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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

To stay competitive, shippers need to understand the current challenges of using blockchain in e-commerce , how it can benefit the e-commerce supply chain, and a few best practices for using blockchain to move toward a seamless, omnichannel experience. Standardized practices will reduce delays when crossing international borders.

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Guiding Principles for Success in Your Enterprise’s Master Data Management

Vinculum

An invaluable source for business return insights. In simple words, data has the power to identify, gather, process and most importantly, analyze raw information you generate from multiple sources like websites and more. Reconsider prime approaches regarding the procurement of data and its management. Strategy for Metadata.

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The Cloud Supply Chain: What It Is and How to Connect to It

Stord

Over the past decade, we’ve seen companies rapidly expand into omnichannel sales approaches as they respond to their customers’ increasingly higher expectations for multiple buying options and speedy delivery. Execution speeds are incredibly fast because expanding in the cloud doesn’t require lengthy planning and procurement periods.

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E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks

E2open

Channel partners visit multiple sources to build a complete view of sales leads, which is a time-consuming and inefficient process. This eliminates the need for manual interaction during procurement, increases RFP response rate percentages, and expands access to contract rates for shippers.

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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

Unleashed

Connected omnichannel services. Accessing systems and documents anywhere in the world. Read more: The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021. Connected omnichannel services. Omnichannel requires a highly connected system. Sources used in this article: [link]. Multi-warehousing efficiencies.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

.” — Matt Reynolds, Opinion: As COVID-19 Precipitates Big Consumer Shift, Omnichannel Adapts , Packaging World; Twitter: @packagingworld 8. “Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources.