SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Here’s an example. That information is readily available, but with BI, you can dig down into the numbers and easily slice the figures in different ways. Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. The BI tool needs to be able to easily pull all this data together for analysis.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ve come to the right place if you’ve been wondering how to integrate modern technology into your business and what tools you’ll need. This way, you always know exactly what is available, avoiding problems such as selling products that are out of stock. Automated systems can track inventory in real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2023

Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast? For example, we can have “Texas Small Volume” customers and “Florida Peak Season” customers, or “East Coast High Margin” customers and “Carolinas High Priority” customers. First comes the data and how well we understand it.

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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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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. The structural designs were far more tolerant of production variation, for example.

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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.

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3PL Links

JANUARY 8, 2025

A fleet management system is a fundamental tool in the planning and operational control of the logistics sector. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

One of the key approaches to simulating warehouse operations is based on employing discrete event simulation (DES) techniques and tools. Some very large manufacturers and logistics service providers have the capability to use these tools. For example, these virtual pickers work in zones and dont go outside those zones.

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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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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. The social structure was built around loyalty to the small work team. The Long Wall Method.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mr. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” If you want to digitize decision-making, you need 100% of the information required for a decision to be made available in a normalized data model. Decisions need to be digitized.

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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. Trade classification lists vary per region and are not universally aligned.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

While traditional software license models are still available from some WMS vendors, the overwhelming trend is for Cloud delivery and subscription-based pricing, so we will focus on that here. Those include: Tiered Pricing: For example, a subscription fee for the first 100 users, and then a lower fee for users 101-200, etc.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

A cloud-based data warehouse enables organizations to perform complex queries and act on insights as they become available, therefore making quicker and more informed decisions. This capability is especially beneficial in fast-paced industries like pest control, lawn care, cleaning and security, where time is of the essence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

It would be folly not to take advantage of data availability and accessibility. Transportation options: Costs and lead times for each available transportation mode. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. That is one example of a public version of Generative AI. But you must make sure you’re on the right (private) version of the tool.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

These days we’ve got much better tools for the job, but the goal’s still the same: getting your deliveries to the right place, at the right time, without driving your costs through the roof or running your drivers into the ground. I guess thats why we called it route planning and not route optimisation.

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Understanding the types of forklift attachments and the vital role they play is necessary to turn a standard forklift into a multi-functional tool. Whether you’re managing a warehouse, construction site, or manufacturing facility, understanding these tools can help you choose the best equipment.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For example, a global retailer can use a tensor-based approach to manage product demand across multiple warehouses, optimizing stock levels dynamically. For example, a 3D graph can map supplier networks, showing how inventory moves across multiple locations. This helps companies stay efficient while meeting customer expectations.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

At the end of August, for example, 44 container ships were stuck outside of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California. In surveying the global ocean market right now, Bennett says there’s not much additional tonnage available. Covering the Demand. Planning is obviously key,” says Chrapko.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Black Friday only works as a great opportunity to offload discounted stock, for example, if the fulfilment process is super-efficient. 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.

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example.

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Freightos

MARCH 4, 2020

Using digital tools to help deliver great customer experience. . For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers. Robinson all rolled out new digital tools in 2019. Here’s What This Has To Do With Freight.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As industries evolve the distance between the worker and the job has grown, for example back in the day the worker had one tool between them and the task. For example, chatbots are now able to enhance human abilities, using AI to serve as an advisor or support to help maintain efficiencies within the organization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2024

In an ideal world, ensuring the immediate availability of products to customers would be simple, as demand would be easily predictable, all customers would be the same, there would be no special requirements, etc. However, reality is full of complex challenges and constant dilemmas.

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ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For example, agriculture exams are highly seasonal. Additionally, our web tools enable the community to track the status of containers, ensuring a smooth process from pickup to release. After that, we make sure that containers are quickly available to the community once released by CBP.

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Bringg

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It does this by connecting eCommerce and logistics systems, along with data on the order, inventory, fleet and driver availability. To truly help manage delivery operations end-to-end, businesses should explore tools that improve efficiency and the customer experience across the entire supply chain. Fleet or driver availability.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image source: Pexels | How Real-Time Inventory Tracking Can Boost Your Profit in 2025 In today’s fast-moving business environment, real-time inventory tracking has become a critical tool for optimizing operations, cutting costs, and driving profitability. Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

It serves as a compelling example of how retailers must reassess their inventory strategies to adapt to rapidly shifting market demands driven by trends. For instance, if category managers want to aim for 100% availability of tart cherry juice, they can set the target service level accordingly and allow AI to optimize inventory levels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The answer is to invest in sustainability benchmarking tools. This sustainability tool goes beyond just a snapshot in time of miles traveled. For example, air shipments are the worst in terms of carbon emissions, releasing 63 times the emissions when transporting goods of the same weight over the same distance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

Enables Available-To-Promise: An ERP system with Available-To-Promise functionality helps sales staff to see what inventory and planned production that is available to fill customer orders. Demand forecasting : Data on sales history should be available to produce forecasts.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

While border restrictions and tariffs can be difficult to navigate, the right tools and planning can put delays and issues in the rearview. For example, some locations require age verification for alcohol or pharmaceutical deliveries, while others impose strict time restrictions on when deliveries can be made.

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Shipchain

JULY 30, 2020

ShipChain’s Track and Trace blockchain-based system, now available on its mainnet, brings complete transparency and visibility to the supply chain. has built a powerful visibility platform, some example use cases that could be built on top of it are: Digital Freight Marketplaces using Smart Contracts. ShipChain Mainnet goes live!

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