Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

This provider’s technology provides predictive, continuous, and multi-domain real time supplier risk assessment along with advanced analytics. Returns are in-turn routed through a reverse logistics facility for optimal recovery, helping retailers ensure the accuracy and speed of the return, as well as potentially reducing waste.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Now is an excellent time to develop organizational execution intelligence, which means using data and analytics to optimize operations across inventory management, pricing and promotion to squeeze every last ounce of efficiency out of your processes. Following are three strategies for using data to meet these challenging times.

Sourcing Strategies

QAD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

FLEXIBLE AND LESS COSTLY RETURNS One of the biggest costs for high volume shippers is reverse logistics and managing returns. Why You Need To Audit Parcel Shipping Spend To really drive logistics ROI, shippers especially high volume shippers need to audit their parcel freight spend.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

ModusLink Corporation

JULY 17, 2025

US Global Trade War, as American tariffs with opposing cargo freight containers in conflict as an economic dispute over import and exports. Fluctuating Shipping Costs & Capacity: Demand surges during Q4, driving up freight costs and tightening carrier capacity. For brands with global aspirations, the stakes are even higher.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

When paired with technologies like AI, cloud computing, and predictive analytics, digital transformation creates an ecosystem that is not just efficient — but intelligent. Hospitals using RFID and advanced analytics have reported reduced medication waste, faster restocking cycles and improved regulatory readiness.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

The promise of computational power plus AI means predictive analytics are the way forward, Petro says. He adds that it’s no wonder that only 15% of U.K. consumers trust retailers on pricing, with that figure at 24% in the U.S. Then, there’s the power of AI to model consumer groups and forecast human behavior.

Price Reduction

Ware2Go

MARCH 14, 2025

Boost Data Analytics You’ll be able to start tracking customer behavior and use data to build a better picture of how customers interact across channels so you can optimize marketing and create bespoke offers. Automation tools, APIs, and analytics platforms can help you monitor performance and identify opportunities for efficiency.

Omnichannel

ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2025

Use data from your ecommerce analytics to highlight key details, like: Average order volume SKU count Peak season demand trends Current fulfillment performance Current fulfillment costs 4. How do you handle returns and reverse logistics? Include specifics about your operations to set expectations from the start.

3PL

Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

Third, continuing to drive overall cost savings across the value chain and increasingly leveraging AI and analytics to enable even more efficient inventory planning. Second, we are working together with our strategic supply chain partners to drive greater cost efficiencies. I wear a number of hats these days.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

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Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

If you asked those same leaders what they wished they had in place and are now investing in heavily, the answer would be “supply chain analytics.” Moving from raw, unintegrated data to useful supply chain analytics is expensive — and it takes time. Those that didn’t are scrambling to pay down technical debt.

Vendor Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 4, 2025

You want one that offers opportunities during your quarterly or annual business reviews, and comes to the table with analytics and key areas that can be improved. If they do, you have a real fulfillment partner. If they don’t, you have a vendor. You want a partner that comes to you with additional services that may help your company grow.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

Our freight is moving in and out pretty quickly. Originally, while evaluating solution providers, the Taylor team looked at one that would run at night. But they preferred having it run during the day with a warehouse employee able to monitor what was going on in real time, making any fixes needed.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2025

Sunder Balakrishnan is director of supply chain analytics at LatentView Analytics. In a world of constant disruption, flexibility is quickly becoming the new standard, and only the most resilient will survive.

Modeling

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

Track components such as raw materials, freight and labor to assess real-time cost impacts. Automation and AI: Adopt advanced analytics and predictive models to optimize inventory, forecast demand and streamline operations. These measures include: Data-driven cost monitoring. Assortment simplification. Private-label strategies.

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2021

To reap the rewards of a data-driven e-commerce returns strategy, logistics leaders should follow these steps: Keep all stakeholders working together and sharing the right information with related communications via API-integrated systems. Gain access to real-time analytics and business intelligence that will empower your decision making.

Real-time Visibility

GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2018

Managing parcels for outbound shipping represents only a portion of a shipper’s overall logistics strategy. Freight spend must include parcel in reverse logistics spend, and major carriers are turning their attention to the value stream of proactive parcel management in reverse logistics.

Reverse Logistics

GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2015

Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers. The Basic Functionality of a Freight Rating System.

