Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. While we have published predictions about supply chain technology trends at the beginning of the year in past years. This year we have decided to lead with our predictions about the broader supply chain function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Many large enterprises use one form or another of a supply chain application to help manage their supply chains. Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. The agent technology is much more complicated than the math.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. In other words, visibility is an enabler.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In this conversation, Asena and I talked about autonomous planning in supply chain. Second, what is autonomous planning in supply chain, and what are some practical examples? DC procurement is also automated by aggregating the needs of the MFCs. We call this closed-loop automation synchronized planning.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

To reduce the risk of supply chain disruption , shippers need to know what it means for their operation going into the start of May and how to use the right services to find available capacity before the CVSA roadcheck storm arrives. Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption during the CVSA Roadcheck by Partnering With The Right 3PL.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Today‘s supply chains are undergoing significant pressures to become more “demand-driven”. In this post and in the next, I want to show why companies are investing in a new generation of cloud technologies that enable the transition from “push” environments to “pull” environments. Loren Kerns (Flickr). What is a push system?

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ivalua

APRIL 19, 2022

5 Reasons to attend 2022 Ivalua NOW DC: Stronger Together. Director Strategic Sourcing Digital & Functional Transformation, . Sourcing Optimization – How to rethink sourcing strategy for better product efficiency, Borgwarner. Deploying Data Integrity across the Supply Chain Cycle, IADQP + Cleveland Clinic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

In business conversations, the term supply chain excellence rolls off the tongue frequently in meetings, but what does it mean? Supply chain excellence is harder to define than to say. We designed the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology to help companies define supply chain excellence.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

DC Velocity and Descartes have conducted a transportation benchmark study for the last two years to help transportation professionals understand what is driving the market, and how the strategy and tactics of top performers differ from the rest of the pack. Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes).

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. Technologies Need to Change. Tougher in Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Ongoing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis continue to disrupt shipping lanes in the chemical industry’s supply chain, according to Al Greenwood, chemicals expert and deputy editor at ICIS. The Houthis are creating significant supply chain disruptions for chemical companies and governments.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

Robotics are precipitating the growth of automated production facilities, freeing human workers from dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks. As robot production has grown at breathtaking speed, costs have gone down, so technology is much more affordable, which is good news considering that manufacturing is looking at countless unfilled jobs.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . Scenarios to assess DC closures and the impact of shutdowns . Network design is only one of the many pieces of the supply chain planning puzzle.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 3, 2021

In my previous blog , we delved into the paradigm shift in warehouse and distribution center (DC) functions and uncovered key themes and insights from our live Q&A with Reuters Events, Prologis and Henkel held on June 29. Increased Process Automation. Operational Visibility. Accelerating Transformation. Platform for Success.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

In our last blog , we discussed how Amazon’s low-cost service times, and the pressure that places on supply chains. Supply chains inventory pools must be positioned to fulfill a wide item assortment that is customer behavior agnostic, a ccommodating both e-commerce or brick-and-mortar purchases.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

In order to improve their omni-channel fulfillment performance, companies need to overcome several challenges that are currently hindering their ability to effectively optimize and manage their supply chain inventory. Source: Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2017

by Iman Niroomand Supply chain performance depends on the matching of product features with supply chain features. When a new product hits the market, the existing supply chain that is optimal for a given set of product lines will not stay optimal. Alternative sources for parts. 9, 2010.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2025

Supply Chain Matte r s weighs in on a recent trend of tech company and other CEO’s providing public warnings that Advanced AI capabilities will take on future job roles. Will this same warning apply to certain supply chain roles? Change is now a constant, not only for technological support but also for job skills.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. The problem is so pervasive that it has spawned an industry of consultants, software and tracking technology. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 4, 2025

Real-Time Tariff Exposure Mapping and Agentic AI Drives Tangible Cost Savings, Limits Disruptions, and Accelerates Mitigation WASHINGTON DC. Tariff Intelligence is the markets only supply chain visibility solution that enables users to map their tariff exposure down to the raw material and part-level.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

As a participant in managing all or part of your company’s supply chain, you may know the pain of answering sometimes difficult questions. Are we a good supply chain partner or customer? Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Sourcing uses P.O. Where is my order?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Across every industry, there’s buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), automation, optimization engines, and other advanced technologies. Should we be excited or scared by the possibilities created by today’s rapid technological innovations? Automation. Will self-driving trucks ever be a reality?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Have you ever wondered how to implement a lean supply chain successfully? Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee is here with us. Then, he brings decades of experience and will show you how to make lean supply chain works. In this guest commentary, J.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Unfortunately, many supply chains are more like the “see you there” approach, and the uncertainties that follow are costly. To truly improve the consumer experience, supply chains must reduce uncertainty by changing how businesses operate and how they collaborate with trading partners.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Among the various data sources at their disposal, point-of-sale (POS) data stands out as a crucial one. Depending on the retailer, this can involve manually downloading files or using automated tools to pull the data into a centralized system. Once the data is obtained, it must be exported and consolidated.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 27, 2021

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2012

The supply chain and software industries have several high-profile awards and distinctions. The Sailing to New Heights with Logility recognizes a company who has demonstrated exceptional innovation in its efforts to develop and implement a collaborative supply chain process that significantly improves operations.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 25, 2025

Exiger Earns Categorys Highest Functional Scores in Both Supply Chain Risk Management and Third Party Risk Management WASHINGTON, DC. Spend Matters SolutionMap includes both new and established vendors, and compares technologies on two main factors: technical capability and customer ratings.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 2, 2018

I'm always struck by how weather patterns not only affect our lives but how they also disrupt supply chains and global trade. But it turns out this year is all about La Niña – an equally problematic, though lesser known weather system just as powerful and disruptive to supply chains. FREE EBOOK.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Supply chain management was not always a competitive advantage for Whirlpool.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective and the Change Paradox! This was a case for the Supply Chain Detective. No one needed to open it in the DC. They spent $25 million automating a bad process, perpetuating this situation for years and years to come. Email Address.

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2020

The Chemours Company adopts a yard management system that has helped organize the chaos of managing a high-volume DC. As a result, it struggled with numerous logistical and supply chain issues, including no single source of truth for data and insights. Our YMS organized the chaos of managing a high-volume DC.”.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

He explains, “The adoption of new technological behaviors in response to the pandemic, from video-conferencing to online shopping, means usage has already reached levels that were not expected for many more years.”[1] They feel supply chain shortcomings in their pocketbook as prices for everything continue to rise.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. Digital warehouse automation software is low-cost, low-risk with short ROI. Look for an all-in-one warehouse automation solution that fits your business model. You’re not alone.

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