3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

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. Embrace Automation for Efficiency Automation has proven to be a powerful tool for cutting supply chain costs across various industries.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 21, 2025

Matrices are powerful mathematical tools that play a crucial role in supply chain management. 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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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Download the White Paper.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

By spreading your risk, you can better navigate unexpected challenges and maintain continuity in your supply chain. With potential tariff increases on the horizon, maintaining strong supplier relationships can ensure quality and reliability, even in times of change.

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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. As economic conditions evolve, businesses will likely maintain flexibility in their order strategies, ensuring they can respond to changes without overextending resources. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. In this blog post, we will explore how manufacturers can leverage this technology to achieve data-driven success.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Government regulations like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) put additional strain on companies to maintain stringent data and financial controls, and often include provisions on how data is maintained by outside vendors and service providers. Type 2 : verifies that a company can maintain compliance across all controls over time.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Additionally, tools that analyze customer purchasing trends can help you make informed decisions about when and what to stock. Cloud-based tools can provide visibility across teams, ensuring everyone from suppliers to transportation providers can access up-to-date information.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

The current business environment characterized by constant change, shorter product lifecycles and increased demand uncertainty mean organizations need control and agility within their supply chain to maintain competitive advantage. Supply chain visibility to maintain competitive advantage.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 20, 2024

By understanding and automating routine tasks, cognitive AI streamlines operations and ensures that data entry and management are performed consistently, which is crucial for maintaining ERP data integrity. This foresight helps manufacturers maintain smooth operations and avoid costly interruptions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 Market conditions play a crucial role in shaping challenges professionals face when managing their organization’s supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Commenting on the evolution of the industry, Gary Miller, Director of Training at Ohio-based Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Inc. We shed 50% of the workforce over time, producing twice as much thanks to higher-skilled employees and investing in computer-controlled machine tools costing upwards of $500,000 each.” .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

That being said, this innovative tool has been instrumental in identifying clear indicators of market fluctuations and how that intel has helped shippers prioritize business strategies. Here’s some key highlights from the Q3 2023 LCI: Anticipated revenue maintains a positive trend.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

In most cases, there has been a succession of tools that worked in some cases but were not broadly successful. The reason is that staff had to learn a different user interface (UI) for analytical tools to the UI they were accustomed to in their day-to-day operational activities when working with an ERP system.

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Stord

APRIL 30, 2024

Today’s blog post, and associated video, explores the complexities of the pack station , and how a modern warehouse management system (WMS) can dramatically improve the efficiency for businesses, or 3PLs, managing high volume DTC fulfillment (without the need of a radioactive spider-bitten teenager). Still here?

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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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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

We are also tasked with building and maintaining the company’s centralized network design capability. It was taxing to report above the country level with this tool. This drove us to adopt a better strategic decision-support tool. This was not easy to do with an error-prone tool. This made it prone to error.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. Use External Benchmarking Tools. Many suppliers and manufacturers may have existing, internal analytics tools, but using these tools for benchmarking processes may be ill-fated.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The evolution of cargo tracking from traditional methods to sophisticated digital tools marks a significant leap in how logistics companies manage and monitor shipments. This blog will explore how these tools work, their benefits, and their impact on the logistics industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 23, 2022

The system also helps maintain optimal levels of stock by integrating the inventory needs of customers and suppliers. ERP maintains a record of the origin of every piece of raw material, and retrieving such information is fast and easy. To stay ahead of the curve, manufacturers need to utilize the right tools to boost efficiency.

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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. With new entrants coming into the LogTech market at a fast pace, the question many incumbents are asking themselves is: “How can we maintain our competitive position and build a ‘moat’ in our space?”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Maintaining competitive advantage. In a SYSPRO-led research study 37% of businesses agreed that their business systems lacked those basic planning tools that could adjust to day-to-day changes in the environment.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 8, 2021

ERP software provides a fully integrated solution with a comprehensive set of tools to help manufacturers plan, execute and control production in discrete, job shop, process or mixed-mode manufacturing environments. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. Managing outsourcing with ERP.

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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. For example, an AI-powered co-bot can assist with operations within the factory keeping employees on track, help maintain efficiencies and ultimately even solve some fundamental risks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Discrete manufacturing ERP software provides an integrated solution with the tools to help discrete manufacturers plan, execute and control production. They also need tools to record and track new and modified components and process changes, how changes affect costs, and control over routings and approval processes.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At 3PL Links, we prioritize tools that simplify route management, reducing delays and ensuring on-time deliveries. Companies that adapt to these trends will meet client expectations and maintain a competitive edge. Studies predict that fuel costs may rise by 10-15% by 2025, making efficient routing a priority for logistics providers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

At the center of many of these changes is a re-tooling which has seen the integration of key digital technologies designed to help businesses cope with changing demands and climates. Maintaining a handle on your digital attack surface through proper security measures and regular reviews is critical to avoid becoming a victim.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As a tried and tested solution, ERP remains an essential tool for organizations, while industries have also committed to tech upscaling, primarily focussing on warehouse automation, migration to cloud-based services and other SMART Technologies. Critically however is the lasting change.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 17, 2022

The system also helps maintain optimal levels of stock by integrating the needs of staff, customers and suppliers. The technology entails tools that provide real-time tracking and applications that automate and streamline inventory management. This cannot be achieved by simply changing processes but requires investment in technology.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

ERP supports lean manufacturing in: Reduced inventory waste: As a manufacturer you expect to have a certain level of raw materials and product maintained in inventory. An ERP system has the tools for forecasting, stock accuracy, tracking historical data for sales and works orders which will assist you to set minimum or maximum stock levels.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

The introduction of “Metal Fabrication Specific” estimation tools that are integrated into ERP and Manufacturing Scheduling & Control systems is behind this growth. Constraint-based planning solutions that manage material, equipment, tools and resources are becoming the norm. Early indications are that AI is gaining credibility.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

ERP tools share a common process and data model, covering broad and deep operational end-to-end processes, such as those found in finance, HR, distribution, manufacturing, service and the supply chain. It is an important tool for sales, marketing, and customer support teams. What is Customer Relationship Managament?

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