RPA Labs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Shippers and freight forwarders are turning to AI for shipping document automation to stay competitive in price and efficiency. . What Is Shipping Document Automation ? Shipping document automation uses robotics processing automation (RPA) to extract data and appropriately sync it with an internal business system.

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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.”

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Once a given KPI shows that performance consistently meets or exceeds the required level, you can raise the bar and set a higher target. Now let’s get a little more granular in this study of supply chain KPIs, and look at some examples like the perfect order rate, as well as other KPIs you can use to measure supply chain performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Procurement & Supplier Agreements Traditionally, businesses negotiate procurement contracts manually, issuing purchase orders, invoices, and letters of credit that require human validation. How Smart Contracts Improve Procurement Automated Payments: When a supplier meets predefined conditions (e.g.,

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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.

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Globalior

JUNE 19, 2020

Customs Record Keeping Requirements When it comes to record keeping requirements, the following can differ between country to country: Which records to keep How long to keep In what format to keep The penalties for not meeting record keeping requirements vary from country to country. appeared first on Globalior.

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20Cube Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. Purchase order is issued before completing the sales transaction.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By automating these processes, you eliminate guesswork, minimize stockouts, and avoid over-ordering. Communication Breakdowns Across the Supply Chain The Issue: Poor communication between suppliers, logistics teams, and customers can result in misaligned expectations, missed shipments, or order errors.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 2, 2025

when telesales would have captured many of the daily orders from customers. This process would continue until the order cutoff time at around 4 p.m. when we knew it was safe to start planning without too many new orders coming in to disrupt the task. Thats when the orders reached the maximum weight a vehicle could legally carry.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the contemporary competitive market, maintaining speedy and reliable delivery service has become essential to meet rising customer expectations. Meanwhile, DaaS providers handle the entire delivery process, ensuring swift and efficient order fulfillment.

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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?

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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.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 6, 2025

Logistics If your organization has a formal logistics department, they must be in the kick-off meetings. Customer Service When integrating your internal systems with the TMS, the customer service team is usually the best resource to describe their order entry process in your companys order management system (OMS).

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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TransAudit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Virtually every business has a relationship with a transportation company, which should be documented in a formal contract called a transportation contract. And this standard of care should be high enough to meet your expectations. This document is legally binding once it has been signed.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

When customers are waiting on crucial deliveries, meeting their timeline isnt about adhering to instant gratification; its about ensuring they have the goods and resources they need, when they need them. These challenges can be difficult to navigate, particularly when international regulations and embargoes shift with little or no warning.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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