Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In a survey we conducted in October 2020, 91% of our Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either Agreed or Strongly Agreed that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

5000 developers are working on product enhancements and extensions to the SAP spend management suite. Spend Management Takeaways SAP continues to invest in using generative AI to improve the user experience. While SAP has had procurement analytics solutions, last year at Spend Connect Live, SAP announced the Spend Control Tower.

SAP 292

SAP Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 292

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable? How do you begin developing a procurement strategy?

Material Savings 130

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 130

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Home Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn July 7, 2025 Blog Data is the backbone of efficient decision-making. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights remains a significant challenge for many logistics organizations. strive for cost savings and to increase supply chain performance.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable? How do you begin developing a procurement strategy?

Material Savings 130

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Transformation Is a Boardroom Priority Supply chain management is now a core strategic concern for business leaders. AI, automation, and sustainability initiatives are central to this transformation. The objective is to maintain operational continuity while balancing cost efficiency with risk management.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

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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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trust issues. Even digital advancements, like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, only partially solve these challenges because they still need centralized oversight and reconciliation.

Supply Chain Design Software 271

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. We have a lot of in-house solutions that we’ve built for our digital transformation, which is my area of expertise.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Procurement became a logical place for leading healthcare systems to focus. As vice president of supply chain and procurement, Mr. Wengert was brought in to drive change. Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We

Negotiating Skills 288

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

Orchestration – the real-time coordination of supply, logistics, and demand – is becoming the new standard. Platforms like Maestro allow companies to model what-if cases in minutes, powering faster, more informed decisions across sourcing, pricing, and procurement. Tariffs, labor shocks, and geopolitics aren’t going away.

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Modeling Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 247

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

India’s growth story can continue if it streamlines and effectively manages its supply chain like the iconic dairy brand Amul that recently entered the US market. Direct Procurement : Milk is collected directly from farmers at the village level. This empowers them to have a stake in the business and share profits.

Optimal Sourcing 284

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Meeting Sourcing Strategies 156

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

Deeper tiers of the supply chain, where critical environmental and social risks often exist, are harder to monitor and manage. Procurement and sustainability functions often operate independently, leading to inconsistencies when ESG criteria are applied during sourcing and supplier management.

Supply Chain Design Software 243

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Resource Reduction 243

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. – Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations at Electrolux.

Supply Chain Design Software 227

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2025

Supply chain planners are now frequently tasked with initiating transformations to address these various pressures. 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. IDP converts paper-based documents into automated digital processes. Infor calls this the Value Void.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 203

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2025

Crisis vs. Continuity, Where the Line Falls Crisis management is the immediate response to something unexpected and high impact. Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. Many companies have documented response plans, risk registers, and compliance frameworks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Network Software 175

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When you combine the volume, complexity, and speed with which decisions need to be made and executed, the current way companies manage this is unsustainable. Decisions need to be digitized. They aim to achieve the same success in supply chain management that they have achieved in the healthcare sector. Who is InterSystems?

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

As part of the workshop, we are developing a list of Do’s and Don’ts related to Distributor Management. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization.

Waste Reduction 165

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I notice a trend of investment in digital for the sake of digital and then asking for help. ” “How can we move forward with a digital transformation program without designing the work systems to focus on carrots (benefits for employees) or shared rewards?” ” What Does Digital Mean?

Cost Reduction Strategies 413

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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI As someone passionate about efficiency and technology in logistics, but not an expert in AI, I was initially very excited about AI’s potential. Again, this takes careful and meticulous training.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 268

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, logistics managers cannot deliver against todays goals with yesterdays TMS systems. To achieve traditional supply chain outcomessuch as reducing costs and managing lead timesTMS systems generate insight and foresight into these metrics during planning and execution processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Digital Twin Screen Shot and Architecture The most comprehensive form of planning that companies engage in is integrated business planning. The supply chain planning market, which had been growing at double-digit rates during and after COVID-19, has slowed considerably, particularly in Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Today’s article is the fifth part in a series featuring surveys from APQC on supply chain topics including ESG in supply chain , environmental sustainability , last mile , digital transformation. Survey respondents are second most likely to have implemented Robotic Process Automation in sourcing and procurement (20 percent).

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When both regulations are in effect in 2027, the corporate supply chain within which we currently work will be transformed. They will handle providing accurate data across their operations, including product sourcing, procurement, and transactions, to name just a few.

Conference 292

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently.

Optimal Sourcing 250

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Meeting Sourcing Strategies 250

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. When a new tariff is proposed, companies using AI-based forecasting tools are often able to adjust their sourcing or logistics strategies well before the policy takes effect.

Optimal Sourcing 220

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

By 2027, when both the UFLPA and FLR are fully operational, the global supply chain landscape will have transformed significantly. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions.

Study 275

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Digital Opportunity for 3PL Logistics Operations! Below are some common problems in supply chain management and how they can be mitigated with the assistance of software solutions and digital strategies in logistics. Effectively managing suppliers becomes crucial in parallel with meeting customer expectations.

Waste Reduction 59

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Jaggaer

MAY 13, 2025

The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Overcoming Unique Challenges in Spare Parts Supply Chains Spare parts supply chains present unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional finished goods logistics.

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