Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2022

We had this vexing problem over the years, which is how to coordinate these summer camp flights. We had to figure out how to assign those 50 kids in 20 airports to those 30 pilots in an optimum way. . The tool Willem built with his students allows us to put the data in, click a button and wait a few seconds to get a feasible plan.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. True, they may know how to roll out big data in a single warehouse, or they may have heard their competitors used branded systems for implementing this new technology.

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3PL Insights

JULY 16, 2020

Her team is the tool in which Renee measures success. The post How to Promote from Within: Featuring Renee Baker appeared first on Evans Distribution Systems. Ask anyone here and they will tell you that Renee is the perfect person for this role. She constantly asks herself, “Are they well informed? Knowledgeable?

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When shopping around for your own transportation management software, you’ll want to look for these capabilities: Rating and contract management This will help you with managing freight rates, sourcing, contract management, and bid RFP tools. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How much choice and flexibility does your existing software/ERP system provide you with or is it a “one size fits all” system leaving you with a massive ERP platform that requires much more customization to be useful than you are prepared for? The post How to choose the right ERP system for your business appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 31, 2023

To build and customize reports many teams use Excel, the accountant’s favorite tool. By the time you have built and distributed the report, your static data is outdated. The post Ditching the data dump: How to optimize reporting processes appeared first on SYSPRO Blog. It is slow. Stale data. Analysis is limited.

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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. Back to the Nineties However, it’s not always been like it is today.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here’s how to do it: Label aisles, rows and bins with floor or overhead placards so employees can identify the correct location quickly and easily. You can set up your system to match how your operators physically work. You know immediately when a pallet is removed (a powerful tool for preventing theft).

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Travel time in the warehouse represents one of the biggest costs in modern distribution centers. Like transportation management for shipped product, effective labor management and lean processes in the warehouse are key to lowering labor costs in your distribution center. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper. Optimize routes.

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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. Traditional planning tools often lack the agility to respond in real time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

With one universal touchpoint, businesses can have full visibility of inventory levels along with backend systems to handle procurement and sourcing policy changes, distribution, and lead time planning as well as analytics providing data real-time to support improved decision-making. Maintaining competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

For instance, many distribution centers (DCs) face challenges handling rising e-commerce order volumes alongside wholesale orders because their WMS or ERP systems only support wave-based picking. AI-driven tools optimize batch assignments by analyzing pick paths, order priorities, inventory, and travel costs in real time.

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Ship Monk

MAY 10, 2024

We get a lot of questions from ecommerce businesses about shipping costs — questions about how they’re calculated, how our rates compare to what they’re paying now, what kind of discounts they can expect, and how they can reduce their shipping costs. Need We Say More?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

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. The post Logistics Software: How to Make Handling Peak Times Easy appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This makes S&OP implementation a difficult process, especially when it comes to finding the right tools. Typically, companies are looking for tools to tackle demand planning and forecasting. Today, it plays a crucial role in keeping the two-echelon distribution chain of the company lean and agile. image source: [link].

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lets explore the key elements of supply chain evolution, the challenges, and how to trade reaction for resilience. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting. The war for talent has always been prevalent, said Dritz, emphasizing the importance of aligning skilled teams with the right tools.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Certified Supply Chain Professional : Learn how to develop streamlined supply chain operations. Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution : This course comprises an in-depth study of a wide range of supply chain and logistics topics. And don’t be afraid to ask their advice on how to start out in the industry.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

Another instance involves a food distribution company that had to temporarily halt expansion plans due to an inability to secure sufficient drivers. These tools can monitor various aspects of fleet operations, such as fuel usage, engine health and driver safety. Causes of Driver Shortages 1. Wages and Employment for Truck Drivers.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2022

What is Slotting and Why is it an Important Productivity Tool? KPIs for Your Warehouse: How to Choose and Use Them. The 7 Principles of Warehouse and Distribution Centre Design. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Spotlight On: The 10 Most Common Pallet Racking Systems.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s CRM platforms have adapted and expanded their tools to meet the needs of ecommerce businesses. Let’s take a look at CRM systems, the tools they provide, and the benefits they offer to ecommerce businesses. Here are some of the tools CRM systems offer.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2018

