerate their digital transformation plans by three to four years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

There is limited value to running an outdated process faster, and that value drops considerably when significant portions of the process run outside the enterprise tools. Planners spend considerable time preparing scenario planning and not the actual analysis. Instead, your planning team continues to be overworked and stressed.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But by implementing data driven maintenance strategies these cost, performance, and environmental impacts can be greatly reduced. An intelligent data-driven approach Maintenance doesn’t have to be this arbitrary. None of this is good for sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making. The IoT data allows managers to detect inefficiencies, predict maintenance needs, and even assess driver performance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Low-code tools give an easy-to-use support for building software applications, eliminating the need for in-house coding specialists. Therefore, embracing tools that assist organizations create solutions faster like low code should be a consideration to manufacturers. What is low code development? Low code and ERP.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. He led analysis around M&A, pricing sensitivity, competitive intelligence, and annual sales forecast for the executive team. Anthony on LinkedIn.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2023

Through the utilization of advanced machine learning techniques and big data, Greenscreens.ai Their platform not only provides highly accurate buy rates but also offers sell price suggestions based on comprehensive data analysis. By leveraging comprehensive data analysis, Greenscreens.ai Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

She brings almost 20 years of supply chain and benchmarking experience to DAT, where she is focused on providing actionable insights to shippers through DAT’s Benchmark Analytics and Rateview benchmarking tools. The platform offers a wide range of features and tools to help shippers find available carriers and carriers find available loads.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Your company might also be more prone to human-related errors, particularly during data entry or other repetitive tasks. Learn more about the best AI tools for small businesses below. AI-based Graphic Design Tools. Some graphic designers today use AI tools to help guide the creative process.

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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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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

7 min read Maximizing Warehouse Efficiency: Unleashing the Potential of ABCD Analysis In the dynamic world of supply chain management, optimizing warehouse operations has become an indispensable factor for businesses. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The evolution of cargo tracking from traditional methods to sophisticated digital tools marks a significant leap in how logistics companies manage and monitor shipments. This blog will explore how these tools work, their benefits, and their impact on the logistics industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 28, 2024

Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting the data that a company uses, and transforming it into actionable insights. Using data to find patterns, inferences, and insights ensures that your company goals and plans are based on evidence and that decisions made are balanced and objective.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this strategy successfully based on Log-hubs experience over the last years.

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Log-hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the highly effective ABCD Analysis technique for warehouse optimization with its pitfalls and how organizations can leverage their data to implement this strategy successfully based on Log-hubs experience over the last years.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Supply chains can be strengthened by using data-driven solutions, says Brian Fitzgerald (pictured), Growth Strategist at Augury. It is no secret that today’s purpose-built AI tools can not only analyse vastly more data than they could a few years ago but synthesise it into more easily accessible forms, from graphic and narrative to speech.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ORTEC’s Manufacturing Solution Suite provides valuable insights and planning tools that help companies optimize their supply chain and reduce costs. ORTEC uses data-driven analytics to create supply chain visibility and help solve everyday challenges for staying on target, improving the customer experience, and meeting business goals. “For

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

Increasing supply chain data visibility is a priority for logistics organizations looking to improve resilience. Supply chain recovery hinges on incorporating robust data analytics and other data-driven tools into business operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs and proactively manage risk.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A freight spend analysis can help cut those extra costs. Performing a freight spend analysis reveals extra costs deriving from unforeseen issues. Let’s look at a few best practices and steps to conduct a comprehensive, insightful cost analysis. Know the scope and value of a freight spend analysis.

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3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

The Role of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Management | Image source: Pixabay This article describes the transformation that data analysis and the supply chain are fostering and how it will impact business intelligence. Intelligence-driven businesses are interested in supply chain management and data analysis.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Generative AI is first trained on a foundational model and then fine-tuned with human feedback and additional data. Its responses are based on data it has consumed and a resultant powerful prediction mechanism. Public AI is great to use for idea generation, but only put in anonymized data, that’s if you put in any data at all.

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EazyStock

MARCH 9, 2021

What is ABC Analysis? ABC inventory analysis is a method used to classify a business’s stock items into three categories – A, B and C, based on their value to the business. In this blog post we’ll delve deeper into the intricacies of ABC analysis and how it can help businesses improve their inventory management practices.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands data-driven decision making. When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels.

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LandLink

APRIL 8, 2020

Data is the new precious metal and it is becoming more essential than ever before. Technological leaps like blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning run on data. Careful and Regular Data Collection is Critical Data management is not a “set it and forget it” activity. Garbage in will get you garbage out.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is one of the fundamental tools of the Lean Manufacturing methodology. In this post I will explain the importance of this tool and the basic steps to elaborate a VSM by yourselves. In this step, data on cycle times and key performance metrics are collected. What is a VSM and what is it for?

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Shipchain

MARCH 10, 2020

But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve this part of delivery: data. Data is generated in all parts of last-mile delivery, and analysis of this information can help companies become proactive rather than reactive with their delivery methods. Benefits of Data for Last-Mile Delivery.

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