Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Businesses are responding with production shifts, supply chain diversification, inventory stockpiling, and trade route adjustments in efforts to lessen the financial burden and avoid long-term instability. Retailers and e-commerce giants like Amazon are stockpiling key inventory, preparing for potential further trade restrictions.

Mexico 224

Mexico Canada Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 224

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and predictive analytics enable smarter inventory management, real-time tracking, and predictive maintenance, reducing waste and costs. This pillar is about creating value, reducing risks, and positioning the organization for long-term success.

Waste Reduction 298

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 298

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Factors like planning tools, inventory management, demand patterns, and innovations in technology contribute to the success or failure of fulfillment optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 225

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Sourcing Strategies 225

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Successive governments have determined that applying zero duty on wine is the best strategy to help winemakers keep producing and selling. For today’s round-up introduction, I decided to investigate the reasons behind the cheap and tasty wine.

Price Reduction 291

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers. Resilience is now taking precedence.

Supply Chain Software 254

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 254

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

They also cover supplier-managed inventory, quality collaboration, manufacturing line collaboration, and asset collaboration. However, SAP has a broader suite of collaboration solutions than other vendors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 301

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Demand Forecasting: Algorithms improve procurement planning by integrating live inputs like point-of-sale data, promotions, inventory levels, seasonality, and even weather data. Exception Management: AI tools flag delayed, misrouted, or damaged shipments and recommend responses such as automatic rescheduling or inventory reallocations.

Optimal Sourcing 234

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 234

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience. I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?” Yes, I think so.

Supply Chain Design Software 395

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 395

Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility. Semiconductor companies should build strategic inventory buffers and reforecast domestic manufacturing ROI based on worst-case legal reversals.

Pharmaceutical 167

Pharmaceutical Modeling Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 167

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 12, 2025

Critical to the learning is agent governance, the use of outside-in data, and clarity on what makes a good decision. With role-based workflow, the flow director can direct and guide the governance of the agents to deliver insights, drive bi-directional orchestration, and guide decisions at the speed of business to the organization.

Modeling 221

Modeling Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 221

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Governance. I like the use of growth, margin, inventory turns, Return on Invested Capital, customer service and ESG metrics. Holistic design of the form and function of inventory with a focus on setting inventory targets for each flow. Here are seven mistakes frequently made: Lack of Well-defined Governance.

S&OP 390

S&OP Supply and Demand Forecasting Supply Chain Design Software 390

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

P&G did not appreciate the work Gilette accomplished on form and function of inventory and using market signals. As a result, the company’s performance at the intersection of margin and inventory turns was circular for the past decade. Profits were good, and the organization struggled to manage inventory.

S&OP 393

S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 393

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

Waste Reduction 165

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 165

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. Is this AI Dj vu?

Supply Chain Planning Software 204

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 204

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. The Chinese government is also moving aggressively to bring Logink–A National Transport and Logistics Information Sharing Platform in China–to market. Get Good at Inventory Management. Be smart in the management of intransit inventory.

Supply Chain Design Software 467

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 467

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

In our work with Georgia Tech using data from 1982-2023, we find that the R² of the Regression analysis of Cost-of-Goods Sold/Inventory Turns when compared to correlations of Operating Margin/Inventory turns to Market Capitalization/employee is 40-65% lower. Be purposeful in building a global coalition and defining governance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 413

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 413

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Robotic arms handle repetitive and intricate tasks such as picking and placing items, whereas drones are employed for inventory management and surveillance. Waste Reduction Robotics can optimize inventory management and reduce waste by minimizing errors and improving accuracy.

Waste Reduction 249

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 249

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

McKinsey promises improved agility (not defined) with up to a 30% reduction in operational cost and a decrease in inventory of 75%. (I The technology is the easy part, but making a conscious choice on inventory deployment is challenging for companies. The focus needs to be on how to build governance processes to use the models.

