Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2018

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. As cloud and SaaS continue to grow, companies will look toward their ERP to enable process improvements to meet today’s challenges. Kristi Montgomery, VP of innovation, Kenco. The Future of ERP.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

a How to Navigate Your Supply Chain During Market Swings Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 21, 2023 In the realm of ever-fluctuating food prices, a pragmatic revolution is quietly taking place in the shopping carts of budget-conscious consumers.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible. I understand your team took ownership of this model.

Modeling Software 117

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Similarly, a 2021 study from McKinsey showed that just 19% of companies that had adopted Industry 4.0 And scheduling must be precise and optimized — you want to use every available minute to ensure that machines are never sitting idle. Manufacturers need a single source of accurate information. view of the production processes.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A 2013 study by TalkTo estimated that the average American spends between 10 and 20 minutes each week listening to pan flute music, that is the equivalent of 13 hours per year or 43 days in a lifetime! Real-time integration also allows you to manage your data on one system, maintaining a single source of the truth. Annoyed yet?

Supply Chain Software 105

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve addressed that question in previous posts and episodes (see links below), but it all boils down to this, which a logistics executive said in a presentation on Vested many years ago: “Have the courage to manage for the long term against the pressures we face today for instant results.”. Leading Practices in Transportation Procurement.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. In reality, it would take several rounds of fine-tuning to get all the orders sorted into routes without leaving any vehicles underutilised.”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 14, 2022

But according to a study from Neilson, fully two-thirds of trade promotions don’t break even! Typically, these high-impact areas are: Procurement. Start with an ERP system which will assist you in centralizing all data in one single-view so that you can track costs and use additional technologies to improve processes.

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WorkWave

JUNE 17, 2024

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of enhancing a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results. A significant aspect is optimizing website content with specific keywords. This could include interactive displays, product demonstrations, or engaging presentations.

Optimal Sourcing 96

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 17, 2023

The platform works to provide logistics leaders – including transportation planning, procurement and finance teams – with the information they need to balance the optimization of rates and tender reliability in the present and create a game plan for the future.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

All around, 2020 lessons learned are fueling improvements in this new year. Others adjusted throughout the year to improve or struggled mightily to the end. Fundamental shifts of e-commerce and consumer behavior took shape in 2020 and presented new and unprecedented challenges. Challenges persist, but so should optimism.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

It would generate high efficiencies and optimize costs, while also leaving a smaller environmental footprint.’. While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. – The World Economic Forum. The term ‘industry 4.0’ Employee 3.0:

Resource Reduction 105

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 22, 2024

How will procurement decisions or changing suppliers impact the supply chain’s carbon footprint? There’s no time like the present to get your business and its supply chain on-track for future growth and improved sustainability. Facilities Capabilities Movement within warehouses can be optimized on a dynamic basis.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 18, 2022

It would generate high efficiencies and optimize costs, while also leaving a smaller environmental footprint.’. While this utopia sounds far-stretched for some, it also illustrates the possibilities presented to manufacturers and distributors by Industry 4.0. – The World Economic Forum. The term ‘industry 4.0’ Employee 3.0:

Resource Reduction 98

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The 2021 25th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study shows that shippers and their third-party logistics providers are working together to create positive relationships as well as a competitive advantage. John Langley, a supply chain professor at Penn State University and founder of the Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Known to have first been celebrated in universities in the 1990s by single men, Singles’ Awareness Day has grown immensely popular with unmarried people all over China treating themselves to presents. A study by Harvard Business Review in 2019 found that products that were marketed as sustainable grew 5.6

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The challenge is to measure profitability to the right level of detail in order to see what works and what could be improved. It is inherently more useful than the top-level averaging approach of some enterprises, which fails to identify the real cost drivers and therefore the potential for improvement.