Analytics Software

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2018

Using analytics in the supply chain has the most potential to dramatically reduce costs of supply chain management, as well as minimizing supply chain disruption. This is where analytics come into play. Continuous improvement can permeate every aspect of supply chain management, ranging from vendor management to reverse logistics.

Analytics Software

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Many suppliers and manufacturers may have existing, internal analytics tools, but using these tools for benchmarking processes may be ill-fated. Manufacturers must work to consolidate incoming supplies and outgoing shipments to make their incoming and outgoing freight more attractive to major carriers. Use External Benchmarking Tools.

Material Savings

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Consequently, consumer demand will shape logistics providers service offerings throughout the coming year. Providers will need to focus on predictive analytics to get ahead of tomorrow’s needs by adjusting operations to reflect today’s immediate demand. Organizations Will Streamline Reverse Logistics.

Resource Reduction

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

For example, the Cerasis Rater enables B2B sales by allowing other B2B partners to request automatically reorders, retrieve freight rates and offer e-commerce fulfillment and shipment. Ultimately, customers work with your B2B partners, who then request orders or freight quotes based on their data.

Demand Planning Software

GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

To achieve these results, a quality LTL-based TMS must include the following modules: Reverse Logistics. Therefore, any LTL system must consider reverse logistics in every function. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management. Freight Estimate Optimization. Reporting and Insights. Money Matters.

Transportation Management

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

By 2020, the value of B2B e-commerce will surpass $1 trillion, and manufacturers, distributors, retailers, reverse logistics managers, third-party freight brokers and logistics services providers are working to keep up with the trend. Digitized freight forwarding, enabling faster, more cost-effective global trade.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Shipchain

MARCH 13, 2019

Payment Management Forms Another Key Freight-Use for Blockchain-Based Systems. Scheduling Through Blockchain Increases Freight Planning and Accuracy in Recordkeeping. Increased visibility of freight scheduling through blockchain is one of the ways blockchain may impact and benefit logistics, especially as it relates to wasted capacity.

Supply Chain Planning Software

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Predictive Analytics. Reverse Logistics / Product Lifecycle Management. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Global Trade Management (GTM). Optimization. Sustainability. Transportation Management System (TMS). Visibility. Warehouse Management System (WMS). Special Services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2015

This may be involved in order fulfillment, shipping of merchandise to customers, tracking merchandise sent from consumers in reverse logistics processes, collecting debts, or enacting a change in the environmental manufacturing conditions to improve workflow. Telecoms will also be significant.

Internet of things

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. Enhanced reverse logistics, increasing customer service and giving warehouse managers a means of handling returns regardless of their origin.

Supply Chain Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

Today, wearables are becoming increasingly popular, and these devices have the potential to radicalize the typical supply chain in forward and reverse logistics processes. The best predictive analytics systems in the world are only as good as the data the process. What’s Happening with Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

During the 2014 holiday season in the US, IBM Digital Analytics estimated that 25% of US online sales were via mobile. Inventory management and replenishment as well as reverse logistics can now be managed by mobile as well as payments. This, in turn, could reduce shipping and air freight volumes.

Supply Chain Software

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services. Inbound Logistics. Sustainability and Green Logistics.

3PL

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Logistics services include: 3rd party logistics, 3PL, 4th party logistics, 4PL, Just-in-Time (JIT), Payment Auditing, Freight Auditing, Payment Processing, Freight brokerage, Freight broker, Digital Freight Brokerage.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 30, 2020

However, companies must tackle the issue from the ground up, applying technology and freight analytics to optimize operations wherever possible. That includes working with both forward and reverse logistics data. Consolidate and Deconsolidate Freight When It Makes Sense, Based on Data-Driven Insights.

Analytics Software

Shipchain

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Let’s look at the problem of risk management in logistics and how traceability through blockchain reduces those risks. Logistics Risks Lead to Higher Freight Spend. Logistics risks impact freight spend in multiple ways. The self-fulfilling cycle continues with more delays leading to increased freight spend.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2021

Shifting modes from LTL freight to truckload freight on the initial outbound leg of the shipment consolidates all of the orders into one master bill of lading, reducing costs. Efficiency gains among carriers will always trickle down into benefits for shippers in the form of total freight savings. Continuous Moves.

Transportation Management

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services. Inbound Logistics. Sustainability and Green Logistics.

3PL