SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The pandemic has been the catalyst for change, with a drive to fundamentally rethink the manufacturing and distribution space. Surprisingly, many organizations have begun their recovery from the effects of the pandemic with 40% of all businesses surveyed within the Manufacturing CFO 4.0 Digitalization remains key to success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. 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. This is putting the squeeze on small businesses.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Many manufacturers use a CAD/CAM system for design and engineering control. Inventory and logistics management. Quality management.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it. Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Forget what you knew about logistics. And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Overall digital transformation of the warehouse, transportation, or the entire logistics footprint.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. With enhancements in manufacturing and product development, it’s increasingly hard to distinguish product capabilities as a customer. Not even Amazon. Can your suppliers direct ship?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

By the end of 2022, half of all manufacturing supply chains will see the benefits of supply chain resiliency, resulting in a 10% reduction in disruption impact.”. Chris Holmes is Managing Director for IDC Insights Asia Pacific responsible for leading the Retail, Energy, Manufacturing, Health, Government, and Telecom- munications groups.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

The impact was across manufacturing plants, transport networks, warehouses, and retail outlets. Our analysis of digital and non-digital manufacturers over time shows an index of profit performance, with digital manufacturers outpacing their peers (Figure 1). Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Supply chain optimization and attracting talent will continue to be top-of-mind for manufacturers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is most likely to transform the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing has changed dramatically in recent years. With recent advances, AI will accelerate to become outsized in manufacturing trends in 2023.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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JDA software

MAY 13, 2019

That is the conclusion of a new survey of C-suite executives by Incisiv, sponsored by JDA and KPMG. In fact, end-to-end visibility and traceability was the top investment objective of surveyed retail, manufacturing and third-party logistics CXOs for the second year in a row. They have competing priorities.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

While 75% of manufacturing companies have a program to promote cybersecurity awareness, only 37% believe that their programs are very to completely effective. This outreach was meant to take an early pulse of manufacturing cybersecurity with a smaller sample size, with plans to expand this research with a larger-scale survey in the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Stephanie Krishnan , Associate Vice President, IDC Manufacturing & Energy Insights Asia/Pacific. Sampath Kumar Venkataswamy , Senior Research Manager, IDC Manufacturing Insights. The predictions by IDC Manufacturing Insights focus on three prominent trends. supply chain integration with manufacturing operations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 26, 2016

manufacturers, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight management. Today we focus on the realities that we face with American manufacturing. The argument for American manufacturing is clear, and the topic has graced the stages of all political candidates. Manufacturers. manufacturing.

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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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. This new era brings with it an acceleration of innovation and disruption.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2019

Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” ” Logistics in the digital age. Even though the company was global, he discovered, “Logistics was almost an afterthought.”[4]

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2014

Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Transplace Survey Identifies Preferred Shipper Program Best Practices. Marrying the two disciplines together will drive greater insights, innovations, and efficiencies than treating them as separate processes. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Approximately 60 percent of today's unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with sufficient proficiency in science, technology, engineering, and math ( STEM ) skills. Even more alarming is the news that 69 percent of the executives surveyed said they expect the problem to worsen over the next five years.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. Since then, we’ve sent out two similar surveys – one in June and one at the end of November – to track the effect of increased supply chain disruptions on companies ranging from small businesses to enterprise importers.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Surveyed supply chain executives pointed to better customer service, improved efficiency, supply reliability and speed to market. He offered the example of consumer products manufacturers beginning to participate in shared distribution networks to reduce costs and use fewer resources. Focus on top CEO priorities. Start building it now.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Today, there are no authoritative identifiers to track and trace for containers, warehouse locations, trucks or manufacturing plants. What we built on the whiteboard is the solution that we need today.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Earlier this year, we ran a series of articles exploring the future of logistics technology. Technology Trends for the Logistics Industry. The logistics industry is facing a period of intense change. percent of third-party logistics companies indicated they were using connected machine-to-machine technology, and 46.62

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Many modern businesses now rely on automation in manufacturing to get products built faster, optimise workplace processes, and get orders to customers more efficiently. Let’s take a look at some of the manufacturing automation options available, their benefits, and current trends to consider. How does automation in manufacturing work?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

According to a recent survey fielded by Edelman Intelligence , 94% of supply chain leaders say partnerships with supply chain logistics companies are necessary to get through peak season successfully. That can mean ample capacity and not enough shipments or far too many shipments and not enough equipment or drivers.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the conference, 90 executives from the manufacturing, retail and logistics industries attended the Executive Exchange, sponsored by KPMG LLP (KPMG). Retailers view cognitive/predictive analytics as the most disruptive innovative technology, followed closely by Internet of Things and connected devices.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Regardless of what it was (new tube of toothpaste, dog treats for your pup, or a new filter for your water purification system), logistics is the system behind getting it into your hands. The logistics sector is rapidly growing and there is no shortage of groundbreaking technology and premiere partners in North America, Europe, and beyond.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

A recent Gallup survey reported that 46 million American patients are so financially insecure that they cannot afford to follow their healthcare provider’s recommendations to the fullest extent. In addition, one in eight surveyed adults cut back their spending on necessities such as food, clothing, and utilities to pay for them.

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BlueYonder

MAY 16, 2018

During the conference, 90 executives from the manufacturing, retail and logistics industries attended the Executive Exchange, sponsored by KPMG LLP (KPMG). Retailers view cognitive/predictive analytics as the most disruptive innovative technology, followed closely by Internet of Things and connected devices.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

This first post is part one of a two-part series on the future of logistics. In the least, 3PLs must understand these emerging technologies so that one day they may integrate into logistics service providers ‘ company practices to better serve customers. The future of logistics is paved with innovation and technology.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2021

To paraphrase an old maxim, then, necessity breeds innovation.”[2] ”[2] He insists supply chain innovation today is not a choice, but an imperative. Journalist Lisa Terry notes that, even before the pandemic, consumer goods manufacturers were reeling from uncertainty. The Supply Chain Transformation Imperative.

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Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Adoption of the technology is slow but manufactures feel it can dramatically reduce the time to make strategic decisions as well as help them operate more efficiently and effectively. Further, survey results suggest that end-to-end supply chain transparency is the No. Understanding Impact and Creating Value.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Insights , 65% of logistics, supply chain and transportation executives acknowledge the necessity to revamp existing models and add flexibility to business operations in order to ensure omnichannel delivery, reduce costs and meet the ever-shifting consumer demand. INTERNET OF THINGS.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 1, 2018

Logistics providers probably look longingly on the days when the last mile of the supply chain primarily meant delivering goods to the store in which they were sold. ” During the glory days of the mail order catalog business, the United States Postal Service (USPS) was the primary last mile logistics provider. . ”[1].

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2023

What does all of this mean for manufacturers and distributors? Logility NDO enables you to improve your resiliency by continuously assessing tough tradeoffs between sourcing and distribution options, lead times, and logistics costs. More and more manufacturers will aim to control costs by casting a wider net for suppliers.

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