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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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 can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. Challenges to using data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To do that, you need to access accurate data and create insightful reports for GL, as well as other finance and operational needs. To build and customize reports many teams use Excel, the accountant’s favorite tool. Pulling data takes time and then you must format it for analysis and check for errors. Stale data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The real benefit of implementing an ERP system lies in integrating core business functions such as finance, inventory management, production and sales into a single, unifying platform that provides a business-wide view using centralized data. An ERP system can import and make use of other data such as that from IoT devices.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

From streamlining communication to providing real-time visibility , todays tools are making it easier than ever for businesses to navigate the complexities of moving goods efficiently.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The Role of Technology : How data, AI, and visibility tools are helping companies stay agile in an ever-evolving environment. Capacity & Supply Chain Hurdles : How ongoing challenges in the market are affecting transportation availability and what it means for shippers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 11, 2021

According to Richard Howells of Forbes , the 2020 Oxford Economics survey found “49% of supply chain leaders (the top 12 % of respondents) can capture real-time data insights and act on them immediately, while 51% use AI and predictive analytics to capture insights. Freight market data size consistency matters.

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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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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. They help businesses organize and analyze data, leading to better decision-making and improved efficiency. By organizing data into various matrix types, companies can perform calculations that reveal insights into their operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 18, 2024

Excel analysis of the new SONAR tool shows how truckload competes with rail intermodal by lane Prior to last month, SONAR data was available in two ways: by using the browser-based visualization tool or via an API connection. That data point and the muted intermodal spot rate of $1.17/mile, That includes myself.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This session dives into the tools, strategies, and market shifts that are transforming cross-border logistics, offering valuable insights into the future of the industry.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2023

As discussed in the previous blog post, the demand planning process, whose success depends on effective collaboration between teams from various departments, was negatively affected by the pandemic. Granular consumer data To remain competitive, organisations needed to get closer to the market by collecting consumer data on a granular level.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 8, 2021

Data represents an integral part of daily life for most people, and it is no different within the transportation industry. That insight into how freight logistics and optimization rely on data and understanding the full picture is critical to making the best improvements in supply chain route optimization too.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As data becomes a critical resource in modern organizations, business users are clamoring for tools to ease access to data for reporting and dashboards. EA plugs data in the form of reports, dashboards and data visualizations into applications, putting the information where it will get used.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. The incredible insights that accurate data has to offer combats volatility and unearths a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in the market. Those are the founding principles behind SONAR SCI Lane Acuity.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 12, 2021

One of the most popular tools that drives the supply chain to new heights is the process of intermodal freight shipping. Data access and analysis continue to be essential to competitive operations within the process of monitoring rates and expenses in intermodal shipping lanes.

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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

MARCH 8, 2021

As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. The abundant data sources can make the process of assessing the market more difficult than necessary. Download the White Paper.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 13, 2025

Real-time data With technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) , data creation is happening at an exponential rate, meaning that manufacturing in the 21st Century isnt so much based on gut-driven decisions anymore but rather on data. It eliminates duplicate work and ensures everyone works from the same accurate data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s common that manufacturing and distribution enterprises would use a third-party Business Intelligence (BI) solution to analyze and interpret data from their ERP system. One of the key strategies is leveraging embedded analytics within their ERP system to make faster data-driven decisions.

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Freightos

AUGUST 11, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home The Evolution of Wimbledon, a Metaphor for Ocean Freight 21st Century Ocean Freight Requires 21st Century Tools, not Wooden Rackets Ian Arroyo August 11, 2024 Everything changes.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 28, 2025

But scaling your operations can be challenging, especially if you’re not equipped with the right strategies and tools. In this blog post, we’ll explore some key strategies for scaling your ecommerce business in 2025. As we embark on a new year, many ecommerce businesses are setting ambitious goals for growth.

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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

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, most planning tools fail to incorporate the abstract data that’s required for this stage. How can you account for new products that don’t exist in master data? Often, demand planners are located in supply chain, where there is more data affinity. Pitfall #3: Demand is not owned by sales and marketing.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

As further explained by Deloitte , “business cases show how new technologies – from smart sensors to advanced data analytics to cognitive computing – are transforming traditional linear supply chains into connected, intelligent, scalable, and customizable digital supply networks to help reduce costs and drive sustainable growth.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

A spot rate benchmarking tool has become an essential application for brokers, carriers and shippers to have at their fingertips. While being able to return a spot rate per mile on a lane is a valuable data point, the rate alone cannot paint a full picture of the market conditions that are influencing that rate up or down.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

BlueGrace describes this report as an important tool for measuring expected expansion or contraction within the logistics sector. The company explained that the Q2 data indicates rising optimism, as evidenced by the positive sentiment number, whereas the decline for neutral sentiment is viewed as a more polarized outlook.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOC Compliance?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 29, 2022

In the first blog on streamlining manufacturing , we discussed how OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) can improve manufacturing processes. This older equipment includes manually operated machinery or outdated PLCs, and stand-alone machine tools. Implementing low-cost equipment sensors.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Route Optimization Overview AI-powered route optimization analyzes multiple factors, like traffic patterns, weather forecasts, and delivery data, to create the most efficient routes in real time. Similarly, Bettermiles coordination tools streamline driver-recipient communication, saving both time and money.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. One of the key themes that emerged was the growing importance of data standards and integrations. The rate of tech adoption in logistics continues to grow. are growing too.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Mark Derks, BlueGrace Chief Marketing Officer June 23, 2023 In the dynamic and ever-evolving logistics landscape, having access to accurate and timely data is essential. Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 5, 2022

decision-making by using data and creating more accurate predictions. In these times when past practices have been overturned, people at all levels in a business need a tool to help them plan and prioritize activities. Data is the key ingredient for AI. The amount of data required depends on the goals of AI. Data-driven.

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