Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

The global trade compliance market is one crazy market. The market grew by double digits year over year, yet there is no standard user and consequently there is no common understanding of what the end-to-end global trade compliance process should be. Every customer seems to want to manage them differently.”

Global 176

Global Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 176

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. The answer lies in a digital transformation strategy that delivers optimal ways of working.

Sourcing Strategies 296

Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 296

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. In order to stay ahead of inflationary trends, procurement teams need to be proactive and continuously adjust their strategies. Let’s explore further.

Sourcing Strategies 264

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 264

IT Supply Chain

APRIL 9, 2024

By Maggie Slowik (pictured) Global Industry Director for Manufacturing, IFS The post Navigating the servitization journey – Strategies for competitive edge & customer satisfaction appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Strategy 105

Supply Chain Strategy Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Manufacturing 105

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.”

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Converging disruptions have sent food prices soaring — and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s six breadbasket regions, risks tilting the food system into global crisis.”[1] 2] With more mouths to feed each and every day, global food security remains a serious challenge. ”[1] Science writer Max G.

Food 130

Food Security Global Supply Chain Design Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2022

In ARC’s last market study on the global transportation management market , Chris Cunnane, the study author, made estimates of system integration (SI) revenues as a percentage of total TMS revenues for all software companies in the market. Blue Yonder breaks their SI partnerships into two categories – global SIs and regional SIs.

Vendor Strategies 197

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 197

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As China’s economy slows, its leaders worry that emerging foreign government and transnational corporate strategies focused on trade with China will make matters worse. ”[2] The bottom line is this: Companies are likely to continue to pursue their de-risking strategies. In many respects, they only have themselves to blame.

Supply Chain Strategy 130

Supply Chain Strategy Material Savings Global Supply Chain Optimization 130

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Among these, an integrated return management strategy can make or break successful operations. Use Real-Time Data to Inform Your Returns Management Strategy. It is better to focus on a core set of end-to-end global priorities than get distracted by trying to implement sophisticated functionality in each locality.”.

Resource Reduction 276

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 276

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risk Management in Global Ocean Context Feature Article by LSCMS Shippers Council Rates have gone down massively in most trade lanes; congestion has eased, and capacity seems sufficient in most sectors. Our approach to freight procurement would also require a revisit as part of a risk management strategy.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Global Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. The companies are just not good at managing inventories and orchestrating distribution strategies. The global supply chain recovery depends on a vaccine, but I expect the distribution cycle to be longer than the discovery phase.

Supply Chain Design Software 352

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 352

Logility

MAY 17, 2023

The urgent need for supply chain resiliency is increasing interest in onshoring, reshoring, and nearshoring strategies. According to Reshoring Initiative , companies seeking to limit their exposure to supply chain uncertainties and global conflict risks are moving operations from East Asia to the United States or as close as possible.

Vendor Strategies 171

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 171

SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Propose a risk management plan that Apple can implement (short-term and long-term strategies) to address these challenges. How does Apple’s situation compare to other global electronics companies in terms of vulnerability to the climate crisis? Critically evaluate Apple’s recent carbon offset initiatives.

Supply Chain Strategy 143

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning Global Supply Chain 143

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

My last year there was as Global Chief Information Officer—I was responsible for enabling the operations of the 50,000-student organization via digital technology. At the business level, sustainability is becoming the most critical lever for strategy.

Sustainability 363

Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 363

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 15, 2024

In what is being described as a shakeup, global EV auto maker Tesla has announced a ten percent global operational workforce reduction along with the departure of two other senior executives. This move is being viewed as a further barometer of an existing tepid plug-in electric-vehicle market global demand environment.

Price Reduction 59

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Global Supply Chain Strategy 59

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay. This is apparent in the transformation from a low-cost strategy to a resilience model.

Sourcing Strategies 264

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 264

Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2023

Business prospects are inextricably tied to local, national, and global economies. Business leaders planning strategies for the weeks, months, and years ahead must take numerous factors into account. ”[1] Will Efforts to Fight Inflation Result in Global Recession? Now that balance is being reversed, and on a global scale.

Global 130

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software 130

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2021, The Hackett Group found in their Supplier Diversity Study that 69% of respondents had global supplier diversity programs with intentions to expand that program over the next several years. The post Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy appeared first on Ivalua.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Optimal Sourcing 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains. The trade war is now part of the “new normal,” and this has created a global ripple effect. Product strategies. Operational strategies. Supplier strategies. Business model strategies. Reclassification.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

So what might the future of global trade look like? The Importance of Global Trade. Although there is a lot of talk about near-shoring or reshoring manufacturing, global trade remains an important aspect of the global economy. When the pandemic swept around the globe in 2020, global trade took a severe hit.

Global 130

Global Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. We pledge to adopt better ways of doing business with the aim of becoming an industry standard.

Resource Reduction 242

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Global Supply Chain Software 242

SCM Research

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Once again this year, an SCM-related teaching case received an award at the Case Center Awards and Competitions : It is entitled Apple Inc: Global Supply Chain Management and written by P. Fraser Johnson. I am sure that this case can be integrated very well into many undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Supply Chain Software 143

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Global Sourcing Strategies 143

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By implementing best-in-class digital solutions, replete with AI-driven capabilities, companies can seize the opportunity to transform their supply chain operations and perfect their business strategies to become market leaders.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 156

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

companies with global operations, one of the most effective global value chain strategies and supply chain strategies is to mitigate risk by shipping smarter. Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottleneck operations within the global supply chain strategies.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Price Reduction Expense Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 12, 2023

Business leaders have been forced to reevaluate supply chains, especially those with ties to China. Now, the best solutions may be closer, geographically speaking, than one might realize.

Supply Chain Strategy 110

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 110

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization (IO) vendors. Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Upon fulfilling the transition obligations of Merchantry to Tradeshift, Watson directed the cross-border product strategy of Pitney Bowes, a $450M business, comprised of Borderfree and the eBay Global Shipping Program.

Resource Reduction 130

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 130

The Network Effect

JUNE 28, 2023

The benefits of a joint ammunition management system for global defense organizations is are tremendous. This article explores ammo management.

Inventory Management Software 204

Inventory Management Software System Global Inventory Reduction 204

ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

While most companies started 2022 with a positive business outlook, they remain extremely concerned about external factors that have impacted supply chain planning strategies in the last two years. The percentage of companies that are not pursuing a digital transformation strategy at all is, at 7%, the lowest we have measured so far.

Purchasing Skills 295

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 295