Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer. Technology plays a significant role in improving order accuracy and efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible.

Optimal Sourcing

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. Real-time data processing and analysis are crucial for identifying and resolving supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Winning the Supply Chain Wars To thrive amidst these challenges, ToolsGroup recommends five strategic pillars: Conduct What-If Scenario Analysis Simulate potential disruptions to plan and respond proactively. Evolving Customer Expectations Faster delivery, customized solutions, and real-time communication are now essential.

Price Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. Concepts like GenAI Assistants and Agents were presented, offering conversational interfaces and on-demand analysis. Smart Import is also being leveraged to accelerate data integration from various sources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

For my long-time readers, you know that fewer than 3% of companies outperform their peer group in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis , and that the Gartner Top 25 is essentially a beauty contest for underperformers. Using channel and trading partner signals build outside-in models and orchestrate decisions across source, make and deliver.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools. Kudos to the supply chain and logistics teams that have already adopted transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other digital solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Data analytics helps you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), like supplier performance, delivery times, and transportation efficiency — all in real-time. That’s where data analytics comes in.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Transportation and Logistics: The goal here is to minimize delivery costs while maintaining reliable service levels.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. Integration allows seamless transitions from data insights to purchase approvals and execution.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. But more importantly, few see demand as a process to be managed through lean processes of disciplined analysis of demand shaping/shifting analysis, backcasting, improving models and driving FVA improvements. Why is a reinvention needed?

Supply Chain Planning Software

TransAudit

JUNE 24, 2025

With global transportation costs climbing and carrier networks becoming more complex, transportation spend management has become a strategic priority — not just a back-office function. Why Transportation Spend Management Demands Better Data Transportation spend often ranks as one of the top operational costs for shippers.

Real-time Visibility

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. BoxFox Liquidation.com 360 Components J2 Sourcing Gain More Knowledge About Liquidate Inventory 4.

Negotiating Skills

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management. Through interactive tutorials and practical exercises, learners can become adept at using software for inventory management, transportation planning, and demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 9, 2025

However, a combination of predictive analysis, utilizing real-time data, and collaborating closer with key stakeholders within your supply chain can help mitigate any issues caused by these challenges. Ethical sourcing is one method to embed sustainability into your supply chain capabilities from the beginning.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

The Future of Freight Festival, now in its fourth year, is FreightWaves’ flagship event designed to convene industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore emerging trends in transportation, logistics. ports, trucking networks, and warehouses. Supply chain leaders have grappled with disruptions from events like the U.S.-China

China

ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

By embracing these technological solutions, businesses can optimize their resource allocation, enhance supplier relationship management,gain AI-driven procurement insights through comprehensive analysis and control of spend, and ultimately deliver a framework of continuous procurement process improvement.

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By harnessing comprehensive datasets from diverse sources, organizations can gain actionable insights into demand patterns, inventory dynamics, and logistical efficiencies. It involves gathering information from various sources to build a comprehensive dataset that reflects the state of the supply chain.

Analytics Software

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Buyers should be aware that solutions differ in terms of whether their visibility and control span the entire supply chain or only focus on a specific function such as Transportation Management, Demand or Supply Planning, or Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. This reduces dependency on external networks while retaining the benefits of centralized reporting and analysis. Environmental factors present additional challenges.

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 8, 2025

From sourcing premium raw ingredients to delivering each fresh pint to customers, breweries face a host of complex challenges. Sourcing High-Quality Raw Materials Quality is king in brewing. Proper beverage transportation is crucial for maintaining product quality, preventing spoilage, and meeting distribution timelines.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Outsourcing to a 3PL can provide access to advanced warehousing technologies, optimized logistics networks, and specialized expertise in areas such as inventory management, transportation, and order fulfillment. Sorting systems Automated transportation with automated guided vehicles.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Higher Costs and Lower Profits: While recession may incur low demand, operational costs such as energy and transportation can remain high or fluctuate unpredictably. While perfect forecasting remains elusive, leveraging robust data analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and real-time market intelligence can significantly improve accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2025

It demands a deep dive into complex calculations and multi-faceted considerations that impact everything from sourcing and production strategies to long-term investment and risk management. Evaluating the options around sourcing from different countries and applying different inbound and outbound transportation strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

Supply Chain Planning Software

BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Todays supply chains span thousands of miles, cross continents and oceans, rely on multiple modes of transportation, and involve many supplier tiers. Advanced digital software, enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) like the Blue Yonder Transportation Management solution are purpose-built to address the top causes of shipping delays.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

“This year, I believe we’re going to see higher investments in supply chain technology as well as a change in leadership styles to complement these investments,” says Radu Palamariu, MD of Alcott Global and Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice, co-author of From Source to Sold.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

The actors involved (suppliers, manufacturers, products, vendors, retailers, transport companies, among others) must collaborate. Geopolitical conflicts, social changes, new market conditions, or adverse weather conditions are sources of disruption in supply chains that must be taken into account.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discuss strategies for sourcing recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and ethically produced components. Efficient Transportation and Logistics: Analyze route optimization techniques to minimize transportation distances and fuel consumption. Consider minimal packaging designs to reduce waste.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence-driven platforms are transforming carbon accounting by automating data collection and analysis. By contrast, companies that digitize their carbon tracking shorten the learning curve and accelerate progress toward their sustainability goals. AI also provides visibility into emissions across the supply chain.

Rail Software

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses need to identify vulnerabilities in their networks, from supplier dependencies to transportation delays. Risk assessment frameworks such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or SWOT analysis will allow organizations to categorize risks based on severity and likelihood.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

When pricing decisions are grounded in comprehensive data analysis and scenario modelling, businesses can move decisively while others hesitate, uncertain of the implications of their choices. In addition to speed, the key differentiator when it comes to advanced pricing technology is informed confidence.

Price Reduction

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Logistics & Transportation Failures: Port congestion, rising freight costs, and fuel shortages. Increased costs due to emergency sourcing. Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to industry laws, ESG policies, and ethical sourcing. Conduct a Supply Market Analysis: Use PESTEL and SWOT frameworks.

Optimal Sourcing

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. While the jobs market appears healthy on the surface, deeper analysis reveals underlying weakness.

Purchasing Skills

USC Consulting Group

JUNE 3, 2025

Organizations can employ AI for real-time data analysis to support Lean initiatives. Real-World Applications: Reducing Waste and Streamlining Processes To enhance supply chain efficiency, organizations can leverage AI, data science, and Lean methods to identify and eliminate key sources of waste.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain