Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

I was in the midst of updating ARC Advisory Group’s research on the independent WMS consultancy market at that time. WMS Requirements and Selection SMECO and Alpine embarked on a WMS evaluation process with a focus on the important considerations, capabilities, and functional requirements for SMECO’s needs.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2023

Hitachi Astemo launched a competitive RFP process to source a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that would help them overcome their current challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2021

Ever since COVID tested the supply chain industry’s ability to deliver under duress, many firms began looking to ramp up their game by installing a new warehouse management system (WMS). This article lays out a common-sense approach to selecting a well-fitted WMS that will serve your purposes to a tee. What’s in Your Bag?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2017

This two-part blog series will take you thru the RFP questions along with the answers you'd expect to see from the 3PL. Every good contract starts with a query or question during the RFP phase. Below, in each of the segments, we'll pose the RFP question, along with the answer. . The Client Details. KPIs Question 1.

Modeling 194

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2014

When companies decide that their present warehousing operations are not what they should be, and that they need to either implement a warehouse management system (WMS) or outsource their warehousing operations to a 3PL, they need to work toward putting together a request for proposal (RFP).

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

The best TMS solutions integrate effectively with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology. One of the most time-consuming processes is the request for proposal (RFP) or bid process. This gives you the ability to follow a shipment throughout your own system.

Optimal Sourcing 101

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Machine learning in logistics can search through data in systems like TMS, OMS, and WMS. The information showed the team that the carrier had been disingenuous in providing an all-in cost for the RFP and instead had a clause for separate beyond charges. The team responded by switching to a new carrier with transparent pricing.

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