Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Partnerships with specialized technology providers such as Samsara offer organizations the tools and support to manage these complexities more effectively. Summit Materials has successfully used Samsara’s integrated platform to improve driver safety, reduce fuel waste, and achieve significant cost savings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The governor has mobilized thousands of personnel to tackle the waste issue in Pinellas County and is working to expedite the removal process. Will the state be better equipped for waste removal? From a sustainability and supply chain perspective, this situation is incredibly challenging to comprehend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal. Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g.,

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Timely and efficient last-mile deliveries are critical for meeting customer expectations. Testing and scaling these technologies could redefine delivery capabilities and meet the increasing demands of urban logistics. Adopting recyclable or biodegradable packaging can help reduce waste and align with consumers’ environmental values.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These AI tools allow companies to respond faster and more effectively to unexpected events. Ford, for instance, has implemented tools to identify potential risks such as component shortages before they impact production lines. It has become a critical tool for proactively managing risk and improving operational performance.

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WorkWave

JUNE 20, 2024

Waste management companies face numerous challenges, from managing large fleets of vehicles to ensuring timely and efficient waste collection. Efficiently running optimized collection routes is crucial for the financial health of waste management companies and municipalities, but it’s a highly complex task. Here’s how: 1.

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Log-hub

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Its about efficiency, sustainability, and meeting customer expectations. Proper recycling and disposal reduce waste and contribute to a positive brand image. Many companies lack the tools or systems to monitor items effectively, which leads to mismanagement and can even lead to lossing opportunities for value recovery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference. In this blog, I will explore the use of AI/ML inventory planning for fresh products to optimize sales while minimizing waste and stockouts.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Lean manufacturing is a production process that is based on maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within the manufacturing operation. What is lean manufacturing?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Scaling up to meet additional demand is becoming harder year in year due to the lack of available staff and so automation has become a priority – 58% of firms say senior management believe technology is key to mitigating the impact of the current workforce market.

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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. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value. Customer-driven. Management leadership.

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

Starting a waste management business in 2024 can be a lucrative and environmentally impactful venture. With the increasing focus on sustainability and proper waste disposal, there is a growing demand for efficient waste management services. What does a waste management business do?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

So, while simplicity of design is a worthwhile goal, investment of time and resources in comprehensive and detailed data analysis can never be a waste. Of course, it can add up to a vast pool of data, so realistically, access to advanced modelling and analytics tools will be essential to get the most value from it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

Turning food and beverage challenges into opportunity For food and beverage manufacturers, success comes down to getting the right food products to the right place at the right time, all while reducing waste and despite wafer-thin margins. Food and beverage manufacturers should also consider cloud versus on-premise models of ERP systems.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Eliminate All Waste in the Supply Chain So That Only Value Remains. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes. In the supply chain, the seven wastes translate to: o System complexity—additional, unnecessary, steps and confusing processes.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As e-commerce growth skyrockets, businesses must adapt to meet evolving customer expectations while managing complex operational challenges. Implementing delivery scheduling software and route optimization tools is vital, allowing businesses to update delivery paths in real-time and manage unforeseen situations effectively.

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Carter Logistics

JUNE 13, 2018

Are you on your way to meeting these goals or are you uncomfortably close to where you were this time last year? Consider what a Third Party Logistics (3PL) expert can do to break through your limitations and give your business the tools you need to grow. Don’t get discouraged; now is the time for action!

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By leveraging these innovative tools, businesses can not only mitigate risks but also secure future growth and stability in an increasingly uncertain environment. IoT technology has become a critical tool for boosting visibility across supply chains. Adapting to Thrive One key technology driving challenge mitigation is a digital twin.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

DS Smith, a leading global sustainable packaging company, has innovated DD Wrap as a brand-new sustainable shelf ready packaging design, to meet circular economy requirements while increasing supply chain efficiency and enhancing the in-store shopping experience. The DD Wrap packaging option was created by DS Smith’s design team.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste. Another example of data normalization is accounting for lost sales due to stockouts or waste of perishable products due to overstocking of inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

The survey found that 8 in 10 decision makers cite the importance of a 3PL company providing cybersecurity measures, easy-to-use technology tools, custom ERP system integrations, access to real-time data, and technology that can be leveraged from desktop or mobile. Resource Management Will Be Critical to Meet Demands Through 2022 .

