SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. What is process manufacturing?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

In today’s business climate, many companies are grappling with the decision of whether to manufacture their products locally or overseas. With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex. Where are your suppliers? Count the cost.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

5 Product Packaging Mistakes That Could Cost You Customers! A folding box is a form of paper-based packaging that can be folded and closed to keep your products safe. But with so much reliance on the packaging, the process that creates them must be no less than perfect. Packaging is a vital tool for your business.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2015.So

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. Pressure on rates and available space will likely intensify during Q4’s peak seasons. Utilizing the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2017

In most cases, this comes down to the way you might ship, store or produce the products you sell. But what about the way you package those products? Product packaging isn’t typically something you think about in supply chain and logistics, but it actually plays a major role in shipping and producing your products.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 30, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to know their customers. Unfortunately, this means manufacturers face an even greater challenge, as more customers translate into greater use of customer service. In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping. Partner With Appropriate Businesses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. These boxes should be able to withhold the external factors during shipping. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Perfect Packaging Design! Personalized packaging article and permission to publish here provided by Jasof Mac. We believe that it has been established that thoughtful, personalized packaging resonates with the consumers. Even the eco-friendly aspect of packaging can leave people in awe of your brand. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces. CEO, David S.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Ever wonder what its like to be a package shipped by FedEx? Search This Blog. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. ILOG Supply Chain Applications BLOG. Manufacturing Central. Public Policy & Sustainability Blog. Newer Post.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Relocating your manufacturing business article and permission to publish here provided by Cristina Par. When it comes to creating a relocation strategy for your manufacturing business , you have more to worry about than happy employees. Some manufacturers will move overseas and hire new employees. The Factory Relocation Guide!

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QAD

APRIL 1, 2021

Manufacturers continue to face potentially indefinite remote work policies, new health screening and safety protocols, unexpected demand swings, potential supply disruptions and more. Digital manufacturing couldn’t be more important or necessary for maintaining business continuity and responding to change.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2021

However, shipping an electric bicycle presents a unique set of challenges. Plus, the lithium battery that powers the bicycle creates additional hurdles for shipping. We turned to sales executive Cole Sweetser for the inside scoop on electric bicycle shipping. Basics of e-bike shipping. Class 9 hazardous material.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

FedEx, UPS, and DHL all claim to have been the first to switch to DIM pricing in 2013, but all packages were swapped over into the DIM pricing model in 2015. In reality, the current rates and practices in determining the shipping cost for LTL carriers are unsustainable. The carrier does not control packaging; this shipper does.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from Freightos , is a SaaS-enabled marketplace for the logistics industry. There are two ways to view the History of Shipping Containers. Below, you can also view the history of shipping containers in one infographic. Malcom McLean and the History of Shipping Containers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Manufacturing SMBs article and permission to publish here provided by Alina Akk. Raw material inventory management represents a vital stage in the successful supervision of any manufacturing company’s supply chain. You can’t manufacture shiny new goods without raw materials, after all. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Phil Edwards at Melbourne Packaging Supplies. Not all plastics are the same, and there are plenty of eco-green packaging innovations that make use of sustainable plastics easily available. Efficient and flexible packaging makes business sense.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2016

Companies may change packaging when green materials become available. Adjustments to materials, designs and manufacturing processes are routinely implemented to respond to disruptive trends and customer feedback. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. Overhauling the Brand.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2016

Companies may change packaging when green materials become available. Adjustments to materials, designs and manufacturing processes are routinely implemented to respond to disruptive trends and customer feedback. This sense of reinvention should also apply to the packaging used by a company. Overhauling the Brand.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Ongoing supply chain and procurement disruptions are expected to impact this year’s Thanksgiving celebrations, with manufacturers facing a shortage of ingredients and packaging materials to ship products. Shippers are paying record-high prices to ship merchandise – even $5/mile on some lanes.

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IQMS

MARCH 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. When a customer returns an item, the costs of shipping, storage, diagnosis, repair, and replacement will fall to the retailer.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2022

Retailers expect to be connected to manufacturers. Manufacturers expect to be connected to suppliers. Manufacturing and transportation and logistics companies have been pioneers of today’s IoRT revolution, leading the way to connect and automate industry operations.” Consumers expect to be connected to retailers.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. How Stock Loss Impacts an Enterprise Stock loss can have dire consequences on a company’s manufacturing output and business performance. Stock loss isn’t selective on item size either.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 2, 2012

Bio Shipping Bags. I recently received a package from a small outfit called Pilot and Captain which sells t-shirts, prints and arrival tags that recall the golden age of travel. Search This Blog. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Subscribe To.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 29, 2023

Key metrics that will indicate if marshalling is needed relate to picking and shipping. Marshalling can reduce returns caused by either the incorrect goods being shipped or the goods being faulty. It also includes pick confirmation to make sure that the items allocated to the order are the ones being shipped.

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IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

By 2023, 30% of manufacturing companies with more than $5B in revenue will have implemented Industry 4.0 Blockchain’s greatest potential to deliver business value is in manufacturing. provide valuable insights into how blockchain can improve supply chains and manufacturing. A copy of the study is available here (PDF, 32 pp.,

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

The online retailer’s most recent patent focuses on drone technology, and would involve drones delivering packages with parachutes. It has leased 20 Boeing 767 aircraft to shuttle goods around the US, and helped ship at least 150 cargo containers from China since October 2016.

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Locus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Returns, in the context of logistics, is the process of moving goods from their final destination back to the manufacturer or point of origin for multiple reasons. Incorrect Order Shipped: 41% of customers returned their order due to it being a wrong one. It is also inefficient due to its capacity to cause errors in shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Can we build collaborative platforms for role-based discussions across commercial (sales and marketing) and operations (manufacturing, logistics, and purchasing) teams? MRO Additive Manufacturing Not Forecastable Machine sensing to improve proactivity. Figure 1 shows a potential representation of outside-in, self-service planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Blog post originally published by Adam Robinson on [link]. The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. The Shipping Capacity Crunch Is Back After an Active Storm Season. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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QAD

AUGUST 6, 2020

This is the mantra for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Most manufacturers attempt to plan this out by defining their supply chain network, especially CPG companies. The best supplier network to provide ingredients is chosen along with packaging materials and other required supplies. This is How We’ve Always Done It.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. It improves shipping optimization.

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