Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? ERP, APS, SCM Systems Explained Organisations often use these systems together because each serves a distinct but complementary purpose. Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? And if you’re still relying on outdated systems, it’s like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back. Mobile ERP software is transforming warehouses just like yours. Key technologies that power successful integrations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. ? Talent shortages, especially limited drivers, will exacerbate the capacity crunch and result in shortages across warehousing and transportation simultaneously.? . Increasing fuel costs also play into the available capacity woes.?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2022

Goods-to-Man Robot at an Amazon Warehouse. Last Tuesday, Amazon issued a press release that highlighted the company’s investments across its global operations network to provide fast delivery for customers. During COVID, warehouse space was not the retailer’s main constraint, having sufficient labor was.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. The real challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To keep customers like my dad satisfied, RGD and Quick-commerce companies need to invest in new technologies to optimize the supply chain and logistics operations. These technologies are often invisible to the end-user but make a big difference in keeping the promises about product availability, freshness, and speed of delivery.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. The right software can streamline your production, optimize stock levels, and even help you save money. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Only by creating a new digital ecosystem will these and other changes shape supply chain models. Digital technologies can increase visibility, collaboration, speed and responsiveness ?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There is no good system for visibility. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. Enterprise control towers operate in islands without a dial-tone to drive interoperability with and within networks. The reason?

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

ERP systems form the backbone of efficient operations for many organizations. They integrate finance, HR, sales, and supply chain management into one complex platform. Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The key areas to consider when upgrading to the cloud include: The Value of Cloud Technology Cost Competitiveness Performance Expectations Upgrades Responsiveness Support Expertise & Response The Value of Cloud Technology Which business drivers and advantages are motivating companies to shift to the cloud?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youve followed our blog over the years, youll know that weve shared lots of information about distribution network design, why its vital to get it right, how long it should take, the importance of reviewing the network every so often, and various elements of design such as determining the number of warehouses and where to locate them.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Across many of our industries, conventional wisdom about best practices for supply chain operations and logistical networks is being challenged. The percentage of purchases made and fulfilled through digital commerce has exploded in the past two years, advancing a pre-pandemic trend by as much as 10 years according to some industry watchers.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

by Diane Reynolds – Project Director Healthcare Transformation at One Network Enterprises. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Being listed on a last-mile-delivery service platform and reaching a much broader customer base beyond the neighbors became a must-have for survival. Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Here are the steps to take for going digital: .

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. This level of awareness and responsiveness may sound impossible to achieve, but advanced technology places it within the reach of every logistics team.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa offers a Business Spend Management (BSM) platform based on a public cloud. The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. I saw how their platform unified finance and procurement activities, but not supply chain. The buyer says, “yes.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

In 2012, I published an article on Sales and Operations Technology (S&OP) Maturity. (I I never republished the report, because not enough has changed to warrant it.) The report centers on the concept of moving from inside-out to outside-in technologies. This is not a lift and shift proposition.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 23, 2022

Retail executives are prioritizing investment in technology that can increase supply chain efficiency and their profits. They want technology to deliver last-mile efficiency along with a great customer experience and they want it now. How do last-mile technology solutions impact consumer experience?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All industries have their unique aspects which is why it is so important to select an ERP system that caters to your business’s specific challenges. An ERP system is a valuable asset for automotive distributors looking to leverage the data they create and use. What is automotive distribution? Why is an ERP important?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions. Through network optimization. Warehouse Energy Warehouse operations today offer big opportunities for carbon emission reduction through facility management.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. But shipping remains an open market and regardless of technology or how far in the supply chain Maersk stretches, it still has 4.1

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

As the American computer scientist Alan Kay famously said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. The Google TMS?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The distribution center (DC) hadn’t released the order, but customer service didn’t have access to the right systems to see exactly what was wrong. Only persistent calls got my order back on track.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Some logistics involves transportation or warehouses or both. It is evident, the two most popular themes around logistics in 2014 based on these page views have to deal with Reverse Logistics , e-commerce , and information around the warehouse. We thank all of our readers who have read our posts. Read the full Post. Read the full Post.

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Machine Learning for demand forecasting has matured to a level of accuracy, transparency and replicability that translates into transformative results, including in these five areas: Accuracy, transparency, thoroughness of analytical options and results. Analytical processing speed and accelerated corporate learning.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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Ware2Go

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Use this guide to understand warehousing services, prioritize service level agreements, and choose the right warehouse partner for your business. Table of Contents: What is Warehousing? What Is Warehousing? Types of Warehousing Services. By this definition, a warehouse would only provide inventory storage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. The network has grown in size. The company’s customers report that the ETAs provided by these FourKites are more accurate, timely and easier to access than those provided by carriers. That is fast growth.

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