Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the issue of supply chain cybersecurity, why the Colonial Pipeline attack is translating into a renewed focus for cybersecurity, and a few things to know when assessing the cybersecurity of your network partners and software vendors. Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks Continue to Exist Around the Globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2024

I might tell Alexa, for example, “Play the station Smooth Jazz!” Most of the new in-context GenAI solutions have been pre-trained on 200,000 pages of SAP’s training and technical documents. An end-to-end process often cuts across applications. These use cases generate good results without using customer data for training.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. There are several possible ways to eliminate this form of energy wastage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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WorkWave

JUNE 27, 2024

This blog will delve into the current state of driver availability, its causes, consequences, strategies for mitigating the challenge, and future outlooks and long-term solutions. For example, a major retail chain reported significant logistical challenges due to driver shortages during the peak holiday season.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 3, 2021

Let’s take a closer look at the issue of supply chain cybersecurity, why the Colonial Pipeline attack is translating into a renewed focus for cybersecurity, and a few things to know for when assessing the cybersecurity of your network partners and software vendors. Clearly, the GlobalTranz strategy is working.

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Conger

MARCH 24, 2025

Operator Training and Expertise : Evaluate the training and expertise of your operators to ensure they can safely and efficiently operate the forklift. Proper training is crucial for maintaining safety and productivity. Leasing agreements often include maintenance services, which can reduce unexpected expenses.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

The process involves collecting quantitative and qualitative data concerning vendor-provided goods and services, and analyzing this data for opportunities to improve (or reasons to end) the relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a business strategy if there weren’t a couple more acronyms to learn.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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. For example, logistics companies operating older fleets are faced with upgrading their vehicles to meet the requirements of SAE J3016 standards for automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

Typically, modeling is done by highly trained engineers with an industrial engineering background. For example, these virtual pickers work in zones and dont go outside those zones. This optimization logic is designed to reduce pickers’ travel times while ensuring the orders will be packed and ready to ship on schedule.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When embarking on your ERP journey it’s vital to select a vendor that can cater to your industry-specific challenges and that will partner with you as a trusted advisor at every step of the way. For example, reports and analytics in your ERP system can help you identify areas where improvements can be made.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Changing Role of Procurement Highly successful organisations often see their Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) proactively driving global procurement strategy, sharing responsibilities with COOs and CFOs on value creation initiatives, and deploying global resources to achieve the ultimate supply chain targets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Ultimately (we) prioritized several factors in our decision: capability delivery, workflow flexibility, return on investment, and partnership with the software vendor. For future employees, we created a best-in-class training program and engaging communications to generate buy-in amongst teams and a successful launch.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2024

Third-party platforms reduce these upfront costs by providing access to state-of-the-art AI tools and technologies on a “pay per drink” subscription basis. Access to Expertise : Third-party providers often have teams of experts who are at the cutting edge of AI research and application.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

As youll 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, weve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. A company without a supply chain strategy is at a competitive disadvantage.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The dilemma here often is: do I take the path of least resistance and upgrade to my current vendor’s costly new package, or do I risk running my business on a legacy solution a bit longer? Sometimes it seems like you don’t have a real alternative, other than what your current vendor is offering. – Tweet this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This flexible, less comprehensive WMS strategy reduces risk, accelerates digital transformation, improves long-term flexibility, and gives companies immediate access to the technologies they need to compete for the long haul. One might say, an all-in-one WMS eliminates the costs and risks of integrating your WMS with external systems.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By embracing a circular supply chain, industry leaders can help: Eliminate waste and pollution Circulate products and materials at their highest value Regenerate nature As organizations continue to optimize supply chains , this process can provide significant benefits. A circular supply chain can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. You can also use TMS to optimize multi-pick, multi-drop and continuous moves while exploring backhaul options to eliminate empty miles. In fact, 22% of U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

These back charges can hurt margins if you apply “Flat Rate” charges to customer shipments, and they can cost you (the vendor/shipper) money if you are billing customers for reimbursement of actual freight costs. For example, 50 pounds per cubic foot or greater will receive class 50 designation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

