Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A seller, from the moment they engage with a customer, and all the way through the sales process, can get whatever information they need to communicate with a buyer on what we have available, and what the lead times are, and other similar information. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

Data 128

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, our advanced 3PL platform looks after every aspect of your supply chain in an efficient, effective way and our Virtual Carrier Network safeguards your shipping by always applying the best rates and speeds while not handcuffing you to any carrier. Of course we’re talking about your ecommerce store’s data security.

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

This collaboration allows for better optimization of the supply chain, ensuring the right products are available at the right time. They sell to the automotive, data communications, medical, industrial, consumer electronics, and other industries. Where and how often, for example, did a buyer deviate from the happy path?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data.

ERP 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the European Unions Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) are prime examples of this tightening framework. Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Driver availability in the delivery, transportation and logistics sectors has become a critical issue with widespread ramifications for businesses and consumers alike. Current State of Driver Availability Statistics The trucking industry, which is pivotal to the economy, is grappling with an unprecedented shortage of drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Access to Unique Process and Asset Capabilities: Some suppliers offer unique skills, technologies, or processes that are not available in-house or through other sources. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing.

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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 would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Let me explain the typical integration: ERP serves as your foundation – it handles all your basic business transactions and maintains your master data. On top of this, APS uses the data from your ERP to create optimized plans. Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Even today, some companies are planning distribution fleet routes using legacy applications that are not a patch on the solutions now available. Now, the software available to fleet managers graduated from digital pigeonhole shuffling to basic map-based routing applications. Let me break down what you really need to consider.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important? Nonetheless, it is essential to have a hierarchy of KPIs.

Supply Chains 74

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. For instance, a notable example is a retail chain that adopted a 3PL’s advanced tracking technology.

Outsourcing 62

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

AI-Powered Optimization for Port Operations Data-Driven Decision-Making: AI algorithms analyze historical data, real-time information, and external factors to optimize port operations. For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Without appointment management capabilities in place, for example, facilities can easily become overwhelmed by a flood of phone calls and emails from carriers trying to schedule inbound or outbound pickups, as well as managing labour planning within the facility.

Cost Reduction 68

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

Impact of Trucking Regulations Stricter driver qualification rules, including expanded drug-clearinghouse regulations, are limiting available trucking capacity. Data-Driven Decision-Making in Freight Procurement Advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) enable: Carrier vetting and rate comparison.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

By embracing collaboration, real-time data, and a focus on sustainability, companies can build resilience, improve margins, and gain a competitive edge. Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

Supply Chain Design Software 125

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Vehicles may be kept from reentering the pool of available vehicles, while backups and congestion in the warehouse can snowball into delays of other shipments even those that dont need to make their way across borders. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a strong example, issuing regulations on data privacy for those in the EU.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By optimising supply chain processes retailers can offer more products, more product availability and shorter lead times. Availability is probably one of the key customer expectations, particularly for advertised or promotional products. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

By analyzing the set of vehicles available, the human resources, and the processes required for each delivery, it becomes easier to increase efficiency, agility, savings, and safety. An increase in tire consumption indicates, for example, excessive use of a vehicle, which can have other negative consequences for the business.

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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. They’re just available more widely today because of the lowered cost of processing power, rise in cloud technology availability, and ability to push it out in more cost-effective manners. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data. Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. Case Study: Consider Walmart , which relies heavily on data-driven warehouse management to maintain its competitive edge.

Inventory Reduction 62

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This helps companies to better organize products, from storage to delivery to the end customer, for example in a warehouse where robots are responsible for moving the products from one side to the other. This way, you always know exactly what is available, avoiding problems such as selling products that are out of stock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Planning applications don’t work well if the master data they rely on is not accurate; this is known as the “garbage in, garbage out” problem. Artificial intelligence is beginning to be used to update the data. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In a recent Forrester study, they found the problem to be poor quality data. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. Digitization is your friend, but quality data is your foundation. Believe in Darwin (change is a good thing). Suppliers are a vast pool of potential innovation.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By leveraging these technologies, businesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Instead of static data, AI-powered systems continuously update matrices based on real-time inputs like demand fluctuations and shipping delays.

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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?

Digital 133

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

A key to efficiency and profitability in commerce is the ability to match supply with demand at its optimal, market-based price, and make that pricing available to customers – all in real time. . It began with the commitment to do what is necessary to identify and then utilize all available space. But change is already possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

It’s not about availability of jobs and workers. While dash cams have been in use by trucking companies for years to help prove innocence in the event of a crash, for example, AI has entered the fold. The data that is collected, at least according to some, can also be used to help with infrastructure planning and development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Data Normalization & Removing Bias Data normalization in the context of forecasting is the process of going from actualized sales, which may be biased by various factors such as weather or inventory availability, to an understanding of baseline demand that is stripped of the impacts of these demand drivers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats. Planners spend their precious time collecting and synthesizing the data to drive insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

One of the key themes that emerged was the growing importance of data standards and integrations. But the volume of available digitalized data, and the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. are growing too.

Sourcing Strategies 62

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The process usually includes analyzing historical data for seasonal trends and product performance, as well as gathering current data on competitors, marketplace trends, future marketing plans and promotions. All of them rely on data, whether you’re using historical data or new findings gathered from consumer research.

eCommerce 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Data Visibility. Data is at the center of all decisions across the supply chain. One of the more interesting capabilities from the Körber OMS solution is the intersection of “Available to Sell” and “Available to Promise.” Available to sell is the on-hand inventory minus any promised inventory. Workforce Efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

But for that to occur, all of the dominos must fall into place: the product must be available to promise, there needs to be enough shipping capacity, and there needs to be an understanding of how inventory will be moved between mills and distribution centers. It analyzes new and historical order data, customer preferences, and transactions.

Optimal Sourcing 121

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