Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2025

The unnamed investor would join as a significant member of the consortium, the company said in a stock exchange filing July 28, hours after the expiry of a 145-day exclusive talks window with the group backed by American asset manager BlackRock Inc. State-owned China Cosco Shipping Corp. State-owned China Cosco Shipping Corp.

China

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2025

A buyer consortium backed by BlackRock is seeking to acquire the business, with the American asset manager taking control of Panama Ports. State-owned China Cosco Shipping Corp. What is Panama’s business is that the ports are ours, they belong to the republic of Panama,” Flores told the briefing. “I

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initially during the pandemic, supply chain managers held more buffer stocks to account for disruptions. but when demand slowed, the pressure to reduce inventory becomes a lot higher. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software

RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

The answer lies in modern inventory management best practices. Specifically, the use of perpetual inventory systems. What is a perpetual inventory system? Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. Wonder no more.

Inventory Management Software

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. The world takes its toll through use and natural degradation on assets: handles break, roofs weather, metal rusts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Having an agent detect how long it takes to ship from a supplier site to a manufacturing facility, and then doing a running calculation on how the average lead time is changing, is trivial math. A better forecast leads to carrying less inventory while maintaining or even improving service levels. But that was pre-COVID.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 21, 2019

Other companies that have the primary business value in express shipping services are also heavily investing in the UAV technology. Different applications of drones will increase the efficiency of asset management for many companies. Benefits of drone delivery.

Supply Chain Software

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s supply chain and logistics management executives are tasked with managing multiple supply chain configurations, maximizing flexibility and incorporating complex technology systems into the mix. Shining a light in the world of visibility, asset management and inventory tracking, is that of radio frequency identification (RFID).

Supply Chain Planning Software

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The concept of a network of smart devices was discussed as early as 1982, with a modified Coke machine at Carnegie Mellon University becoming the first internet connected appliance, able to report its inventory and whether newly loaded drinks were cold.

Internet of things

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. With accurate inventory data, businesses can avoid stockouts, and reduce the costs of overstocking.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2019

Inventory management in an on-demand world is one of the biggest challenges in the supply chain today. Inventory management involving brick-and-mortar stores as well as eCommerce is ever-evolving and more dynamic than ever before. What if the distribution centre manages both store and eCommerce inventory stock?

Inventory Management Software

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

” Inventory Management. Inventory embedded with the proper sensors can be tracked in real-time via the IoT. Supply chain journalist Catherine Metcalf explains, “Businesses can now place IoT sensors with a variety of components to help manage inventory more efficiently. Asset Management.

Supply Chain Design Software

AFFLINK

AUGUST 28, 2019

Take a look at the items that you're purchasing regularly in order to fine-tune and optimize your orders and shipping. Finding local vendors for your products can save you a lot of money, as you don't need to pay shipping fees, transportation costs, and potential duty fees. Invest in a hotel asset management system.

Negotiating Skills

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. Shipping Frequency, Service Routing, Delivery Time, Compensation Clause, etc.,)

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RFgen

AUGUST 5, 2020

Too many companies still rely on manual data collection processes for handling inventory. Tracking inventory in the warehouse, shop floor or out in the field using paper checklists, spreadsheets, data entry into the ERP, or using no system at all, is not effective. Mobile inventory software with additional functionality.

Supply Chain Design Software

RFgen

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Maintenance requirements aren’t always predictable, meaning keeping adequate inventory levels is a must to minimize interruptions in uptime. Optimizing those inventory levels using automation can help maximize uptime with less stock. Day-to-day warehouse operations require accurate, up-to-date inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction

RFgen

AUGUST 21, 2019

How will we track moving assets like trucks and in-transit inventory without human assistance? The trucking industry moves approximately two-thirds of all goods shipped in the United States. Also Read: Toyota Canada successfully implements real-time inventory management and field service software for yard management ».

Predictive Analytics Software

RFgen

JANUARY 23, 2020

Handling large volumes of inventory in and out of a warehouse each day can create logistical headaches, especially if each individual item has its own SKU and put-away location. License plating, however, lets users intelligently group and manage inventory as a single unit, or “container.” Offline Mobility for Remote Warehousing.

Procurement Solutions

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

Inventory Management Software

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS: The Current State of Inventory Management. Integrate and Optimize Inventory Workflows. Implement Inventory Management Software. Integrate ERP Data with Inventory Processes. While your inventory may be a crucial asset, these assets quickly turn into liabilities when not properly managed.

Inventory Management Software

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Labeling processes for inventory, asset management, receiving, shipping and pricing have typically been labor-intensive, error-ridden, and time-consuming. .