Generative AI models will streamline the onboarding of ERP users as well as enhance sales and training processes. Cloud-based ERP momentum continues Driven by the need to modernize business processes and access cutting-edge technologies such as AI, manufacturers will continue to adopt cloud ERP in 2024.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

Sugar-coated reports, part-truth about certain capabilities or consolidation of vendors to bypass regulations may integrate with the company’s culture. With an application of statistical methods, the causes of errors are reduced or are eliminated. The lost focus on integrity might be unnoticeable at first.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 23, 2016

No retailer or producer for example, wants to be implicated in a consumer health scare resulting from poor quality-management in their supply chain. The following sections explore some key priorities for logistics operators wishing to meet the imperatives of speed, product quality, waste reduction, and efficiency in fresh supply chains.

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Parade

AUGUST 22, 2019

New habits need to be trained— technology needs to be simple, fast, and intuitive to adopt. It’s great to ‘talk’ about increasing Return on Investment (ROI), reducing time-spend, stress, and operational inefficiency, but until people experience it for themselves, the message won’t stick. Address any misperceptions people may have.

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Parade

MAY 31, 2019

New habits need to be trained— technology needs to be simple, fast, and intuitive to adopt. It’s great to ‘talk’ about increasing Return on Investment (ROI), reducing time-spend, stress, and operational inefficiency, but until people experience it for themselves, the message won’t stick. Address any misperceptions people may have.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2022

This requires transferring your hardware infrastructure to a cloud hosting vendor who maintains the infrastructure for you. But if you need to scale up quickly, expanding is usually as simple as calling your vendor to spin up a few new servers. What’s more, your SaaS support team is trained on the platform to know exactly what to do.

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Conger

JULY 16, 2021

The goal of warehouse automation systems is to eliminate labor-intensive and time-consuming duties. Digital automation relies on software and electronics to reduce manual processes and improve the focus on customers and vendors. Digital automation refers to the use of software and electronics to reduce reliance on manual labor.

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2023

You can also develop marketing strategies that resonate with community members. For example, local employees might understand local culture and customs. Your business creates employment opportunities for people in your area and helps to reduce community unemployment. This helps save more time and reduces training expenses.

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Parade

APRIL 22, 2019

For example, earlier this year, Redwood Logistics bought Strive Logistics, and combined, they now have over $1 Billion in freight under management. For example, right now, there is incredibly valuable data available from thousands of daily interactions brokerages are having with their carriers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

These are all examples of the effects production may have on the environment, in local communities, or on the people who grow and make what we sell.” The result was something called vendor managed inventory , or VMI, that smoothed irregularities of inventory flow which helped ensure products were always available on store shelves.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

For example, a warehouse management system (WMS) is crucial to a modern distribution center management. You can combine this with a vendor compliance program to make incoming shipments integrate smoothly with your operations. Take Advantage of Technological Innovation. How will your products be stored and how will they move?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Once you know where that truck (or train, plane or container) is, that’s when things get really interesting. And modern, API-first data strategies have vastly improved portability, ensuring data can be easily moved and shared between any cloud and any application. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. Reducing the number of human operators in transport and warehousing is constantly on companies minds. Cloud computing itself is a prime example. 3PLs who are currently vested in diesel-engined fleets may want to take notice.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This is usually a three to six month process and may be part of a larger corporate strategy or transformation process that it has to plug into. Once you have agreement on objectives, the next step is to match those objectives with prospective vendors. How well do the vendors communicate with you? The TMS selection process.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. For example, you can be doing finance in supply chain, or you can be doing operations. APICS, for example, runs some really good supply chain and logistics programmes. Finance managers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 18, 2018

The bottom line is that the supply chain and distribution networks of many retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers, which were originally designed to flow truckloads of products from large distribution centers to stores, are becoming outdated in this new market where speed of delivery and inventory reduction are paramount.

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