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Why Transportation Optimization Must Include Technology & Solutions

Intelligent Audit

The key to better logistics is a streamlined system that utilizes business intelligence and processes that yield transportation optimization. However, the efficacy of optimization, guided by business intelligence is only effective if you have quality data history and validity that provide actionable insights. Consider this.

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What is Order Processing? How it Works & Key Methods

Unleashed

The first step in a standard order processing system is the verification of a customer order which often includes a check to confirm there is sufficient inventory available to fulfil the order. Tracking: Order tracking systems keep the customer updated on the journey of their purchase, ensuring transparency until the order is delivered.

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Additive Manufacturing and ERP: Enhancing Efficiency and Integration

OptiProERP

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. As this innovative approach gains traction across various industries, the need for seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems becomes increasingly evident.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

The Role of Digital Technology in Logistics Digital technology emerged with the first commercial computers in the mid-20th century. Other developments like transistors, integrated circuits, and personal computers paved the way for the rapid advancement of technology.

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Collaboration Technology for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Turvo

The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions. Moving and storing products requires technology that delivers more than standard visibility to optimize efficiencies for sustainability in areas such as decreasing dead mileage and time spent waiting to unload and load trucks at the dock.

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Metrics that Matter: Inventory Effectiveness

QAD

Stockouts affect customer satisfaction and revenue, and the frequent need to expedite orders adds to costs and highlights problems lurking in the system. It is critical to monitor inventory effectiveness using five key metrics: Expedited orders, inventory turns, obsolete inventory, safety stock and stockouts.

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Supply Chain Visibility: A Precursor to Insight and Optimization

Talking Logistics

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Augment and Set Visibility Tools In Place. Improve lead times and performance.