Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Regulatory Demands: Governments worldwide are enforcing stricter emissions standards and introducing carbon taxation schemes, pressuring companies to adapt. Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. Transparent sourcing practices build trust among consumers and investors.

Optimal Sourcing 266

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. This is where AI can make a huge difference.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Companies are increasingly adopting electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles to transition away from fossil fuels. Innovations in biodegradable and reusable materials, coupled with lightweight designs that reduce shipping weight, are helping companies minimize waste and lower emissions.

Waste Reduction 298

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Resilience is the ability to respond to disruption while maintaining core operations, and more companies are shifting their strategies accordingly. For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 17, 2025

As the global organization developed, companies increased their dependency on third-party manufacturing and distribution (increasing latency) without investing in value network technologies. Without a synchronized signal, companies make the wrong decisions. I find only 8% of companies actively measure inventory health.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 1, 2024

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Samuel is an experienced market strategy and product leader with over 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics and innovation, specializing in helping technology companies build high-performing Go-to-Market teams. Samuel has his B.A.

Metrics 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

The Supply Chains to Admire report measures progress of a company within an industry peer group for the past decade. The supply chain planning technology providers’ most strategic companies are underperforming. Companies that are outperforming either use multiple solutions or have built their own. I am not sure.

Gartner 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

For my long-time readers, you know that fewer than 3% of companies outperform their peer group in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis , and that the Gartner Top 25 is essentially a beauty contest for underperformers. The companies that people believe are top performers typically are laggards. Today, the bright and shiny object is AI.

Optimal Sourcing 195

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 227

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Many companies aim for 95% or higher, which can be a daunting task.

Optimal Sourcing 225

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability. Prior to joining DAT, Adamo led the pricing and decision science teams at FedEx.

Optimal Sourcing 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The company is piloting secure lockers for stock at their major sites. Adding to the complexity of the supply chain is that Ferguson is an acquisitive company. The company recorded 1.9 The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric.

Supply Chain Design Software 300

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 282

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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. Only supply chains that are agile, adaptable, and aligned provide companies with sustainable competitive advantage.”

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. Its clients tend to use companies based nearby.

Sourcing Strategies 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. In this area of research, I find that companies are like dogs chasing cars. The grass is always greener at another company. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard. The reason?

Procurement Analytics 369

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 22, 2025

Schneider Electrics new Environmental Data Program gives logistics professionals unprecedented access to carbon and sustainability metrics, covering over 70% of its product turnover. This move empowers companies to make more informed sourcing decisions, comply with ESG standards, and build greener operations.

Supply Chain Planning 151

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

About Erika Voss Dr. Erika Voss , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. Network Analytics: Shippers gain granular visibility into capacity, helping them optimize sourcing and manage their transportation network more efficiently.

Optimal Sourcing 210

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As companies across industries have discovered, a well-optimized supply chain can drive significant improvements throughout their operations. Meanwhile, tech companies are capitalizing on streamlined processes to bring innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.

Sourcing Strategies 96

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For most companies, building a great S&OP process is a missed opportunity. Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. Most companies buy decision support technology, but do not redefine work to improve decisions. I write this post as a guide. Drives Value.

S&OP 390

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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.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. The company has 55 manufacturing sites across the world.

Negotiating Skills 183

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Companies needed quicker answers with better insights, but current organizational processes are slow, putting supply chains on the back foot. Build in-market sourcing. Companies participating get a copy of the results.

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement. We’ll walk through key benefits, types of spend analysis, steps to get started, and metrics to track—backed by lessons learned from real-world implementations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

A disruption at any point in the global logistics network including the average of 12 touch points from shipment packaging to final delivery can prove disastrous for profits, service levels, customer loyalty, and other key metrics. With the global e-commerce market predicted to reach $8.1

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

” In this work, my observation is that large companies have a more difficult journey to drive organizational alignment, than smaller companies. Companies became less clear on the definition of supply chain excellence and how to implement decision support technologies. Functional Metrics. False Beliefs.

Manufacturing Procurement 397

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Customers, investors, and regulatory agencies are demanding that companies actively address the climate crisis. These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. Air and water pollution. Start with your supply chain.

Material Savings 317

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

Waste Reduction 165

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

beef from 1,000 to 13,000 metric tons , removing the 20% tariff within that limit. Companies should incorporate these provisions into their sourcing, pricing, and compliance strategies. Further details on derivative product eligibility and quota volumes have not been published. Further negotiations are expected.

Negotiating Skills 151

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As regulations across the globe strengthen, the pressure to collect, report, and organize emission-related metrics has never been higher. This added responsibility for companies will have lasting effects on business operations, corporate partnerships, supply chain logistics, compliance requirements, and data integrity.

Report 313

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point. For example, are you still a minority owned company? For example, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) publishes reports on the creditworthiness of companies. Supplier Due Diligence.

Supply Chain Network Software 309

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

The use of orbit charts allowed me to see the patterns of performance at the intersection of metrics over time. This data source synchronizes corporate reporting across global markets while tracking restatements, name changes, and currency shifts.) The company underperforms on margin. We purchase data from Y charts. (A

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

The company recognizes over 200 micro-climates within the U.S. For example, Lennox Residential , a leading HVAC systems provider, leverages advanced ML algorithms and cluster analysis to identify and track seasonality patterns across its diverse product line.

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