Purchasing Skills 93

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

Truck Capacity Shortage: The Past, Present and Future. Continuous Pool Optimization – Putting Creativity to Work in Transportation. BASF Video Case Study: The Value of Real-Time Freight Visibility. Supply Chain Visibility: Past, Present, and Future. Transportation Procurement: Still Standing on the Sidelines?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2018

According to a McKinsey Global Institute study , the construction industry is among the least digitized, ranking 21 out of 22 industries (only Agriculture and hunting ranked lower). As reported in MarketWatch , “The global construction industry has a chronic productivity problem. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

An impressive case study to be sure, but alas, the cost of the technology is still prohibitive for most companies. Capturing it, cleaning it, screening it and analyzing it to determine better routes, better prices, and better sources is foundational to smart logistics operations. In a word, it’s data.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments. Data is the fuel that powers the modern supply chain.

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

Materials Handling 78

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 27, 2018

That was the key message Doug Braun, CEO of BluJay Solutions (a Talking Logistics sponsor), delivered in his keynote presentation at the SOAR 2018 Customer Conference last month. We are hiring to build on our global trade network vision, improve global support, and build the solutions that will help you [our customers] compete,” said Braun.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

And this global trip isn’t just for sightseeing – leading companies find that a diversified sourcing base and far-flung manufacturing can help cut production costs, increasing the bottom line. No matter how much can be saved from sourcing globally, transportation costs continue to creep in to seriously affect a product’s profit margin.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 26, 2022

As a small business owner, improving your brand’s sustainability holds incredible benefits for the environment and your bottom line. A recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit showed a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods over the past five years. Learn About How Your Supplies are Sourced.

Waste Reduction 52

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Conger

MARCH 22, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing AGVs in Your Operations Components and Types of AGVs AGV Navigation Technology Choosing the Right AGV Solution for Your Needs Ensuring Safety and Compliance in the Workplace Real-World Applications and Case Studies Overcoming Challenges with AGVs Conclusion Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV?

Materials Handling 74

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Material Handling and Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

And customers, many of whom are Millennials, want to know the sourcing of the products they buy and will make decisions based on a company’s sustainability record. While studies show that consumers want sustainable products, only 5%-10% will actually pay a price differential for that,” Sheffi says.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

While new software releases that improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of store, warehouse, transportation and inventory management are frequently introduced, adoption of the latest technologies is often slowed by the need for significant capital investment or change management requirements. User Experience improvements.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2024

1960s Early Research and Optimism Early AI programs began to develop during this time. In the 2000s, big data came into play, giving AI access to massive amounts of data from various sources. The conference is seen as the founding event of AI. Shocked, Se-dol said AlphaGo played a “nearly perfect game.”

Modeling Software 118

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible. I understand your team took ownership of this model.

Modeling Software 62

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Most people in my division work in capability development or centers of excellence designed to help operations centers improve their performance in logistics, customer service or production. The main reason was that we were trying to manage our investments as optimally as possible. I understand your team took ownership of this model.

Modeling Software 48

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2017

The variety of functions involved – product design, procurement, warehousing, production, transport, distribution, sales, for instance – encourages demand for new employees and multiplies possibilities for moving around inside too. Workflow optimization. Supply Chain Skills and Roles. Financial planning. Forecasting. Mechanical skills.

Negotiating Skills 75

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Predictive Analysis in Logistics and Supply Chain: How to Apply | Image source: Pexels In logistics, predictive analysis is simply the process of identifying and forecasting patterns, trends, and behaviors in both human and machine learning approaches, data, and algorithms. How predictive analytics works in logistics?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2016

Workers who are present but performing less than 100 percent due to illness or stress actually cost companies more on worker productivity than absent workers do, losing an average 12.4 days lost due to absence, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson. Promote Employee Wellness To Improve Worker Productivity.

Production 56

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Sabinext

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

The Future of Urban Mobility study by Arthur D. One solution is to increase the options for delivery when a customer is not at home, simultaneously reducing traffic and improving customer service. Nighttime presents additional opportunities for sharing. Customer-centric delivery solutions. Data-driven approach.

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