ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management business was formerly known as JustEnough Software. BOSTON (Nov 8, 2021) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Mi9 Retail’s Demand Management business. About Accel-KKR.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. But implementing new software does not digitally transform anything if the people that are supposed to use that software cannot do so effectively.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. The research, conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Ivalua, found that 71% of respondents believed the rate of digitisation in Procurement is low.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion in 2019. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. KION is a publicly-traded company and reports on the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

We continue to see strong interest in our domain expertise and our solutions to help companies navigate the complex trade landscape. Acquisition of 3GTMS On March 24, 2025, Descartes acquired all of the shares of 3GTMS, a leading provider of transportation management solutions. Additions to property and equipment (1.9)

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). Takeaways from Evolution 2019. Source: Google.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

At the end of 2019 that supply chain covered 38 PMI owned factories, 28 third party manufacturers, and more than 180 markets. The introduction of smoke-free products made the use of spreadsheet tools far less efficient in the capacity and sourcing planning as the new product categories had rapid growth. “We

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2019

Traditional supply chain solutions were not designed for high variability demand. Some traditional inventory management tools try to address this by providing an 8×8 ABC matrix per location. The inventory optimization tools then calculates how to service this range in a way that minimizes stock investment.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The figure includes Panasonic’s purchase of the remaining 80 percent of shares in Blue Yonder for $5.6 This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019.

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QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a lot in store for you and your colleagues, so please consider this roadmap of key attractions and pit stops for this year’s automotive sessions at QAD Explore 2019. Customer Case Study: Integration and QAD Automation Solutions. Customer Case Study: Adient’s Rapid QAD Automation Solutions Global Implementation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep. 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store. In the U.S,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Download WhitePaper.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Their 2019 annual investor report explained the strategy as “based on creating additional value to our existing customers,” which, in 2020, has driven multiple acquisitions. Maersk 2019 Annual Report. The offering, which launched on June 25, 2019 , was quite simple, although in the conservative world of container shipping it stood out.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

billion in 2019. Fast forward 5 years, and ARC’s 2019 base-year study estimated the market at $11.9 While time slot management applications work as a stand-alone application, it is more valuable when it is integrated into with other applications on a common platform such as warehouse- and yard management or visibility solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There were record numbers (see Figure 1) through August 2022 and even when September’s volumes receded they were still 7% higher than pre-pandemic 2019. As Executive Vice President, Solutions and Services, Chris Jones is primarily responsible for Descartes industry consulting and implementation services for Descartes’ solutions.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

So, let us reflect on the peak shipping season trends we saw at the close of 2018 and how those trends will affect the industry now and throughout 2019. According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further.

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QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2019

QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2019, the latest version of QAD’s flagship ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. We are also excited to unveil updates to several other areas in the QAD solution portfolio. QAD Adaptive ERP 2019 Highlights.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

In 2019 Yas Marina Circuit began working with DGrade to find a sustainable solution for plastic water bottles and cups used during the Formula 1 event. Getting the plastic into the recycling bins is not a sustainable solution in itself. Ensuring plastic is recycled into new products. Closing the loop with Sustainable Products.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Offshore ultra-deep water drilling company to deploy eSourcing globally across its purchasing function. Consus and Ivalua implemented and went live with the solution for Pacific Drilling in just two weeks. Pacific Drilling requires a fast, efficient and automated sourcing process to support the company’s Purchasing processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. Freight Rates 2019-2021. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order. As a result, a purchase order can cover multiple containers; and a container can carry multiple purchase orders.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The post This Week in Logistics News (April 15-19, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Over the past year, there have been several big deals in the TMS market, such as Summit Partners acquiring MercuryGate and E2open acquiring Cloud Logistics. Logistics Market (WSJ – sub.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Consider that there are 70 million more credit card accounts open now than there were in 2019, before the pandemic.” According to anonymized and aggregated account data tracked by the Bank of America Institute, the median savings and checking balances were at least 30% higher in July than they averaged in 2019.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 13, 2025

A digital passport electronically enables consumers, businesses, and governments to make responsible purchasing decisions about a products origin, materials, components, carbon footprint, supply chain, and much more. ESG Score for Batteries: Facilitates responsible consumer purchasing based on reported data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In parallel, PE/venture capitalists purchased/consolidated network solutions, slashing R&D and delaying investment, reducing industry capabilities. Tariffs dynamically change the value of inventory, necessitating investment in deeper inventory management solutions. Procurement was operating in isolation from supply chain.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

Rapid development of advanced planning and scheduling tools The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just expose the vulnerabilities of physical supply chains; it also revealed the critical need for digital agility. At first, there was a surge in essential purchases as people stockpiled necessities like toilet paper.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. The shifts in growth from 2019-2021 are dramatic. I found the topic–so simply expressed–required deep thought.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. He knew Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tools were out there, but he couldn’t sell IBP within the organization. He needed to find new solutions. To move forward, Nick needed a technology solution to drive the results.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2022

Even in a fast-paced industry like retail, there are more proof-of-concepts than end-to-end business solutions offering cognitive capabilities.” ” Thanks to physical store lockdowns during the pandemic, implementing omnichannel strategies and cognitive technology solutions became imperatives. and Wayfair Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

This means supply chain and logistics professionals need to distinguish between more frequently purchased products and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. In fact, IT spend as a percent of business capex crossed over the prior ~10 year average in 2019 and we see that trend extending in early 2020.”.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. What is procure-to-pay? a driverless car). a driverless car).

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

FourKites , a provider of real-time transportation visibility solutions, has a big data set around transportation. 336,500 TEUs were transported from China to the EU by rail in the first six months of 2021, that is 44% more than 2020 and 99% more than in 2019. The spread of Public Cloud enterprise software has made the risks greater.

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