WorkWave

MARCH 26, 2024

From online retailers to food delivery services, businesses are realizing the importance of efficiently managing their delivery routes to meet customer expectations. Let’s delve into this topic to understand its significance and explore strategies for optimizing delivery routes to enhance customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

The three traditional methods are the use of a transportation management system (TMS), transportation execution system (TES), and managed transportation services (MTS). A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. Look to the Cloud. Invest in Last Mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes. Well, we also know that many legacy systems will not be able to support all these changes quickly and cost-effectively. This is how composable systems work.

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WorkWave

MAY 8, 2024

Every minute saved, every optimized route and every streamlined process can make a significant difference in meeting customer expectations and staying ahead of the competition. This visibility enables companies to optimize routes on the fly, respond quickly to changing conditions and ensure timely deliveries. What Is Telematics?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There’s a new reason to optimize DC operations, and it’s bigger than the old reasons of productivity and efficiency gains. More and more companies are realizing that investing in their DCs and powering them with modern and sophisticated technologies like AI can lead to competitive advantages for the overall company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2021

Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. There are many forms of AI, but for purposes of this article I’m referring to systems that use machine learning approaches to solve specific problems. Here are two examples.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In my words, BG provides integrated warehouse automation solutions based on robotics, AI, and other modern technologies. Product and solution distinctions are visible simply by viewing the form and function of the hardware, let alone witnessing the capabilities enabled by its extensive software intelligence. Systems in Action.

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The Lean Thinker

JULY 2, 2024

With the justification aside, they next had us go through exercises calculating net present value and ROI for a hypothetical capital investment in tooling – as though a shop floor supervisor would do this at any point in the course of their job. Optimizing for RONA RONA is calculated by dividing net profit by total assets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 22, 2023

I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. At the same time, the A42 multi-layer ACR extracts 6 containers at the same time (one on each level) from the high port system. Addverb Technologies recently entered my radar range. ProMat 2023 is being held this week, March 202 -23 in Chicago.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment. Masson of ARC points out, “Each AI use case requires specific datasets and may necessitate different tools and techniques.” Warehouse management systems rely on RF scans of locations and products. Business cycles are compressing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This offers industries a way to meet growing demands for transparency and accountability, especially from regulators and consumers. Additionally, the cost of implementing and maintaining blockchain systems can be prohibitive for smaller companies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full. Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s common that manufacturing and distribution enterprises would use a third-party Business Intelligence (BI) solution to analyze and interpret data from their ERP system. One of the key strategies is leveraging embedded analytics within their ERP system to make faster data-driven decisions.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. The first hurdle to overcome is to justify the time investment and the cost of the software subscription. Optimization ‘right sizes’ your network for each scenario. Looking into opportunities. Summing up.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In this context, companies are looking for trusted solution providers that can help them design the most efficient plan and support them in the transition to ensure adoption of the new technologies. Aspen Technology is very well established in the chemical industry as a software provider for process optimization.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The report outlines the tools with the highest transformational benefits and capabilities that are becoming standard business practices. In the report, you will find capabilities across five categories: technologies, competencies, frameworks, operating model strategies, and organizational models. What to prioritize. Network Design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. This is because Locanis’ solution, Site Optimizer 360 0 , doesn’t fit neatly into the category of a WMS.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 21, 2024

Legacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software systems, such as Salesforce, were originally developed to help sales teams funnel and track potential customers through long sales pipelines, from generating leads to closing the sale, then supporting and maintaining the customer relationship. What is CRM Software?

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Material Handling and Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Successful procurement leaders are operating smarter by leveraging analytics and technology such as integrated suites to generate clean data (at least if they have a unified data mode) and master data management solutions for addressing issues in back end systems, cleaning and normalizing suppliers’ records, for example.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Now imagine what the distribution center of 2045 will look like if technology continues to disrupt logistics as profoundly as it has done since the 1990s. 1990: A Fine Vintage for Warehouse Operators and Warehouse Technology Welcome to our tour of a logistics warehouse in the late 20th century. Is your mind blown yet?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

There are many myths when it comes to the implementation of what some call “ human in the loop ” robotic systems or just optimizing “sharetasking” between humans and robots in the DC. This software based approach in most cases does not require any new automation systems or changes to warehouse layouts or storage systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology. The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. Supply Chain Collaboration Networks are a Key Technology. A Supply chain collaboration networks (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

AI is not a new technology in the supply chain realm; it has been used in some cases for decades. Optimization is used in supply planning, factory scheduling, supply chain design , and transportation planning. Customs uses the same technology to determine which shipments should be denied entry.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While there may be an increase in the use of automation and AI, this technology will likely increase the number of jobs needed, not eliminate them. People, however, will see the skilled trades integrate with technology to do their job better. How Can Technology Help Skilled Trades? Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

CTSI-Global operates at the intersection of logistics and technology, focusing on solutions that address the challenges of transportation management. Designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems through APIs and batch processes, the TMS facilitates smooth data flow and operational efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The only solution is to boost efficiency by optimizing processes for the long term. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. This is where big data technologies come into play. How can the fill level of goods be optimized?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Also, WMS systems are no longer the central, all-encompassing operating systems for warehouses and DCs that they once were. Scalable automation that optimizes core warehouse functions. It’s because, globally, the preponderance of warehouse operations are at a lower level of complexity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats. Planning platforms can pull data from multiple internal and external data sources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. That has recently changed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. Aera Technology calls itself a “Decision Intelligence” company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. The system allocated which orders would get inventory from a given location to fulfill an order.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions. By consolidating this information in one location, DPPs eliminate the need for multiple tracking systems, reducing complexity and the risk of non-compliance. Regulations do change frequently, and static DPP systems will fall short.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. For example, you can optimise for cost, profit, or service, but not for all of them. Service as a Barrier to Optimal Inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2021

As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. The rise of autonomous technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. To achieve traditional supply chain outcomessuch as reducing costs and managing lead timesTMS systems generate insight and foresight into these metrics during planning and execution processes.

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