The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Costco example: they sell different brands and market their brand Kirkland, which now accounts for approximately 25% of their revenue. For retailers, this is an avenue where they can build more intimacy with their customers and capture more data and loyalty. Ecommerce companies have data, retailers don’t. So, what is Costco?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. There are several business processes that an ERP must have to support automotive distribution.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. As such, it is vulnerable to devastating cyberattacks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. The supply chain has about 190 factories and 100 distribution centers. By 2014, the company had purchased the Coupa solution, developed an internal modeling team, and created data extraction and cleansing routines.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is where big data technologies come into play. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Logistics and transport service providers create enormous data records as they manage the flow of goods. These data include information such as types of goods, location, weight, size, origin, and destination.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether you’re managing a distribution center, coordinating fleet operations, or shaping global supply strategy, understanding how to deploy and scale digital twins may be your next competitive edge. These are not static dashboards or simple visualizationstheyre living, data-rich models of real-world operations.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 11, 2022

Over the last decade, the role of the manufacturing and distribution CFO has undergone a profound shift. The role of the CFO is being transformed by technological innovation and access to massive amounts of data, both inside and outside the organization. Here’s ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CFO: 1.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. If youre choosing route planning software that integrates with vehicle tracking, you shouldnt let the valuable data go to waste.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’ve followed our blog over the years, you’ll know that we’ve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why it’s 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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, fixed slotting strategies assign products to specific locations based on historical data rather than dynamic needs, and hardcoded rules assign specific tasks to workers based on static roles or zones, rather than dynamically allocating tasks based on workload or real-time conditions.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. I gave them the parameters and data. Preparing for Champ Camp.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have all our factories, both in-house and outsourced, all of our distribution centers, and our transportation network on the Blue Yonder foundational system. An iGPU (integrated graphic processing unit) is a current example. For example, we’re working on telling the solution that it has a budget.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. You can also consider setting up regional distribution centres to reduce long haul transportation, and hybrid or electric vehicles for last mile delivery where possible.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. Booking Processing : RPA can automatically scan and digitize booking documents in various formats and then automatically enter the data.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

And the foundation that holds all of this together is your master data. Even if you invest in sophisticated inventory management systems, if your master data isn’t accurate, you’ll fail. For example, in some instances simply adjusting delivery windows can save more than you can through rate negotiations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Meeting today’s logistics challenges of the three C’s – customer service, carbon, and cost – companies are not just looking at gathering data, but also how to better interpret and understand this data, and then use it to drive additional value. Analyze and track your carbon footprint using logistics data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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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. How Manufacturers and Distributors can automating document distribution help? Here’s how: Additional person hours. According to Corp! Reduced efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Let me explain the typical integration: ERP serves as your foundation – it handles all your basic business transactions and maintains your master data. On top of this, APS uses the data from your ERP to create optimized plans. Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records.

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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. Quick Win #3: Speed up barcode scanning Barcode scanners are a crucial component of automating data collection, saving time and reducing errors in your warehouse.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. These developments help enable real-time data processing, reduce the reliance on cloud connectivity, and democratize access to advanced AI technologies in industrial and robotic contexts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. Examples of automatable processes include Invoice Processing, Sales Order Entry, and Customer Account Creation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Centralized distribution strategies may be efficient under normal conditions, but they often leave little room to reroute when disruptions occur. For example, AI-enabled systems can monitor global trade activity, policy changes, and even weather patterns to flag emerging risks before they impact operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Join this foundational session to understand the fundamental concepts of the distributed ledger, relevant Blockchain terminology, and real world Blockchain use cases. Understand the power of the distributed network and how the concept of immutability can lower transactional risk across the Blockchain. TOPICS COVERED.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/fulfillment centers. Distribution Centers Are Fertile Grounds For Machine Learning. Here are two examples.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The reality is that when shippers have assets moving through various warehouses or distribution centres (DC), and a challenge arises, it will undoubtedly impact the final delivery of a shipment. However, achieving this requires real-time data on trailer ETAs, warehouse performance, and inventory levels.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

For example, a U.S.-based based apparel brand may receive an order from a customer in the UK, fulfill it from its main distribution center in Ohio, and ship it via an international carrier to London. To put things into perspective, lets revisit the apparel brand example. to abroad, the costs and delays multiply.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A KPI is a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or Against a required standard of performance It might help to think of a KPI as something like an instrument on a car dashboarda speedometer, for example. Why Are KPIs Important? Nonetheless, it is essential to have a hierarchy of KPIs.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The data around Singles’ Day is staggering. Of course, this enormous spike in volumes puts retailers’ supply chains and distribution networks under extreme pressure. For example, a system such as the 3D vertical sorter from Libiao Robotics enables retailers to handle exceptional volumes of items even at peak times. “In

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

Many years ago, I conducted research on the GIS market and through that process learned that electric distribution companies have challenges distinct from many other organizations. Perhaps the most notable is the extensive network of distributed assets that must be managed and maintained.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Real-world uses of AI in business have exploded in the past decade, but few of those applications are focused on warehousing and distribution. For example, the traditional approach to workforce planning is to use an engineered labor standards system. Rapidly identify and implement other process improvements.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Imagine an e-commerce company running a Black Friday sale and running out of a top-selling item due to outdated stock data. Real-World Example: Take the example of Zara , a global leader in fashion retail. Case Study: Consider Walmart , which relies heavily on data-driven warehouse management to maintain its competitive edge.

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Dritz noted, Collaboration with distribution partners and manufacturers can drive tremendous value by aligning core competencies and sharing demand plans. Examples include: Labor Planning: Optimize workforce productivity based on real-time data. However, data quality remains critical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

They run a 75,000-square-foot distribution center. Outfitters expertise, along with these data-driven insights allow customers to find their best-fitting footwear. The distribution center is critical to Fleet Feet’s product flow to their 80-plus company-owned stores. Fleet Feet is a smaller company.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When the new distribution centre is up and running, the ramp-up was successful, and the first items are picked onto pallets or roll containers with the help of highly dynamic COM machines, then the ‘Grand Opening’ is celebrated, everyone involved congratulates each other, and there is a festive atmosphere.

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Blockchain in the supply chain can be used to create a distributed ledger to all parties, enhancing visibility and compliance. Blockchain’s tamper-proof nature eliminates any concerns over data validation, costs of managing data, time delays, and human errors. Instead of isolating data, shared data empowers all parties.

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