Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models. AI as a Predictive Tool AI-driven supply chain planning integrates machine learning, real-time data analytics, and external risk monitoring to anticipate disruptions before they materialize.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. It is a brilliant tool.” Their copilot-style solution is known as Joule.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The advancements in 3D printing and 'Additive Manufacturing,' coupled with supply chain efficiencies, could make distributed manufacturing a reality, ushering in the era of smart manufacturing. The Continual Coverage and Now Reality of Smart Manufacturing with 3D Printing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. Ethical sourcing entails: Labor Practices: Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and compliance with local and international labor laws.

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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. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP?

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anthony transitioned to a Corporate Economist & Consultant, advising CXO leaders and Fortune 500 companies on economic analysis, industry trends, and internal strategy. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. While the concept of reshoring, also known as onshoring, has been a growing trend over the past decade, when the pandemic hit it introduced risk in a way that wasn’t previously considered.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 9, 2022

Manufacturers rely on data and their ERP platform to answer critical questions: What are our inventory levels? How much does it cost us to manufacture this product? The power of business intelligence for manufacturers. Mid-market manufacturers need a tool that’s tailored to their needs.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 20, 2024

As the world begins to probe the implications of AI in their everyday lives, manufacturers and ERP providers are looking at how it can deliver real value from the shop floor to every corner of the supply chain. Cognitive AI, predictive AI, and generative AI each bring unique enhancements to manufacturing ERP systems.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Manufacturers are facing a unique set of constraints and efficiency has never been more important to the industry than now. However, manufacturers can only reap those benefits if they implement the right processes to enable this approach and embrace a strategy of continuous improvement. What is lean manufacturing?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. This should also integrate with inventory management and procurement so that goods are ordered in time and there is visibility over stock items. How ERP helps Assemble To Order (ATO) manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 23, 2022

Manufacturers are heavily reliant on an effective workflow process to meet the requirements for ever changing customer needs, sustaining productivity levels and to thrive through continuous supply chain disruptions. This also improves inventory forecasting and enables organizations to draw up trends.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. While some trends have been emerging in recent years , they have speeded up rapidly and are taking industries to a new level.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is no secret that the manufacturer and distributor sectors have been some of the hardest hit by the global health crisis and recent geopolitical instability. At the center of many of these changes is a re-tooling which has seen the integration of key digital technologies designed to help businesses cope with changing demands and climates.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. For example, transportation management often focuses on the journey of products after manufacturing. The Definition of Procurement Logistics. Purchased parts and similar items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The evolving crisis and measures taken worldwide to contain the spread of the pandemic accelerated certain long-term and emerging trends. The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space. 2021 has been a year of transition. African industries bouncing back.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a rapid digital transformation, and as a result, companies are generating vast amounts of data. BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 20, 2024

For manufacturers, having the right business intelligence on hand at the right time can eliminate the guesswork from decision making, offering real-time visibility into business processes so you can anticipate your next move. Common issues include: Lack of data-source integration. Data warehousing costs rise. Human error.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

3D printing or additive manufacturing has been around for decades. After reading many articles from industry insiders, we’ve collected some key takeaways on the current and future trends for this manufacturing technique. Where Additive Manufacturing Really Shines. Where Additive Manufacturing Really Shines.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. billion in 2018 alone, reports Michael Kotelec of Manufacturing.net , and this will bring a strong, robust boost to efficiency and productivity in manufacturing. However, the risk is well worth it.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. 27 – Thursday, Sept. 29 at the George R.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Additive manufacturing use cases, by definition, are not defined by the technology itself, but rather the value they create within an organization. These use cases come in the form of parts for new products, parts for aftermarket, jigs, fixtures, tools, molds, medical devices, and apparel to name a few. Jigs, Fixtures, Molds and Tools.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 20, 2015

As we get settled into this new year, we thought we’d share observations from conversations we’ve had with manufacturers and distributors recently. In fact, in order to combat these ever pressing issues and competition, we recently shared our insights on trends for 2015 facing manufacturers and distributors on the Cisco-Eagle Blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The high-tech firm is more than a manufacturer of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and servers. The company has more than 2000 suppliers and operates over 30 manufacturing sites. We have complete visibility of the performance of the entire supply chain in one tool. This was meant to be an internal tool for Lenovo.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 5, 2023

Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. In this scenario, it’s not just manufacturers who feel the heat.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Our goal is to stay abreast and keep readers abreast of all the latest trends which affect the manufacturing industry. . In the same way, Shapeways's goal is to educate users about the rapid prototyping uses and additive manufacturing process of 3D printing that are explained in the infographic and video below.

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Morai Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Supply chains are largely defined by the technology that facilitate them, as such it’s crucial to know the technology trends that are shaping the year. However, there are a number of technology trends worth keeping track of. The post Top 4 Supply Chain Technology Trends in 2020 appeared first on Morai Logistics Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit. ChatGPT Search : This feature gives users a way to get answers from relevant web sources.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. Industry 4.0: Industry 4.0:

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement.

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