Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. This article outlines how organizations like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota are using AI to assist their workforce, and it identifies key steps for ensuring successful adoption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

As supply chains adopt more automation and AI, they also become prime targets for cyber threats. Cisco is tackling this head-on with AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial and logistics networks. These new tools dont just reactthey predict, adapt, and protect vital systems across the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In the vast sea of supply chain information, which SCMDOJO supply chain article truly stands out? Dive into our curated list of the top 12 blogs from 2024 that will elevate your supply chain knowledge and give you a competitive edge. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2025

Way back in June 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled Boeing’s Nuts-and-Bolts Problem that highlighted how Boeing was facing a shortage of fasteners at the time to complete its first orders of the 787 Dreamliner. The unexpected lack of fasteners marks the sort of test Boeing will face in coming years as.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Transformation Is a Boardroom Priority Supply chain management is now a core strategic concern for business leaders. Companies that fail to modernize face supply shortages, revenue loss, and regulatory risks. The Shift from Cost-Cutting to Resilience For years, supply chains prioritized cost reduction over resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. This will enable diamond jewelry consumers at scale to engage with the unique journeys their diamonds have taken from source.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2025

These measures have contributed to adjustments in cross-border trade flows and affected planning in industries reliant on bilateral supply chains. companies accelerated shipments to avoid tariff increases, leading to short-term logistical bottlenecks. In the U.S., In China, a decline in exports to the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 2, 2025

Why can’t we put the same energy that we put into inventing new words, tossing around acronyms, and parading on a stage to advocate for maturity models to improve supply chains? Supply chain concepts follow hype cycles. They both exist in supply chain circles. Do we have the right narrative?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different. Is the global supply chain fully automated? Do supply chain jobs go to the most educated candidates, or are there other, more relevant factors that play in the decision?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 23, 2025

Roadmaps for Green Logistics by Tim Foote, Director Transportation and Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio People like a routine. In April’s Green Corridor Green Initiatives for Logistics, I wrote about how to make initiatives for your organisation so it can start to become carbon free. I understand this.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One of the key lessons learned is the importance of creating a resilient supply chain. As the authors of a July 2021 Boston Consulting Group article state, Read more The post Bringing Together Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration with Business Networks appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 10, 2025

Optimising the Cold Chain This edition focuses on advancing sustainability and resilience in cold chain logistics, featuring articles on green cold chain solutions, compliance, rapid disruption response, and technological innovations for efficient operations. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 7, 2024

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The results of the research report How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2025

Sustainability isnt just a corporate goal anymoreits a supply chain requirement. Schneider Electrics new Environmental Data Program gives logistics professionals unprecedented access to carbon and sustainability metrics, covering over 70% of its product turnover. Read the full article on ARC Advisory Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supply chains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known. Navigating this years looming risks to build a secure supply network has never been more critical.[1] ”[3] Climate Change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 20, 2025

Cold Chain Logistics for Food, Pharma & Retail The April edition of LogiSYM magazine highlights the critical role of cold chain logistics in maintaining efficiency, compliance, and resilience across the food, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 10, 2025

Embracing the Work-From-Anywhere Trend in Logistics and Supply Chain: Pros, Cons, and Implications This edition explores the logistical implications of remote work, sustainability initiatives, and barriers to creating environmentally-friendly supply chains.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Black (Swan) is the New White Since 2019, supply chains and logistics have seen one black swan event after another disrupt operations and impact costs starting with trade wars and the pandemic and continuing through the Ever Given, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea , multiple labor disruptions, and now a possible renewed trade war.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. In May 2024, APQC gathered insights from supply chain professionals on Robotic Process Automation in supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. Here’s where our MEIO model within SO99+ came into play.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2025

The Industrial Sustainability Playbook by ARC Advisory Group provides strategic guidance on integrating sustainability into core logistics and supply chain functions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In an increasingly globalized world, logistics and transportation have taken center stage in the successful operations of businesses worldwide. Emerging from the shadows of standard methods, custom logistics and transportation platforms are shaping the future of the supply chain industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2025

Supply chains are unsung heroes in most businesses. Customers rarely interact with them since supply chain processes take place in the background, away from the spotlight. Everything from procurement to last-mile delivery comes under the supply chain umbrella, and boosting efficiency here drives better business results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

In February 2023 I wrote the article What Does 2023 Have In-Store for Global Supply Chains? It introduced the survey we had just launched to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. Meanwhile, labor constraints are as binding as ever.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains. For example, U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Solvoyo and looks at the importance of a control tower. What is a Control Tower?

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 25, 2024

What are Common Supply Chain Pain Points Distributors Can’t Ignore? Managing a distribution supply chain can feel like a constant battle. With so many moving parts—suppliers, inventory, and logistics—distributors often find themselves stuck dealing with one crisis after another.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 10, 2025

Embracing Supply Chain and Corporate Resilience This edition covers key topics aimed at strengthening supply chains through various strategies. The issue also addresses the specific challenges and risks associated with halal supply chains. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Descartes and looks at how EDI can streamline supply chain operations. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change. trillion to U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 10, 2025

Digital Transformation: Digitalisation & Digital Supply Chain Strategies The content covers the incorporation of digital transformation in supply chain processes, the intersection of transportation with the wider decarbonisation agenda at COP28, and the competitive landscape and challenges in advancing the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuels.

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