Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Yesterday April 4 2025, the U.S. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

Scenario modeling, running what-if simulations to stress-test sourcing, pricing, and inventory decisions, has become a cornerstone of supply chain strategy. In Q1 2025, 411 S&P 500 companies referenced tariffs in earnings calls, the highest in over a decade. It’s a boardroom imperative. Ford estimated a $1.5 billion hit.

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Modeling Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 267

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2025

If so, optimizing your inventory management strategy can be a game-changer. Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. Spend Management Takeaways SAP continues to invest in using generative AI to improve the user experience.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Compared to peer group performance for 2013-2023, 59% of the Gartner Top 25 score below their peer group on average revenue growth, 41% below inventory turns, and 41% below their sector on invested capital. The data outcome is open source and can be used to improve project outcomes. The answer is not th e Gartner Top 25.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources. Inventory Management AI Agents can track stock levels in real-time and compare them with demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels and preventing overstock or stockouts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

It requires a streamlined, reliable supply chain, from sourcing gear and managing equipment lifecycles to ensuring a seamless student experience. Much like gyms and wellness centers, diving schools operate within the broader fitness supply chain , which impacts how they source, sell, and serve.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Education 87

RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? These include: Barcode Scanning Devices: These handheld devices, equipped with integrated inventory management apps, enable real-time tracking and data entry. Think real-time inventory visibility across all your locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

This isnt a hypothetical scenario; its the daily grind for many businesses in 2025, where global trade rules shift faster than you can update your spreadsheets. Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. We were wrong. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

You’re juggling production schedules, managing inventory, keeping an eye on finances, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the shop floor. Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Supply chains are entering the era of legal volatility sharkins Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:22 The conventional assumption that tariffs are geopolitical risks is becoming outdated. Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility.

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Pharmaceutical Modeling Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 161

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Photo: iStock/South_agency July 2, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor How does a retailer stay ahead of the dizzying number of factors that go into whether it can sell what it puts on the shelves at a profit? AI can help. Modeling the future is traditionally predicated on history, or some substitute for history,” says Petro.

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist.

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Modeling Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 130

Freight Waves

JULY 12, 2025

While “typical” has become a relative term in recent years due to shifting and increasingly normalized shipping behaviors, this early peak offers valuable insight into what transportation markets might expect for the remainder of 2025. More importantly, inventory costs have risen even faster—driven by tariffs and rising warehousing expenses.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

During the first week of June 2025, job cuts continued with 90,000 layoffs with iconic brands like Kimberly-Clark (1500-1900), Microsoft (6,000), P&G (7000), and Wal-Mart (1,500). In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts. Why is a reinvention needed?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The supply chain industry faces a transformative era heading into 2025. E-Commerce Fulfillment Trends Shaping Supply Chains in 2025 E-commerce continues to dominate retail, placing fulfillment services at the heart of supply chain innovation. Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

In 2025, the ability to track and monitor every movement within the supply chain is no longer optional; it’s essential to ensure operational excellence, minimize risks, and meet the demands of an increasingly demanding customer base. Here are some of the main benefits of having real-time visibility into your supply chain: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

NEW YORK & OTTAWA, ON March 24, 2025 Infor, the industry cloud complete company, and Kinaxis Inc. TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Sourcing Strategies 152

BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

A significant point of concern is the dependency on single-sourced components, which poses considerable risks. This reliance necessitates a reevaluation of sourcing strategies and the development of contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 86

BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2025

Yesterday, Blue Yonder CEO Duncan Angove opened ICON 2025 by introducing a ground-breaking new era in supply chain management. The core of which is omni-inventory and omni-demand. Making collaboration seamless with merchandise, assortment, inventory, and materials are all in one place.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

The newly implemented 2025 U.S. This may include efforts such as sourcing new vendors and route optimization, while long-term strategies should focus on building supply chain resilience against future tariff fluctuations. tariffs are making waves across industries far and wide, placing significant pressure on businesses of all sizes.

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Material Savings Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 156

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. As part of the workshop, we are developing a list of Do’s and Don’ts related to Distributor Management. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels.

Waste Reduction 165

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. In our opinion, their partnership and contributions significantly impacted Blue Yonder’s recognition in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning report.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025 By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 111 Views You’re on-site before dawn, the framing crew’s ready, but the steel shipment’s stuck in limbo, the invoice isn’t approved, and your project management app just pinged you for the fourth time.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2025, efficient spare parts inventory management is no longer a competitive advantage — it’s a business necessity. Yet for many organizations, spare parts inventory remains a critical blind spot. What is Spare Parts Inventory Management Software? This is where software steps in.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada sharkins Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:53 Tariffs have been a constant threat since the beginning of 2025, but one sector has felt the impact more immediately than most: consumer packaged goods. goods were “ rapidly dropping.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2025

In what was termed exclusive reporting, citing informed sources, Reuters indicated last week ( Paid subscription ) that BYD has been slowing its production and expansion pace by reducing work shifts in some China based factories. The end result was noted as being multiple years of inventory overhang with impacts on financial performance.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

To help you optimize your search for the best supply chain management software in 2025. Which is the Best Supply Chain Management Software in 2025? What can you expect in this guide? Let’s jump right in! We’ve listed 14 best supply chain management software that come with their unique strengths.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Image: iStock/JuSun June 18, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” wrote William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer. SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. We cited indications of the post Lunar New Year ramp-up of global production levels to replenish inventories, more so than in prior years.

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Inventory Reduction Inventory Report Price Reduction 52

ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

In 2025, the landscape of spare parts management is undergoing a seismic shift. To stay ahead of the curve, industry leaders are turning to data-driven strategies and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform how they manage inventory, forecast demand, and optimize the entire spare parts lifecycle.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2025

This start-ups technology is based on the open-source database PostgreSQL. We built Atomic to be the inventory planning system we always wished we had. Reportedly the company is targeting to offer rapid onboarding for Oracle NetSuite clients by the end of 2025. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers. Rapid-fire, essentially live decision-making only happens when you have a reliable and fast solver behind the scene,” he says.

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Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 93

Resilinc

MARCH 6, 2025

Learn how to secure aerospace and defense supply chain resiliency with five key areas to note in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025. For Fiscal Year 2025, the NDAA places significant focus on supply chain resilience, ensuring the U.S. to expand sources of SRMs. Department of Defense each fiscal year.

Aerospace 48

Aerospace Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

Things are going to start moving even faster in 2025 — and as a marketplace seller, it can be pretty difficult to keep up-to-date on Amazon’s evolving strategies and what they mean for your bottom line. That’s why we’re sharing our three key predictions for 2025 to help you plan for success in the year ahead. for standard items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. At the same time, companies have been forced to pull forward inventory purchases, creating a squeeze where carrying costs are up while cash flow is tight.

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