Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Adopt a Holistic Direct Spend strategy Move beyond isolated tactics and adopt a holistic, approach to direct spend that integrates sourcing, contract management, procurement and invoicing. This means involving procurement in the highest levels of strategic planning and decision-making.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal and Retail at Tecsys , a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Later in his tenure at Verizon, he joined the executive leadership team at Verizon Connect as the head of strategy, business development, market intelligence and big data. We are committed to helping fleets and solution providers across the fleet management ecosystem achieve their goals, while promoting safety and sustainability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Specializing in enhancing post-purchase experiences, the Outerspace team crafts tailored solutions that transcend the one-size-fits-all approach, driving brands toward exceptional growth. Data-Driven Insights: Their technology platform provides real-time visibility and analytics to empower brands with data-backed decisions.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 6, 2025

But the heavy lift with integration usually involves the interaction between your companys internal systems and the TMS software. Each BPO can help assemble a complete picture of how the TMS software will support each business unit. All this will help guide the data requirements that support an AP integration of the TMS software.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. Parade integrates with existing tools to source capacity, match freight, and manage relationships. Build or Buy: Should you purchase your software or build your own.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Jon directs a team of Analysts & Data Scientists focused on optimizing algorithmic pricing and innovating business strategies by leveraging Loadsmart’s supply and demand data. Loadsmart’s reliable contracts solutions provides shippers with a target price and a “ceiling price” which is the not to exceed price.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. They also produce industrial automation solutions that allow factories to monitor and control production.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Transportation Management software offers you a way to view insightful data, gain visibility, and better manage all the moving parts in the shipping process. While a TMS might seem daunting and expensive, it’s become an essential tool for businesses to be successful. Who uses Transportation Management Software?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? Let me explain the typical integration: ERP serves as your foundation – it handles all your basic business transactions and maintains your master data. Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As more consumers and businesses move to online platforms for purchases, the shipping industry must adapt to new demands. Automated systems like warehouse and transportation management tools improve load management and route optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. However, as teams become remote manual procurement has hampered operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Key Takeaways: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. In the podcast interview, Mark and Joe discuss alternatives to UPS and FedEx.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 13, 2025

Real-time data With technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) , data creation is happening at an exponential rate, meaning that manufacturing in the 21st Century isnt so much based on gut-driven decisions anymore but rather on data. It eliminates duplicate work and ensures everyone works from the same accurate data.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At a division of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, 85% autonomy on manufacturing plans and 95% acceptance of proposed purchase orders has been achieved. The platform collects data and makes sure the master data is internally consistent. If a user makes changes to the plan, they log that data.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

When it comes to selecting software for the enterprise, decision-makers must choose between multiple solutions. This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM).

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WorkWave

JANUARY 27, 2025

In the lawn care, pest control, janitorial and security industries, where optimized profitable revenue growth and operational efficiency are paramount, businesses face a critical dilemma: Should they build their own business intelligence (BI) solutions or buy ready-made solutions?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

.” Dan Holme, director of product marketing for Yammer, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Stream Efficiency in Data Automation With an ERP, you no longer tie up resources in manual accounting and data entry. The same data can be transferred throughout multiple layers of the operation. Software scales up better than people do.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Business Spend Management Solutions are Networked .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

This should also integrate with inventory management and procurement so that goods are ordered in time and there is visibility over stock items. Demand forecasting : Data on sales history should be available to produce forecasts. Since sales is a strong driver of success, there should integration between sales and production planning.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But the good news is, there are proven solutions that can help overcome them. The Solution: At 3PL we suggest implementing an advanced inventory management system that tracks your stock levels in real time. Additionally, tools that analyze customer purchasing trends can help you make informed decisions about when and what to stock.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Transparent data prepared especially for your logistics operation will get you easily through your peaks. This warehouse runs at a perfect optimum with fixed capital in the form of inventory balanced perfectly with sales and purchasing, and all the items perfectly distributed to the various storage areas of the warehouse.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

What is Machine Learning ML is the computing engine behind AI and gives computers the ability to make sense of, and learn, from data to perform specific tasks without manual interference. Nine areas where AI can help manufacturers There are several ways in which data and AI can be applied in the manufacturing industry. The Industry 4.0

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 3, 2022

A modern ERP software platform provides this foundation, serving as a central source of truth for financials, operations, and the supply chain — essentially every aspect of a manufacturing or distribution business. Here’s why it’s critical to upgrade your ERP software: Operations. But not just any ERP platform will do.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Solution: Use data-driven forecasting to predict demand as accurately as possible. Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. Embrace Automation for Efficiency Automation has proven to be a powerful tool for cutting supply chain costs across various industries.

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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. For example, software that optimizes delivery routes can reduce fuel consumption and, consequently, transportation costs. A good example is inventory management software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Investment in research and partnerships is crucial for scaling these solutions industry-wide. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals. Blockchain also facilitates collaboration by sharing verified data across stakeholders. Explore power purchase agreements (PPAs) to secure reliable access to clean energy.

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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. What is CRM Software?

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