Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! However, before you can bring your vision to life, you need to source everything needed for your nightclub to run smoothly. In this article, we’ll explore how you can source everything needed for your nightclub to create the perfect atmosphere for your patrons to dance the night away.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. This will enable diamond jewelry consumers at scale to engage with the unique journeys their diamonds have taken from source. Quantum-safe cryptographic primitives (e.g., Whats Next?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Shippers’ end-to-end supply chain predictions are based on applying AI to OpenWeb searches, import/export records, data from sourcing platforms like ThomasNet, federal logistics records, and other data. So, the term “Haiphong” when combined in an article with the phrase “port fire” would generate an alert.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The exhibit featured dozens of items, articles of clothing, and mementos dating back to the era of the Silk Road. The shortage has not impacted Charlottesville’s other major healthcare provider, Sentara Health as this organization sources its IV solutions from a different manufacturer.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2025

This move empowers companies to make more informed sourcing decisions, comply with ESG standards, and build greener operations. Read the full article on ARC Advisory Group. As Craig Resnik writes, Schneider Electric launched its Environmental Data Program to increase transparency around product-level environmental impact.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

The data outcome is open source and can be used to improve project outcomes. Because the academic literature lacks a definition of value in the supply chain, Georgia Tech is developing a series of journal articles. I thank Kinaxis for funding the graduate students working on this project. This is not a new project.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

This article outlines key factors driving supply chain change, the limitations of outdated strategies, and how Walmart is restructuring its supply chain using AI and automation. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China's Production of Impacted Minerals Source: Bloomberg In recent years, China restricted the exports of several other critical minerals. Material shortages : Given China’s substantial share in the production of these metals, global shortages are possible until alternative sources are identified. It is not clear whether U.S.

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Kodiak Hub

MAY 22, 2025

Strategic sourcing is more than a buzzwordits a sourcing strategy that can transform how organizations purchase goods and services. But what is strategic sourcing, really, and why should you care? And for a real-world connection, well see how the latest software tools (like Kodiak Hub) help bring strategic sourcing to life.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

This article comes from Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Collaborative discussions can help identify relevant data sources and metrics that capture the end-to-end supply chain process and align with overall business goals. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2024

This article comes from Solvoyo and looks at the importance of a control tower. One of the most powerful tools in modern supply chain management is the Control Tower, which offers a comprehensive, real-time view of the entire supply chain and is the single source of truth for the latest developments on the demand and supply side.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Source: US DoD. This article was written to concisely aggregate and communicate that information from a supply chain perspective. However, the major partners discussed in this article include P fizer – BioNTech , Moderna , McKesson , FedEx , and UPS. Covid-19 vaccine distribution is headline news across the country.

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ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

In this article, we break down the differences between procurement and purchasing, explain why the distinction matters, and explore how technology can align both functions to drive efficiency, compliance, and long-term value. It aligns sourcing decisions with broader business goals and supports innovation, compliance, and resilience.

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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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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. Survey respondents are second most likely to have implemented Robotic Process Automation in sourcing and procurement (20 percent).

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

At a high level, procurement focuses on sourcing the goods and services an organization needs, while supply chain management oversees the broader flow of those goods, from raw materials to end customers. Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves orchestrating a product’s or service’s entire lifecycle, from sourcing and production to delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the benefits of machine learning in the warehouse. This article provides an introduction to machine learning for warehouse managers. The data can come from a number of sources, including warehouse optimization systems, mobile devices, and automation systems (or WCS).

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

He also spoke at the ARC forum in 2023, and this article is based on that presentation as well. trillion records from 47 data sources in the Cognite platform. It accesses, transforms, and harmonizes data from multiple sources to make it usable and actionable for various business use cases. Industrial data is voluminous.

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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

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This article is from KNAPP and looks at innovations in e-grocery. One of the cameras keeps an eye on the source container. This way, the Pick-it-Easy Robot keeps good track of the source container, which is why it always knows how to best handle an item. To read the full article, click HERE.

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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? This post was subsequently followed by two articles that discussed some of the findings from the survey. Simply put, supply chain operations are under strain with pressures coming from multiple sources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

I provided a glimpse of the study content in an article in October that lists the top 20 warehouse automation suppliers , based on ARC’s estimates of 2021 revenues. Together, these two articles provide a substantial quantitative and qualitative overview of the global warehouse automation market. Growth Inhibitors. Plans for the 2.8

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

This article was written to concisely aggregate and communicate that information from a supply chain perspective. However, the major partners discussed in this article include P fizer – BioNTech , Moderna , McKesson , FedEx , and UPS. The Primary Distribution Partners.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Another use case we see for scenario modeling in the current context is evaluating new sourcing locations. A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19. Evaluating Potential for Reshoring . Stay tuned! .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

This article is from Open Sky Group and offers tips for removing wasted time in your operations. Travel is the biggest source of wasted time in a warehouse. That is exhausting and a source of job dissatisfaction. To read the full article, click HERE. That wasted time and effort fuels fatigue.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this article, we’ll break down the most pressing challenges and discuss how distributors can overcome them with the right strategies and technology. Order Management Complexities With orders coming from various sources—wholesalers, direct buyers, or online platforms—distributors face challenges in streamlining the order process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Discover capability gaps and create sourcing events Seek and discover what capabilities the organization may be lacking, such as vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in transportation or supplier capacity. By identifying these gaps, you can create sourcing events to close them. <br>- Organize sourcing events to address gaps.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Chinas dominance in rare metal exports poses a significant challenge for companies seeking alternative sources.” An interesting article in Politico looks at some explosive potential scenarios which could truly upend 2025. 8] I suggest you read the entire article to learn more about other possible black dragon events.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

By integrating data sources and stakeholders, the cloud-enabled 3D EXPERIENCE platform enables collaborative decision-making that leads to agile processes. Read the full article here to learn more about how to drive future-proof operations, the supporting manufacturing strategies, as well as for more resources on the topic. The result?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. For each, I have attached a relevant article for supportive reading. For additional insights on S&OP, please check out these articles. Drives Value. S&OP is a business process. Reports to a Profit Center Manager.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

These solutions use natural language processing, for example, to read online publications and other data sources, make sense of what they read, contextualize the data into information, and report supply chain disruptions caused by weather, geopolitical events and other hazards in near real-time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet was referencing the CNN article Just keep your returns: Stores weigh paying you not to bring back unwanted items. Here’s my take on the topic. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? Conclusion: Whiplash not Bullwhip Effect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond. As many retailers will look into sourcing products locally, re-evaluating their supply and logistics networks for optimizing their supply chains will be more critical than ever.

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