Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The sales team can go have those conversations, with real-time lead times and even the factory the product will ship from, with customers. The platform will look at all the potential alternatives and the cost of those alternatives, and it will make a recommendation for a supply chain person to go in and look at the event.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

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EFT

MAY 14, 2025

Teaser / Précis: Uncover how the experts are approaching AI and data-driven transformations, sustainability initiatives, diversity and inclusion, interactive learning, and leadership and change management with reporting direct from our flagship European event.

Europe 65

Europe Report Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 65

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

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. The next EXPO is scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA.

North America 146

North America Los Angeles America Maryland 146

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. From cost fluctuations to sustainability requirements, understanding and addressing these hurdles is essential for smooth logistics. This is especially true for plastic products, which are under increasing scrutiny.

Material Savings 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

While uncertainty persists across key markets, Maersk continues to provide stable, reliable logistics solutions across ocean, air, inland, and customs services. YoY increase, supported by seasonal demand and proactive shipping to avoid tariffs. Maersk Middle East situation update. Globally, IATA reported a 5.8%

Asia 130

Asia Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Thailand 130

EFT

JUNE 18, 2025

According to a survey of nearly 400 European supply chain professionals from Maersk and Reuters Events, Supply Chain: 90% of European organisations have deployed supply chain management software/ERP; 88% have done so for forecasting and analytics; and 85% for supply chain monitoring, tracking and visibility solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 80

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, driver shortages, blocked shipping lanes and frequent supply chain disruptions make it tough to achieve reliable on-time delivery amid this complexity. So what are the top reasons for shipping delays? There is good news, though.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

This architecture deliberately pushes beyond visibility to enable action and automation, ultimately working toward what project44 describes as “self-optimized logistics” through “adaptive, automated actions at scale.” This includes resolving issues autonomously, calling carriers, rerouting freight, and executing bookings.

Supply Chain Design Software 96

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EFT

MAY 8, 2025

US trucking freight activity fell sharply, by -13.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest US Freight Payment Index , which measures changes in both the levels of freight shipments and related spending activity based on transaction data. Year-on-Year (YoY), and by -5.8% YoY and -2.5%

Freight 57

Freight North America New York America 57

Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

This enhancement to the high-frequency freight market intelligence platform aims to provide shippers, carriers, and brokers with critical insights for navigating the volatile transportation market. SONAR is the high-frequency freight market intelligence platform dedicated to powering businesses in the supply chain.

Negotiating Skills 52

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

“This year, I believe we’re going to see higher investments in supply chain technology as well as a change in leadership styles to complement these investments,” says Radu Palamariu, MD of Alcott Global and Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Practice, co-author of From Source to Sold. Legacy tracking methods (eg.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Tags: supply chain logistics freight shipping cargo containers tariffs Trade Manufacturing Event Date: Wed, 2025-10-15 to Thu, 2025-10-16 Event URL: [link] Event Location: Amsterdam Number of attendees: 400 Programme URL: [link] (..)

Europe 44

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2025

Vehicle Access Resilience in Time-Critical Supply Chains By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer 91 Views Every minute counts in logistics. Delayed starts cause missed loading windows, lost dock appointments, and costly premium freight. In logistics, disruption compounds rapidly. Run the numbers on just one downtime event.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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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. That stated, growth levels were reportedly offset by this carriers freight trucking business which encountered fewer shipments and lower weight levels.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Journal Forecasting Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

Rail Software 91

Rail Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 91

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance.

Warehousing 71

Warehousing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 71

SCMDOJO

JULY 6, 2025

Instead, it spreads out supply needs across multiple vendors and regions to avoid disruptions when unexpected events occur. Procurement teams must align their plans with logistics, finance, and operations to avoid confusion and duplicated efforts. It means building a mix that can shift depending on global events.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Transportation lead time: This is the time it takes to ship a product or material from its source to its final destination. Order processing lead time: The period from when an order is placed to when it is ready for shipping. Inventory lead time: The time between ordering stock and entering it in the inventory record.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

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EFT

JUNE 3, 2025

Architect Resilience. Enhance Impact. Entire Month Duration: No Region: North America

Purchasing Skills 67

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? Transparency and Efficiency Freight shipping involves multiple parties at every step of the process. Each handling event from loading to customs clearance, warehousing, etc.

Freight 30

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 59

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

The recent port strike, the closed shipping lane that forced a shift to air transport, the bridge that blocked a port, even the grid brownout that slowed manufacturing, might have seemed like random disruptions. Who pays the crew of the ship that blocked your shipping lane? But take a closer look. This may sound like alarmism.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

Fort Worth 52

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SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

This would be a significant cost-saving and time-saving mechanism for both the shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. Invoice processing AI will integrate with procurement, logistics, and payment systems. Logistics leads could request drill-downs on carrier invoice accuracy.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Each tier, from raw-material providers to logistics firms, relies on predictable, timely cash flow. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Supply chains don’t operate in silos.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

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RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

Mastering the Art of Inventory: Unlocking Business Success with Accurate Management and Barcode Technology READ NOW Difficulty Forecasting Location-Specific Customer Demand Demand is a dynamic force shaped by local market conditions, seasonal variations, and even unpredictable events.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Unifor claims that the company is pushing to implement changes to pay systems that would have drivers travel more than 60 miles to get to their routes or pick up freight with no compensation. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

Canada 98

Canada Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Logistics at Risk! Understanding Voyage Charter Agreements Imagine you’ve manufactured a large batch of products that need to be shipped to a different continent. In this contract, the ship owner provides a vessel and crew for a specified voyage or set of voyages, and in return, receives freight, usually on a per-ton basis.

Sourcing Strategies 75

Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Material Savings Optimal Sourcing 75

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Logistics Efficiency Analyzing transportation costs associated with different modes of transport (e.g., Identifying and eliminating bottlenecks in the logistics process, such as delays at warehouses or customs checkpoints, is important. truck, rail, air, sea) to identify the most cost-effective options.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Lawrence Latest Threat to Shipping Routes China Typhoons Pose Latest Supply Chain Threat as Ports Shut Bloomberg Red Sea Insurance Premium Spikes as Houthi Risks Return More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 10, 2025

With unprecedented heatwaves knocking major cities to their knees, wildfires raging across Canada and other countries, and severe weather events disrupting the lives of millions of people around the world, it’s hard not to be concerned about climate change and the environment.

Price Reduction 59

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability Material Savings 59

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2025

As major weather events, global pandemics, and economic tariffs intensify, supply chain vulnerabilities are poised to disrupt critical care operations in hospitals nationwide. There has been enough activity to warrant this additional full update which reflects a return to a weekly update cadence of this column.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

States Photo: iStock.com/ ronnachaipark July 10, 2025 SupplyChainBrain With no end in sight to the truck driver shortage, many freight firms plan to raise wages and make efforts to improve drivers’ work-life balance, according to a 2025 Logistics Report from Tech.co, a research, analysis and news provider. Some 56% of U.S.

Survey 52

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Price Reduction 59

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