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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Similarly, modern TMS solutions need to proactively quantify sustainability metrics to achieve the multi-faceted goals of todays supply chains. Advanced TMS systems should provide tools to visualize these relationships, enabling managers to make strategic choices that comprehensively balance costs, efficiency, and sustainability.

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Optimization and Execution: How Manufacturing can lead the Industry Renaissance

DELMIA Quintiq

Global manufacturing today faces significant operational challenges. How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations? How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations?

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3 Myths About Voice-Warehouse Management System Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

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Don’t Let Your Warehouses and Buildings Become a Vector for a Cyber Attack 

Logistics Viewpoints

In the world of supply chain and logistics, the built environment comes in many forms, from warehouses and logistics parks to the buildings associated with ports and terminals. The IT realm spends a significant amount on cybersecurity and there are many large suppliers that provide solutions for cybersecurity at the IT and enterprise level.

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A New Kind of Supply Chain Managed Services

Logistics Viewpoints

In the supply chain world, contract logistics – where a third-party logistics (3PL) firm runs and manages warehouses on behalf of their clients, is a $200 billion plus market. For example, in contract logistics, the 3PL makes use of a warehouse management system so that they can do the job efficiently. It has outsourced manufacturing.

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Don’t Replace that WMS just yet – Optimize it first!

Logistics Viewpoints

Recently, my team members and I worked on a project with a well-known retailer facing challenges in the e-commerce area of its distribution center – and here was the question at hand: ‘Would replacing the WMS be the best solution?’. Supply chain planning tools. Solutions for increased expectations in security and service levels.

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SAP Tells their Customers, ‘Keep the Core Clean!”

Logistics Viewpoints

The German software colossus has 300 million users who rely on its software. Historically, ERP vendors offering public cloud solutions pointed to two key advantages of multitenant offering. With traditional software, the upgrade process was so painful that many companies rarely, if ever, upgraded. Lishnet said.

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