Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To improve,” the report rightly notes, “organizations should enhance supply chain visibility with robust data and analytics; use AI to foresee disruptions; keep business continuity plans current; and diversify supply sources, suppliers, manufacturing and logistics partners.” What gets measured affects what gets prioritized.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

Many ESG claims are self-reported without third-party validation, raising questions about accuracy and reliability. Aligning with global reporting frameworks, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), improves comparability and consistency of ESG assessments across supply networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In an era of endless voluntary disclosures and increasing emissions reporting regulations arising across the globe, international companies are playing regulatory twister. When both regulations are in effect in 2027, the corporate supply chain within which we currently work will be transformed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Additionally, ensuring that current reporting mechanisms align with DPP requirements is vital for long-term compliance and operational success. Successful integration leads to improved transparency, streamlined reporting, and enhanced decision-making.

Resource Reduction 292

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Aviation Coalition Announces Major Recommendations To Secure Supply Chain The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition released a report on actions the aerospace industry should take to prevent unapproved parts from entering the propulsion supply chain.

Price Reduction 301

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Leaders must track and report progress using established frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Sustainability is rarely a uniform standardized solution; it requires informed trade-offs and a commitment to aligning corporate goals with broader societal needs.

Waste Reduction 298

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Public Reporting: Publishing sustainability reports and ethical compliance metrics to highlight progress and areas of improvement. Key transparency initiatives include: Supply Chain Mapping: Using digital tools to trace the journey of products from raw materials to finished goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After being signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council, the regulation will be published in the official journal of the European Union and will enter into force on the day following its publication, it will apply 3 years after the date of entry into force.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 11, 2025

Editor’s Note: The following post introduces a research report published recently, “Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by SAP, led to the creation of a Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Stricter forced labor regulations, ongoing trade disputes, and the emission reporting mandates of the EUs Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will create immense pressure on companies. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions.

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital Product Report v4.0 In this report, we share insights from interviews with twenty business leaders trying to sort out next steps. Abstract In 2027, manufacturers selling into the European Union will be forced to comply with new compliance legislation for the Digital Product Passport.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We have lots of functions, lots of analytics, lots of reports.” What is the point of producing a report that nobody uses? The platform not only tracks plan acceptance, it tracks how often the different pages are used. What does that mean? The system tracks who uses each of these pages and how long they use them for.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

Dell reports reduced cycle times and improved productivity as a result. Built-In Sustainability Reporting Some orchestration tools are adding carbon tracking or energy use metrics alongside cost and delivery performance data. This makes it possible to adjust schedules and workflows directly on the shop floor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

and China escalate, businesses are bracing for the fallout, with larger and faster-growing organizations, in particular, identifying geopolitical instability as a major challenge to their global trade operations, according to Descartes report. And as tensions between the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2025

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Future of AI in Logistics.” The report includes data and insights from a survey conducted in April 2025 with.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2025

These devices report location data in regular intervals, often augmented by geofencing logic to detect unplanned route deviations or idle time. This data supports fuel optimization, maintenance scheduling, and compliance reporting. This leads to failed joins in data pipelines and manual reconciliation in reporting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

This evolution transforms sustainability into an operational layer rather than a reporting exercise, enabling logistics planners to engage more dynamically with energy and resource efficiency across the value chain.

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Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Freightos and Gryn are tackling these challenges head-on, with Freightos processing over 200 million data sets monthly for air and ocean freight and Gryn enabling scope 3 emissions reporting aligned with ISO 14083 and the GLEC framework. Define a Clear Purpose for Your Data Collecting data without a clear objective is inefficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

This report maps growth corridors across functions, technology, and regions. Go deeper with the full report. Explore how advanced OMS platforms are transforming retail and direct-to-consumer strategies. Download Executive Summary Supply Chain Management Market Opportunity – Where’s the opportunity in global SCM? Start with a summary.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

This comprehensive operational solution provides: Multi-carrier rate management : Access all your negotiated rates in one place for instant comparison and optimal routing decisions Automated booking : Create bookings directly with carriers and forwarders without rekeying information or switching systems Shipment visibility : Track your freight across (..)

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

A majority of warehouses report labor shortages, and more than 50% cite this as a significant business challenge that is only worsening. If you are interested in learning more about the report or other research produced by ARC Advisory Group, please reach out to CHanf@ARCweb.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Real-time risk solutions also use natural language processing to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events, and other hazards in near real-time. GenerativeAI is the new kid on the block.

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 3, 2025

Abstract The Supply Chains to Admire report is a data-driven analysis of the performance of over 500 public companies within their peer sectors over ten years. This report is part of an annual series to help companies benchmark and analyze performance. Supply Chains to Admire 2025 - v1.0

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Keep reading Weekly Freight Updates October 15, 2024 Update Weekly Freight Updates October 8, 2024 Update Weekly Freight Updates October 1, 2024 Update Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting for your ports and lanes.

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Kinaxis

MAY 20, 2025

Transparency as a strategic lever Visibility can’t just be a reporting function anymore—with transparency, it’s a strategic differentiator. By creating a consistent framework for data reporting, businesses can make data-driven decisions that align with both regulatory requirements and environmental goals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We paused publishing the report this year while we worked with Georgia Tech on the right balance of metrics to drive market capitalization/employee. These two reports are coming soon. I will be writing insights throughout the three- to four-week process.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2025

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by Magaya where Gustavo Gomez, Alfred Murgado, and I discussed some of the key findings from The 2025 State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding research report. If you werent able to attend, you can watch it now on demand. Alfred kicked off the conversation by asking what surprised.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

warehouse rental rates surged by 14% year-over-year in 2022, as reported by CBRE ? Gartner reports that companies using data-driven strategies can achieve a 20% increase in sales by aligning inventory with current market trends. Businesses report profit margin increases of up to **10%** by optimizing their inventory processes.

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