Supply Chain Software 418

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 418

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

A Focus on Safety Stock Is Too Narrow for Effective Inventory Management. A manufacturing company’s safety stock is 30-40% of the total inventory requirement. The form and function of inventory need to be addressed holistically, and this requires much, much more analysis than probabilistic forecasting. The reason?

Optimal Sourcing 363

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 363

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Smart warehouses are using IoT sensors, powered by 5G, to automate inventory tracking and manage orders with greater accuracy. Collaboration between governments, tech providers, and logistics firms will be key to overcoming these obstacles.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 307

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 307

Logility

MAY 5, 2023

Inventory strategies begin with an efficient network design to effectively balance your ability to accurately predict customer demand and work with suppliers to adjust orders in real time. Routine firefighting of inventory issues is a symptom of inventory strategies treated as a once-a-year exercise.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 130

ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2025, efficient spare parts inventory management is no longer a competitive advantage — it’s a business necessity. Yet for many organizations, spare parts inventory remains a critical blind spot. What is Spare Parts Inventory Management Software? This is where software steps in.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 52

SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

When integrating an ERP system, companies often find themselves grappling with the task of harmonizing their inventory, supplier, product, and customer databases. Master data governance also involves the application of data governance factors to the master data. This type of data is called the master data.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Government Quality Supply Chain Design Software 124

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. This collaboration enables faster response times and cost savings.

Modeling 313

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 313

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. They may be able to shave 15% off their costs and dodge a tariff bullet. Its not just about pinching penniesits about ensuring business continuity. What Is Agile Procurement?

Price Reduction 209

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 209

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Orbit Chart for L’Oréal at the Intersection of Inventory Turns and Operating Margin.

Case Study 329

Case Study Inventory Reduction Study Agile and Lean Supply Chain 329

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Logistics In line with the past several years, inventory management continues to be the top focus area in logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 325

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. When compared to pre-recession years, we ended the decade with twenty more days of inventory. Days of Inventory Comparison. Now, let’s take consumer products. What can we learn?

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling 418

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2024

The challenges brought about by the pandemic made many rethink strategy when it came to inventory, stock on hand, secondary options and the ability to guarantee supply and resiliency. Their main reasoning was to contain supply chain costs, reduce the amount of space used for inventory at hospitals and ultimately help provide better care.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 299

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 299

ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

Managing spare parts inventory has always been a delicate balancing actexcess inventory ties up capital, while shortages risk costly downtime and production delays. Thats why a growing number of organizations are turning to AI software for spare parts inventory management. What is Spare Parts Inventory Management?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes. Leveraging government incentives and grants aimed at promoting Industry 4.0

Warehousing 284

Warehousing Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 284

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This visibility also supports environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives while improving operational performance. Ordering, manufacturing and positioning of inventory in preparation for maintenance activities.

Resource Reduction 243

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Resources Sustainability 243

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 24, 2022

The future inventory fire sale. One of my stark realizations this year is that smaller companies are beating larger and often more established companies on growth metrics, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (In Reward functional behavior with less clarity on governance. Toilet Paper.

Supply Chain Planning Software 397

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 397

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The economy is picking up after the severe contraction in labor, productivity, and inventory that occurred during the height of the pandemic. Inventory, Efficiency, and the Extended Supply Chain. But the US ratio of total business inventories to sales is hovering at a 25-year low.

Supply Chain Disruption 274

Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply and Demand Supply Chain 274

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan applications Piedmont Lithium has pulled its application for a U.S. government loan and scaled back its expansion plans due to an 83% drop in lithium prices, driven by Chinese overproduction and slower EV sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 307

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software North Carolina 307

ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

If you do the math there, you have to make 748,000 inventory decisions per month. So our main task now is to consolidate all the purchase and inventory decisions in one team. You have to consider one other thing; we work in four different countries and they have different governments making different decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Optimization 296

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

Understanding and assessing the tradeoffs between the costs of labor, inventory, transportation, and carbon footprint while going through these pivots will be crucial. Organizations will exploit the government incentives and avoid penalties: Governments around the globe are looking to secure the supply chains for their citizens.

Supply Chain Design Software 307

Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 307