Emile Zafirov, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Logistics Plus, was interviewed for a recent CIOarticle titled “Reskilling IT for the cloud” by Mary K Pratt, a contributing writer for CIO. In this interview, Emile discussed the cloud journey of Logistics Plus, the importance of adapting to cloud-focused IT departments, and embracing new tools and systems. Lastly, Emile commented on the current state of information technology (IT) and what changes he envisions ahead.
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Since inception, the Logistics Plus Dubai (LP Dubai) team has embraced turnkey, innovative technology solutions to ensure efficiency and effective management within the organization. Recently, the LP Dubai team hosted Criterion Technology to introduce and familiarize themselves with the latest innovative software developments and products in the industry. The ultimate goal for LP Dubai was to find a software that will help them achieve all of their business goals.
Criterion Technology introduced LP Dubai to their Zoho One software; a product created by the globally renowned brand Zoho. The software can connect and reconcile bank accounts in minutes to enable account holders to stay on top of their account activities. The Criterion team conducted a three hour live demonstration of the software that highlighted the groundbreaking achievements and capabilities of the Zoho One software. The Zoho CRM and Zoho Project platforms were also focal points of the live demonstration.
According to the Criterion Technology team, one of the best features of the innovative web-based office suite is the Integrated Operations function. “Zoho One software brings ease and speed to Zoho account holders. Zoho accounts, which are already integrated with multiple banks in the UAE, can connect and reconcile bank accounts in minutes,” a member of the Criterion Technology team noted.
Criterion Technology provided the LP Dubai staff with temporary user access for the trial session to allow Logistics Plus a hands-on experience with the software. The experience proved to be valuable and the LP Dubai team looks forward to using the Zoho Projects platform in the near future.
Logistics Plus is a leading supply chain solutions provider for the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) and the operating supplies and equipment (OS&E) industries. From purchase order to installation, our FF&Plus™ management system is a highly-customizable, turnkey solution for project managers, buyers, designers, and installers. FF&Eplus™ has been developed through years of experience working with some of the largest, most successful co-working, co-living, and hospitality companies in the world. Now, it’s part of our growing suite of technology solutions. Here are some of the many features and benefits FF&Eplus™ offers:
Developed in-house by Logistics Plus and customized for each client using our innovative MyLogisticsPlus™ web platform.
Designers can shop from available and incoming inventory in real-time. Bill of Materials functionality is supported.
Installers are able to export ‘move-in packages’ to help them with installations.
Warehouse associates receive automatic warehouse orders to pick and ship to install sites.
Project Managers can track the status of their projects, shipments and SKU’s. They can also manage the budgets at a granular and aggregated level.
Cloud hosting for all your documents. Documents for PO’s, Projects and SKU’s can be uploaded and shared with the whole team.
Ability to issue PO’s, track statuses and create notices for the warehouses to notify of the incoming inventory.
A catalog of approved SKU’s, categories and vendors available for designers to allocate from.
The mobile app allows you to scan inventory at the site and warehouse as well as track your shipments.
To learn more about the features of FF&Eplus™, watch the video below or contact us today to schedule a free demo. Join our growing list of successful, satisfied FF&E clients that have ramped up their speed to market! From P.O. to Install, We Do It All™
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Technology, solutions, and services are constantly evolving in the logistics industry. As the decade comes to a close, it’s amazing to reflect on the ways our industry has changed the past ten years. Competition is heating up, demand is growing, and technology is advancing. Heading into 2020, expect things to be no different with technology and innovation leading the way. Here are just a few top logistics trends to watch in 2020.
Technology and Mobile Applications We expect that 2020 will leave behind old-school “pen and paper” tactics. Logistics companies will opt for mobile technology and platforms that speed up processes such as identifying inventory, booking and tracking shipments, storing invoices, and more. Simplicity and accessibility to mobile technology will continue to expand the industry.
Data and Analytics as a Service The explosion of sophisticated data makes it hard to consume and use effectively. As a new decade begins, the logistics industry has already seen companies begin using artificial intelligence (AI) and business intelligence tools to create better decision making processes for customers. When complex data is normalized and consumable, supply chain efficiency is increased. Data as a service is one of the top logistics trends to keep an eye on for the foreseeable future.
