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Supply Chain Visibility: Beyond “Where’s My Truck?”

Talking Logistics

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? The Broader Value Proposition of Freight Visibility. Matt shared additional examples related to inbound planning and inventory management.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. The Many Types of Inventory Management Technology. These will only contain posts written in 2017. Share This: Read More.

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RLA Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest

Cathy Roberson

Previously Sender was with Kyozou Inc, a multichannel and inventory management technology company. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World. Stephen John is the founder of telecom and technology-focused consultancy HCG Holdings LLC.

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4 steps to create a modern and efficient warehouse with ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. They may also want to enhance real-time visibility into inventory, allowing front office to react quickly to shortages, slow moving items or soon-to-expire inventory. Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.

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What Should an LTL Transportation Management System Do for Me as a Shipper?

GlobalTranz

This may include reduced costs, load optimization, better carrier selection, flexibility, better levels of customer service, increased inventory management, accountability and transparency. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management. Freight Estimate Optimization. E-Commerce.

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7 Distribution Technology Trends Worth Discussing

GlobalTranz

Value-added services have also taken on a technology-like role as more companies want to use a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) to thorough document and optimize their processes. New Distribution Channels Are Forming Online and in Traditional, Brick-and-Mortar Stores. Robotics Are Aiding an Aging Workforce.

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4 steps to create a modern and efficient warehouse with ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

For example: Your inventory manager likely wants better accuracy of the quantity and location of inventory. They may also want to enhance real-time visibility into inventory, allowing front office to react quickly to shortages, slow moving items or soon-to-expire inventory. Step 3: Develop a plan for ERP.