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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods. Operational Benefits of AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning Cost Reduction AI enables cost reductions by optimizing inventory management, logistics, and procurement.

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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Planners are uniquely positioned with an end-to-end focus, from procurement of materials, through manufacturing and engineering, to the movement, storage, and delivery of finished products or services. Supply chain planners are now frequently tasked with initiating transformations to address these various pressures.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

ivalua

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

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5 Things to Look for When Vetting Logistics Transportation Services

GlobalTranz

As logistics continues to grow more lucrative to the customer experience, 3PLs are playing an increasing role in the supply chain. Vetting 3PLs and transportation management services providers is a complex topic and shippers may not know where to begin. Does the Transportation Management Services Provider Offer Logistics Consulting.

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Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn

Freightos

Disparate systems, such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, often operate in silos, resulting in inconsistent data formats and poor data quality. Yet, as Esch highlighted, even global companies struggle with data harmonization.

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Why Transportation Procurement is More than an Event

Talking Logistics

Sometime in the last half of 2018, the transportation market began to soften. The shift began, and in procurement we saw an increase in bid activity that has continued into 2019. The shift began, and in procurement we saw an increase in bid activity that has continued into 2019. Spot rates began to decrease a bit.