New warehouse management technology, like analytics, machine-to-machine learning, and automated systems, pushes the limits of standard operations to create best-in-class distribution centers. How to Implement New Warehouse Management Technology Successfully. Download white paper. This ensures an adequate safety stock.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

In this piece, we’ll take a look at some of the top types of supply chain disruptions, the impacts that they have on your supply chain, how to mitigate whatever risk you can and finally how you can handle supply chain disruptions once they occur and come out on top. Types of Supply Chain Disruptions. Changes in Demand.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Traditionally, manufacturing companies maintained a clear line between their IT systems and operational technology (OT) – that is, the tools and machinery that produced or processed what they were selling. The post How to Use ERP to Converge IT Systems and Operational Technology appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

The hidden costs “Whether determining channels to market, or setting up or revising fulfilment and distribution strategies, the retailer needs a deep understanding of where the Costs-To-Serve are generated, how these vary across orders, and what actions can be taken to improve profitability on every order,” Adcock says. “The

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. It would be interesting to watch how AM matures in the years to come because it is still in early stages.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

Reporting and Analytics : Offers comprehensive reporting and analytics tools that allow businesses to analyze delivery performance, track key metrics such as delivery times and fuel consumption, and identify areas for improvement. This can help improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations. Ready to grow your courier business?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

With the growing advent of digital technologies, it seems to have become impossible for manufacturing and distribution businesses to chart their success in the absence of applications supporting their internal and external functions and code for the future.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is one of the fundamental tools of the Lean Manufacturing methodology. In this post I will explain the importance of this tool and the basic steps to elaborate a VSM by yourselves. Below is a summary of the main steps to follow in order to have a general idea of how to do it.

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WorkWave

MARCH 4, 2025

One of the most powerful yet underutilized tools for achieving this is decile data analytics. How to Implement Decile Data in Your Green Industry Business Collect Data For many companies, customers represent their most valuable asset. Deciles are essential for detecting outliers and gaining insights into data distribution.

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This makes S&OP implementation a difficult process, especially when it comes to finding the right tools. Typically, companies are looking for tools to tackle demand planning and forecasting. Today, it plays a crucial role in keeping the two-echelon distribution chain of the company lean and agile. image source: [link].

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

So, partnering with Honeywell, FarEye is holding a webinar entitled How to Navigate the New Logistics Landscape on 26th January at 3.00pm GMT with an expert panel who will bring you up to speed on transport and logistics in 2022. How data can be leveraged to improve delivery. What tools you can use to enhance the last-mile experience.

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Ottawa Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

3PL users are outsourcing everything from shipping and distribution to fleet management and order fulfillment. Ottawa Logistics provides shipping, distribution, and warehousing services to Canada and the U.S. With 80 years of experience, we are your one stop shop for warehousing, distribution, and order fulfillment.

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Stord

JANUARY 26, 2021

To keep up with the resulting complexity to the supply chain, brands have been relying on third-party logistics partners and manually piecing together long contracts, RFPs and limited software capabilities with their own third-party integrators and multiple software tools.

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ECW

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

How to Use the Overweight Zone Operating within the overweight zone requires adherence to specific regulations: Permits : Overweight permits are issued through the Maryland State Highway Administration. Drayage Services: Moving cargo efficiently between the port and nearby warehouses or distribution centers. Philadelphia, and New York.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MARCH 30, 2020

Today I want to present to you the topic of digital twin for warehouse and distribution centers. The goal is to get an insight, how it could be implemented and in which way that technology operates. A twin tool can help you to identify the correct transport method and how to transport them in the safest and most cost-effective way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. This plan should outline specific steps to be taken in the event of a breach, including who to contact and how to contain and mitigate the damage. It should also include regular testing and updating.

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