Asset Management

RFgen

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Mobile inventory for the oil and gas industry can provide crucial oversight for plant maintenance. Inefficient Manual Inventory Processes in Oil and Gas. Many oil and gas companies continue to rely on outdated manual inventory processes. Maintaining inventory accurately and with real-time visibility is challenging.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In other words, 10% of orders being shipped by companies who are median performers have some form of failure or defect, so 10% of order recipients are disappointed. Tracking asset management data helps manufacturers keep up with preventative maintenance, preventing downtime and production interruption. Share data.

Manufacturing Procurement

Roambee

JUNE 27, 2019

In the world of logistics and supply chains, chances are almost everything that’s moved is moved ON or IN shipping assets such as trays, pallets, crates, tubs, bins, or containers.

Shipping

EMERGE App

MAY 23, 2019

Regular readers will know that we’re big fans of using barcodes and handheld readers for inventory management. But did you know that you can also enjoy all the benefits and advantages of managing your internal stock with barcodes? Next, we’ll examine the benefits of using serial number tracking for inventory.

Inventory

Roambee

DECEMBER 17, 2020

No matter how established a chemical company is, a well-organized inventory tracking system is irreplaceable for its success. Adapting to the ever-increasing competition, ever-evolving regulatory environment, and ever-changing customer needs has become an obvious challenge for any chemical enterprise.

Chemicals

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Formerly, workers would have to manually inspect inventory, recording quantities, item numbers and locations using pen and paper or human memory. Along the way, a “3” accidentally gets entered into the inventory database as an “8” while other numbers are transposed, left out, or not recorded at all. Learn More: Mobile Barcoding ».

Supply Chain Software

QAD

APRIL 15, 2021

If we lack the capacity to keep up with demand, we will either pay expedited shipping or worse, we could lose orders or our product quality will suffer, which will cause all kinds of chaos (cost) in our organization dealing with quality issues. secondary suppliers or carrying excess inventories). Asset Management.

Quality

Supply Chain Network

APRIL 3, 2012

Optimizing asset management and personnel monitoring for improved worksite operations in all venues where high-value assets are deployed. To achieve full efficiency, the supply chain needs secure, accurate and timely data on the inventory status and condition of its products. About Intelleflex.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

World trade is built on a foundation of global shipping. In the two years prior to starting Freightos, I witnessed, as CEO of a company called Lightech, how international shipping is offline, opaque and inefficient, adding cost and uncertainty to cross-border trade. But it doesn’t always work. Enter Freightos.

Purchasing Skills

RFgen

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

In this article, we will explore how maintenance, repair and operations/overhaul (MRO) can benefit from digital transformation, including: Why you should digitize your MRO and enterprise asset management (EAM) practices. Managing the complexities of MRO is nothing short of challenging. EAM: The Challenge of Tracking Assets.

Supply Chain Planning Software

DynaSys

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Internet of Things, BOTS, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Augmented Reality and others are changing the way products are designed, produced, shipped and ultimately purchased and acquired by consumers. Enterprise Asset Management. Inventory Reduction. Saving even more time and money. The disruption has begun.

Supply Chain Design Software

QAD

OCTOBER 11, 2022

QAD Production Execution streamlines planning and shop floor communication while also improving the coordinated management of material, labor and equipment. It provides the production insights needed to rapidly respond to unplanned inventory shortages, equipment failures and productivity slowdowns. Key Contributors.

Manufacturing Procurement

RFgen

AUGUST 21, 2019

How will we track moving assets like trucks and in-transit inventory without human assistance? The trucking industry moves approximately two-thirds of all goods shipped in the United States. Also Read: Toyota Canada successfully implements real-time inventory management and field service software for yard management ».

Predictive Analytics Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2021

The software simplifies administrative control, enabling managers to invest less time and resources on this effort through streamlining and delegation. More often than not, the software can also be used for managing spare parts inventory, mechanic training purposes, and most importantly, creating and managing routine maintenance schedules.

Cost Reduction Strategies

AB&R

MARCH 2, 2023

With so many new mobile devices, tracking technologies, and software applications out now that help digitize and automate virtually any process—from warehouse picking to work-in-process tracking to asset management— you stand to see a substantial productivity increase when you upgrade to new infrastructure.

Arizona

Requis

AUGUST 13, 2020

. $25 billion: the average annual asset sale for oil and gas majors from 2012 – 2018 according to the IEA’s World Energy Investment 2019 report. Total asset sales from this period were about $118 billion. 1.3% : the approximate value of assets sold as a percentage of assets managed. The bonus PR win.

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