Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Mitigation Strategies in Agriculture Farmers are exploring new export markets in South America and Europe to compensate for declining North American sales. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

Modeling 168

Modeling Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 168

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

Customers specifically those in automotive, industrial, consumer durables, high-tech, and aerospace and defense can seamlessly connect operational, tactical, and strategic planning processes across supply chain networks to create a single source of truth for their data.

Manufacturing Procurement 154

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Sourcing Strategies 154

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The platform provides a single source of truth for shippers and carriers by aggregating data from multiple sources, including transportation management systems (TMS), freight market data, and carrier performance data.

Optimal Sourcing 289

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 289

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

. … [This realignment is] driven by geopolitical uncertainty which is likely to grow with the ‘America first’ policies of the new administration in the United States.”[2] plan to prevent Chinese software and hardware from entering cars in America.”[7] ” Reputational risk. ” Value at Risk.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 130

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For manufacturers: Optimizes inventory and harmonizes data to reduce costs, improve visibility, and make better sourcing decisions. Verusen provides configurable, scalable, and sustainable supply optimization for MRO, spare parts, and indirect materials. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

Optimal Sourcing 299

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 299

QAD

MAY 1, 2025

In todays complex and often volatile global environment, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to cut sourcing costs while navigating geopolitical instability, inflation, tariffs and talent shortages. The truth is, sourcing smarter isnt just about softwareits about strategy, support, and best practices.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With over 25 equipment types, not just Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed, Farelanes provides truckload freight data analytics services for North America. Data Sources and Accuracy: Farelanes sources its data from trusted nationwide and custom geographic segments, ensuring accurate and transparent real-time pricing information.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 143

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 143

The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over 10,000 users in North America manage more than $7 billion of freight spend running through the flexible, user-friendly TMS. Automated Freight Procurement & Sourcing: Efficiently match loads with carriers for the best available rates. The results are increased efficiency, ease of workflow, and lower cost.

Optimal Sourcing 264

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 264

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The company centralizes data from multiple sources to manage inventory, simplify change management, and improve data quality. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations. The Greenscreens.ai

Optimal Sourcing 278

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 278

AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19. Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

Modeling 361

Modeling Network Design Software Network Design Scenario Planning 361

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

America 105

America Survey Sourcing Supply Chain 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 278

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 278

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

If interested in receiving a full table of contents, please contact Conrad Hanf ( chanf@arcweb.com ) if you are located in North America, Latin America, or Asia; or Ann-Kathrin Blech ( ABlech@ARCweb.com ) if in Europe. Numerous media sources have noted warehouse automation project cancellations. Growth Inhibitors.

Supply Chain Software 331

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 331

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

As an example, a major retailer whose market presence is in the Americas realized that several of their shipments that originate in China pass through Russia to make their way to the west and are now subject to shipment backlogs. Some may have believed themselves to be immune at one point, but now their perspective is shifting.

Supply Chain Design Software 324

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 324

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2024

The company said that it has already replaced 95 percent of the plastic air pillows with paper filler in North America and is working toward complete removal by year’s end. It is the company’s largest plastic packaging reduction effort in North America to date and will remove almost 15 billion plastic air pillows from use annually.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 288

Logistics Network Optimization Software Waste Reduction Logistics Price Reduction 288

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Alan works 24/7 across all channels, reducing scheduler workloads and providing a single source of truth. Matt has led high-impact teams that implemented logistics strategies and systems at P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Tyco, Argos and Nokia across North America, Western Europe and Latin America.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 104

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. Simply put, supply chain operations are under strain with pressures coming from multiple sources. And they must be capable of adapting to various demands.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 325

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to our preliminary results, the most widespread tactics to be utilized in 2023 include planning and forecasting process improvements and sourcing of materials from more proximate/local suppliers. However, I am surprised at the degree that localized sourcing is being considered. More to come!

