The Lean Thinker

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Breakout Session at the TWI Summit Last year (2022) was “Old friends meeting for the first time” as 2021 had been virtual and the online community really came together during 2020 and 2021. Hence the name of this blog *smile*) I am also doing a breakout workshop about how Toyota Kata and TWI integrate into a single system.

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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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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Real-Time Tracking and Visibility : DGL offers state-of-the-art tracking tools that give you real-time visibility into the status of your shipments. Thanks to DGL’s proactive contingency planning, we rerouted their shipments through an alternative port in time to meet deadlines, saving the client $500,000 in delayed production costs.

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Locus

JANUARY 9, 2025

Health-related absenteeism and operational challenges can disrupt output, leaving industries struggling to meet demand. Build Resilient Networks Implementing end-to-end visibility tools ensures businesses can identify and address bottlenecks in real time. Tools like driver apps improve workforce efficiency while minimizing burnout.

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AIMMS

JULY 13, 2020

Additionally, most planning tools fail to incorporate the abstract data that’s required for this stage. This process gives sales and marketing teams visibility as to whether they will meet their budget and target requirements, and how they can use their resources most effectively to maximize revenue whilst delivering the commercial strategy.

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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. This helps companies stay efficient while meeting customer expectations.

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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. Many businesses are taking a balanced approachavoiding excessive stockpiling while ensuring they can meet potential surges in demand.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Efficient Route Planning and Cost Management With rising fuel prices and increased delivery expectations, optimizing routes will be crucial for reducing costs and meeting customer needs. At 3PL Links, we prioritize tools that simplify route management, reducing delays and ensuring on-time deliveries.

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AIMMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Tools that are too complex or expensive: 27% say they do not have the right tools and while 84% of professionals say that they want an affordable solution only 54% of them think the technology available meets their price expectations. . Not all tools are equally data- hungry and some are easier to use than others.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ve come to the right place if you’ve been wondering how to integrate modern technology into your business and what tools you’ll need. Automation in logistics is not just a trend, but a necessary evolution to meet the demands of an increasingly fast-paced and demanding market.

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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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ECW

MARCH 5, 2025

AI-powered forecasting tools help predict potential disruptions, ensuring proactive decision-making. Prioritize Sustainability: Choosing energy-efficient warehouses and transport solutions can reduce costs while meeting environmental goals.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Other benefits of AI and ML for manufacturers Using the large amounts of data in the manufacturing ERP, AI-powered decision support tools can analyze data to find patterns and trends in seconds, helping managers make informed decisions quickly. Select the right tool. Generative AI can also be used for information summarization.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. Prescriptive analytics “describes a set of analytical capabilities that finds a course of action to meet a predefined objective, such as maximizing revenue or minimizing costs.”

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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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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog post we will explore the benefits of centralized analytics within your ERP software. Traditional business intelligence requires users to toggle between the business applications they use daily and the separate set of tools they use for data insights.

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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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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Network Design tools that are fueled by powerful mathematical optimization in the back end, and intuitive scenario analysis capabilities at the front, empower you to create flexible plans and expose hidden risks in your network. This leads to insightful and resilient thinking. . – Tweet this.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: The Vital Role of Temperature-Controlled Shipping Challenges and Solutions for Temperature-Controlled Protein Shipping Utilizing Technology to Simplify and Drive Efficiency As temperatures climb, the excitement for grilling season intensifies.

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Stord

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When brands begin tracking everything, including instances of damage, loss, and theft - that data becomes a critical new tool to improve your consumer experience repeatedly. You can read more about how to optimize your carrier selection with Stord Parcel and improve your annual parcel spend in this blog post.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. . Governments are also relying on AIMMS-based tools to assess the costs and benefits of renewable energy subsidies. Supporting S&OP with prescriptive analytics .

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

This week our friends from Quality Scales Unlimited are contributing to our blog. Given their knowledge of proper protocol on the factory floor, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling. ” (Learn more about them here ).

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Similarly, Bettermiles coordination tools streamline driver-recipient communication, saving both time and money. Improved Customer Service Overview AI-driven customer service tools help businesses proactively communicate with customers and reduce the need for repeated delivery attempts or support inquiries.

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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. The LCI is not just a snapshot of industry performance; it is a powerful tool that equips shippers with actionable insights. Continuous improvement.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The fabricated metals industry operates with a low margin in a highly competitive market and material availability, production schedules and workforce skills must align to meet customer expectations. Challenge: Meeting unique customer requirements. Challenge: The supply of raw materials and achieving optimum inventory levels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

This blog will delve into the modern delivery compliance considerations as they apply to logistics and supply chain, specifically around SOX and SOC. It will explain the various types of SOC audits, how SOC certified service providers can support SOX compliance, and why most courier delivery providers fail to meet SOX requirements.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

From advanced planning and scheduling to real-time analytics, the right tools can make a significant difference. Optimize Inventory Management: Balancing inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking is crucial. Invest in Technology Leveraging technology can enhance your ability to respond to disruptions quickly and efficiently.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Improve quality: Improved quality allows businesses to stay competitive and meet the changing needs and wants of customers. Designing processes to meet these expectations will keep you ahead of competition. appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. It does not add value to the product or service.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

They check insurance, safety ratings, performance records and only work with carriers who meet strict standards. They Give You Tools That Let You Breathe You shouldnt need five emails, two phone calls, and a spreadsheet to know where your shipment is. Thats why they dont take risks with who hauls your goods. The difference?

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Envase Technologies

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Learn how Envase is leveraging our hundreds (upon hundreds) of collective years in dray-tech to make tools once only accessible to the major carriers available to all owner-operators. Read the Blog. Our CTO, Bobby Land, will be there and would be excited to meet up to talk about what the future holds for Envase !

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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

JANUARY 13, 2025

Every food and beverage manufacturer has unique processes in their production operation as well as the end-to-end supply chain, and the ERP systems customization options should enable modules to be tailored to meet those requirements. Food and beverage manufacturers should also consider cloud versus on-premise models of ERP systems.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Blog Topics. TMS – TMS is a popular tool choice among logistics organizations as it provides an integrated and centralized supply chain management system. Providing a tailored service through segmentation is one of the key ways to effectively meet the customers’ needs with flexibility. Rising freight rates.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Customer centricity remains key to manufacturing for blog. SYSPRO’s research revealed that only 20% of businesses had invested in data analytics tools to process and analyse the data that they were collecting, while only 5% of businesses had investigated AI and ML to draw any long-term benefit from the data collection.

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