Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And even before they begin, they must realize these problems are too big for any single team—supply chain must connect with finance and procurement to treat the n-tier suppliers as an extended part of their network and become their preferred customer. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. Sourcing is not only from traditional farms but also from controlled environment agriculture (e.g.,

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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.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

They write, “This includes tackling bigger issues such as compliance, supplier relationship management, risk and disruption, responsible sourcing, and transparency. “AI allows you to integrate real-time data from various sources, helping you devise more efficient delivery routes and schedules.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model. Optimal sourcing plant is different for different periods A baseline optimization model shows that depending on the period (month), the optimal sourcing location varies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Retailers are following suit.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. The advancements in analytics–open-source, cloud, internet-of-things (IOT), and cognitive computing–are very promising.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

An article from The Wall Street Journal mentioned a research by the Hackett Group that showed actual financial benefits in business relationships with diverse suppliers. Kelli Saunders started Morai Logistics Inc,in 2010 as an agent for Mode Transportation, a leading third-party logistics company. Greater return on investments.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. Procurement must adjust accordingly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Today’s article comes from the team at Coupa and explores an agile and resilient supply chain. As organizations strive to make their supply chain design a reality through planning and source-to-pay processes, many remain constrained by organizational silos and disparate systems. To read the full article, click here.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. What it doesn’t necessarily mean is simply transporting those Chinese mega-factories to another hemisphere. It could even entail some degree of domestic production.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Should the work stoppage drag on, it could disrupt June 15s Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, given that DHL is responsible for transporting the race cars used in the competition. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Gateways Ocean Transportation Global Trade & Economics Related Articles Maersk Billionaires Offer to Take Over Svitzer, Valued at $1.3B Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

Today’s supply chains often span multiple countries, involve various suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, and rely on intricate networks of transportation. The Rise of Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing In recent years, sustainability and ethical sourcing have become important concerns for businesses and consumers alike.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it. That’s when a centralized procurement organization structure proves beneficial.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The remainder of this article will focus on the technology issues. The larger the number of industry participants on a network, the better the solution is at sourcing and onboarding. The LevaData solution, for example, speeds up sourcing significantly. Those include trust issues, the operating model, and technology.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 1, 2025

Meet with the Leader in Procurement Risk AI As geopolitical risk, regulatory change, and ESG expectations accelerate, Exiger helps CPOs tackle the growing list of procurement challenges. Were excited to join World Procurement Congress 2025 for several exclusive events to discuss technology-driven transformation and building resilience.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article will explore key strategies for building supply chain resilience, and how Skill Dynamics can help support your business throughout this transformation. A lack of resilience can cause disruptions and delays to sourcing, transportation, or even manufacturing all of which lead to higher costs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. This article was originally written and published for DHL in January 2020 and focused on the trade wars and how to leverage opportunities for tariff reductions. This practice is illegal. Product strategies.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.   Keep reading to learn: What Is ERP in Procurement?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

Hopefully, by the end of the article you will also agree. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Indirect procurement has little to do with direct material management.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Last Mile Delivery Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage LTL/Truckload Services Education & Professional Development HR & Labor Management RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Featured Product Popular Stories Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

For shippers, culture and behavior have to change to apply Lean Transportation thinking. The “Them (company leadership) versus Us (shop floor associates)” mentality also needs to change for Lean Transportation to " WE. The 8 Rights To Achieve Lean Transportation Practices. Transportation takes time. Right Service.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This article sheds some light on sustainability considerations at the carrier-shipper interface by analyzing recent survey data. Also, more than half of the carriers use transport route optimization and track their drivers’ performance. Most of the shippers procure their transport through long-term contracts with selected carriers.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Five Ways to Improve your Supply Chains Resilience 1) Create Transparency This process involves determining the critical components for your operations and then, working with production personnel, identifying which ones are sourced from high-risk areas and lack ready substitutes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt E-Commerce/Omni-Channel Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles New Era at Amazon’s Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees F.D.A. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. With the right data you can reduce your overall transportation costs, both accessorial costs and overall freight spend. 17% went bankrupt, went private, or were acquired.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

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