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The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. Transportation Management System Benefits. MORE
Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range. Warehouse managers can work to gain executive-level support by making the right business case for a modern warehouse management system. Migrating data to new systems without researching prospective systems or taking care in planning could result in catastrophic loss and damage to a company’s database. MORE
ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! ERP systems are comprehensive vehicles that gather, edit, update and manage business information comprehensively. MORE
With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Reverse Logistics Information Systems. MORE
“That communication was by phone or email because the systems they used weren’t connected well. The post [Video] Long-term supply chain planning system vision and strategy appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. MORE
Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. Effective Cost Management Driven By Reverse Logistics Systems. MORE
I conducted my first research study on transportation management systems (TMS) back in March of 1999. How will transportation management systems and the TMS vendor landscape continue to evolve in the months and years ahead? To provide VENDORS of transportation management systems with insights, analysis, and advice about user needs, requirements, and priorities, and to provide aggregated visibility to demand trends by industry, geography, company size, and other segments. MORE
An effective Transportation Management System (TMS) can relieve frustration out of your day if you’re a shipper, carrier, or 3PL. 3PL Management Shippers Shipping Big Data Productivity TMS Technology Transportation Solutions Risk Management Supply Chain Disruptions Carrier Performance Suppliers strategy communication broker brokerage Trucking Transportation management system TransporationSometimes technology can be frustrating, but with the right product, it doesn't have to be. MORE
Optimising your warehouse storage system to ensure that it stays organized at all times of the month will be a dream come true, right? There are many ways to optimize your warehouse storage system, such as: 1. Use Bin Locators in Your Warehouse Storage System. It refers to a designated inventory storage location system, where you mark all the rows, columns and racks. Do you have a messy, unorganized warehouse? MORE
If we think about traditional supply chain planning systems, they’re like balancing your check book by hand, which while necessary, is time consuming and error-prone. Planning systems, however, are not designed to allow you to ask ‘what if?’ MORE
In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment. MORE
Many companies could easily improve their supply chains by utilizing a transportation management system (TMS). Some companies chose not to use a TMS, and other companies may just not have a good understanding of what exactly a TMS is. It is important to know exactly what a TMS is and how it can help your company save money and time. MORE
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Deciding when you should replace your transportation management system (TMS) can be tricky. Many new systems are delivering so much more than what is necessary to help make your job easier. You don’t want to wait until the software begins to hold you back and affects the visibility of your supply chain. Many companies TMS’s enable some planning, optimization and routing tasks. MORE
However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer. While modern supply chain technology systems allow for broad customization, keep your eye on the prize, not the bells and whistles of something out of reach. MORE
Being in control of your supply chain and warehouse is essential to your success, and warehouse management systems follow suit. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to ensure you implement an order management system properly. Plan How to Implement an Order Management System. MORE
That’s why we’re particularly excited to share the news of Gartner’s most recent research, the 2018 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record. Download the Gartner report to: Get Gartner’s perspective on the state of the supply chain planning system of record market. MORE
While this was a cost effective shipping method, the entire supply chain planning system wasn’t fast and took four to six weeks for the dolls to arrive on the West Coast. The post How the Supply Chain Planning System Stole Christmas appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. MORE
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For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). MORE
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If we think about traditional supply chain planning systems, they’re like balancing your check book by hand, which while necessary, is time consuming and error-prone. Planning systems, however, are not designed to allow you to ask ‘what if?’
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However, simply wiping out your existing systems, which can represent millions of dollars in past investments, is not the answer. While modern supply chain technology systems allow for broad customization, keep your eye on the prize, not the bells and whistles of something out of reach.
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One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for this year was that the transportation management system (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped ( mirroring what is happening in the third-party logistics industry ). “We’re
Cerasis
JUNE 1, 2018
Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range. Warehouse managers can work to gain executive-level support by making the right business case for a modern warehouse management system. Migrating data to new systems without researching prospective systems or taking care in planning could result in catastrophic loss and damage to a company’s database.
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That’s why we’re particularly excited to share the news of Gartner’s most recent research, the 2018 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning System of Record. Download the Gartner report to: Get Gartner’s perspective on the state of the supply chain planning system of record market.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
I remember the days when prospects approached Cloud with skepticism, specifically around the security of cloud based systems. The well intentioned users of such systems spend more time in data gathering, preparation, and piece together information on outdated data using excel macros and such.
Cerasis
AUGUST 30, 2018
ERP systems are a raging trend in the corporate arena these days – these miraculous platforms are a sure shot way to infuse productivity into your routine operations! ERP systems are comprehensive vehicles that gather, edit, update and manage business information comprehensively.
