Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 2, 2025
In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls. This is changing.
SCMDOJO
MAY 31, 2025
When it comes to storing and moving bulk materials, the first instinct is often to go for the sturdiest-looking optionrigid containers, bins, or drums. They look solid, stack neatly, and seem reliable. But looks can be deceiving when efficiency is on the line. Rigid containers take up the same amount of space whether theyre full or empty, plus theyre heavy, expensive, and often require custom storage solutions.
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All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2025
While the worlds been busy debating tariffs and reshoring strategies, a quiet policy shift is sending shockwaves through e-commerce: the repeal of the U.S. de minimis provision.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
In response to a chaotic, unpredictable range of on-again-off-again new tariffs, companies are realigning supply chains, investing in technology and developing risk mitigation strategies to navigate the uncertainty. By staying agile and informed, they can minimize financial exposure and maintain long-term supply chain resilience despite an unpredictable global trade picture.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
QAD
JUNE 3, 2025
Updated: June 3, 2025 Published: February 23, 2022 Parcel volumes have skyrocketed in recent years. Unfortunately, so have prices. In recent years, global carriers have lost some of their volumes to regional carriers. If you serve customers across a limited geographic area, this may be a more cost effective shipping strategy. However, if your customers are dispersed around the world, the best way to control global logistics and international parcel shipments is to leverage multiple carriers.
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IT Supply Chain
JUNE 4, 2025
By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer The post The Impact of Cloud Computing on Small and Medium Enterprises appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Demand Driven Technologies
JUNE 2, 2025
The merry-go-round In thirty years of responsibilities in major industrial groups and ten years as a consultant, I’ve seen a lot of managerial changes! That said, I understand – I myself have rarely stayed in the same role for more than four years. Mea culpa. This turnover is natural in companies of a certain size. Read more The post Managerial turnover: a challenge for the supply chain appeared first on Demand Driven Technologies.
John Galt
JUNE 3, 2025
Powered by AI, intelligentworkflows in supply chain planning software are elevating how organizations manage their processes. Read more.
Arena Solutions
JUNE 3, 2025
Amid todays unpredictable environment, supply chain risk management has taken center stage for most product companies striving to maintain resilience and efficiency. Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, inflation, and labor shortages have heightened risk exposure, significantly impacting business performance. According to a KPMG survey, 51% of U.S. businesses do not have effective measures in place to handle increasing risk events and disruptions.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 5, 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools. This article outlines how organizations like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota are using AI to assist their workforce, and it identifies key steps for ensuring successfu
Descartes
JUNE 4, 2025
Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) announced its financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ( Q1FY26 ). 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 ).
Kinaxis
JUNE 3, 2025
How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance fbaker Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:18 In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) costs have long been a go-to target for improving margins. But today’s market is anything but typical. Volatile demand, shifting consumer preferences, and rising supply chain complexities make traditional cost-cutting strategies riskier.
ivalua
JUNE 5, 2025
Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Understanding these differences is essential for businesses that want to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard against costly errors.
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2025
Order fulfillment is the complete process from when an order is placed until the shipment is delivered. Accurately fulfilling thousands of orders for millions of items is extremely challenging. Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities.
Freight Waves
JUNE 6, 2025
It took one week for the frenzy to set in on the eastbound trans-Pacific. Mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers in the 75th percentile of the market for transit from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast have surged by an astonishing 88% since May 3, according to analyst Xeneta, now standing at $6,100 per forty-foot equivalent unit. This price jump reflects the willingness of shippers to incur higher costs to ensure the movement of goods, driven by the temporary window created by the U.S.
Kinaxis
JUNE 6, 2025
Bearing Point ghaywood Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:43 Contact Bearing Point Reach out to learn more, ask questions or request a meeting. GET IN TOUCH Partner Type System Integrator BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. With over 10,000 employees across 70+ countries, we operate through three core business units: advisory services focused on key growth areas, IP-driven managed services delivering business-critical support, and softwa
ivalua
JUNE 3, 2025
As Procurement teams are tasked to do more with less in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, digitization has become a must. Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. Vendors naturally make promises on the speed and level of value realized from their platforms, but 3rd party validation and actual results from past projects is needed to validate such claims and better build your own bu
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2025
Bob Gill, General Manager of ARC Advisory Group (right), presented the award to Dave Ching, Head of Sales for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (left). From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community.
Supply Chain Insights
JUNE 3, 2025
Supply Chains to Admire 2025 - v1.0 Abstract The Supply Chains to Admire report is a data-driven analysis of the performance of over 500 public companies within their peer sectors over ten years. This report is part of an annual series to help companies benchmark and analyze performance.
Freight Waves
JUNE 3, 2025
Long delays and staff shortages are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo, about a week after the port resumed operations following a strike by customs workers. Miguel Angel Martinez, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar), said some transporters are close to bankruptcy due to an operational crisis at Manzanillo’s customs department.
Loginext
JUNE 5, 2025
AI-powered supply chain management software is key to thriving in 2025enabling real-time visibility, disruption response, and smarter decision-making across logistics operations. The post Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Smarter AI-Enabled Software Solution in 2025 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 4, 2025
At this years keynote, Manhattan Associates outlined its current strategic direction, underscoring platform unification, AI integration, and leadership transition. The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 2, 2025
Just like a GPS is useless without reliable location data, AI and automation fail when execution data is inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete. In this session, Anand will break down why data quality is the hidden foundation of resilient, AI-ready supply chains.
Freight Waves
JUNE 5, 2025
As the transportation and logistics industry gears up for the third quarter of 2025, carriers, shippers, and 3PLs face an evolving market. Between economic fluctuations, rising fuel costs, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, the supply chain grows more complex from year to year. Industry stakeholders find themselves navigating these challenges while continually striving for more efficient workflows.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 6, 2025
Subscribe Key Benefits of Increased Visibility in Last Mile Delivery! Picture this. Your business is booming, orders are flying in, and you’re drowning in a sea of shipping labels and tracking numbers. It’s exciting and chaotic, but without the right tools, it can turn into a logistical nightmare. Enter shipment management software—a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their shipping processes and maintain their sanity.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 3, 2025
Picture yourself at your local hardware store comparing two paint cans that appear completely identical, yet they have completely different price tags. Before digital tools entered the scene, thats almost exactly what procurement used to feel like. Today though? Estimating costs is no longer an art of educated guesses, its transformed into precision science.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2025
In the face of rising costs, volatile demand, geopolitical instability, and operational inefficiencies, one thing is clear: traditional tools just wont cut it anymore. This eBook explores the biggest challenges supply chains will face in 2025 and how companies can proactively respond using smarter, AI-powered software solutions.
Freight Waves
JUNE 3, 2025
Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. The Logistics Managers’ Index – a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction – had a 54.7 reading for transportation capacity during May, which was roughly in line with April.
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