Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Supplier problems will cause a cascade of problems up and down the value stream, leading to supply order delays that cause inventory shortages, production disruptions, missed shipments and lost revenue. Configurable Workflows — Order workflows should be highly configurable and have the ability to adapt processes quickly and easily.

Supply Chain Planning Software 145

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Collaboration Supply Chains 145

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Once that requisition is approved, it becomes a purchase order. If the invoice matches the purchase order, it is posted in SAP, and the payment is made automatically without any paper or human touch. In the past, you opened the two documents on your desktop and had to swivel your head back and forth. It’s just brilliant.”

Purchasing Skills 159

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Procurement Solutions 159

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

MASSROBOTICS hosted a meeting on September 8 to discuss the proposed scope for version 2 of its AMR Interoperability Standard. Mission communication is a primary focus for this extension – facilitated by a mission communication toolkit that enables connected agents to request and respond to work orders with others on the network.

Factories 27

Factories Document Logistics Network Optimization Software Networks 27

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Hot loads” allow companies to run a lean supply chain while still meeting customers’ service expectations. Hot loads can also reduce on-time-in-full fines used by major retailers to make sure they get what they ordered when it was promised. Weisenberger said the project team looked at some of the documentation steps and asked ‘why?’

Digital 155

Digital Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 155

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

“Reliably detecting transport damage, verifying it simply and transparently according to recognised and agreed on rules in order to minimise risks and avert costs – this is no longer a pipe dream for supply chain managers and quality managers,” says Aspion Managing Director Martina Woehr.

Data 61

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The company has a chat bot for tracking and managing an order that is natively built in the OMS. Customers are able to make edits to an order later in the process. If only 70 percent of burger orders use pickles, this changes the replenishment model for both items. SAP SAP showed off Joule, its generative AI assistant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 147

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 14, 2024

It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews. 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.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement eCommerce Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 110

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Exchanging documents electronically improves transaction speed and visibility while decreasing the amount of money you spend on manual processes. A major electronics manufacturer calculates the cost of processing an order manually at $38 compared to just $1.35 for an order processed using EDI.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

Taking time to organize regular meetings with all suppliers geared toward measuring the partnership’s progress will provide both parties with the opportunity to provide honest and valuable feedback. That makes it all the more memorable if you can take the time to meet your supplier in person. Finally, make it personal.

Maintainability 117

Maintainability Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Resource Reduction 117

Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Documents Required to Import Cargo and Goods into the United States: Having all the necessary paperwork in order is crucial for the smooth transportation of cargo. Incomplete or falsified documents can result in delays and additional fees. This leads to more efficient supply chain management.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Document Freight forwarding Cargo 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The products that are produced by this make-to-order process come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes to fit the needs of a variety of different industries. A plan is like a Word document. The executive meeting will generate lean six sigma projects where analysts are tasked with going out and discovering more granular costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 163

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 163

Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Paperwork Troubles Freight most often gets detained at the border for incomplete documentation. Shippers are required to fill out many, often repetitive documents. Meet one of our Authorized Freight Agents, Luis Rodriguez. We’ll handle the logistics so you can meet your business goals. Are you a Freight Agent?

Cost Reduction 94

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Negotiating Skills Document 94

Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Coesia, a leader in innovative industrial and packaging solutions, will showcase its internal logistics and e-commerce solutions to automate order fulfilment processes at LogiMAT (March 19-21, 2024; Hall 7, Stand 7A61.) At the show, Coesia’s Groups will display technologies to support picking, consolidation, packaging, and palletising.

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Order processing Supply Chain Software Automation Supply Chain Design Software 44

Stord

AUGUST 1, 2024

ATLANTA, August 1, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced that 4 more facilities have been certified cGMP, joining 2 previous climate-controlled facilities, for a total of 6 first party locations meeting the FDA and USDA rigorous standards.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 110

Logistics Network Optimization Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software Expense Reduction 110

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A ‘big bang’ approach, applying a one-size-fits-all AI solution, is not viable in an environment where industrial-grade solutions are needed to meet health, safety, and sustainability goals, Mr. Masson points out. The platform has thresholds that say, for example, “If the dollar value of orders changes a little, that doesn’t matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 153

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 153

MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Real-time delivery status updates are crucial for keeping customers informed about their orders, ensuring they are present to receive them, and confirming that the contents meet their expectations. Once onboard, our progressive human resource policies and programs ensure that employees are motivated to achieve at their highest levels.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Perfect Order. Even if you chose no other KPIs for your supply chain organisation, you’d do well to consider perfect order as an absolute essential. Unlike most of the KPIs we recommend, perfect order is a composite of several elementary metrics. Calculating the Perfect Order. x 0.96 = 0.8661.

Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 110

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains. ERP lets you automate manual tasks like document processing saving you a huge amount of time and money while streamlining your supply chain. It also means order information is always up-to-date, giving clients all the information, they need.

Supply Chain Software 105

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chains 105

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 2, 2022

Refugees are now also in the queue to hand in their necessary documents or to report their current address. These offices are also responsible for the obtaining recognition of foreign documents etc. This is to meet the high demand for identity documents. Furthermore to apply for or renewing the ID card or German passport.

