Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

With ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, WMS solutions are broadening their capabilities. As online e-commerce giants like Shein, Amazon, and Temu continue to expand, customers will expect lightning-fast delivery and service, necessitating that WMS solutions scale with demand.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

Fast forward to 2025, and the pace has significantly slowed, with projected annual growth hovering around 6% —a stark contrast to the pandemic peak of 18–20%. According Descartes’ 2025 study How Smarter Delivery Wins Younger Consumers as Online Buying Slows , this age group has driven the most growth in ecommerce over the past year.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Descartes Systems Group Inc. We continue to see strong interest in our domain expertise and our solutions to help companies navigate the complex trade landscape. million, up 12% from $151.3

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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. Obsolete stock, fragmented procurement workflows, and disconnected data only make the challenge harder. This is where software steps in. What is Spare Parts Inventory Management Software?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. Growing at an overwhelming rate of 11.1%

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Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Streamline Your Route Planning Process Daily route planning can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re managing delivery routes using spreadsheets, manual methods, or basic mapping tools. Top 10 Route Planning Software Solutions: Overview Here’s a quick comparison of the top route planning software solutions in 2025.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

The landscape of public sector procurement has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, evolving regulatory frameworks, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Predictive analytics powered by ML helps organizations anticipate procurement trends and identify potential risks.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 11, 2025

However, this upbeat tempo is expected to slow down considerably as we head into the end of 2025. Jonathan Gold, NRF’s Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy, explains that many retailers had previously paused their purchases due to significantly high tariffs. While the first half of 2025 is still expected to see a 3.7%

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China Announces Export Controls on Five Critical Minerals Proactive intelligence Alert February 12, 2025 On February 4, 2025, China announced it would restrict exports of five critical minerals: tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, and molybdenum. Exiger analyzed the HS Codes of the products included in the shipments.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 25, 2025

25, 2025 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, is a top-ranked vendor in Spend Matters 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings, which include over 100 procurement technology vendors.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. This could be why, according to Forrester, 82% of organizations regret their software selection within 12 months.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2025

The ThroughPut Catalyst Program directly addresses the common hurdles organizations face when attempting to digitalize their supply chain processes, such as financial constraints and tool fatigue. Its the fastest way to build the case for transformation without the usual risk and resistance. PR Contact Tina Jacobs pr@throughput.ai

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2025

Think back to the last time your business hit a procurement roadblock. Perhaps it was a mixed-up purchase order or an inaccurate sales order—pricey yet worthwhile lessons. In this guide, we walk you through basic procurement concepts (e.g., What Is a Purchase Order? Purchase Order Function Together?

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Below are the individual web links and prime takeaway messages from each of our prior postings: Part One : Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in legacy software design.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2025

It’s for this reason that Blue Yonder is proud to be named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Driven Assortment Planning Solutions Vendor Assessment (Document #US52038124e). Prior engaged partners help customers discover and deliver product capabilities with relevant functions and an integrated solution.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

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ivalua

MAY 16, 2025

Rising software costs, lack of procurement oversight, compliance headaches, and clunky vendor management. Many organizations are discovering that without clear procurement software best practices, costs spiral, risks multiply, and efficiency stalls. Find Out More What Is Procurement Software? Sound familiar?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 3, 2025

How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance fbaker Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:18 In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) costs have long been a go-to target for improving margins. But today’s market is anything but typical.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I attended multiple events focused on the built environment, embodied carbon, digital decarbonization tools, and storytelling. Within the last agreement, Microsoft will purchase energy from Three Mile Island to power its data centers that are located within the state.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

In 2025, the landscape of spare parts management is undergoing a seismic shift. The Evolving Role of Spare Parts Management in 2025 Shifting Priorities and Challenges Heads of Maintenance and Spare Parts Management: These leaders are under pressure to reduce costs, maximize asset uptime, and support sustainability goals.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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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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My Office Apps

MAY 19, 2025

Kechie Recognized with the 2025 Best Ease of Use Award in Warehouse Management Category And More IRVINE, Calif. , 5 across Gartner Digital Markets platforms … Kechie is an All-in-One solution to Connect, Streamline, Succeed! It replaces spreadsheets and legacy tools with one intuitive system that adapts to how you work.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

This number is said to climb up to almost 285 million in 2025. Also, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. As retailers, you need a robust logistics solution that helps in aligning your capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. Failed deliveries.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT. If every company develops an in-house solution, it will be no better than the traditional means of tracking shipment data. Consider OTS available blockchain solutions. Download Here.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

49% That was the ownership share of product returns specialist Inmar Post-Purchase Solutions (IPPS), a joint venture between Doddle—a part of Blue Yonder—and Inmar, Inc. That was the downgraded forecast for US economic growth in 2025 as released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank. The Fed Downgrades GDP Forecast.

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synchrono

JANUARY 13, 2025

Its January 2025, and many of the manufacturers I know are still neck-deep in strategic and operational planning. I see many manufacturers that rely on MRP for purchase and work orders and use spreadsheets for scheduling. So, lets turn to a tool that is: Advanced Planning and Scheduling, or APS. They need to cut waste.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory. Gone are the days of paper inventory tracking and manual data entry. Scalable growth is impossible.

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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. Facilities can scale operations around the clock without adding headcount.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 27, 2019

I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] 01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? In 2025, there will be more consolidation and technology will play a larger role. [04:43] People are looking for global solutions. Why should it happen?

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