Supply Chain Planning 294

Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 294

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Belcorp Corporation, headquartered in Peru, manufactures cosmetics and personal care products for women in 14 nations across South and Central America.

Supply Chain Design Software 321

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling 321

ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The goal of the Act is to improve America’s manufacturing capability of semiconductor chips and ensure that the country remains a global leader in technology. The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act is the main anchor of the CHIPS and Science Act. 2022) Source.

Manufacturing Procurement 223

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software South Korea 223

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts. Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio – Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai

Logistics Network Optimization Software 264

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 264

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

When you’re ingesting and synthesizing data from dozens or hundreds or millions of sources (as most sophisticated platforms do nowadays), you will see duplicated records, incomplete fields, formatting inconsistencies, different languages, different units of measurement. And better data science leads to better business outcomes for customers.

Quality 279

Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Data 279

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. There are continuing efforts to reduce the weight of their tractor and trailers in North America. PepsiCo Foods North America introduced tractors with liftable tandem axles which can lift the second axle if the load is not too heavy.

Supply Chain Design Software 263

Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills North America Resource Reduction 263

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

His mission is to help craft the firm’s growth strategy while assisting with deal sourcing, capital raising, and the creation of value within portfolio companies. Larkin became Strategic Advisor at Clarendon, and was named Chair of the firm’s Advisory Board.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 278

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2021

A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. Starbucks to improve sustainable coffee sourcing. According to the heads of bot rail companies, Canadian Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern will result in new service lanes across North America.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

Logistics Network Optimization Software San Francisco Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 55

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Shell’s current shift to the global supply chain is impacting North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Russia, and China. To prove the concept, Nick decided to run a simulation and tested the North America market. North America Simulation Output. A Brief History of IT Investments. Talking numbers worked.

Demand Planning Software 323

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 323

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Greater digitization and automation alone — by creating a digital audit trail and a “single source of truth” — can take a huge bite out of detention fees and constant squabbling between supply chain partners about who is at fault for any given delay. The returns on these kinds of efforts will be swift and tangible.

Expense Reduction 316

Expense Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 316

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. Unilever started in North America in 2020.

Inventory Reduction 240

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software North America Material Savings 240

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

During the first six months of 2021, North America, Asia and Europe saw marked growth in shipment volume, with the highest increase seen in May. In June, shipments were up by 32% and 33% for Asia and North America, respectively, compared to January 2021. Global ramifications of port congestion.

Los Angeles 203

Los Angeles Trends North America Long Beach 203

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 288

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Vizion changes the game by providing multiple data sources that are already connected, offering instant-on capabilities. Their API normalizes data from various sources, including EDI, AIS, port-terminal events, and direct connections to Class I railways. With data refreshed multiple times daily, latency is reduced to 6 hours or less.

Container Tracking 246

Container Tracking Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Earlier in 2022, we conducted a survey of 8,000 consumers across North America and Europe to get a better sense of their ecommerce experience and how they were reacting to retailer performance. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research. Source: Descartes & SAPIO Research.

Optimal Sourcing 278

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 278

The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 19, 2024

Kevin is the Owner of Brush Pass Research , a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America. Kevin is the owner of Brush Pass Research, a sales and marketing research firm that helps companies sell to freight brokerages across North America.

Trends 245

Trends Freight North America Supply Chain Design Software 245

Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Brian Grass - Chief Financial Officer We also began dual sourcing more of our production and are now intensifying those efforts even further. We began to build out our internal Southeast Asia sourcing capabilities to accelerate supplier transitions out of China and in many cases dual source our production. billion to $1.6

Manufacturing Procurement 75

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Retail Inventory Reduction 75

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The discipline, first defined in 1982, includes source, make, deliver, and planning functions. For Llamasoft it is sourcing rationalization and risk management network design. Source Data: The Supply Chain Economy and the Future of Good Jobs in America, Mercedes Delgado and Karen Mills , March 9, 2018, [link] America.

Supply Chain Design Software 362

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 362