Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

In comparison, 20% indicated the same in 2017. Tariff and Deportation Policies on Collision Course in Agribusiness Global Trade & Economics How Reverse Logistics Is Reshaping Retail’s Future Reverse Logistics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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TransAudit

JUNE 24, 2025

Here’s what it enables: Proactive Budget Management Spot anomalies before they balloon into systemic issues Track spend-to-budget in real time across lanes, carriers, and modes Adjust forecasts based on actual trends, not historical guesses Informed Carrier Negotiations Use verified data to push back on unjustified accessorials or rate hikes Benchmark (..)

Real-time Visibility 61

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

But we have seen other issues amplifying variability with a negative impact, especially in logistics. If you have adopted a logistics sourcing strategy based on lowest cost, you will in all probability be one of the worst affected by the bullwhip effect when things get tight.

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Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Thankfully, specialized route optimization software is available to streamline your logistics, eliminate driver frustrations, and significantly enhance your overall efficiency. Top 10 Route Planning Software Solutions: Overview Here’s a quick comparison of the top route planning software solutions in 2025. Book a Demo 2.

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ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2025

This means that it is paramount to thoroughly vet potential logistics partners to find one that’s best aligned with your needs and budget. A 3PL RFP (“request for proposal”) is an evaluation method and official documentation that companies use when searching for potential logistics partners for a specific project or service.

3PL 52

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Reduce freight and logistics costs. Factor in quality, lead times, reliability, and total cost of ownership (including maintenance, logistics, and hidden fees) to ensure you’re making the best long-term choice. Total Spend Reduction This metric reflects the overall decrease in procurement expenses over a specific period.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

So say the analysts at Gartner in a new blog post on logistics technology. Gartner says that, with the exception of high-performing organizations, 40% of logistics leaders cite the struggle to realize value from existing technology investments What do you say? Supply Chain Digest Says. Supply Chain Digest Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

Gartner 41

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 20, 2025

For many years, Gould says, government investigators would occasionally turn their attention to tariff fraud, “but compared to other things like [income] taxes, it pales in comparison.” Now, businesses need to pay much closer attention to their tariff and trade strategies.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

In the first facility management was focused on controlling the workforce through individual metrics. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. companies are reshoring and foreign companies are investing in U.S.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

NMFTA says the new “Cybersecurity Cargo Crime Reduction Framework” is an actionable guide for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers and brokers that It outlines key steps parties can take to reduce cargo theft risk. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. See More Bad News on US Cargo Theft.) Supply Chain Digest Says.

Cargo 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

Gartner 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? Good advice from Drewry.

Supply Chain Design Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

June CSCMP and partner Kearney release the 2025 State of Logistics Report, with the headline news: that what the report several years back started calling US Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose on an absolute basis in 2024 to $2.58 That left logistics costs as a percent of US GDP down a bit in 2024 to 8.7%.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

of GDP The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and partners Kearney and Penske Logistics are out last week with the 2025 State of Logistics Report, looking primarily at 2024 data. Again this year, Penske Logistics funded the report development. of the total cost logistics number (versus 7.2%

Logistics Network Optimization Software 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

Meanwhile, our supply chain and logistics stock index, which is made up of more than 20 stocks across freight carriers, logistics service providers, and supply chain hardware and software vendors, lagged the S&P, with a gain of just 10.3% In early 2021, SCDigest re-launched this weekly supply chain and logistics stock market index.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Studying economics at Yale, Smith’s 1965 term paper pitched the idea of creating a logistics company that would carry only cargo, and do so for a package’s end-to-end journet, such that a package could be delivered almost anywhere in the US overnight. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

South Africa 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

Gartner 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. Financial performance metrics are valuable as they capture the economic consequences of business decisions. Where is the metric for determining the sources and uses of cash from three perspectives - operational, investment and financial? locations to be in close proximity to the U.S.

Analysis 41

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

TuffAir’s strategy was novel, integrating small-aircraft logistics, FAA exemptions, Ohio-based test zones and proprietary software and flight routing technology.” TuffAir isn’t just a cargo startup, it’s a movement for impact, logistics and equity,” its site states. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

ABF’s test of the Semi trounces the standard key performance indicator if taken as a stand-alone metric but also surpasses publicly available data released by carriers in earlier pilot tests and by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency. In comparison, in 2000-2007 the U.S. An y reaction to t hese stories?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. Cost of quality.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. In comparison, the poorest-performing companies in the lowest quartile had a range of working capital between 23% and 39% as a percentage of revenues. 10 Soft Metric Considerations in Measuring Supply Chain Performance. Isn’t time important? Read more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

However, sustainability in logistics goes well beyond these initiatives. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers. By comparison, 85 percent of orders are accomplished in one delivery for those at the 75th percentile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Near the end of 2021, I had the chance to make the early call on Logistics Viewpoints on what 2022 would look like across five major logistics themes. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. 2023 call: 2023 will be a “learning” year for machine learning in supply chain and logistics operations. Figure 1: U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 5, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Today's post will cover the top 5 logistics blogs from 2016 so far. Top Logistics Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. From Third Party Logistics, Warehouse information, Technology, and KPIs.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2016

Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. However, most of today’s data goes unused and represents a lost opportunity to the company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I informed our readers that ARC Advisory Group/Logistics Viewpoints is conducting a survey to determine the perceptions, priorities, and strategic initiatives of today’s supply chain and logistics executives. We approached the topic from the perspective of importance in comparison to other objectives and change in importance over time.

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