Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. We have rigorous checks in place to ensure that data comes in a specific, numeric form that our systems need.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2015

Both of our companies aim to use technology and services to make our client's business lives much simpler. This post will help you understand how to be better at business process management and how technology can aid in that pursuit. . First, let's start with the definition of a business process. The Ways BPM Works.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As much as we conflate digital transformation with technology, without these missing ingredients your initiative will fail. And the true secret sauce to excellence is to fold in systems thinking and organizational learning. While the concept isn’t new, its application to supply chain is emerging, albeit without clear definition yet.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

C-Suite Themes For the C-Suite, there are three main themes where supply chains make a definitive impact: increased customer retention, revenue growth, and lower costs. Mr. Elenjickal discussed how the FourKites platform helps leaders with real-time decision making. According to Ms.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

Transitioning to a digital commerce platform that integrates with your ERP can enable you to meet customers’ self-service requirements, unlock new revenue sources, and deepen customer engagement and loyalty. An eCommerce solution integrated within an ERP system can provide the framework needed to address these issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Further, while artificial intelligence helps solve certain types of problems, Jay Muelhoefer – the chief marketing officer at Kinaxis pointed out – optimization and heuristics work better for other types of planning problems. Lead times, for example, are a critical form of master data for planning purposes.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 20, 2020

We are really excited to get multiple mentions in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies , which was released in October 2019. Customers appreciate the rapid deployment and how easy it is to use the software to identify new areas of improvement by tapping into side-by-side scenario and what-if modeling capability.

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AIMMS

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 26, 2019

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. What is Time Definite Freight? It can be any time of the 24 hour day.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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Material Handling and Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

And every conference showcased the latest technologies available to help you do so. The trouble with this definition is that it doesn’t explain what exactly changes in supply chain management—that is, what gets “transformed”—when digital technologies are adopted. In supply chain management, it was all anyone could talk about.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. Technology, or a lack of it, also plays a key role.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Haven’t we been using the internet, Web, email, and other digital tools for decades in our business? While these definitions are valid, they are also too broad and high level, especially for executives who are trying to grasp where and how to get started or move forward on this journey. What is so new about digital transformation?

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EazyStock

JULY 22, 2021

But first – let’s get a definition: What is inventory demand forecasting? Consider demand forecasting software. Below is an example of the different demand factors that can impact or inflate your normal base demand. However, producing an accurate inventory demand forecast is no mean feat. Include qualitative inputs.

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The Lean Thinker

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It depicts more detailed version of “ Organize, Standardize, Stabilize, Optimize ” showing the continuous comparison between “what should be happening” and “what is actually happening.” Toyota Kata is not a problem solving tool. Yes, there are advanced tools that you use when things get tough.

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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. For example, are you still a minority owned company?

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

Smart manufacturing is a new advancement in supply chains that will help optimize the customer experience and meet consumer demands. Joined forces of the Internet and digital technologies have provided the world with easier and faster ways to buy products and services. Smart Manufacturing 101. Reliance on manual shipment processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

In my Logistics Viewpoints article in January 2021, “ The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World ”, I highlighted that modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The Key to Long-Term Success: Build Agility, Resilience and Profitability Together.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retailer decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 4, 2024

Definition and Role of Drayage in the Logistics Industry Drayage is the specialized process of transporting goods over a short distance, typically as part of a longer logistics chain. By embracing these practices, we foster a robust, responsive, and resilient logistics system.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

She is the author of the enterprise software blog Supply Chain Shaman , which attracts 5,000 readers weekly. Not understanding that supply chain is a complex system. They are stuck because they’re not able to manage the holistic system. Why are these types of tools important? Not looking at how they work together.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2016

Gartner defines the IoT as “…the network of dedicated physical objects (things) that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment. Take, for example, the connected “Smart” office. The phone system now ties in with the CRM software, which is now online (SaaS).

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

There’s no doubt that the role of data, technology and analytics in retail decision-making is growing, and that this trend will further heat up over the next few years. online grocer who serves the East Coast and Mid-West, to hear about how he views the role of analytics and technology in driving supply chain innovation at his company.

Sourcing Strategies 82

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Ship Monk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This includes: Matters of inventory management with advanced 3PL software Delivery speed with warehouse locations that bring products closer to customers Fulfillment: Order processing, picking, and packing Optimal shipping costs and options thanks to established relationships with major shipping carriers. Enter the 3PL.

eCommerce 110

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EazyStock

MARCH 4, 2021

How to Increase Inventory Turnover with Inventory Optimization. The concept of inventory optimization helps many businesses improve their inventory turnover – without damaging stock availability. This post will explain how, but first, let’s deal with a few simple definitions. The Importance of Improving your Inventory Turnover.

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

” That is how people can feel after an ERP system has been implemented. After a long project, your organization has finally gone live with an ERP system that allows the company to automate and integrate the majority of its business processes , share common data across all functions, and produce and access information in real-time.

ERP 105

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

Definitely no to the last one!) As someone who works in the technology field, I’d love to answer those exact questions for you and share some of my own thoughts on AI. 1960s Early Research and Optimism Early AI programs began to develop during this time. During this time, we shifted from rule-based systems to Machine Learning.

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Sabinext

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of promising trends and technologies out there to futureproof our operations. The adoption of low investment and easy-to-implement automation, such as robots, wearable technology (e.g. For the past decades, supply chain design prioritized cost optimization over resilience. Sustainability.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 20, 2020

We are really excited to get multiple mentions in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies , which was released in October 2019. Customers appreciate the rapid deployment and how easy it is to use the software to identify new areas of improvement by tapping into side-by-side scenario and what-if modeling capability.

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Transporeon

APRIL 4, 2018

For all transport journeys, especially the longer ones, there are many things to consider when optimizing sustainability. For example, companies can split transportation over two or more different modes. There are many more opportunities for shippers to optimize sustainable transport and positively influence environmental impact.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Editor’s Note: Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, “ The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management ” contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. What is a Logistics Framework?

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AIMMS

JULY 10, 2018

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. Another case that is relevant to our current optimization project is flying children to special needs camps.

Optimization Software 54

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 23, 2022

As an example, here we can see one: Source: [link]. Product requirements (types and quantities of each tool that will be required for efficient operation in the work area). When all these factors are in place, the following objectives should be met: Space optimization in the warehouse.

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