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 13, 2022

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Based on information on transport routes and means, the Packaging Lifecycle Assessment Tool from ORBIS analyses whether CO2 emissions, energy and water consumption and waste can be reduced by switching to plastic packaging. They can help to meet legal requirements and the increasing sustainability expectations of other stakeholders.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 17, 2023

BI is a powerful tool that can help companies drive informed decisions, improve their planning processes, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. This can lead to improved quality, reduced waste, and optimized production processes. This enables managers to take swift action and keep production on track.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This helps companies stay efficient while meeting customer expectations. Data Visualization: Making Matrix Data Actionable Data Visualization: Making Matrix Data Actionable With supply chains generating vast amounts of data, visualization tools help translate complex matrix data into clear, actionable insights.

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Log-hub

JANUARY 8, 2025

These tools can transform your supply chain, helping you predict inventory needs, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize delivery routes. AI-driven tools are helping businesses minimize errors and make faster, smarter decisions. Diversify your suppliers, monitor risks in real-time, and invest in tools that give you better visibility.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Dubbed YAFO, the modeling tool also helps users understand how forests will adapt to a changing climate, drawing on data from multiple European countries. .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 23, 2023

From inventory optimization to real-time scheduling to machine integration on the shop floor, manufacturers are seeing a measurable reduction in stock on hand, rework, and material waste. These are enabling manufacturers to identify and address quality issues quickly, ensuring growing quality and compliance levels are meet.

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Locus

JANUARY 22, 2025

Demand Forecasting Overview Accurate demand forecasting is key to reducing wasted resources and cutting last-mile delivery costs. Similarly, Bettermiles coordination tools streamline driver-recipient communication, saving both time and money. By 2025, AI isnt just a nice-to-have tool; its essential for staying competitive.

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WorkWave

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In the contemporary competitive market, maintaining speedy and reliable delivery service has become essential to meet rising customer expectations. This technological push has also led to innovative delivery solutions like drone and autonomous vehicle deliveries, meeting evolving customer preferences.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image source: Pexels | How Real-Time Inventory Tracking Can Boost Your Profit in 2025 In today’s fast-moving business environment, real-time inventory tracking has become a critical tool for optimizing operations, cutting costs, and driving profitability. Scaling your business doesn’t have to be daunting.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The survey found that 8 in 10 decision makers cite the importance of a 3PL company providing cybersecurity measures, easy-to-use technology tools, custom ERP systems, access to real-time data, and technology that can be leveraged from desktop or mobile. It’s also interesting to note that this follows only behind the fear of another lockdown.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2018

According to the Harvard Business Review , the key take away from using big data isn’t about having access to all the data available, it’s about knowing what to do with it and accessing the key pieces of data you need to meet your goals. What tools do you utilize to capture your data? Boiling it All Down. Absolutely!

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 5, 2021

When carriers take advantage of the various freight technology insights in freight analytics platforms, they ensure their goals will meet expectations. Decreasing time wasted while idling and waiting will significantly boost productivity and profits; it amounts to more paid drive time. Freight data reduces dwell time and load time.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Re-use waste – recover waste for reuse and recycling into other products. How can your ERP help with a sustainability program An ERP system has several tools that support sustainability. Managing by-products Managing by-products opens the opportunity to reuse materials in the production process and reduces waste.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management. DPPs allow companies to centralize compliance data, ensuring that it meets requirements across regions. Automation tools can track regulatory changes across markets and update DPPs in real time.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Locating lost inventory wastes and an enormous number of man-hours. Understand Lean Principles and How to Use them to Cut Out "Waste". Lean initiatives can reduce costs by the elimination of all waste, yielding warehouse cost reductions, and creating value for the customer. Without 5S time and money are wasted.

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