Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 30, 2025
Supply chain sustainability is increasingly important for companies facing expectations from investors, regulators, customers, and employees. While past efforts focused on meeting compliance requirements, organizations are now working to proactively embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their sourcing, production, and distribution activities.
ToolsGroup
APRIL 29, 2025
Next generation prediction algorithms excel at preventing business disruption and optimizing the supply chain for Central American food distribution logistics BOSTON April 29, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, will be in attendance at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo , taking place May 19-21 in Barcelona, Spain.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 24, 2025
Intensifying geopolitical unrest. Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Extreme tariff volatility. Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Add emerging compliance requirementssuch as sustainability, transparency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulationsto the mix and youve got an unprecedented, complex global trade environment.
Freightos
APRIL 23, 2025
Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 24, 2025
Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. For me, it was a big sigh. I believe that the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a barrier to progress in supply chain planning, and that vendors that rally in support have a false sense of superiority. Reflection Let me start with some history.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2025
Yesterday April 4 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a plan to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026. The affected dyes include Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, Blue Nos. 1 and 2, Green No. 3, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B.
Freightos
APRIL 23, 2025
Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,
Logility
APRIL 28, 2025
In the beginning, there was AI that learned. Then came generative AI drafting emails, designing ads, and helping developers code. But 2025 ushered a momentous change to everything we know about autonomy: goal-driven AI. Generative AI (GenAI) took off by mimicking creativity. It could write poetry, generate code, or answer inquiries about next months forecast.
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 25, 2025
Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2025
Were still in the first quarter of 2025, but we already have a strong contender for Word of the Year: tariffs. Since inauguration day, tariffs have dominated the headlines, with so many back-and-forth changes happening almost on a daily basis, its been difficult for supply chain and global trade professionals to keep up. One of. Read more The post [Video] The Logistics of the De Minimis Entry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Freightos
APRIL 29, 2025
Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently. Christian Wilhelm April 30, 2025 Blog We’re excited to announce that SHIPSTA by Freightos is officially rebranding as Freightos Procure.
BlueYonder
APRIL 24, 2025
The high-tech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. As companies strive to stay competitive, they face several trends and challenges that require innovative solutions. Here, we explore the five biggest trends and challenges in the high-tech industry and how Blue Yonder’s solutions can help overcome them. 1.
Procurement Academy
APRIL 24, 2025
When the tariff tide changes – like the recent Liberation Day measures – organizations either get swept away in the current or navigate forward with confidence. What makes the difference? Preparation. At Skill Dynamics, we know that preparation starts with people. Understanding regulations is critical – but what truly builds resilience is training agile, informed teams who can pivot fast, minimize risk, and protect performance when global trade gets turbulent.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Stord
APRIL 24, 2025
I recently had a really insightful virtual sit-down with Ronan Croke, Director of Credit at Wayflyer. For e-commerce businesses, this is likely a major concern right now: US tariffs. We also had Niamh Garry, Funding Analyst at Wayflyer, expertly guiding our discussion. It was a really informative session where we went into the details and there's a lot to learn when it comes to navigating these tariffs.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2025
The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility. With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance. This shift reflects a broader transition toward data-driven, performance-based management of freight networks.
Freightos
APRIL 29, 2025
Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide.
BlueYonder
APRIL 23, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. This Magic Quadrant also marks the twelfth consecutive time Blue Yonder has been named a Leader since the report started in 2010 2.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2025
Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. It ties up capital, wastes storage space, and risks product obsolescence. Companies often overproduce to hedge against demand swings, yet end up with shelves of unused goods. These inefficiencies inflate costs and slow response times when customer needs change. This is where On-Demand Production comes in plat A smarter approach is taking shape.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 30, 2025
There has been noteworthy news in the commercial aircraft industry in the announcement that European based Airbus has finally secured an agreement to acquire certain Spirit AeroSystems production facilities. These facilities are mainly dedicated to Airbus s fuselage and aircraft structures production needs. Background In July of last year, industry rival Boeing announced its re-acquisition of major aircraft aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems reported value of $8.3 billion when Spirits ne
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2025
Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., a leading global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry headquartered in Japan. The all-cash transaction has a total consideration of $350 million, subject to closing adjustments. Once closed, Fictiv will join MISUMI.
NC State SCRC
APRIL 30, 2025
Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for AI.I hear of lots of people using Gamma, ChatGPT, Claude, and other platforms on a one-off basis to answer a question or settle a bet, but the formal integration of AI in work flows is in its infancy.
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Jaggaer
APRIL 24, 2025
By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. This year has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride, with changes to the global trading environment every day. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 24, 2025
Businesses are realising the importance of implementing cybersecurity to protect their IT systems. For manufacturers, this includes data in their ERP system and external systems like IoT (Internet of Things). A manufacturing ERP system contains sensitive information ranging from supplier and customer information to critical intellectual property information in BOMs (Bill of Materials).
BlueYonder
APRIL 30, 2025
In an IDC InfoBrief titled Building the Future of Supply Chains: AI-Driven Orchestration for Asia/Pacific Success, 99.7% of supply chain leaders in Asia-Pacific identified agility as critical to their success. Yet, the region fraught with challenges from cultural differences and language barriers to diverse regulations and uneven infrastructure makes achieving agility feel like performing ballet while wearing concrete boots.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2025
As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. Traditional cloud-centric architectures, which depend on centralized processing, may not meet speed and / or reliability goals needed to support operational needs at scale. Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency.
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Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. Our latest bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Procurement Academy
APRIL 24, 2025
When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. Theyre often seen as separate worlds, each with its own goals, systems, and ways of working. But the truth is, when these two functions join forces, the results can be game-changing: lower costs, faster responses, and a more resilient operation overall.
AB&R
APRIL 29, 2025
In todays fast-paced warehouses, distribution centers, and field operations, every scan counts. If your team is relying on outdated or underperforming barcode scanners, youre not just losing timeyoure losing productivity, accuracy, and profit. Luckily, some of the most trusted names in data capture have released rugged, high-performance devices built for the demands of modern workflows.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 29, 2025
This posting is the third installment in our ongoing supply chain technology market education series. Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari has teamed up with procurement sourcing and technology applications influencer Michael Lamoureux, in the sharing a joint perspective as to why legacy sourcing and planning software applications will struggle with existing and highly uncertain business and associated supply chain challenges.
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