The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. This is why end-to-end visibility in a supply chain is so important. Shipping Exceptions & Exception Management in Supply Chains.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Before the COVID pandemic ran through the supply chain, in-network resiliency had never been tested or tried extensively. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has. Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Since this advice on getting started with AI in supply chain may seem counterintuitive, let me explain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is a brilliant tool.” The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. SAP’s Business Network is a supply chain collaboration network. For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.”

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain and logistics operations have become central to differentiated customer experience strategies. Despite today’s chaos in shipping and logistics, the customer remains paramount. Companies that provide a unique experience can draw in and keep more customers, leading to enhanced growth and increased profitability.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 16, 2018

Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers. Over the last decade, the expectation and focus on completing “perfect orders” has increased in the supply chain industry. In alphabetical order they are: 1. Back Order.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

That being said, for more monotonous and time-consuming routine tasks, automation can take the blooming flower of your ecommerce brand and turn it into a full bouquet. From bin to bot to truck, we’ve invested in only the best technology to achieve that growth for you. And we’re not talking about being overly complicated.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A slew of new digital technologies is disrupting supply chain operations, but none is having more of an impact on the industry than artificial intelligence (AI). Already, half of all enterprises are using AI and/or robotics to tackle problems in the supply chain and to improve its performance.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The following is an opinion article on AI in supply chains, written by Russ Felker , Chief of Technology (CTO) of Trinity Logistics. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow its presence in our everyday lives, businesses, and now, supply chains. AI in Supply Chains: We Need to Change Our Focus.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Simple invoice & document setup (e.g. For logistics companies, ease of use matters.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Rob O’Byrne makes an early start with his round-up of supply chain and logistics trends that might make industry headlines in the coming year. 2020 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends: What’s Around the Corner? The Death of the End-to-End Supply Chain. Why is the Circular Supply Chain Trending?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2023

This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. Unlike a supply chain, these steps rely on no disruption to their execution. While there is endless speculation, from my reading two supply chain-specific opportunities intrigued me.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

The German software colossus has 27,000 customers and 300 million users that rely on their software. 27,000 customers are regularly using SAP Business AI, either as part of the SAP business flow or they have used SAP’s Business Technology Platform to create a custom AI solution. In contrast, Joule is Business AI.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With the strong interest in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an era of ever growing complexities in order fulfillment, companies – especially for executives outside the supply chain – often ask what the differences are between a WMS and IMS – an Inventory Management System.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. When it comes to e-commerce initiatives by Walmart, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote : Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

It’s important to consider this example when pursuing robot process automation workflow. To ensure buying RPA for the supply chain is worthwhile, freight forwarders should consider the following eight items during their RPA search. Effectively receiving and sending data relies on a whole workflow of automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2025

The combination of SAP agent technologies and Databricks data fabric solution, sets the stage for end-to-end enterprise orchestration. Every ten years or so, there is a technology that truly shakes up the enterprise and supply chain software markets. Vendors that embrace the new technology take market share.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

There have been extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. These disruptions have elevated the supply chain function to the boardroom level. It is now understood that supply chain agility is imperative. What is a Supply Chain Collaboration Network.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Before we dig into the “Five Keys to Cold Chain Success”, let’s cover the basics. What is the cold chain? A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. WMS, TMS, documentation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Essential Steps to Using Warehouse Modeling Software for Design 1) Understand the Design Objectives and Constraints The first step in your review should be to determine and prioritise the objectives for your warehouse facility and operation. For example, is an SKU typically ordered by the pallet, carton, split carton, or individual unit?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. What would they be changing without a thorough understanding of the new business landscape and the new technologies that are available and where they would best be used?

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RPA Labs

APRIL 7, 2022

With this evolving customer experience in logistics , more freight forwarders are incorporating automated customer engagement into their business strategies. Despite the maturing of automating technologies, implementing them can be a difficult task. Inability to Integrate Automated Platforms Within Your Current Tech Stack.

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RPA Labs

JANUARY 20, 2022

Robotics Processing Automation (RPA) is a form of digitization and automation within various business models that allows management to establish a set of processes or instructions for a robot (bot) to carry out. RPA in the supply chain is revolutionizing the way the network as a whole operates.

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RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The rise of technology has also rapidly increased the amount of company data, where it’s stored, and its uses. Robotic process automation in logistics uses these resources to enable freight forwarders to face the top challenges of their industry. This article will provide five steps to gaining the benefits of logistics automation. ?1.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

There are so many exciting emerging technologies in supply chain and logistics today, but which ones will be the best fit for your company’s business strategy? Which technologies have the greatest potential to deliver the value you need, both in the near and long term? On the cusp of a revolution.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. What happens to my existing technology? Take EDI, for example.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

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. Submitted proposals are stored in the online supply chain portal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. In short, customs compliance must become proactive and strategic rather than just focused on having the proper documentation and accurately paying duties.

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The use of blockchain and supply chain management (SCM) platforms can reshape how shippers approach everyone from consumers to carriers. Instead of trying to answer the question, “Does our supply chain need blockchain,” ask yourself, “What benefits can we reap from integrating blockchain into our supply chain ?”.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2019

If you stop to think about it, the construction industry supply chain is all around us — it’s the roads we drive on, our houses and commercial buildings, and all sorts of other infrastructure. But when you take a closer look at how this supply chain works, you realize that there is a lot of waste and inefficiency.

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