GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Listen to “Shippers Who Excel at Recruiting Talent Have More Innovation & Improve Customer Service” on Spreaker. Innovation & Strategy Resources for Shippers. How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage. Download E-Book. Download E-Book.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. The manufacturing sector has been severely impacted by this trend because production jobs are highly technical.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart to buy Alert Innovation. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. Amazon boasts 25% increase in UK Marketplace sellers.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This means building a cognitive engine to sense, learn, and adapt using market data for innovators. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Advanced planning tools(APS) never considered the issues of logistics. Need For What-If Analysis.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to the UN Environment Program’s Food Waste Index, 923 million metric tons of food is wasted globally every year. With the right solution and strategy, food manufacturers have the potential to create a major impact in reducing the scale of our global food waste crisis. The Right Approach to Food Waste Reduction.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Instead of the old vertically integrated business models (where one manufacturer performed most activities), international supply chains using specialized suppliers led to lower costs of production and services, improved quality, and better pricing. It also coincided with the growth of the Internet and telecommunications technology.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. Dealing with each area — planning, manufacturing, distribution, fulfilment, etc. —

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. Industrial innovation continues to accelerate, and leading companies have their transformation initiatives well underway. This is the inaugural edition of the report.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In an era where environmental concerns are taking center stage, sustainability has emerged as a critical driver of success for manufacturers, big and small. Governments, consumers, and stakeholders increasingly prioritize sustainable practices, urging manufacturers to reevaluate their operations.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

Transportation Management Data Insights Lead to Collaboration, Reduced Shipping Costs, & Beating the Capacity Crunch In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : The value to a business to have an executive in charge of driving change and innovation. Transportation Management Data Downloadable Resources.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Collaboration between production, procurement, and logistics teams is essential to optimize resource utilization and minimize lead times. Manufacturing and Assembly The heart of the process lies in manufacturing and assembly. Shipping and Logistics Once products pass quality checks, they are prepared for shipping.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Innovative startups. Artificial Intelligence innovators. Decision support includes all forms of planning: demand, supply, revenue, manufacturing and transportation planning. Robust Market Emerging for Digital Manufacturing Technologies. The Autonomous Supply Chain for Physical Logistics. It is growing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor held an Innovation Summit at their headquarters in New York City on March 18 th and 19 th. That functionality is necessary for bakeries, dairies, and beverage manufacturers, but perhaps less important for other F&B subverticals. This team knows the product innovations and new technologies that Infor is developing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Are you looking for logistics management books? In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. Best Logistics Book for Beginners: 1.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

” Logistics professionals could adopt that statement as their motto. Half-a-decade ago, Apptricity analysts wrote, “In the world of supply chain and logistics management, perfection remains an elusive goal. More than any other time in history, technology and innovation are here to make it happen.”[3].

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Big enterprises might not be that open to innovations but are hypersensitive to cost and resource savings. In the below article I propose to have a look at the main benefits and advantages of the cloud-based logistics management. Each industry has its peculiarities, among the others, in the logistics, manufacturing, and supply.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019. Self-Service Logistics.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

BBB Industries’ sustainable manufacturing processes using recycled materials reduced GHG emissions by 38% compared to virgin resource production. Capturing value after the initial use is not generally part of the process and processes are not designed for reverse logistics in many cases.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. The metrics are also manual as automatic metric systems cannot retrieve the information at an hourly frequency as these metrics are process inputs and not outputs. Specific metrics: process metrics and outcome metrics.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Silvon Software

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply chain challenges stemming from the pandemic and other global events continue to plague manufacturing and distribution companies. Logistics disruptions, production delays, an over reliance on 3 rd parties, and labor market shortages are just some of these challenges. Let’s take product quality as an example.

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Unleashed

MARCH 31, 2021

However, when people refer to supply chains, they often use the terms ‘supply chain’ and ‘logistics’ interchangeably. The difference between supply chain and logistics. What is logistics? Logistics is a subset of the wider supply chain that controls the movement and storage of goods between nodes in the wider network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Operational innovations like the invention of containers led to the huge growth in global value chains, and today 95% of manufactured goods move on ships. Technical innovations can also impact supply chains, which is why many turn to supply chain planning solutions, which are designed to be trade-off machines.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To marshal worldwide objectives of scalable and transformative urbanization, cement manufacturers need to look at intelligent supply chain logistics. Conventional mechanics of cement logistics planning no longer apply in a situation that demands exponentially high delivery rates to match its consumption estimates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

A pound of apples costs about the same as a pound of steel, yet steel is a complex product produced using high-tech metallurgical and manufacturing processes. We don’t spend just to innovate,” Mr. Lassen said, “we need to create business value.”. A ton of steel can cost as little as $700. Tata Steel Europe has a complex supply chain.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Common performance metrics include process completion rate and the number of automated tasks.

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TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

They’re the tools that are quietly changing the game across different industries, from construction and healthcare to manufacturing and field services. Request Free Demo In the fast-paced realm of manufacturing and logistics, mobile workflows are the secret weapon for staying ahead of the competition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics. With the increase in complexity, manufacturing cycle inventories rise.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” With so much innovation happening in technology, it’s so easy to chase the next new shiny thing, whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and countless other emerging technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

There will still be a workforce needed to maintain those driverless vehicles or costs associated with maintenance done by the manufacturer or a 3rd party. For as curious as many are over the potential of driverless vehicles, logistics companies need to get even curiouser about what’s driving their bottom lines. Curiouser and Curiouser.

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