Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2025

Their use reflects, and reinforces, a shift toward more agile, data-driven logistics in food retail. For example, REMA 1000 stores in Norway regularly adjust prices to match nearby competition. Retailers can use these signals to trigger inventory movements, optimize order timing, and reduce waste, particularly with perishable goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

For example, Amazon uses AI to optimize delivery logistics. During the 2024 holiday season, it reduced unnecessary package movement and shortened delivery distances by leveraging AI to strategically position inventory closer to customer locations. Walmart has implemented AI to enhance inventory forecasting.

Supply Chain Design Software

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

We are no longer just forecasting demand but also when trucks and factory machinery are likely to break down ( predictive maintenance ), the optimal amount of inventory to hold and where it should be held ( inventory optimization) , and labor forecasting in the warehouse. Autonomous trucks will revolutionize logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

For example, the application sends three auto reminders to a buyer if a PO they cut does not have a corresponding purchase order confirmation associated with it. Where and how often, for example, did a buyer deviate from the happy path? For example, once a PO is confirmed, a tender to carriers should occur within 24 hours?

Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

Scenario modeling, running what-if simulations to stress-test sourcing, pricing, and inventory decisions, has become a cornerstone of supply chain strategy. Orchestration – the real-time coordination of supply, logistics, and demand – is becoming the new standard. Lippert Components is a clear example.

Modeling

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

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. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Autonomous systems are becoming an integral part of modern logistics infrastructure. Warehouse Robotics: Systematic Redesign of Core Functions Warehouse operations have historically relied on manual labor for tasks such as picking, sorting, inventory management, and material handling. However, drone payload capacity remains limited.

Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. For example, an AI agent can detect an issue in a regional distribution center and evaluate its impact across the global network, providing planners tailored recommendations to address the disruption.

Resource Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2025

Digital infrastructure is now integral to logistics execution. Among Tier 1 retailers and logistics service providers, AI is embedded in planning, inventory control, and exception resolution. Improvements in fill rate and inventory turnover are typically incremental but statistically significant when applied at scale.

Real-time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, at one point, they modeled Brazil and factored tariffs and tax considerations into the total landed costs analysis. Business case creation involves top logistics, finance, or business unit executives. The post Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Design Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2025

Practical Implementation: Customer and Product Examples Brian Kinsella , SVP of Product Management , discussed real-world applications of unified supply chain execution, noting that over two dozen customers are moving toward platform-wide adoption.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Leading organizations are building supply chains that are less exposed to single points of failure, more informed by real-time data, and more able to adjust sourcing, inventory, and routing based on current conditions. Technologyparticularly AIis playing a central role in enabling this shift. AI also helps with scenario modeling.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For example, a buyer might say, “You only shipped me 800 of the 1000 products I ordered.” SAP announced a new transportation collaboration solution that involved messaging not just between shippers and carriers but also three-way communication involving logistics service providers.

SAP

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. This can help identify potential disruptions early and improve decision-making capabilities, particularly in Purchase Order, Forecast, Inventory and Quality related processes.

Manufacturing Procurement

ShipBob

JULY 28, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is inventory accounting? Why is accounting for inventory necessary? You need to know which SKUs you have on hand, how to budget for and predict demand , and how much your inventory is worth. But the value of your inventory can change over time, which makes it tricky to keep track of.

Inventory Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Strategic moves like bulk buying, closer supplier partnerships, and syncing procurement with supply chain planning can tighten inventory, cut waste, and free up cash. A consumer goods company aligned its procurement and logistics teams, resulting in a 15% reduction in working capital. For example, U.S.-based

Price Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2025

Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. Companies with dual sourcing and buffer inventory got back on track faster. What a Real Continuity Plan Includes Strong business continuity planning goes well beyond a binder on a shelf.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. However, implementing edge computing in logistics environments introduces its own set of technical and operational complexities that require careful planning.

Real-time Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

An organization with tens of thousands of different products may have to move them across many modes of transportation, IT systems, and third-party logistics partners, all adding to complexity, as well as loss of visibility and control. Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

The project demonstrates how 5G networks can serve as the digital nervous system for autonomous logistics. JD.com launched a 5G-powered logistics park in Beijing to support connected delivery fleets and smart loading systems. Fords example highlights how 5G helps bridge the physical and digital worlds in manufacturing settings.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2025

Layer on the daily micro disruptions that every warehouse experiences regardless of size – unexpected or delayed deliveries, inventory shortages, quality issues and scheduled labor or equipment mismatches versus real-time needs—and suddenly running the warehouse becomes unmanageable. Conclusion All of this sounds like science fiction.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different. Here are more details, along with a thorough debunking of each of the Supply Chain and Logistics Myths. The Supply Chain is 100% Automated While automation plays a substantial role in the production of millions of products, the logistics chain is far from automated.

Supply Chain Software

ToolsGroup

JULY 31, 2025

Today’s supply chains are moving too fast, and logistics operations are becoming too complex for outdated or manual planning tools to keep up. These modern transportation challenges require more agile, intelligent approaches to logistics. Customer expectations continue to rise. Fuel prices fluctuate unpredictably. Embrace Complexity.

Optimization Software

RFgen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Managing inventory effectively is a constant challenge for businesses. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges.

Inventory Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

E-commerce giants like Amazon, Alibaba, Temu, and Shein are expanding their global warehouse footprints, driving the adoption of WMS to manage inventory, reduce lead times, and optimize last-mile delivery. The post The Top 5 Key Growth Drivers in the Warehouse Management Sector appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Demand Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Reverse logistic isn’t simply a reverse gear. Reverse logistics can also have a dramatic effect on steering a company’s fortunes. Reverse logistics is therefore worth doing, and worth doing properly.

Reverse Logistics

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For instance, a student struggling with inventory management concepts can receive supplementary materials, interactive simulations, and one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to their needs. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. Automate supply chain processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy within logistics operations.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 16, 2025

Not just for IT departments or data scientists, but also for the people who manage daily operations, procurement leads, planners, and inventory analysts. One method shown was to create snapshots of data tables at regular intervals, such as open purchase orders at the start of each week or inventory by location at shift change.

Supply Chain Design Software

ThroughPut

JULY 9, 2025

Behind the scenes of every successful business lies a well-orchestrated machine made up of four critical functions: supply chain, logistics, transportation, and operations. What Is Logistics? What Is Logistics? Real-World Example: Amazon’s two-day delivery is a result of highly optimized logistics, not just fast transportation.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

For example, if a promotion plan has not been correctly modeled for the warehouse, there may not be enough storage capacity, dock doors, or workers to execute the days work. The post Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system. One example, the warehouse uses a custom-made box that, generally speaking, holds 12 pairs of shoes. DCs inventory accuracy now exceeds 99.5%.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

IQMS

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

WMS software guides inventory receiving and put-away, optimizes picking and shipping of orders, and advises on inventory replenishment. In the beginning, the definition of a warehouse inventory management system only covered simple functions, namely inventory location and basic inventory management.

Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and development, and advancements in artificial intelligence. Management Layer Oversees goods receipts, inventory, and other related tasks.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. By improving forecast accuracy, Cisco has been able to reduce excess inventory while maintaining high service levels.

Modeling