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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. These seven layers are: 1.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

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. That may sound impossible, but new technology places this capability within the reach of every organization.

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The Emergence of Supply Chain Data Fabrics

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When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. They offer software systems and technology for complex integration, rapid application development, and advanced analytics and sell those solutions to companies that need to accelerate optimized business outcomes.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

While SAP has had procurement analytics solutions, last year at Spend Connect Live, SAP announced the Spend Control Tower. It is a brilliant tool.” The enterprise software company also announced a new analytics solution covering external workforce management. And the supplier might reply, “I only agreed to ship 800.”

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management.

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Smart and Sustainable Freight: The Role of AI in Green Supply Chain Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) gain traction, the focus has remained on practical applications that yield incremental improvements rather than wholesale infrastructure change. AI-supported systems can consolidate and standardize emissions data, helping organizations comply with evolving disclosure frameworks.

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Will Cloud Computing in Logistics Replace On-Premises Systems for Good?

Logistics Viewpoints

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. Cloud computing has made installation, administration, and updates significantly easier and has thereby laid the foundation for Software as a Service (SaaS). The question is: can we also operate a warehouse fully autonomously ?