Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Supply chain managers need real-time data to effectively manage operations. Archived data is not real-time. There is a new technology that can provide real-time visibility. Longbow Advantage Has a Real-time Visibility Solution. RF Guns Generate Massive Amounts of Data.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Let’s take a look at the challenges associated with digital twins and how real-time data systems are changing the game for companies looking to leverage them. Get the insights you need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2023

Today’s article comes from Matt Elenjickal, Founder and CEO at FourKites, and looks at redefining real-time visibility. When you look at the real-time supply chain visibility market of several years ago, it was all about solving or addressing foundational use cases: Where’s my shipment? What’s my ETA?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week I attended FourKites Visibility 2023 in Chicago, IL. CEO Matt Elenjickal kicked off Visibility 2023 with his keynote. Mr. Elenjickal discussed how the FourKites platform helps leaders with real-time decision making. As I mentioned above, the theme for FourKites Visibility 2023 was “Connected”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bill is a start-up entrepreneur focused on developing and commercializing real-time technology networks. Catania also founded digital coupon pioneer M-Dot Network, the first-of-its-kind retail POS-to-cloud transaction engine, powering the real-time redemption of digital coupons at grocery checkouts throughout North America.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Inventory management is the backbone of a successful supply chain operation, but it’s often a source of persistent frustration. Relying on manual processes and outdated technology leads to costly errors, inefficient workflows, and a lack of real-time visibility, ultimately impacting the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FourKites CEO, Matt Elenjickal One of the two leaders in the real-time transportation visibility market is FourKites. ARC considers real-time visibility solutions, like the one from FourKites, one type of SCCN solution. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. That is fast growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This article is from Descartes Systems Group and looks at how companies can reduce lead times with real-time data. As so many of us were made aware since the pandemic lead times were stretched to extreme levels for many products globally. How can you better manage lead time? To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The collaboration combines Shipium’s end-to-end logistics platform with ClearJet’s sortation systems and predictive logistics, offering real-time transit visibility, scalability, and cost-effective delivery solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. What’s needed is a modern platform approach to supply chain tech — with the specific objective of enabling effective real-time execution.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Choosing the right inventory management software , often referred to as an inventory control system, can be the difference between a well-oiled, profit-generating operation and one plagued by costly mistakes and inefficiencies. Manual processes are a drain on resources, both in terms of time and potential errors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This network of devices enables seamless, automatic data collection from physical objects in near real-time. This near real-time monitoring ensures compliance with regulations, enhances product safety, and helps build trust with consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

When it comes to real-time visibility, the market is becoming more important and more robust than ever before. Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Evolving Customer Expectations Faster delivery, customized solutions, and real-time communication are now essential. Conflicts in critical regions disrupt access to essential materials.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Excessive and obsolete inventory can cause a business to fail. One needs to mitigate these challenges and learn how to optimize inventory. Healthy inventory optimization management can help a company flourish like a wealthy field. That is why optimizing inventory and reducing obsolescence is a necessity. Click here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory. Inventory management is challenging enough in normal times. Complete visibility into inventory.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important?

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? How many shipments are delayed due to inaccurate picking? How much could you save by streamlining your workflows and empowering your team with real-time data? Think real-time inventory visibility across all your locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Digital transformation is the formula.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The real-time nature of this information makes this process more difficult, creating a backlog of data that appears insurmountable. But these efforts are frequently hampered by fragmented visibility, overwhelming data and poor data quality. Clarity of Impact: Context helps planners understand the significance of an event.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

An increasing lineup of advanced digital solutions have given manufacturers the edge to transform and achieve better inventory control. The manufacturing industry is constantly searching for new and inventive ways to improve inventory management. Types of inventory that can be optimized.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Supply shortages resulting in empty shelves or parking lots of WIP inventory represent a spectre causing supply chain leaders to reconsider supply chain inventory practices. Opinion of just-in-time (JIT) as a practice has taken a battering and inventory is rising. Is supply chain inventory the problem?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

They also cover supplier managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. SAP has partnered with Shippeo, a provider of real-time transportation visibility, to allow the carbon associated with shipments to be tracked.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The supply chain industry is on a years-long digital transformation journey, and one of the key objectives that industry leaders almost universally aim to achieve is true end-to-end (E2E) visibility across their complex global networks of suppliers, partners and customers. So, what is true E2E supply chain visibility?

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 16, 2023

In a world of too little, too late, real-time data provides the actionable insights companies need to maximize inventory performance and business profitability. The highly scalable platform processes and analyzes data quickly and applies configuration to provide actionable views of inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 22, 2023

Ultimately it allows the measurement of a business’ ability to deliver on their promise while capturing the highest gross margin on their inventory investment. Suppliers, inventory visibility, and other variables beyond direct control can influence OTIF. results and provides regular reports to the relevant stakeholders.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Modern supply chains thrive on real-time data, execution-focused applications, and dynamic decision-making. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. According to recent statistical data, vacancy rates for industrial real estate across North America have been declining since 2020 and reached an all-time low in the third quarter of 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

From a supply chain perspective, a robust supply chain digital transformation would involve end-to-end visibility of inventory in motion and inventory at rest in near real-time. And that inventory […].

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

By embracing collaboration, real-time data, and a focus on sustainability, companies can build resilience, improve margins, and gain a competitive edge. They also performed Transportation and Inventory Optimization to ensure that products are delivered on time and with minimum inventory.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making. An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability. Working capital constraints are hitting retailers hard just as inventory-to-sales ratios are reaching their highest-ever levels.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Dynamic Fulfillment leverages real-time inventory, demand, and operational signals captured by ToolsGroup’s unique dynamic data unification platform, which provides a digital supply chain twin for optimal sourcing decisions. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Over time, the intelligent dock door selection increases efficiency by reducing put-away travel time and distance. To enhance flow through capabilities, Active Yard Management can leverage the WM API to preallocate in-transit inventory to orders as soon as the trailer checks into the yard.

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