GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Patrick O'Rahilly, Founder and CEO of FactoryFix.com. Patrick gives us some insight into workplace efficiency and how to reduce waste. . While lean practices aren’t hard to adopt, they’re still difficult to implement if the proper documents, data, services and knowledge isn’t processed.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

How Parade is Helping Brokerages Never Waste a Quote Again Rolled out just last week, Parade has a new feature that allows customers to capitalize on past quotes that they didn’t use for whatever reason to find new capacity and open the door to building relationships with new carriers. They’re tossed aside and never thought about again.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Lean manufacturing is a production process that is based on maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within the manufacturing operation. What is lean manufacturing?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 3, 2021

Small but meaningful at scale: Sometimes orders are canceled, and if you pick a method and print the label up stream, you are wasting money on canceled orders. The importance of data. But a key insight for us in the ecommerce supply chain domain was the importance of data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

This means faster deliveries, lower costs, and less wasted space for everyone involved. Eliminating Inefficiencies: Onward’s data-driven platform tackles the inefficiencies of traditional big and bulky delivery. Their platform optimizes routes and matches loads efficiently, reducing empty miles and fuel consumption.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

This blog discusses how manufacturers can start making AI a reality. Machine learning (ML): Using algorithms and data to detect patterns without being explicitly programmed to do so automatically. ML and DL are mainly used in data analysis, classification, clustering, and ranking. ML models learn from data.

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EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2022

What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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Log-hub

JULY 25, 2023

Explore our groundbreaking approach that leverages Data Analytics and AI to revolutionize demand forecasting. At Log-hub AG, we believe that a personalized approach to forecasting, integrating advanced Data Analytics and AI solutions, can revolutionize the way businesses manage their supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts. On the Cerasis blog, our goal is to offer tips, news, best practices, and trends so you, the reader, find a lot of value in our expertise. Most Popular Supply Chain Blog Posts from the Cerasis Blog for 2015 So Far.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 23, 2021

Gaining insight into FreightWaves SONAR emissions data presents multiple benefits for businesses. Understanding emissions data allows optimal planning and strategies for shipment execution, which in turn provides solutions to wasted cargo space and provides the most efficient transportation mode for the job.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Reporting requires businesses to collect and track data on their ESG performance and report this information in a transparent and consistent manner. This involves implementing processes and systems for collecting and reporting on data, and some businesses may need to ensure that the information is verified by a third party.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Nearly all shippers, brokers and carriers collect and use data to derive insights, including predictive rates. Unfortunately, the most robust applications of that data will quickly diminish in value as data ages. Download the White Paper.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: Understanding Transportation Strategy The Impact Your Strategy has on Business Profitability Optimizing Your Strategy for Profitability Whether you’re a small local retailer or a multinational corporation, how you move goods from point A to point B can significantly impact your bottom line.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. By leveraging predictive analytics and a just-in-time (JIT) inventory model, you can maintain optimal stock levels, which reduces storage costs and cuts down on waste from unsold items. Ready to optimize your supply chain?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Modern machinery is commonly fitted with real-time sensors but these are not very useful if there is no way to view and action the data from the sensors. Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis. This includes not only energy efficiency but also how to reduce waste.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 29, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog comes from Katie Cruze at considerdigital.com who give us the top 5 reasons why data quality is important. Data, for most companies, is often collected for record-keeping purposes. For many companies, managing the quality data can seem like an overwhelming task.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog post from end-to- end global supply chain services company, Flash Global. The company focuses on high tech industries such as telecome , data storage, data centers, bio-medicine, and any company who needs supply chain visibility and proactive supply chain services for replacement parts and more.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Today we continue our “Top Blog Posts” series, after covering the top posts in manufacturing , supply chain , logistics , and transportation so far, by bringing you a subject all of us must focus on: Business. Today we will feature the 11 most popular blogs that fall into the business category by page view.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The sum of that freight tech volume is somewhat ironic – data overload and an inability to manage due to the inefficient use of several systems. Freight tech APIs collect data in near real-time. Connected systems can collect data in near real-time, limited only by the speed of an internet connection. Why is that advantageous?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

