The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Age of Agility: Building Resilience in the Supply Chain. Feature Article by Anthony Beavis, Managing Director APAC at Körber Supply Chain. Border controls, China’s zero-covid policy and global shipping costs and energy prices is putting increasing pressure on supply chains throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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The Network Effect

JULY 18, 2014

A few years ago, a news report came out of China stating that they were going to put an end to pegging the renminbi (China’s domestic currency) against the U.S. This was a long awaited announcement that completely shocked the global currency markets sparking massive trades out of the U.S. dollar into Asian currencies.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While tariffs are intended to protect domestic industries and generate revenue for governments, they also present significant challenges for companies that rely on international supply chains. This article explores the impact of global tariffs on your supply chain and offers strategies for minimizing their effects.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Since January, Canadians’ weekly grocery trips have become a real-time indicator for the potential impacts of tariffs as shoppers have responded to threats with a showcase of buying power, prioritizing nationally sourced and manufactured products even before a single tariff was enacted.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

All financial results referenced are in United States ( US ) currency and, unless otherwise indicated, are determined in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ). TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) announced its financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ( Q1FY26 ).

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. has a surplus of natural gas; it’s a cheap energy source that helps Mexico continue to be competitive. . Currency is stable and inflation is under control.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 22, 2014

Supply chain visibility is no easy task – in fact, defining what it means can be a challenge in itself. What is your definition of supply chain visibility? Even the data we have can present problems, ranging from data transformation to currency conversion. This is the direct route to improving collaboration.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Redwood City, CA, June 30, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its source-to-pay platform with a new payments solution to digitize and streamline global supplier payments. Enabling the complete source-to-pay process within the Ivalua Platform has always been a strategic objective.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Now’s the time for businesses to look back at the strain that rising inflation put on their supply chains and inventory management. Protecting your bottom line starts with a better understanding of the ways inflation affects supply chain management. Is Your Supply Chain Inflation-Proof?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 14, 2018

The value of blockchain and supply chain Analytics is Undisputed, and the capabilities of blockchain Technology are starting to become available two small and midsize businesses, as well as large corporations, such as Walmart. Supply chain managers that have access to information to make informed decisions and improve productivity.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Managing a global supply chain has become more complex than ever. According to a 2024 McKinsey survey, 71% of businesses in the supply chain sector face compliance challenges when operating in foreign markets. Understanding international hiring challenges often involves navigating complex industry jargon.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2016

It was back in January 2015, after reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about bitcoin, that my eyes were opened to the potential for blockchain technology to transform supply chain management. As I wrote at the time in Bitcoin: A New Supply Chain Operating System?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

In the constantly changing landscape of supply chain challenges, tariffs consistently pose a significant concern for leadership. Tariffs are designed to protect domestic industries, but they also pose challenges for industrial manufacturers, including higher costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha These days, not a single supply chain conference I attend goes by without someone mentioning Blockchain. This is quite fascinating considering the code behind Bitcoin itself is open source. The design principles of Blockchain will be essential to such efficient financial supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. What does the future of supply chain excellence look like?”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Companies rely on supply chain management to reduce costs and increase their production cycle. These developments, combined with the US-China trade war, found the supply chains experiencing unique hurdles.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process. Gartner’s research is echoed by Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. Lastly, this single source of truth for all parties positively impacts customer relationships. But can technology do more?

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2023

While market uncertainty and economic turbulence are likely factors, the hesitancy to take on new opportunities also stems from a misalignment between supply chain and finance organizations. The key to resolving this dilemma is unifying finance and supply chain data, processes, and systems with an Integrated Business Planning platform.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Here’s what we found: 1. fast food or retail) are rapidly expanding.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This is typically when I order a tequila in frustration and my mind goes into overdrive asking the basic question: What are the risks in their supply chain? . Is it possible these things have impacted the sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery of my cologne? Is the foreign country’s currency stable?

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Supply Chain Action Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. The Driverless Car Analogy From CBC News [link] I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Greatest challenges to your supply chain. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain if you missed it. . Robert Drew presents you with 6 Takeaways for Future Supply Chain crisis to overcome challenges of your Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2015

I’m fairly conservative when it comes to banking (for example, I’m still not comfortable “depositing” checks using my smartphone ), so using a new digital currency, or “fake money” as my wife calls it, to buy stuff isn’t something that appeals to me, especially since bitcoin’s developer remains a mystery. Source: [link].

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The i-parcel platform supports merchant’s websites with a local language welcome mat, fraud protection, fully-landed total prices (including customs duties and taxes) in local currency and numerous value enhancing features. Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Almost everyone knows global supply chains have experienced challenges over the past year. When it comes to global supply chains, there are a lot more than two activities that must take place in harmony if things are going to proceed as planned. He writes, “Supply chain synchronization is key to a digital future.”[1].

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2021

Cost and efficienc y Integration with non-SAP data sources typically requires significant customization; as supply chains become increasingly complex and interconnected, a one-data-source integration approach could undermine the solution’s long-term value.

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

In today’s volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. Mastering Direct Spend Management Procurement teams generally do not report to the chief supply chain officer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

The new issue for the global supply chain comes amid a rise in global demand, with shipments up 13% year-over-year in June. Air freight supply has increased, but only by 3% year-on-year, already causing higher costs for shippers due to the limited capacity. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

by Mike McAllister It sounds ominous, but it’s a brave new tariff-driven trade world out there – a reality senior executives whose organizations operate global supply chains are coming to grips with. So what’s the answer? That’s what Ventana Research provides in a white paper titled, ‘ Winning in the New Era of Trade ’.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

We just finished hosting over 150 executives at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, with a theme on Supply Chain Analytics. As 2013 comes to a close, here are some of my thoughts regarding the supply chain trends we are likely to see emerge in 2014. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2021

To ensure long-term growth and protect customer loyalty, businesses need to strive for the automation of supply chain planning. Success in this area requires the ability to fulfill market demand through dynamic sourcing, flexible production and manufacturing plans, low distribution costs, and short lead times.

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Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2020

Globalisation means that our supply chains are more entwined and complex than ever. Disruptions in the supply chain. Check whether it’s possible to source these products from alternate suppliers — potentially from different countries — who are not affected by the issue. Mitigate the Risks.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 20, 2023

Supply chain professionals are certainly acquainted with risks and risk-taking; however, their principal concern is managing risks. ” However, not everyone appreciates the risks an organization’s supply chain faces. Supply Chain Risks Internal Risks • Production Control Risks.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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