Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the year ahead. Also, if you have a favorite industry conference not. This year’s list remains a work in progress; therefore, please check the event websites for the latest updates.

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Conference Supply Chain Logistics Supply and Demand 245

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. Buying supply chain planning software is hard.

Supply Chain Planning Software 419

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 419

Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thinking back on the many presentations, panel discussions and conversations over the course of the conference, a few unifying themes come to mind. As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) are growing too.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. They are not active on conference circuits. We have not achieved supply chain economies of scale.

Gartner 426

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 426

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2025

Neil’s post in response to my post of Driving Value From Outside-in Planning : In her post, ‘Driving Value from Supply Chain Planning’, Lora Cecere provides great supply chain analysis and benchmarking for her supply chains to admire. Supply chain leaders love shiny objects.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As we reflect on the past year, the logistics and supply chain industry has undergone significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a renewed focus on sustainability. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More Context.

Innovation 288

Innovation Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Logistics 288

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. I believe that the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a barrier to progress in supply chain planning, and that vendors that rally in support have a false sense of superiority.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 31, 2023

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum, in Phoenix, AZ this week. Move Life and Commerce Forward” was the theme of the conference. The post Manhattan Associates Momentum 2023 Conference appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

Life for the supply chain leader is more complex. At conferences, I hear many discussions about risk management and control towers. We are living in a world of rich supply chain case studies. Each day, the Wall Street Journal features a supply chain failure as front-page news. Baby formula.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2022

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum , in Hollywood, Florida from May 23 rd through today, May 25. Assemble Agents of Change” was the theme of the conference. And it was good to assemble in person again after two years of virtual conferences due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? The reason?

Supply Chain Design Software 397

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 397

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Ben Gordon and Joe Lynch discuss highlights from the BGSA Conference , an annual event designed to bring together top industry leaders from all segments of the supply chain and provides an intimate and candid setting where CEOs and leaders can privately network and explore ideas with their peers.

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Conference Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 246

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2021

Körber, which was known as HighJump Software until about a year ago, completed their virtual Elevate Americas user conference. Despite the pandemic, it was a good year for the supply chain group at Körber (Körber rhymes with Gerber, the baby food company). Chad Collins, CEO of Körber. This group had record revenues.

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Conference Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 272

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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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire. Our goal is to continually redefine the definition of supply chain excellence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2024

Kinaxis is a leading provider of supply chain solutions. Their Kinexions 2024 user conference ended yesterday (June 19 th ). Kinaxis used to refer to itself as a supply chain planning supplier. They are now starting to call themselves a provider of supply chain “orchestration” solutions.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Modeling 320

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Last week, a team from Blue Yonder attended the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Planning Summit in London. The theme of this year’s conference was “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence.” They explored how AI can improve forecasting and decision-making, reducing inventory and lead times.

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 119

Logility

MAY 14, 2025

The 2025 NA Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo made one thing crystal clear: AI is no longer the futureits the engine driving the transformation of todays supply chains. Companies need a comprehensive view of their supply chain network to understand how every change impacts procurement, production, and distribution.

Gartner 131

Gartner Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 131

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 12, 2025

Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Global Supply Chain Pressure Index, [link] What can you do? Measure it (both demand and supply) and use the insights. The supply chain planning role has expanded over 100% as companies expanded their markets. 80% of the data surrounding the supply chain is not used.

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Modeling Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 221

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs. More to come!

Supply Chain Planning 292

Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 292

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

Supply Chain Design Software 321

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 321

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ARC Advisory Group did a study on the supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) a couple of years ago. The interview occurred during athe FourKites Visibility 2023 user conference on September 7th in Chicago. FourKites believes they have the largest repository of supply chain data in the world. That is fast growth.

Real-time Visibility 313

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Visibility Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 313

The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2024

Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain. Summary: Cyber Threats and Solutions in the Supply Chain Joe Ohr and Joe Lynch discuss cyber threats and solutions in the supply chain. This information offers valuable insights for cybersecurity professionals.

Supply Chain Strategy 246

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain. About SONAR SONAR is dedicated to helping businesses understand and navigate the global supply chain. His experience also touched the truckload the domestic marine sectors. He is a CFA Charterholder and is based in Dallas.

Supply Chain Design Software 143

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 143

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2021

Supply chain management is a team sport. Just as there are many flavors of sports teams, there are many types of supply chains. The supply chain is also a team sport needing clear goals, rules, and coaches. Success depends on a team pulling together against a common goal. For many companies, this is a gap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents nearly 10,000 rail workers at the two companies, has been without contracts since the end of last year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

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The Network Effect

MAY 5, 2023

The post My top insights from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain conference appeared first on The Network Effect.

Automotive 171

Automotive Conference Supply Chain Logistics 171

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Trusted by over 1,400 shippers—including 13 of the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 and 78 Fortune 500 companies—DAT iQ delivers real-time insights, benchmarking, and forecasting tools that optimize operations, mitigate risk, and improve profitability for supply chain shippers.

Optimal Sourcing 246

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 15, 2023

I met Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO Future Insights Network, in person for the first time last September at the Transporeon Summit conference in London. We were the bookends of the conference: I gave the opening keynote and Maria wrapped up the conference by sharing her takeaways from the event and moderating an insightful panel.

Logistics 261

Logistics Supply Chain Conference Supply and Demand 261

Arkieva

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Key observations from the Edge Conference for Supply Chain, including the impact of generative AI and the gap in skills that is an outcome of this trend. Seen and Heard at CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference 2023 was first posted on October 10, 2023 at 8:25 am.

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Conference Supply Chain Trends Supply and Demand 158

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2025

Katie Date and Joe Lynch discuss reflections on Manifest , the premiere conference that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2024

Scott Fenwick, Senior Director Product Strategy for Supply Chain Planning at Manhattan Associates. Manhattan Associates, a leading supplier of supply chain and omnichannel management software solutions, recently had a major product release that will shake up the supply chain planning market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 311

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. Supply chain unification was an undertone for many of the sessions during the entire event. Not to be a marketing fire hose for AI, but Agentic AI could be a paradigm shifter for how supply chains are managed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 204

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

And the location — Hofburg Palace — is the most unique and beautiful conference space I. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (September 20, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value.

Supply Chain Design Software 304

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. The good news is that we can attend conferences again. Supply Chain Center of Excellence Let’s start with a discussion on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. It is not a panacea.

S&OP 409

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 409

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pam Simon and Joe Lynch discuss end to end of supply chain disruption, which is what the Manifest Conference is all about. Pam is the Conference Chair & EVP Programming at Connectiv where they organize and host Manifest : The Future of Logistics is Here. Manifest is held at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.

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