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ERP for Automotive Distributors

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

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. An ERP provides a central repository for all a distributor’s data.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

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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International Logistics: Deep Integration and Practice of RPA Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

With the development of the digital wave, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology has gradually emerged as an important tool in the international logistics industry. It significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of business processes while reducing the error and cost of manual operations.

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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

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Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. JIT inventory management minimizes holding costs by scheduling orders as close as possible to production or sales needs. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically.

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Infor Analyst Innovation Summit 2025: A Look at the Future of Industry Cloud

Logistics Viewpoints

Innovation Pillars: Diagnose: primarily powered by Infor Process Mining, this capability helps organizations gain visibility into business processes, uncover non-conforming variants, identify critical bottlenecks, and optimize operations based on data. IDP converts paper-based documents into automated digital processes.

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Supply Chain Automation – Is Australia Ready?

Logistics Bureau

What are some examples of Supply Chain Automation? When stock reaches a certain threshold the system automatically triggers purchase orders to suppliers. Automated Order Processing – Manual order entry is a thing of the past. Supply chain automation brings various benefits to your logistics process.

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Fulfillment Integrations 101

3PL Insights

But it still requires a person to process and ship the order. Outsourcing the order processing to a 3PL like Evans Distribution Systems, streamlines the order management process, yet requires integration between your e-commerce platform and the 3PL’s warehouse management system. Step 4: Testing the Data.