Cerasis
AUGUST 17, 2017
Being in control of your supply chain and warehouse is essential to your success, and warehouse management systems follow suit. Fortunately, you can follow these steps to ensure you implement an order management system properly. Plan How to Implement an Order Management System.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2017
In their place, warehouse management systems have risen to make managing inventory easier, and these systems provide tremendous benefits, explains Rick Register of Inbound Logistics. Let’s take a look at the top five benefits of a warehouse management system.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2016
While this was a cost effective shipping method, the entire supply chain planning system wasn’t fast and took four to six weeks for the dolls to arrive on the West Coast. The post How the Supply Chain Planning System Stole Christmas appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.
Cerasis
AUGUST 17, 2018
Making the decision to implement a warehouse management system can be among the most cost-effective means to improve warehouse operations. Unfortunately, the road to warehouse management system implementation is not always clear, and it is filled with risk.
PLS Logistics
APRIL 26, 2018
Many companies could easily improve their supply chains by utilizing a transportation management system (TMS). Some companies chose not to use a TMS, and other companies may just not have a good understanding of what exactly a TMS is. It is important to know exactly what a TMS is and how it can help your company save money and time.
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PLS Logistics
MAY 17, 2018
Deciding when you should replace your transportation management system (TMS) can be tricky. Many new systems are delivering so much more than what is necessary to help make your job easier. You don’t want to wait until the software begins to hold you back and affects the visibility of your supply chain. Many companies TMS’s enable some planning, optimization and routing tasks.
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Last week’s United system glitch was reportedly attributed to the airline’s weight reporting system which calculates and governs an aircraft’s total weight load […]. Last week, thousands of airline passengers were delayed worldwide after a computer glitch temporarily halted departures at United Airlines, the latest in a series of outages to affect other airlines as well.
Cerasis
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Optimising your warehouse storage system to ensure that it stays organized at all times of the month will be a dream come true, right? There are many ways to optimize your warehouse storage system, such as: 1. Use Bin Locators in Your Warehouse Storage System. It refers to a designated inventory storage location system, where you mark all the rows, columns and racks. Do you have a messy, unorganized warehouse?
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Customs can be a problem for companies with inadequate labeling. Supply Chain Labeling Track & Traceability
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In part 3 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the New Distribution System and where the industry is headed. The New Distribution System. Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friend Jake Rheude with Red Stag Fulfillment.
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“That communication was by phone or email because the systems they used weren’t connected well. The post [Video] Long-term supply chain planning system vision and strategy appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.
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I conducted my first research study on transportation management systems (TMS) back in March of 1999. How will transportation management systems and the TMS vendor landscape continue to evolve in the months and years ahead? To provide VENDORS of transportation management systems with insights, analysis, and advice about user needs, requirements, and priorities, and to provide aggregated visibility to demand trends by industry, geography, company size, and other segments.
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Increased numbers of manufacturers and retailers are undertaking initiatives to eliminate or significantly reduce their use of expanded polystyrene over the next decade (for example, … The post 3 Strategies to Reduce EPS Foam in Your Packaging System appeared first on Chainalytics.
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yard management system digital yard Terex Logistics ViewpointsClint Reiser , Director of supply chain research for ARC Advisory Group and a contributor to LogisticsViewpoitns.com, just published a very interesting article about how Terex is using digital technology for yard management to locate and identify over fifty thousand finished products a year in one of their facilities. Here's a quick excerpt from the original article.
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An effective Transportation Management System (TMS) can relieve frustration out of your day if you’re a shipper, carrier, or 3PL. 3PL Management Shippers Shipping Big Data Productivity TMS Technology Transportation Solutions Risk Management Supply Chain Disruptions Carrier Performance Suppliers strategy communication broker brokerage Trucking Transportation management system TransporationSometimes technology can be frustrating, but with the right product, it doesn't have to be.
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Casey and Paul Vigna – that opened my eyes to bitcoin’s true potential: as a new operating system for supply chain networks. Will blockchain become a new operating system for Supply Chain Operating Networks? The post Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?
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and structuring data • Have a distaste for drawn-out and tedious system. Spread- sheets and in-house systems commonly used. ERP is the primary support system despite lacking. the system quickly and get some immediate benefits. •
Cerasis
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With the purpose of optimizing supply chain efficiency and asset recovery rates, applying a reverse logistics system has increasingly become a tool that positively impacts profitability as well as assisting an organization in meeting sustainability goals. Reverse Logistics Information Systems.
Cerasis
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Needs for efficient reverse logistics systems continue to increase as e-commerce claims greater market share, and as so many traditionally functioning businesses grow and inevitably incur increasing volume of returns. Effective Cost Management Driven By Reverse Logistics Systems.
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Industry gatekeepers like supply chain managers hold much of the logistical power, but with power comes responsibility - they’re usually the first to receive blows from upper management and customers when things go awry.
Cerasis
APRIL 6, 2016
The transportation management system is undoubtedly one of the buzzwords of the modern logistics industry. Shippers around the globe are realizing why the time has arrived to take advantage of transportation management system benefits. Transportation Management System Benefits.
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For these companies, the use of a dedicated transportation management system, such as Cerasis™ Rater , can be deployed to lower transportation costs across the entire supply chain. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS).
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