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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions. With rapidly increasing freight demand worldwide, it is expected to become the highest-emitting sector by 2050.1 Reducing emissions from transportation is crucial to achieving organizations sustainability goals.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

Their copilot-style solution is known as Joule. SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. It is a brilliant tool.”

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Most supply chain and logistics teams have recognized that the only way to combat todays incredible level of uncertainty is by adopting and applying digital tools. The pace and scope of supply chain disruption are beyond human cognition, manual analysis, and consumer-grade spreadsheet tools. billion in 2023 to $13.3

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Knowledge and Risk Mitigation: Suppliers have a direct impact on direct spend with raw material and transportation costs as two big drivers of operating margins. This means involving procurement in the highest levels of strategic planning and decision-making.

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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supply chain planning technologies with “AI.” Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions. You are right.

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

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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.