Increased Collaboration Between Shippers and 3PLs Third-party logistics companies will rely heavily on technology to connect with customers and carriers. The transition from EDI to API connections for transportation management systems (TMS) has made it easier than ever before to book shipments, create BOLs, view invoices, track shipments, and more. Collaboration between logistics providers and shippers is crucial in this technology-driven landscape.
Improved Last Mile Deliveries Last mile deliveries have become a popular topic for logistics professionals due to the increased consumer demand for goods. Retailers and logistics companies should evaluate their current capabilities and make adjustments to accommodate these shifts. As consumer shopping habits switch from brick and mortar stores to e-commerce, you must have reliable last mile solutions that get your products exactly where they need to be, possibly even installed or setup, in a timely fashion.
Environmental Sustainability Practices Sustainability and green practices have increased the past several years. By finding unique solutions and joining sustainability partnerships and organizations, logistics companies will do their part in finding sustainable solutions. Freight carriers are participating in this trend by purchasing equipment that lower emissions, fuel costs, and more. Look for this trend to continue well into the future.
In 2020 and beyond, the future of logistics will be centered around increasing supply chain visibility and speed. Customers expect to have turnkey, out of the box solutions that will increase the efficiency of their business. Wherever the logistics industry goes, rest assured, Logistics Plus will be leading the way.
Are you heading into the new year with 2020 vision? Contact Logistics Plus for a check-up and let us know what logistics challenges you face in the years ahead!
Business Intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and turning it into useful, digestible information. To do this, BI uses a wide variety of tools and applications that allow companies to collect data from internal and external sources to generate dashboards, reports, and visualizations that are easy to understand. The data captured by a business intelligence team is used to help managers, directors, and executives make better informed business decisions. Here are some of the key reasons Business Intelligence is needed in the supply chain:
Within the transportation and logistics industry, there are millions of data points created each day for every shipment across the world.
With the option to ship goods via truck, rail, air, ocean, or small pack, it is very difficult to view all of your shipping activity in one place.
In an increasingly competitive and complex world, the need to find savings and efficiencies is more important than ever.
When faced with sorting thousands of data points at once, it can be very difficult to understand and make actionable.
How Will Business Intelligence Help Me?
A common term used in business intelligence is Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Key Performance Indicators are measurable values that demonstrate how effectively a company is achieving its business objectives. These indicators can be custom crafted to meet customer requirements or industry specifics such as carrier performance, lane utilization, savings and spend optimization, trends and corrective action analysis, and more.
At Logistics Plus, the Business Intelligence team is constantly at work to transform complex data into actionable intelligence for business purposes. Using our customizable Qlik dashboards, we seamlessly integrate all of your shipment data into one place. This easy to use, interactive dashboard has drill-down capabilities that provide powerful and effective insights. The insights from these dashboards can lead to increased efficiency in the supply chain, better warehouse management, and new opportunities for growth. The custom-tailored dashboards exist as an aid to your organization’s strategic and tactical decision making process while providing a way to examine trends from the collected data.
With the help of Business Intelligence, visibility issues can be a thing of the past. From delivery times to delays, having comprehensible data at your fingertips is a must in every supply chain. By working with Logistics Plus, you have the ability to obtain scheduled reports that empower your organization to drive innovation. Contact us today to find out how our Business Intelligence team will help your organization succeed and expand.
Logistics Plus is a leading supply chain solutions provider for the 
Technology, solutions, and services are constantly evolving in the logistics industry. As the decade comes to a close, it’s amazing to reflect on the ways our industry has changed the past ten years. Competition is heating up, demand is growing, and technology is advancing. Heading into 2020, expect things to be no different with 
In 2020 and beyond, the future of logistics will be centered around increasing supply chain visibility and speed. Customers expect to have turnkey, out of the box solutions that will increase the efficiency of their business. Wherever the logistics industry goes, rest assured, Logistics Plus will be leading the way.
Business Intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and turning it into useful, digestible information. To do this, BI uses a wide variety of tools and 