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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The goal was to start with the “what” – how workers receive, pick, and ship goods and ensure that the same processes and tools were being used across the DC network. For example, it should take this long to reach up to the third shelf in this location and pick three items. This is not about charity. It is about business.”

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From Warehouse to Delivery – How Digital Twins Drive Real-World Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design. Warehousing: Static Layouts in a Dynamic World Distribution centers are under constant pressure to do more with lessmore throughput, more SKU variety, tighter SLAswithout more space or labor.

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Why manufacturers should integrate business intelligence tools into their ERP software

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Here’s an example. BI and analytics have gone mainstream, as evidenced by Snowflake’s (a data warehousing company) transformation from a startup into a $63 billion company in just ten years. Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs. But Snowflake is designed with large enterprises in mind.

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Top 5 Benefits of Outsourcing Logistics to a 3PL Provider

3PL Links

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. By taking advantage of the economies of scale that 3PLs offer, businesses can eliminate the need for large investments in warehousing, transportation, and labor.

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7 Cost Saving Tips Every Supply Chain Manager Should Know

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Example: Retail giant Zara uses real-time data from its stores to adjust inventory dynamically. This approach requires advanced planning and reliable forecasting tools, but it can transform inventory into a more fluid, cost-effective part of your supply chain. Track these metrics to identify trends and address issues proactively.

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International Logistics: Deep Integration and Practice of RPA Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

It encompasses multiple aspects such as transportation, warehousing, loading and unloading, packaging, circulation processing, distribution, and information processing. With the development of the digital wave, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology has gradually emerged as an important tool in the international logistics industry.