Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? Instead of being relegated to the margins, executives must rethink their strategy and consider how a data-driven reverse supply chain can add more value and improve profit margins. The Benefits of a Data-Driven Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To address these issues, companies are adopting innovative strategies, including dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and even leveraging emerging technologies like drones and blockchain. They play a vital role in boosting customer satisfaction and maintaining a competitive edge in the logistics market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

IoT: Powering the Future of Digital Product Passports The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to impact how industries track products and manage data. This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Use Real-Time Data to Inform Your Returns Management Strategy. Use Real-Time Data to Inform Your Returns Management Strategy. Understanding the True Costs of a Return Management Strategy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2023

Committed by heart, he keeps developing and maintaining strong relationships centered on trust with each of his customers. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai The Greenscreens.ai

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Cyzerg

OCTOBER 3, 2023

From supply chain disruptions to inaccurate demand forecasting, we will delve into the root causes of inventory shortages and provide actionable strategies for prevention. Read on to discover the tools and strategies you need to prevent and manage inventory shortages effectively. Don't let stockouts derail your success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Assessing Infrastructure and Technological Capabilities The first step in the readiness assessment is to evaluate the organization’s IT infrastructure and data management systems. Organizations must also evaluate the quality, integrity, and security of their data to ensure it is reliable enough for DPP purposes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 28, 2021

Adjusting current logistics strategies demonstrated the second great challenge of the pandemic. Embracing new and improved logistics strategies remains the best way to adapt to clients’ changing demands in 2021 and beyond. Now more than ever, shippers need to find innovative ways to make the most of real-time freight data and analysis.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2024

With a focus on the complexities of delivering shelf-ready consumer goods and meeting retailers’ demanding requirements, such as OTIF, the podcast covers strategies that companies like Jarrett Logistics employ to ensure on-time delivery and compliance, utilizing advanced technology while prioritizing customer service.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2024

Nortera, a leading manufacturer of frozen and canned vegetables in North America, was struggling to maintain a complex logistics network with decentralized data and intensive manual processes. Eager to catch up.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

ALOM seamlessly integrates digital and financial streams into the physical supply chain, deploying e-commerce and payment solutions, visibility tools, digital delivery tools, data management, and strong back-end systems, all while producing and fulfilling goods worldwide.

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Ship Monk

JULY 18, 2024

Today we’re going to look at some of the consumer trends that might affect your preparations for peak season 2024, and strategies to maximize them. Data from each channel should be synced in real time, providing complete transparency throughout the fulfillment process.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Maintaining good compliance to these informational guides is critical to supply chain management and relies heavily on current data and automation. Missing data amounts to inevitable routing guide failures Data is king in today’s ever-changing market, and it is only becoming more vital for supply chain operations and management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. What Is SOC Compliance?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Manufacturers increasingly turning to data and analytics, from an ERP system, to support business initiatives. Data is after all the fuel that runs the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Challenges to using data. Many manufacturers are data-rich but when it comes to using it they are insight-poor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Cybersecurity for Total Warehouse Protection Cybersecurity stands as a barricade against potential breaches that can compromise operational data, employee information, and customer privacy. These measures not only protect sensitive data but also fortify the trust between warehouse operators and their clients.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. And these additional five shipping strategies can help enterprise shippers maximize recovery and boost profits. It’s that simple. Request a SONAR Demo.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Your organization’s ability to anticipate disruption, adapt to events, and build resiliency is rooted in how you maintain operational continuity. The average cost of a data breach reached $3.86 A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 21, 2021

The needs to improve fleet asset utilization and to maintain better control over trucking costs are absolute. Establishing and maintaining such connections allow applications to exchange information more effectively. And of course, it hinges on the ability to understand and maintain consistency in your metrics. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. Unfortunately, without proper processing and analysis, this data is of little use to the organization. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 5, 2021

Tracking market trends within truckload rates relies heavily on data and analysis. This kind of real-time data analysis and application is essential for shippers to stay strategic and tactical as they forecast out contract and spot truckload rates. Data-driven insights provide a rubric for guiding RFP processes.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. Companies have made it easier for customers to return products to maintain a competitive edge over other companies but as a result, nearly half of the products that are purchased are sent back to their suppliers, and returns have increased dramatically.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

These sensors capture precise data on factors like location, speed, fuel usage, and driver behavior, transforming fleet management from reactive to data-driven decision-making. The IoT data allows managers to detect inefficiencies, predict maintenance needs, and even assess driver performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In the middle, there are businesses that may have a diversified client base providing services or products across a range of industries and markets that seem to be maintaining the same level of business but in a much more turbulent environment. Prepare for Upcoming Supply Chain Risks. Optimize Inventory.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Mobile data can play a pivotal role in building the supply value chain. Mobile devices have functions that provide valuable data for the supply value chain. Mobile devices have proven optimal for implementing innovative strategies, connecting freight loads with other equipment and assets , and more. Download the White Paper.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Depending on how your systems are set up, this may be information you can rapidly pull out of other data bases. If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. Manufacturers <6.8%

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Leverage AI to benefit from supplier community data: Building trusted relationships with suppliers is an imperative for success. When suppliers and buyers participate in transactional, collaborative, and orchestrated processes, the community generates data that is useful for all the parties involved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

Europe is a fragmented market, and maintaining visibility over a vast multimodal freight ecosystem throughout the continent is no mean feat. Over half of all respondents are currently using supply chain visibility solutions, but 33% are having trouble improving data-driven processes, such as forecasting, receiving operations and labor.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Transportation Strategy Profitability Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 26, 2024 Transportation strategy plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ultimately, profitability for businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

Swift decision-making processes, coupled with efficient execution, serve as catalysts for driving returns and maintaining a competitive advantage. In an intricate supply chain landscape, where multiple touchpoints intersect, the continuous flow and exchange of data is paramount.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. With reliable data from ERP manufacturers and distributors can use data analytics to respond to challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For companies operating globally, quick access to accurate product information can help avoid penalties and maintain trust. As the regulatory environment continues to shift, companies that adopt DPP strategies will be better prepared for the future. In the European Union, the Green Deal emphasizes sustainability, while the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

The difficulties are pushing companies to come up with creative strategies that help encourage employees to find on-the-job fulfillment. Throughout these processes, the bots are tracking data and interactions and can even guide associates throughout the work processes.

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