Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As a result, hospital chains largely lacked competence in sourcing. In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. In many healthcare systems, the costs of these supplies and services were not closely examined. The costs were passed down the line to patients and insurers. Mr. Wengert was more diplomatic. “In

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Europe accelerates its hydrogen transition, digital product passports gain traction for compliance, and a high-stakes egg heist underscores the fragility of food supply chains. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Cold storage warehouses are experiencing congestion, as food producers attempt to delay shipments until trade tensions ease. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S. China has tightened export controls on U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process.

Optimal Sourcing 227

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

The UK continues to ban hormone-treated beef, in line with existing food safety regulations. Companies should incorporate these provisions into their sourcing, pricing, and compliance strategies. Agriculture and Ethanol The UK has raised its import quota for U.S. Imports exceeding this quota remain subject to standard rates.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For 58 years, food and beverage and consumer goods manufacturers have battled for dominance, from chips and wings to soda, beer, party supplies, and even aluminum foil for food storage and DIY trophies. The Super Bowl isnt just a one-day eventits a high-stakes test for food and beverage manufacturers. Ready to get in the game?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This venture’s success will be closely watched, not only for its implications for Amul but also as a source of inspiration for other Indian brands aspiring to foray into the international arena. Its recent launch in the US is a bold step toward establishing a strong foothold in the international dairy market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. ChatGPT Search : This feature gives users a way to get answers from relevant web sources. Its Innov8 OS platform enhances product velocity by streamlining formulation and processing.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

As Tim Payne, Research Director at Gartner, emphasizes: Responding to the customer can be achieved with cost overruns, excessive inventory and firefighting, but to respond profitably means understanding the sources of volatility and planning for them appropriately.

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QAD

MARCH 18, 2025

As winter fades and spring emerges, food and beverage manufacturers enter a season of renewal. Fresh Ingredients, Fresh Approach Consumers increasingly demand transparency in ingredient sourcing and production practices. However, overlooking quality can have devastating financial consequences.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Wholesalers 8 Steps to Drive Distributor Excellence Connect with Enchange Online Posts by Topics Dave Jordan (432) FMCG (385) Supply Chain (249) S&OP (226) Route to Market (196) Forecasting & Demand Planning (176) Performance Improvement (175) Distribution (134) Traditional Trade (114) Sales (112) CEO (111) Inventory Management & Stock (..)

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Casinos source these wheels from specialized manufacturers who create them with precision engineering. Casinos work with interior designers and suppliers to source stylish and durable furnishings that withstand the wear and tear of a bustling casino floor. Sustainable sourcing of products and materials is also a priority.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

s largest organic food distributor has led to empty shelves at Whole Foods stores across the country, reports NBC News. s largest organic food distributor has led to empty shelves at Whole Foods stores across the country, reports NBC News. UNFI is a major partner with Whole Foods. UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

“With this tool a national retailer could identify high-volume stock keeping units coming from one point of origin, then quickly compare total duty spend along various alternative sources — then reroute future supply where needed,” Short said in a news release.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Collaboration outside of your four walls yields great benefits During the panel discussion with participants from PepsiCo, Treehouse Foods and Bayer, the panelists highlighted the need to get closer to not only their customers, but also their suppliers.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Following widely-known standards keeps your vendor options open so you’re not locked into sourcing from a small pool of specialty suppliers that can negatively impact time to market. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy. Performance and stability can waver.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While these systems do compile and present copious amounts of data from various data sources and partners, users are unable to act on what they see. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) , and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

Global food and drink firm doubled the accuracy of its weekly demand forecasts using predictive analytics. Global industrial leader with too many processes, systems, and a long time of over 9 months for customer response.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

holiday retail, fresh food distribution) must ensure scalability and system flexibility. Process Speed and Throughput High-velocity e-commerce distribution centers need systems optimized for rapid order fulfillment and real-time visibility. Seasonal businesses with extreme peak demand (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2025

For industries such as food and pharmaceuticals, this level of transparency is crucial for ensuring quality and safety. For instance, in the food industry, IoT sensors ensure perishable goods stay at optimal temperatures during transport, reducing spoilage. As more U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. It includes hedging strategies, alternate bill of materials, supplier sourcing strategies, changing routs to market, redesigning push/pull decoupling points, demand shaping policies, and use of outsourced manufacturing and distribution.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Advertise Contact Us Supplier Directory SCB YouTube About Us Login Subscribe Logout My Profile LOGISTICS Air Cargo All Logistics Facility Location Planning Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage Global Gateways Global Logistics Last Mile Delivery Logistics Outsourcing LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Parcel & Express Rail & Intermodal (..)

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With the fall harvest of agricultural and other food related products destined for export to the U.S. Not Ideal Timing Both of these Canadian port disruptions come at the most inopportune time for industry supply chain logistics management teams. or other global markets, a multi-day disruption provides added risks for cascading disruptions.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. Direct material management oversees the sourcing, procurement, storage, and flow of raw materials, components, and subassemblies.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By collaborating closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and alternative ingredient sources, food manufacturers, for example, can develop contingency plans and diversify their supply chains. The aim is not simply to drive down the price, but the total cost. A classic example is in logistics and transportation.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Visibility Regulation & Compliance Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

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TransAudit

APRIL 17, 2025

Industries Hit Hardest (So Far) While no industry is entirely immune, some are feeling the effects more acutely: Automotive and heavy equipment : Reliant on cross-border part sourcing and large-scale metal imports. Consumer electronics : Facing higher costs on semiconductors and finished goods from Asia.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

The essence of General Mill’s problem is that consumers are turning away from processed food. Example 1: Retail Example 2: Food Ingredients Example 3: Medical Device After mapping the demand flows and identifying market data, latency, and forecastability, the class then designs bi-directional orchestration activities.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Advertise Contact Us Supplier Directory SCB YouTube About Us Login Subscribe Logout My Profile LOGISTICS Air Cargo All Logistics Facility Location Planning Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage Global Gateways Global Logistics Last Mile Delivery Logistics Outsourcing LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Parcel & Express Rail & Intermodal (..)

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Some of the larger CPG companies are: Nestl: A global leader in food and beverage products.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The industries that particularly benefit from an MES are those that are highly regulated, such as pharmaceuticals, medicines, biotechnology, aviation and food and beverage production. When you have reduced the number candidates to a shortlist, it is best to use advanced sourcing software to analyze their bids before making a final decision.

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QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

Like any engine, it cant run without fuel, and not just any type of energy source is going to cut it. For industries serving consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food and beverage, these conversations are likely already happening. Think of AI as a high-performance engine. It needs premium-grade fuel to operate at its highest potential.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. The conversations are becoming real,” he says.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Other industries such as food products, aerospace and defense and other regulated industries will by our lens, garner added insight as to how an interconnected electronic based B2B network can achieve item-level visibility, product and process authenticity.

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