Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quality and Detail of Data and its Analysis In some of our earlier posts, weve stressed the importance of simplicity in distribution network design , and we will return to that topic later in this article. It’s not a short list, so we’ll set it down here as a summary to help you with plans for analysis.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for achieving this is decile data analytics. Decile data analysis involves dividing a dataset into ten ranked segments called deciles, identifying someone’s likelihood to respond to marketing campaigns or find value from the services your company provides. What Is Decile Data?

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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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WorkWave

MARCH 5, 2025

Delayed decision-making: Teams waste time manually gathering and cleaning data. This allowed managers to ensure optimal staffing, reduce supply waste and improve customer satisfaction. Many multi-location businesses rely on separate databases, spreadsheets or paper records to track operations.

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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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20Cube Logistics

MAY 7, 2022

Basic principles of Kaizen, a Japanese philosophy of “continuous improvement”, has been continuously used as an important tool by many organisations to achieve the same. The final step involves the action based on the analysis done and knowledge gained by the previous levels of the improvement plan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

In this blog, I will explore the use of AI/ML inventory planning for fresh products to optimize sales while minimizing waste and stockouts. The trade-off between waste and lost sales is a critical consideration in inventory management and replenishment for perishable products.

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Compactor Management Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What is Waste Characterization? Knowing the amount of paper , glass , food waste , and other materials that are wasted in your waste stream is known as “waste characterization”. Video by CalRecycle Who Should Utilize Hazardous Waste Characterization? What Are the Four Characteristics of Hazardous Waste?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Industrial engineers have used heuristics-based rules, what-if analysis, and physics-based simulation to get predictive and prescriptive insights for several years. AI can help manufacturing ERP systems in optimizing the use of materials and resources, reducing waste and lowering costs. Select the right tool.

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10xLogistics

MAY 14, 2024

Tools like CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) can enhance this process by aligning all stakeholders on shared objectives and data. This integration allows for a more detailed analysis and better-informed decision-making processes. Integrated Data Systems: High-quality, integrated data systems are vital.

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

Starting a waste management business in 2024 can be a lucrative and environmentally impactful venture. With the increasing focus on sustainability and proper waste disposal, there is a growing demand for efficient waste management services. What does a waste management business do?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Tools such as real-time shipment tracking can release knowledge workers from time wasted chasing information to focus on the analysis and planning required to optimise the business. With 58% of companies confirming that workforce shortages have impacted customer services, they are turning to automation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. This enables managers to take swift action and keep production on track.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

All the sites we instal have this data waiting to be used and we have the software tools capable of analysing this data, to inform our decisions on the most appropriate, proportionate actions to take. The consumption and waste of packaging materials and their contents, damaged by underperforming or failed equipment, is reduced.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Could your company be wasting money on a logistics strategy that doesn’t work? A transportation management system (TMS) , specifically one that includes a freight optimization tool, is one way to analyze and take your load planning process from hours of manual work to minutes through automation and technology.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

As firms look to reduce waste, increase turns and be more flexible with their inventory, management professionals have attempted to identify how lean techniques can be adopted to build flexible and collaborative inventory. Value Analysis (VA) can be used to reduce costs and retain quality. What is Lean Inventory Management?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Supply chain automation tools allow you to create a more resilient, efficient, and competitive business. What is Supply Chain Automation?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Relying solely on manual shipping data analysis continues to yield poor results. And that all begins with deploying advanced freight management analytical resources and tools that actively work to lower all risks, ranging from detention through final mile management. New ways must be adopted. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Analysis of the supply chain The first step is to assess whether it makes sense to switch to reusable plastic packaging for your own application. With a service life of over ten years and a high proportion of recycled material, they reduce resource consumption and the need for new transport solutions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Eliminate All Waste in the Supply Chain So That Only Value Remains. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Implementing delivery scheduling software and route optimization tools is vital, allowing businesses to update delivery paths in real-time and manage unforeseen situations effectively. Route Optimization : Use tools to find the most efficient routes. Real-Time Tracking : Adjust plans based on current conditions.

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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. Eliminate the identified waste and implement the improvements proposed in the previous step.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

These tools can transform your supply chain, helping you predict inventory needs, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize delivery routes. AI-driven tools are helping businesses minimize errors and make faster, smarter decisions. Diversify your suppliers, monitor risks in real-time, and invest in tools that give you better visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. This makes Simmons highly efficient – little of a processed bird goes to waste. This made the data analysis easier. This made the data analysis “painful.” We did not have a great spot tool.” A procurement tool can help shippers get better rates.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Future of Matrix-Based Optimization The Future of Matrix-Based Optimization AI and machine learning (ML) take matrix-based analysis to new heights. By simplifying matrix data, visualization tools enhance decision-making, collaboration, and overall supply chain agility.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis. The best logistics strategies depend on expert insight, such as the data and analysis found in FreightWaves Passport, which focuses on the chain’s inner workings.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

That creates the biggest issue with big data, the sense of “analysis paralysis” as most companies end up with more information than they know what to do with. What tools do you utilize to capture your data? When those tools capture the data, what happens with it? Is Big Data a Good Choice for Every Company? Absolutely!

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Start Using Pest Control Software Benefits of Using PestPac Closing Thoughts The Role of Drone Technology in Pest Management Drone technology is revolutionizing pest management by providing tools for proactive monitoring and targeted treatments.

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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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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. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

Inventory Reduction 40

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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. One of the most powerful tools employed in this endeavor is the ABCD Analysis.

Inventory Reduction 40

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Advanced reports can include accountability, analyzed freight spend, lane analysis, and carrier performance to name a few. Lane Analysis Reports. Analyze changes in rates by lane and predict trends in your freight costs with a lane analysis report. Reports are an important tool to use to find areas of successes and setbacks.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2018

But I often see companies that have more cutting tools, for example, than they need. This kind of overstocking can easily result in losses from waste or theft and force overbuying. If a specification changes or new tools come online, this excess inventory may end up in the trash. Too Little.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Manufacturing resources need to be deployed, coordinated and managed in such a way that they help the company do what it wants to do without wasting resources. This technology enables organizations to analyze and generate accurate schedules that take resources and constraints into account, including people, machines, tooling, and materials.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

However, all are well worth employing to seek that holy grail of pushing out waste, inefficiency, and most importantly resources (time and money) out of your supply chain. Reverse marketing starts first with Value Analysis. Your team should have recorded all Value Analysis ideas in detail to get back to the Supplier by (date).

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Manufacturers need to focus on their core in order to stay competitive, and technological tools, such as our Cerasis Rater, a transportation management system , allow for streamlined process in managing transportation, giving back precious time, money, and focus to our manufacturing customers. Go All-in for Online Technologies.

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