Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2018

The solutions to supply chain problems boil down to the right combination of three factors—technology, data and processes. In the supply chain, problems are often overcomplicated. However, manufacturers, 3PLs and others in the supply chain often get lost in the details. That’s not true.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2015

History of Supply Chain Management. Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing. What is AI and ML?

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Using transportation management software (TMS) is a powerful way to gain control and visibility over your supply chain. There are so many different software platforms available and providers who offer transportation management software. How can you choose the best software and provider option for you?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask manufacturing leaders what changes they plan to make in the next three years in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and they will likely say their use of technology will deepen as more and more players in their supply chains come to rely on digital connections for daily interactions. Legacy systems:?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at cybersecurity planning frameworks. This framework is widely used by U.S.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

Technology is only as good as the people and processes that it operates with. The Covid pandemic and post-pandemic eras have accelerated the use of technology and automation even faster in the shipping industry. As we are navigating this new phase in shipping, we see the importance of training operation teams.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The main purpose of logistics software is to help businesses manage their operations with ease. What are the key aspects of logistics systems? In ecommerce, logistics systems refer to several software applications that are designed to automate the complex processes of moving goods from one place to another.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. This was done at a stock keeping unit level and for the entire manufacturing supply chain. At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Managers of freight carrier networks and supply chains have a lot to keep tabs on with day-to-day operations in the supply chain ecosystem. A robust platform optimized and designed for adaptability will provide the best framework for supply chain processes.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Elevate Your Logistics Operations with AI & ML Technology Global supply chain organizations are embracing digitization to propel their supply chain planning to new heights. What is Supply Chain Planning? Data informs transportation capacity and rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

And their revenues don’t include services – they work through system integration partners. Medline is the largest supplier of clinical supply chain services to US medical surgical establishments. Their customers include large scale hospital systems, physicians’ offices, surgical centers, and long-term care facilities.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Single people mark the occasion by spoiling and treating themselves to gifts and presents, but it wasn’t until Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba chose the date to offer heavily discounted merchandise on its platform for 24 hours, starting at midnight on the 11th November, 2009, that Singles’ Day became a major commercial event.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. In addition, some may feel that growing into a seamless omnichannel sales strategy is impossible without supply chain technology hiccups, but that is not true.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. Do you have the most efficient process that you can then scale with technology and automation?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Omnichannel has been a buzzword in supply-chain circles for several years, but retailers that have invested in implementing omnichannel strategies have shown less than superior results, says Steve Dennis via Forbes. These problems show weaknesses and overlooked concerns when implementing omnichannel supply chain strategies.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. Despite the hype around AI, many manufacturers have still to implement it in their manufacturing systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. To define what exactly it is, a digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. Do they purchase a 3D warehouse simulation and modeling tool?

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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. In this case, a company no longer hires people or owns resources, but instead provides a platform to bring customers and individual workers together, as well as a mechanism for billing customers and paying workers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 24, 2017

Pallets are an iconic part of any warehouse or supply chain, but they’re more crucial than most people know — and we’re not talking about using them as material for upcycles or shabby, chic furniture. Why are pallets such a critical part of the supply chain, and how can they contribute to things like worker safety and loading times?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Get the Most Out of Your Labor Management System Using Engineered Labor Standards to Impact Warehouse Output. You were smart enough to invest in a tier one labor management system (LMS), but is your LMS smart enough to deliver the productivity you expected? Spotting areas for further training. What to Measure.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

Through its extensive span of activities, the supply chain sector offers wide-ranging possibilities for employment and career progression. In a different context, online retailer Amazon spotted inefficiencies in the supply chains of other companies. The Supply Chain Career Environment.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

supply chain. Many industrialized countries invest heavily in identifying and developing new technologies, materials, and processes. The institutes will focus on select areas of innovation and technology and speed new developments to market. Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII).

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RPA Labs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Staying on top of the ever-changing omnichannel service options and keeping track of supply chain documents and freight documents remains vital for continued growth and success within competitive markets. Supplies big and small and all logistical teams and supply chain management teams can suffer from poor document management.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. 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.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Our previous discussion on augmented reality revealed a new trend in supply chain management , the use of computer-simulated imagery to enhance production and efficiency. However, artificial intelligence is poised to radically change the supply chain in profound ways. Artificial intelligence is everywhere.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

This time last year artificial intelligence (AI) was an obscure, mainly academic, technology to most of us. In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. The potential and challenges of generative AI are upon us.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

They must also invest in technology that will allow them to scale as their needs mature over time. Intermediates services – product repairs, maintenance, overhauls, helpdesks, training, condition monitoring. Although these steps may seem simple, without software to enable them, success in this area may be threatened. Technology.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

My wife often jokes that she is the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics in our family. Whether it’s preventing out-of-stocks of critical household items or making sure the kids are delivered on time in full to wherever they need to be, she keeps our supply chain running as efficiently as possible — while doing her day job too!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 2, 2024

Before 2023, AI involved two technologies. GenAI systems are trained on massive amounts of text data to understand and generate human-like language. Recommendation tools: help workers identify the best methods for tasks, e.g. creating maintenance instructions. This the concept of Smart Manufacturing.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. As any established supply chain professional will testify, this is a field in which the real learning begins after the formal education has ended.

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