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Free Download: Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Executive Summary – Optimize Freight, Routing, and Cost Control with Modern TMS Platforms

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS) , a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations.

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What Is E-Procurement? Understanding Modern Digital Procurement Systems

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Unlike basic online purchasing tools, a sophisticated e-procurement system provides an integrated solution that connects all procurement functions. Or maybe you have an outdated ERP system that requires complex workarounds. Fortunately, e-Procurement addresses these common problems.

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The Impact of NIS 2 Regulations on Manufacturing Supply Chains 

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NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). Its primary aim is to enhance the security of network and information systems across the European Union.

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Pairing Rooftop Solar with Warehouse Robotics – Harnessing Synergy Between Technology and Sustainability

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These automated systems, powered by sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, offer unparalleled efficiency and precision. It presents an even greater opportunity for an innovative supplier or system integrator to finance and pair the solar with RaaS paired with Power-as-a-Service.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage. The challenge?

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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

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The Technology Behind Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Autonomous delivery vehicles rely on a number of technologies to operate effectively: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: These systems allow ADVs to navigate streets, assess obstacles, and optimize delivery routes.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

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Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact. Smart energy management systems further enhance efficiency by tracking and optimizing energy use in real-time. Reducing carbon emissions is a cornerstone of this effort.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Software Solutions: Explore how Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Transportation Planning Systems work together to optimize planning. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes — with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals — into a unified system. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment.

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Retrofits Are Falling Short: Here’s Why You Need MES + ERP Together

Traditional ERP systems provide enterprise-wide management but lack real-time execution power needed on the shop floor. Manufacturing today requires both agility and precision. ION Factory OS by First Resonance bridges this gap, combining the strengths of ERP and MES for seamless integration.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

Multiple legacy systems prevent procurement from standardizing processes and tracking what they’re spending with each supplier. For global manufacturers, managing direct and indirect material spend can get very complicated very quickly.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential?

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy.

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Autonomous AI Agents Are the Future of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

They integrate reasoning with LLM inputs so that employees can provide directions in natural language and the agents will pull data and interact directly through internal systems and external stakeholders. These agents self-reflect with a memory engine that allows them to learn from mistakes.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of production. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches.