Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1 billion to $23.07 billion in 2023 to $13.3

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2025

I had the pleasure of attending the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024, held on Dec. Blue Yonder has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions , which we believe reflects our strong performance and comprehensive vision in the field. 3 4 in Denver, CO.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 10, 2025

Home January 10, 2025 Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 3/3 Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer Now that Ive looked back at 2024 and offered my warehouse automation predictions for 2025 , lets turn to the three areas warehouse leaders should concentrate on to prepare their operations for the future.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. SONAR: Outbound Tender Reject Index for 2025 (blue shaded area), 2024 (green line) and 2023 (pink line). Upstream firms (56.5)

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Taulia

DECEMBER 6, 2024

How are companies rethinking their liquidity management strategies in response to the recent degradation across major working capital metrics? In the wake of economic uncertainty, many companies have experienced a degradation in key working capital metrics.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Springs said, “We’re seeing consistent increases in safety metrics.” While we always aim to improve these metrics, it’s not just about numbers — it’s about caring for our people.” Nutrien Ag Solutions, using Samsara’s technology, saw a major reduction in incidents since adopting the platform three years ago.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2025

Look for features like: Shipment Reports Performance Metrics Cost Analysis These insights can help you identify trends, pinpoint inefficiencies, and optimize your shipping strategy. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on September 15, 2024. Reporting and Analytics Data is power.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

However, S&P Global Ratings reduced its outlook on GXO to negative in March 2024 when the company acquired Wincanton last year, a U.K.-based Robinson, but it got to that level through a downgrade from May 2024. based contract logistics provider in that country. S&P Global Ratings has a BBB rating on C.H.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

The company maintains a robust DNU (Do Not Use) list enforcement across all subsystems, with over 400 carriers added in Q4 2024 due to confirmed fraud activity. Crowley’s fraud prevention strategy has yielded impressive results, including a 97% reduction in unvetted carrier usage since SOP enforcement in Q3–Q4 2024.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Develop Supplier Collaboration Frameworks , engage key suppliers in strategic discussions, develop joint value-creation initiatives, and establish clear performance metrics to ensure mutual growth. Hackett Group, “Procurement Automation: Key Benefits,” 2024. Ensure that these tools can scale with your business.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. Resilinc Study Supply chain risk management technology provider Resilinc released this week this providers findings of the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Recognized as a leader in her field, Erika has been honored with the CISO’s Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Award (A100) and the 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award in the DEI Pioneer category. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key components of mobile inventory management include: Smartphone app: Allows field agents to log information, analyze metrics, and manage tasks even in remote areas with limited connectivity. Cloud software: Stores and distributes real-time data, producing reports accessible to all team members.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Read Ardent Partners’ 2024 Strategic Sourcing Technology Advisor report , which explores eight solutions and market leaders in the strategic sourcing space. Yes, modern procurement platforms can track ESG metrics, monitor supplier risk, and enforce compliance with regulations and internal policies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Tie rewards directly to the metrics that move your business forward. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on March 17, 2024. Know what comparable roles at similar companies are paying in your region, and be prepared to exceed that. Incentives and bonuses: Skin in the game.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Leveraging advanced analytics : You can use analytics to identify top-performing suppliers as well as address any issues based on supplier performance metrics. Analytics also help you better evaluate potential suppliers, pinpoint cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen future sourcing strategies.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to The Hackett Group’s 2024 CPO Agenda , cost reduction remains the top priority for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs). It empowers procurement teams to make data-driven decisions that go beyond standard commercial metrics. Here are some key insights from the e-book.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 21, 2025

The current pace of exits is 16% higher than during the same period in 2024. However, rates can be a noisy metric, as fluctuations in haul lengths and inflationary cost inputs can distort the picture. In weaker markets, carriers are generally more willing to accept freight, so rising rejection rates in a down market carry more weight.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

SONAR: Outbound Domestic Rail Container Volume Index for 2025 (blue shaded area), 2024 (green line) and 2023 (pink line). Hunt saw 13% volume growth in the East, which has a shorter length of haul and negatively impacted the yield metric, during the period. Hunt recorded a 1% decline.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

Management believes that investors and financial analysts measure our business on the same basis, and we are providing the Adjusted EBITDA financial metric to assist in this evaluation and to provide a higher level of transparency into how we measure our own business.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 18, 2025

In a 2024 report, IDC offers insight that reinforces the importance of this evolution [1]. In late 2024, McKinsey launched their annual Global Supply Chain Leader Survey. Doc #US51710623, April, 2024 The post When Visibility Isn’t Enough: Meet Today’s Control Towers appeared first on Blog | Blue Yonder.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The DPP is a key part of the EU’s broader Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR), which officially entered into force in July of 2024 as part of the region’s stated desire to “accelerate the transition to a circular economy model.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

In 2024, U.S. The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that global energy efficiency investments reached approximately $660 billion in 2024, underscoring a global commitment to sustainable energy practices. Performance metrics, maintenance records, and energy audits often uncover inefficiencies that would otherwise go unnoticed.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

In 2024, the Houthis in Yemen launched more than 50 attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, forcing shipping giants like Maersk and MSC to reroute traffic around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. China also supplies 60% of the world’s graphite, essential for electric vehicle batteries. Trade Representative.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Doddle had said in 2024 that it would work with FedEx to expand its network of return drop-off points and enable a “frictionless” product returns process for US consumers by linking nearly 2,000 drop-off points at FedEx Office locations across the country with IPPS’ network. prediction made in March.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 10, 2025

According to the 2024 Global Trade Report by Thomson Reuters , 74% of businesses reported that their operations were impacted by supply chain due diligence, highlighting its critical role in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance in global trade. To ensure relevance, audits should be tailored to industry standards and risk profiles.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Over the course of 2023 and continuing throughout 2024, we have celebrated progress while remaining focused on continuing to meet specific ESG targets. Now in 2024, JAGGAER has been awarded a Gold Medal from EcoVadis , demonstrating continuous improvement in our ESG program. We developed metrics to track progress toward DE&I goals.

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Logility

APRIL 28, 2025

Gartner, Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Conversational Artificial Intelligence, Danielle Casey, Eric Goodness, 6 December 2024) However, the companies that start now will shape the future. Gartner predicts that mass adoption of agentic AI is six to eight years away.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Walmart previously scaled back its drone deliveries in 2024, when it ended the service in Utah, Arizona and Florida, in favor of focusing on remaining operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas and Virginia. Eligible products include fresh produce, household essentials and various snack foods.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Between 2022 and 2024, around 19% of organizations faced legal action from the government and regulatory bodies because of compliance issues. Define what compliance regulations your company needs to focus on and select metrics based on those. This metric is especially important in public procurement among government agencies.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Essential Digital Procurement Features that Solve these Challenges Based on interviews with over 380 procurement leaders, Ardent Partners projects that by the end of 2024, 74% of Chief Procurement Officers will have adopted Generative AI to drive procurement automation, improve decision-making, and elevate the user experience.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Click the button below for some insight into Costco’s delivery metrics and tips on how to most efficiently comply with protocols. These are report cards that grade suppliers on quality and performance, looking at common metrics like on-time delivery, inventory management, missed shipments, lead time, costs, etc.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 8, 2025

The average dwell time (how long they stay before getting caught) is 212 days , according to IBM’s 2024 report. The average cost of a supply chain breach in 2024 was $4.5 That’s over half a year of spying or stealing data. Sometimes, attackers don’t just want access. They want disruption. What’s the Cost of Doing Nothing?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Despite this lack of understanding, a 2024 McKinsey survey found that 71% of companies were using generative AI in at least one business function. There are a lot of companies that are investing in this technology,” he says. But Im not sure whether companies understand exactly what it does and how they can apply it for real business value."

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Improve Walmart OTIF Performance On January 31 st , 2024 Walmart announced a change to its supplier OTIF (on-time, in-full) requirements via its Retail Link platform. Starting in 2020, 98% was the OTIF requirement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

By linking compensation to efficiency metrics, you can further align interests. Establish energy performance metrics and track results over time. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on February 29, 2024. Recognition programs can incentivize employees to drive positive changes.

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