Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. 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. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain operations by enabling predictive planning, allowing companies to anticipate disruptions before they occ

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.  The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

The late Sir Winston Churchill once stated, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” He was, of course, spot on with that observation. The aim of any strategy is to accomplish a stated goal. Anything that can derail accomplishing a company’s stated goal is a strategic risk. As Henry Mintzberg , the Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at McGill University in Montreal, has pointed out, “The real challenge in crafting strategy lies

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2025

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence has been the buzzword in almost every sector. AI has also attracted attention in supply chain management. Expectations are high, but the real impact remains difficult to pinpoint. Generative AI (GenAI) promises to improve processes and support decision-making. There are certainly applications that show potential, but the greatest successes in supply chains still come from traditional AI: statistical models and optimisation algorit

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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.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns.

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SCM Research

MARCH 27, 2025

I increasingly wish that politicians would acquire basic knowledge of supply chains. In their insightful article The Guts of an Apple iPhone Show Exactly What Trump Gets Wrong About Trade , Dedrick, Linden, and Kraemer critique common misconceptions surrounding reshoring, using the iPhone to illustrate complexities in global supply chains. Amidst debates intensified by Trumps tariffs on imports, the authors emphasize that China actually contributes minimal value – less than $10 per phone &

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred. Purchase Price Variance (PPV) can be tracked monthly, quarterly, biannually, or annually for a specific item or the overall spending over a given period.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2025

Imagine ordering a smartphone online, expecting swift delivery, only to receive a notification that the estimated arrival time has been pushed back by several months.

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AIMMS

MARCH 25, 2025

What makes center of gravity analysis a cornerstone of any supply chain network optimization strategy? Find answers from best practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. We were wrong. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

Jon Doolen and Joe Lynch discuss contractor chaos: fixing the last mile’s biggest headache. Jon is a Strategy Leader at Doolen Strategy Partners that specializes in providing leadership development programs, business advisory services, and public speaking engagements. About Jon Doolen Jon Doolen is a seasoned business coach with over two decades of expertise in retail logistics, particularly specializing in final mile delivery and third-party logistics for home furnishings and luxury produ

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

Machine learning (ML)a specialized field within artificial intelligence (AI)is revolutionizing demand planning and supply chain management. Beyond simply improving forecast accuracy, todays ML-powered demand forecasting software uncovers hidden supply trends, anticipates pricing fluctuations, and enables proactive supply chain planning decisions. According to McKinsey , organizations implementing AI-driven demand forecasting solutions can reduce forecast errors by 30% to 50%.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2025

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post by Brad Forester from JBF Consulting’s blog highlights the most frequent traps shippers fall into during the project phase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

NEW YORK & OTTAWA, ON March 24, 2025 Infor, the industry cloud complete company, and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies. The partnership includes launching Kinaxis Planning One for Infor CloudSuite, which integrates Infors industry-specific CloudSuite solutions for discrete manufact

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 27, 2025

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss I don’t know who needs to hear this but… Ryan is the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora , the leading business consulting and software development firm that exclusively serves the Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain space. About Ryan Schreiber Ryan Schreiber is the Chief Growth Officer at Metafora.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Safety Stock: Navigating Supply Chain Volatility Through Strategic Inventory Planning Demand volatility represents a critical challenge for supply chain executives today, with safety stock emerging as a key strategic tool to mitigate market uncertainties. Recent tariff policies have intensified these challenges, creating unpredictable shifts in demand planning requirements and increasing market volatility.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 26, 2025

The supply chain landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and evolving leadership paradigms. Enhanced human-machine interactions and Industry 5.0 technologies are significantly improving resilience and operational efficiency. Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing supply chain operations at an unprecedented pace.

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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

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2025

Spend Matters recently released their Spring 2025 SolutionMap for Risk Management , and we’re pleased to share that Resilinc has maintained a strong position ahead of competitors in the Supply Chain Risk Management module. Where Resilincs Supply Chain Technology Excels Spend Matters’ independent analysis provides valuable insights into our platform’s capabilities.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 27, 2025

Often, the ideas that permeate ProMat are the same topics that pop up in conversations throughout the year. Whether people are excited about a new technology or focusing on solving the same problem, the trends at ProMat often last beyond the four days of the conference. After listening to speakers from all different tracks, it was clear that this years trends touched every part of the supply chain.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 25, 2025

The battery industry is at the center of the global transition when it comes to clean energy, sustainable strategies, and finding innovative power solutions. As batteries play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, the need for finding alternative resources, staying on top of compliance, and implementing sustainable reuse/recycle strategies is becoming even more critical.

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My Office Apps

MARCH 26, 2025

How Kechie ERP Software Transforms Operations Across Key Business Sectors How are companies managing the external and internal challenges that increase the complexity of their operations every day? From shifting market demands to navigating new regulatory changes, the pressure on organizations continues to grow. To stay competitive, businesses must adapt to cloud-based solutions that automate processes, boost productivity, and offer real-time access.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 23, 2025

FedEx’s Q3 earnings (period ending Feb 28) announcement last Thursday evening disappointed Wall Street causing its stock to drop like a brick. However, in my opinion, FedEx is doing not great but ok as it marches forward with its strategic network redo, plans to spin off FedEx Freight, combine Ground and Express and other cost-cutting measures.

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AIMMS

MARCH 28, 2025

These updates to SC Navigator tackle key supply chain design needs, from scenario planning to data integration and transport management.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Two companies, global parcel and logistics carrier FedEx , and global container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd recently reported warnings related to 2025 financial performance. Both can be looked upon for barometers of global trade and industry supply chain activity trending. FedEx Quarterly Financial Performance FedEx has reported financial results for the quarter ending on February 28 th , which includes the December final month of holiday fulfillment.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 24, 2025

Last week, Blue Yonder attended one of the year’s biggest events: ProMat. Along with the impressive robotics, incredible conversations and inspiring keynotes, attendees heard the Vice President of Product Management for Blue Yonder, Logan Kluth, host a session on what it will take to revolutionize the supply chain. Conferences like ProMat offer plenty of big ideas to work towards, which Kluths talk also provided.

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QAD

MARCH 25, 2025

Recently, it has been popular to focus on major disruptive events that challenge manufacturing enterprises. Unpredictable events such as pandemics or geopolitical shifts are certainly disruptive but ultimately result in very familiar challenges. Disruption is not new to manufacturing corporations that have and possibly may always deal with supply chain problems, productivity constraints, shifts in demand, evolving business models and a host of other dynamic issues.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 27, 2025

Moving a warehouse is a significant event for any business, whether you're growing, expanding into a new market, or simply optimizing operations. While relocating your warehouse is a logistical challenge, its also an opportunity to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall business performance. To ensure a smooth transition, businesses must implement best practices for the move, which includes working with the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape. With numerous options available across the source-to-pay spectrum, weve compiled the top three key technologies CPOs should embrace in 2025: 1.

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