Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For most CPOs and CFOs, deciding on the right purchasing setup — centralized or decentralized — is no small task. In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse. Physical change (i.e.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

To drive better estimated times of arrival (ETAs), better visibility is needed. They recently announced they will equip their entire container fleet with real-time tracking devices. The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. million TEUs.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? Keeping up with customer demands, managing inventory, and making sure everything runs smoothly — it’s a lot to handle. Mobile ERP software is transforming warehouses just like yours. There’s a better way. There’s a better way.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

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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Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

They need visibility across multiple internal systemslike ERP, CRM, and financial platformsand even external sources shared with suppliers, partners, and customers. Thats why modern BI systems are quickly becoming the go-to solution for data-driven enterprises. They served a purpose but lacked flexibility and real-time relevance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

At the same time, companies have been forced to pull forward inventory purchases, creating a squeeze where carrying costs are up while cash flow is tight. These yards either lack actionable, real-time insights or rely on outdated, manual processes, or both.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. The real challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Lacking visibility into real-time product location and status, they have struggled to make confident decisions, and reliable commitments, in an extremely uncertain environment.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Lack of Transparency.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. The right software can streamline your production, optimize stock levels, and even help you save money. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system? Let’s break them down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. Inventory management and warehousing Thousands of parts are used in automotive distribution. Why is an ERP important?

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My Office Apps

MARCH 26, 2025

How Kechie ERP Software Transforms Operations Across Key Business Sectors How are companies managing the external and internal challenges that increase the complexity of their operations every day? To stay competitive, businesses must adapt to cloud-based solutions that automate processes, boost productivity, and offer real-time access.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records. It manages the real-time flow of information between you and your partners, tracks shipments, monitors performance, and helps everyone stay coordinated.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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ShipBob

APRIL 9, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? But they couldn’t be more wrong: a warehouse is a dynamic hub of activity that is the foundation of the entire ecommerce order fulfillment process. What are warehouse functions? However, managing warehouse functions is no simple feat.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Kathleen: What business challenges were you seeking to solve by using [the ToolsGroup] solution? Rafael: It has been a really helpful tool with which to go through this crisis. If you do the math there, you have to make 748,000 inventory decisions per month. [This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.].

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Proving OTIF Remains Difficult Many consumer goods suppliers have implemented real-time transportation visibility solutions. These solutions allow companies to prove that their goods arrived on-time. FourKites is one of the largest providers of real-time transportation visibility solutions.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. This could be why, according to Forrester, 82% of organizations regret their software selection within 12 months.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Key Last-mile Delivery Technology Solutions How can technology directly impact last-mile operations and improve the customer experience? Visibility & Tracking: Enable end-to-end tracking of deliveries, providing visibility to all stakeholders involved. This choice is driven by several factors that need careful consideration.

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Boost Your Business Profits with Efficient Procurement and Inventory Management Software Are you searching for ways to enhance your business’s profitability? One area with significant potential for improvement is procurement. It involves building and managing strong relationships with suppliers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is a software platform for ecommerce fulfillment.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It scales the interchange of that intelligence to deliver value to clients, suppliers, buyers, and sellers with considerable speed, agility, and visibility and promotes greater business efficiency. Timely and accurate data – Digital planning platforms are driven by timely and accurate data.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Delivery has taken center stage as a key factor that consumers evaluate when deciding where to purchase their online goods. Last mile delivery is the final leg of the e-commerce supply chain that physically connects brands with consumers through the delivery of the purchase. A great delivery experience is a great competitive advantage.

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