Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory. Wouldn’t it be cool to know within minutes?

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Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 29, 2021

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

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Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

For example, initiating a recall is streamlined through blockchain by showing all movements of affected shipments. For example, an e-commerce warehouse using a blockchain-based system like a smart contract could automate payments processing. Payment Management Forms Another Key Freight-Use for Blockchain-Based Systems.

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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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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In our previous blog, we explored how matrices enhance supply chain efficiency, from inventory management to logistics. For better context, be sure to check out “Understanding Matrices in Supply Chain” before diving into this blog. Now, were taking it a step further. Read More In case you missed it!

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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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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For example, a product classified as Class 150 instead of Class 70 could mean paying twice as much. Weight, Dimensions & Speed: The Three Critical Factors Carriers charge based on weight and volume, but did you know that wasted space can drive up your costs? Choosing the wrong NMFC classification can double your shipping costs.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 19, 2024

In a recent blog post, we discussed the environmental cost of ecommerce and ways to offset it. Yet, according to the EPA, 28% of municipal solid waste is containers and packaging materials. of the 35 million tons of plastic waste were recycled in 2018. According to the EPA, only 8.7% Where to Start?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 1, 2025

To illustrate this better, imagine the following example: a perishable food supply chain. Reducing deterioration and waste of goods. For example, exposure to higher temperatures than recommended can lead to the proliferation of bacteria, and consequently, increase the risk of food poisoning in consumers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. For example, businesses that provide decorations and supplies for holiday events often find order volume is compact and can be shipped on a few pallets with its LTL partners. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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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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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

AUGUST 9, 2022

The last few years have proven that manufacturers need to be agile to respond to market demands at all levels of the operation without increasing costs and waste or sacrificing efficiency. For example, a controller is the person responsible for managing cash flow, overseeing budgets, and preparing financial statements. Manufacturing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Greg Braun from C3 Solutions. In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. While the desire to leave well-enough alone is understandable, this approach can lead to poor decision making and can result in the waste of resources.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 22, 2022

Things like inaccurate inventory data, redundant processes and mis-picks all waste time. For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. Picking (in batches, by expiry date or by location, for example). Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. Example: Consider Nike , which uses real-time tracking combined with advanced analytics to predict customer demand and manage its inventory in real time.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, less-than-truckload shipping requires 12 linear feet and pallets ranging from one to six, with a maximum of 10 pallets per truck. Shipping a truck at half or less of its load capacity wastes space, time, and money. LTL shipping can also be classified according to the number of pallets or linear feet of freight.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI can help manufacturing ERP systems in optimizing the use of materials and resources, reducing waste and lowering costs. Choose a business case that has a narrow scope, for example, demand forecasting. The post AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Select the right tool.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2018

By improving the efficiency of your equipment and processes, you can lower energy consumption, decrease manufacturing time, reduce waste, and use less material — all of which can provide significant cost savings for you and your customers. For example, we have installed motion-sensor-activated lights in our facilities to save electricity.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 28, 2022

Apart from the fact that they’re swimming in a sea of paper, manual document distribution can cost big bucks in terms of wasted time, extra costs and decreased efficiency. waste about $8 billion per year on managing paper. Here’s how: Additional person hours. According to Corp! Magazine, businesses in the U.S.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Traditional manufacturing favored long production runs of the same product because retooling machines to produce different products could cost time and resources, and waste capacity. Flexible manufacturing reduces waste because what is produced is what is ordered. An ERP enables collaboration across the enterprise.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

Domestic transportation networks can better collaborate load capacity to reduce wasted miles and space. Thus, it’s equally important to understand how the freight management segments can apply an ROI calculator like the one in SONAR’s blog to assess whether such systems are worth the investment. Download the White Paper.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For example, before the pandemic, companies could get by with analog machines, paper-based systems, and disconnected point solutions. Manufacturing resources need to be deployed, coordinated and managed in such a way that they help the company do what it wants to do without wasting resources. I should know. I grew up in manufacturing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. The post ERP for process manufacturing appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Production management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. Think of the Lego as the ultimate example of a composable toy. Examples of Composability in Supply Chain Planning Platforms. In this blog, I’ll focus on the Q-commerce case. So what to do? What is Composability?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

Managers should be able to analyze the costs of customized orders to identify where improvements can be made in labor hours worked, and other areas where costs can be lowered, such as reducing waste. For example, production jobs for different sales orders can be combined to take advantage of commonly used parts and assemblies.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For example, the longer it takes to complete specific process cycles in the supply chain, the more resources are required to execute those cycles. For example, ocean freight is often the only option for moving large shipments (container loads) of goods internationally. Why is lead time important?

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. And in the example of invoices, the unwieldy process of cross-referencing and auditing means that fraud in the logistics business is all too common.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This type of production relies on efficient inventory control, accurate lead times and reducing materials costs and waste. A BOM provides the hierarchy and relationships of components and subassemblies, and enables manufacturers to streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and minimize waste.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 9, 2014

For other businesses, such as manufacturing company or other industrial company, that use them incidentally, buying a winch would be a complete waste of money and time. For example, let’s say that you’re a construction company. So, for example, a company like jackswinches.com will let you hire out a winch for a reasonable price.

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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. An ERP system helps to identify and minimize sources of waste and improve resource consumption. Improved customer experience. Reduce your environmental impact.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In this blog we will envision the factory of the future and how it will change and improve the factory structure and processes. This will also enable manufacturers to uncover new sources of value in services, for example, IoT devices will keep track of the final product from the factory to the customers’ hands.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For example, by stacking containers higher you can make use of vertical space, and mobile shelving units can be useful for seasonal products. For example, the old handhelds took 20 to 60 seconds to load a list of lots. The post Four easy warehouse wins for your manufacturing or distribution business appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Freight Marketplaces : Cargomatic is a prime example of the rebirth of freight marketplaces. One example? Cleantech : Rising environmental concerns are being answered by technology that reduces environmental waste in the supply chain. Project44 is one example of a startup company addressing this. ZDnet , @talk19 ].

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