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 empowers teams to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As a result, companies should create carrier scorecard standards that apply advanced analytics, namely predictive modeling, to consider market volatility and overcome it. Use predictive modeling to determine expected carrier costs based on different scenarios. Collect data and benchmark your carriers’ performance.

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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 And across the market, submitted data becomes rapidly outdated. And in some industries, outdated data can have disastrous consequences.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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AIMMS

APRIL 28, 2020

Supply chain data is critical to the planning function. Our recent Planning Maturity Assessment shows that 4 5 % of organizations are satisfied with their data quality, to some degree. The fact that more than half feel “neutral” or dissatisfied shows data quality is a considerable pain point. Let’s take a look. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. Where AI can add value to ERP As was pointed out in the previous blog, there are many areas where AI can benefit a manufacturing ERP.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

What is Machine Learning ML is the computing engine behind AI and gives computers the ability to make sense of, and learn, from data to perform specific tasks without manual interference. Nine areas where AI can help manufacturers There are several ways in which data and AI can be applied in the manufacturing industry. The Industry 4.0

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

According to a 2016 McKinsey & Company report : “Data and analytics underpin several disruptive models. Introducing new types of data sets (”orthogonal data”) that can disrupt industries, and massive data integration capabilities can break through organizational and technological silos, enabling new insights and models.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. By leveraging these technologies, businesses can optimize operations, reduce costs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Now, were taking it a step further. In case you missed it! Read More In case you missed it!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains. A Fortune 500 retailer, for instance, reduced its procurement cycle time by 30% by leveraging an AI-driven tool to analyze supplier data efficiently.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Fortunately, smart data utilization can help reduce deadheading occurrences and make the entire supply chain more profitable. More money going out than is coming in is never a profitable business model. Applied data lowers the risk of over-valuing or under-valuing trucking costs. Think about it. Download the White Paper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understand Sector Impacts: Explore how other transportation modes influence the LTL sector and how LTL fits into a broader, mode-agnostic distribution model. Do you have more questions about this topic? We can help.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In the first issue of our AI popup newsletter series, Matt Motsick, CEO of Rippey AI and a long-time logistics technology leader, explores buying or building AI models.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

“What’s the best way to use data to beat your competition as a freight brokerage business?” Nevertheless, it all adds up to a greater demand for integrated systems and real-time data. Furthermore, real-time data and SaaS-based resources have additional value in the form of enabling management by exception.

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FreightWaves SONAR

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Direct access to SONAR Lane Score within MacroPoint Capacity helps brokers maximize efficiency by bringing in useful data into one platform. This Descartes-FreightWaves partnership combines two leading technology solutions to address the challenges associated with historical lane modeling.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

This blog discusses how manufacturers can start making AI a reality. AI is a term for computing capabilities that are perceived as representing intelligence, including image and video recognition, prescriptive modelling, smart automation, advanced simulation, and complex analytics. ML models learn from data.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. In this blog, we’ll explore how they are used in various aspects of the supply chain, including transportation, inventory management, demand forecasting, and network optimization.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies tailored specifically for food and bev shippers, focusing on forecasting methods and inventory management practices that can effectively address retail demand shifts. Food and beverage shippers can achieve this by analyzing historical data and market insights.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 16, 2021

Companies with access to accurate near-real-time data not only improve their operations; they also gain the ability to depict the current state of the trucking market. These accurate depictions of the market come from the tracking of data. Businesses that have better access to more data have distinct advantages.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 9, 2021

Additionally, the shipping model usually focuses on the transfers of goods that come in on ships to other storage areas or to other shipping locations for the next leg of the trip. H aving access to real-time freight data and being able to make good use of it is essential for global trade and maritime shipping. Request a SONAR Demo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 7, 2021

Through data-driven transportation management , carriers can finally become more strategic and tactical, thriving through good and bad times. Achieving that goal hangs on a carrier’s ability to capture meaningful data. Autonomous processes are only as valuable as the data that powers algorithms and decision-making.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. These AI-driven models can understand and generate human-like text based on the input provided. The answer lies in data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 5, 2022

decision-making by using data and creating more accurate predictions. Data is the key ingredient for AI. The amount of data required depends on the goals of AI. For longer-term decision assistance, very large volumes of data are needed – the millions of rows. Do not underestimate the data challenges.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 29, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Understanding the nuances between freight carriers ’ business models can be confusing at best. After all, each of these models can be broken down into additional service tiers, solutions and more. This is where some of the model language gets more confusing. It’s that simple.

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ECW

APRIL 3, 2025

Retailers and manufacturers can adjust inventory strategies based on accurate inbound data. Logistics managers can model cost scenarios with up-to-date movement metrics. When deliveries hit consistently and communication is clear, trust builds. On a strategic level, this visibility becomes a competitive edge.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Shift to a service-oriented business model. Manufacturers thriving on data. As I explained in a previous blog , this is a business model where manufacturers have ongoing responsibility for the equipment after it is sold. Leveraging the data ocean. It is not enough, though, just to collect data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2023

Machine learning refers to the concept that computer programmes can make use of algorithms to automatically learn from and adapt to new data without being assisted by humans. On the other hand, machine learning algorithms are automatically updated with new data and continuously retrain their models.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success. Read The Logistics Blog®

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Zaro Transportation offers better service and data-driven rates due to SONAR among other initiatives to include: The company needed to emphasize its value to maintain profitability during disruption. And we are continuously using SONAR data to improve our internal rate model and the algorithms that power it. Kunal Dovedy.

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Shipchain

APRIL 17, 2019

People are protective over their data, and with good reason. In today’s day and age, it just takes one data breach to set everyone off in a panic. Hackers were able to exploit a bug in the software and successfully execute the data breach. Think back to the Equifax cybersecurity attacks of 2017. How to Prepare Moving Forward.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Organizations must take the following steps to bring departments together to create truly resilient and sustainable supply chains: Leverage external data to sense market shifts Look to external causal factors and forecasting models to identify market shifts. <br>- Use external data for forward-looking decisions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

But instead of ignoring the 4IR because it implies radical business change, manufacturing decision-makers should start preparing their organizations for the cultural, process and business model adjustments that will be essential. It gives everyone in the company access to the same meaningful data, helping them make better decisions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges. Without the right data insights businesses are unable to understand the impact of all factors on their daily business activities and deal with supply and demand shocks. The 2021 SYSPRO CFO 4.0

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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.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In this blog post, I’ll explore why and offer a helpful alternative. . A typical RFI question is : “can you copy and paste data from Excel into your solution?” If the company includes this in an RFI, it’s probably because its team can’t manipulate data very easily. Are there limits to the number of models?” “Can

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the linear supply chain model, where each step is dependent on the one before it, the customer sits at the end of the model and the business focus is on processes with an unrealistic expectation for customer satisfaction. Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. Put the customer at the centre.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Major advances in wireless technology, miniaturization, automation and computing power are encouraging the development of new connected medical devices that can generate, collect and transmit data. This Solutions to these challenges will come from software and data collection that medical devices will include. A new business model.

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