Ordering 52

Ordering Document Optimal Sourcing Examples 52

Ship Monk

MARCH 27, 2024

The key areas you need to consider, as a result, are: 3PL Software Slotting Cubiscans Picking Automation Picking Routes Packing Automation MonkProtect 3PL Software Order fulfillment for any product and any ecommerce brand can be a minefield of complexity. All the while, these tech boosts and services still must maintain real-time accuracy.

Supply Chain Software 104

Supply Chain Software Material Savings eCommerce Optimization Software 104

MTS Logistics

APRIL 19, 2021

Look for the best way to ship your goods in the most-economical way while still meeting customer satisfaction. Provide the Right Documents and Ensure That the Provided Information is Correct. Proper documentation on import/export items is a must to meet regulation requirements. Review Your Freight Bill on Every Shipment.

Negotiating Skills 85

Negotiating Skills Efficiency How To Purchasing Skills 85

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 12, 2022

If asked about their work, many procurement managers will say they are ensuring orders are placed properly, that they are controlling the stock and making sure that there is stock on hand so that the factory doesn’t stop. This meets all their key performance areas. The procurement process. It starts before that.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

This McCordsville fulfillment center is the largest fulfillment center of Walmart and will enable them to fulfill more orders quickly. We regularly or infrequently see more headlines of various companies investing in order fulfillment operations. What is Order fulfillment? Why is order fulfillment important?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Airfreight Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

Lufthansa Technik has obtained Engineering Order Specific Tailsign approvals from the German Federal Aviation Authority for four Lufthansa passenger aircraft. They will from now on transport medical goods to meet the growing demand for airfreight during the coronavirus crisis.

Cargo 74

Cargo Document Transportation Security 74

FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of standards that carriers must meet for carrier-of-choice eligibility.

Supply Chain Software 95

Supply Chain Software Resource Reduction Document Demo 95

CH Robinson Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There is an urgent need to innovate and expand capabilities to continue to meet high customer expectations of affordability, flexibility and convenience, as well as a soaring demand for speedy delivery in urban areas. From its earliest consumer-to-consumer (C2C) business model (e.g. This logic makes sense, but it also reveals a blind spot.

eCommerce 115

eCommerce Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 115

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. This streamlined approach enables manufacturers to meet service-level agreement requirements efficiently.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing ERP 98

Shipchain

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Compliance mandates can put a shipment days behind schedule for things as minor as checking the wrong box on a form or missing a single document. When it comes down to it, risk management is about more than just preventing fraud, it’s also about meeting a customer’s expectations for delivery.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Waste Reduction 96

Ship Monk

JANUARY 26, 2024

Depending on the size and contents or your shipment, some carriers might require a separate contract in order to ship dangerous goods, such as products containing lithium batteries. That includes the warehouse teams that receive and restock hazmat products, and the pickers and packers that fulfill your orders.

eCommerce 103

eCommerce Production Packaging 3PL 103

Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

Delays at the border The delays at the border caused by Brexit have been well documented over the past few years and in turn have helped cause numerous issues for all industries, however, the food industry has potentially suffered the most due to lack of warehousing facilities and a short shelf life making the process seemingly impossible.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 99

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Industry Cost Reduction 99

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

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. All the same, it can be challenging to know where to start, what steps to take, and in what order to take them to establish a realistic and effective supply chain strategy.

Inventory Reduction 116

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 116

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2019

International shipping is complicated, and documentation requirements hard to understand. The emergence of e-commerce saw a massive concentration of attention on last-mile logistics, as established retail giants, manufacturers, and e-commerce startups alike raced to meet the demands of newly empowered consumers and business buyers.

Supply Chain Software 128

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains Trends 128

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2023

I spent a lot of time working on task lists, a responsibility matrix, deliverable templates and documentation – all tailored to WMS – which shaped the way I approach projects. Consider if you can allocate time for conferences and shows where you would have the opportunity to meet software vendors.

Supply Chain Design Software 171

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 171

Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The fast growing e-commerce retailer is handling thousands of closed tab shipments and subscription orders in days – rather than weeks – since its move to a new 10,000 sq.ft Luxury and collectable online watch retailer, Watch Gang, is clocking up record shipments thanks to its investment in a new advanced, cloud-based WMS.

Meeting 74

Meeting Document Training Ordering 74

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Leverage ERP to enhance supplier collaboration to meet supply and demand. This is due to a complicated process which involves finding the correct supplier and then being able to track the vendor’s output while also ensuring the supply of goods is both consistent and high quality to meet demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2024

billion in June, up 8 percent year over year for the month, with delivery surging, ship-to-home sales showing strong results, and pickup sales holding steady relative to last year, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. That’s due to surges in active monthly users and increased order activity.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 131

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction After-sales Logistics 131

Turvo

AUGUST 10, 2021

Often part of a more extensive supply chain management (SCM) system, a TMS helps companies stay compliant and log the proper documentation involved in the complicated processes of freight movement and fulfillment. An enterprise TMS dramatically improves customer service and communication with immediate updates and order status transparency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Definition Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 98