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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. We run one of the few truly hybrid supply chain networks. We own a significant portion of our network, but we also work extensively with partners. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden. Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.

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Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight with Erika Voss

The Logistics of Logistics

Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Freightos

Disruptions have become the norm, rather than the exception, and the only organizations that can thrive in this new reality are those with the right tools. One consistent theme emerged from these discussions: the need to move away from disconnected logistics technology silos toward a much more connected ecosystem.

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Finally, rigid fulfillment networks compound the problem. All of this points to a larger issue: systems that perform well under stable conditions but lack the flexibility to respond when those conditions change.