However, the application of such data does not necessarily translate into meaningful improvements within day-to-day operations. Yes, analytics add value, but that value often gets overshadowed by the sheer volume of freight data insights available. And it’s in this space where big data analytics can add the most value.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 21, 2024

Implementing ERP to ensure established methodologies and practices are followed can significantly improve productivity and efficiencies, while reducing waste, manufacturing errors and unplanned downtime This directly influences costs and manufacturers will benefit from the cost reduction as a result.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes. Poor data analytics cause disruptions. The inability to properly review data and make educated predictions can exacerbate unplanned disruptions and errors.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Doing this many times per day wasted a lot of time. This makes data unreliable up and down the entire organization, from your estimators to your payroll staff. Outdated data , or data discrepancies between different departments. To answer their simple question, was not so simple. Does this sound familiar?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Re-use waste – recover waste for reuse and recycling into other products. Inventory Management Excess stock is one waste companies can avoid, but if some stock has an expiry date, it is important to make sure the items are used in time.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore how sustainable inventory management can not only boost your business but also contribute positively to the environment. Relying on spreadsheets and outdated systems often leads to errors, overordering, and excessive transportation, resulting in increased waste and higher carbon emissions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Move to real-time manufacturing scheduling and shop-floor data collection, including machine integration. From inventory optimization to real-time scheduling to machine integration on the shop floor, manufacturers are seeing a measurable reduction in stock on hand, rework, and material waste.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

An ERP system brings financial, manufacturing, and business data into one central place so staff and management can have a complete view of how different business areas are working in real-time. Data from the system can then be used to track how corrective actions are making improvements.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Bringing efficiency at scale The real benefit of implementing an ERP system lies in integrating core business functions such as finance, inventory management, sales and project management into a single, unifying platform that provides a business-wide view of centralized data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 5, 2023

Traceability has moved from being a nice-to-have to an essential business practice, underlining the universal need for real-time, accurate, and dependable data throughout the supply chain. Their valuable data is often locked away in separate, siloed, and outdated systems and formats, making data access and analysis an uphill task.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This results in inefficient decision-making processes due to siloed data which limits the ability to respond to changing conditions quickly and accurately. An ERP system with embedded BI enables manufacturers to have better analytical capabilities and to be data-driven. What do BI and ERP do?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2018

Data-driven analytics enables you to make cost-effective transportation decisions. However for most shippers, parcel spend is poorly understood because shipping data is often locked up in point solution silos, such as carrier-provided systems and websites, in a variety of different formats. But no longer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

The enhanced efficiency ERP offers also ensures you maintain optimal product and material levels at all times, resulting in reduced waste and fewer capital costs. Data-driven decision making. By centralizing all the data present within your business, an ERP system gives executives the ability to make decisions based on reliable data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Efficiency determines success To gain a competitive advantage, manufacturers must be agile enough to respond to market demands at all levels of production without increasing costs or waste and sacrificing their efficiency. For peak efficiency, manufacturing resources need to be deployed without wasting resources.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this blog post, you’ll learn about produce supply chain and the key aspects that ensure the delivery of fresh and sustainable produce to our table. Overproduction can lead to excess inventory, which often goes to waste if not promptly sold, incurring economic losses for all stakeholders involved.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

In a manufacturing business, measuring ESG standards comes down to tracking internal and external Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance standards: Environmental practices look at the resources a manufacturer uses, the waste it produces, and the resulting consequences of those activities on the planet.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog, we’re going to dive into some of the latest trends in the food and beverage industry. Recently, there’s been an increased demand for temperature-sensitive drugs (think covid vaccines and biologics), rising demand for better food quality, a surging need to reduce food waste, and growing demand for generic drugs.

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