Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Partnering with NGOs, governments, and industry peers allows organizations to share resources, reduce costs, and amplify the impact of sustainability initiatives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

For many companies, this process begins with an overhaul of their manufacturing processes, looking at ways to promote sustainable manufacturing. Sustainable manufacturing is one step in the process of building sustainable supply chains. What exactly is sustainable manufacturing? Not all emissions are created equally.

Manufacturing Procurement 306

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Running a manufacturing business isn’t easy. That’s where a manufacturing ERP comes in. Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. It’s a lot to handle. Let’s get started.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Provides the Right Data for the Right Users Making it easier to provide the right data for the right consuming users and applications at the right time and in the proper format reduces dependency on IT resources. A manufacturing company, for example, can monitor real-time data from its suppliers, production lines, and distribution centers.

Optimal Sourcing 325

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

A Manufacturer’s Guide to the Evolution of ERPs Lets start by declaring an interest. Most JAGGAER installations in the manufacturing industry specifically, and in product-centric businesses in general, involve integration with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system of one sort or another.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Resource Management: Efficiently allocating labor, equipment, and storage space. This cost reduction can significantly impact the bottom line, freeing up resources for other critical business initiatives. These practices reduce environmental impact and offer cost savings through lower energy use and better resource management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Based in Aberdeen, the new entity aims to pool resources, reduce costs, and boost profitability while increasing production from 140,000 boed in 2025 to 200,000-220,000 boed within five years. billion Rosebank oilfield.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Key Consideration: Synchronizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems with warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS). Improved Collaboration: Enhances coordination between diverse stakeholders, from suppliers and manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

Modeling Software 325

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 17, 2025

Throughout 2024, manufacturers were on a high-speed journey packed with technological advancements. That pace is set to continue in 2025 as ERP systems continue to transform the way manufacturers operate. An ERP strategy to optimize the potential of the innovations on offer is critical for manufacturers across the globe.

Waste Reduction 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Provides the Right Data for the Right Users Making it easier to provide the right data for the right consuming users and applications at the right time and in the proper format reduces dependency on IT resources. A manufacturing company, for example, can monitor real-time data from its suppliers, production lines, and distribution centers.

Optimal Sourcing 264

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

That’s the power of manufacturing data collection. Manufacturing data collection is your secret weapon for boosting efficiency, cutting waste, and staying ahead of the competition. Manufacturing data collection is your secret weapon for boosting efficiency, cutting waste, and staying ahead of the competition.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The shortage has not impacted Charlottesville’s other major healthcare provider, Sentara Health as this organization sources its IV solutions from a different manufacturer. UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids.

Price Reduction 301

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, while effective for tracking transactions and inventory levels, lack the predictive capabilities needed to anticipate and mitigate risks. Predictive analytics in manufacturing detect potential equipment failures, reducing production downtime.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Flex AI to Support Manufacturing Flow Flex uses artificial intelligence to improve production quality and efficiency in electronics manufacturing. Dell reports reduced cycle times and improved productivity as a result. This approach supports both centralized planning and decentralized execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation and Product Development The transition will require most affected manufacturers to reformulate products that rely on the targeted dyes. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

That tightly integrated advanced planning (APS) coupled to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using order data is sufficient. The answer lies in the shifting of traditional paradigms. The reason? I think that the answer has five parts: The Belief that the Industry Has Best Practices. Functional Metrics and the Lack of Alignment to Strategy.

Supply Chain Design Software 221

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The high-tech firm is more than a manufacturer of PCs, tablets, smartphones, and servers. The company has more than 2000 suppliers and operates over 30 manufacturing sites. It might highlight logistics jams, manufacturing capacity, quality issues, or procurement cost trends. Factories serve local markets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Key Challenges in Space Freight Logistics Cost and Reusability Constraints While reusable rockets have brought down costs, refurbishment still involves considerable resources for inspection, maintenance, and potential upgrades. Without such advances, entry into the market will remain largely restricted to companies with significant resources.

Cost Reduction Strategies 291

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This solution allows human resource managers to review performance against over 50 external workforce key performance indicators, access global market intelligence (including rates, talent supply and demand, and time-to-hire trends), and track progress across diversity and worker health and safety initiatives. It is a brilliant tool.”

SAP 292

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 4, 2025

In todays rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, building a modern tech stack is not just a strategic advantage but a necessity for maintaining competitiveness. Cost-Effectiveness: By reducing the need for extensive custom integrations, companies can allocate resources more strategically.

Sourcing Strategies 67

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

When a critical Tier-2 supplier is affected by a tariff policy change or regional shutdown, the ripple effects often catch manufacturers by surprise. The ability to pressure-test decisions before committing real resources significantly improves response quality. Second, many supply chains still lack visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 214

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Cost Reduction Strategies 214

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

At the forefront of this change is the circular economy – a framework that’s reshaping not just vehicle manufacturing but the entire automotive aftermarket. Enhanced Visibility : Allows manufacturers to adapt quickly to changing demand patterns and support sustainability goals.

Automotive 156

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code. In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supply chain cybersecurity risk mitigation. Here are 10 tips for avoiding and managing cyber-attacks.

Supply Chain Design Software 237

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. There is no question that AI and ML will have important roles in shaping the future of manufacturing ERP. What is AI and ML?

Supply Chain Design Software 65

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Simply by tying these intelligent predictions directly to global production plans and schedules, manufacturers can profitably serve demand on one hand, while managing constraints on the other. Tying APS to a confident forecast enables manufacturers to maximize the return on all their inventory investments.

Forecasting 112

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP?

Manufacturing Procurement 65

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In todays rapidly evolving global landscape, supply chain resiliency has become paramount for product manufacturers striving to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure long-term success. This statistic is a stark reminder to product manufacturers of the necessity to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions.

Resource Reduction 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit. Amazon Bedrock Marketplace allows access to various AI models and tools, providing a venue for companies to find the right resources to build their AI capabilities. These models are pre-trained with industry-specific data to address a customers top use cases.

Modeling Software 293

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

MODEX is the largest manufacturing and supply chain expo in North and South America, and shattered attendance records with over 48,000 participants this year. These solutions are flexible and versatile, and can be utilized for a variety of manufacturing and warehousing tasks.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 26, 2025

In the fast-paced world of smart manufacturing, making quick, accurate and informed decisions is essential. Real-time decision-making, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) , is revolutionizing smart manufacturing processes. That said, manufacturers need to take several steps to successfully enable these technologies.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 1, 2025

In recent years, manufacturers have experienced substantial supply chain disruptions , leading to material and labor shortages, quality issues, product delays, and low profit margins. Nutanix outsources all its manufacturing to suppliers, CMs, distributors, and technology partners. Visit our resource page. References [link]

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Choosing the Right ERP System for Manufacturing: Key Features to Consider Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, bringing together core business functions to improve operational efficiency. This capability minimizes downtime and maximizes resource utilization.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

How should a global manufacturer make a decision? In short, the research tells me that the manufacturing industries are stuck. In contrast, for a global manufacturer, the answer is more complex. Define a proactive approach and the value/economies of scale of planning manufacturing/transportation and sourcing together.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How MES is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Boosting Production Efficiency What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)? A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a comprehensive, dynamic software system that monitors, tracks, documents, and controls the process of manufacturing goodsfrom raw materials to finished products.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Understanding Manufacturing Resource Planning: Key Concepts and Benefits of MRP II Get clear on the differences between MRP, MRP II, and ERPthree systems that get lumped together but play very different roles in manufacturing. Embracing the Future: How Manufacturing 4.0 is here, and its changing everything.

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