Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly finding their way into trade policy. Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. A company’s reporting requirements include data on the environmental, social, and governance impacts of their activities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Shippers’ end-to-end supply chain predictions are based on applying AI to OpenWeb searches, import/export records, data from sourcing platforms like ThomasNet, federal logistics records, and other data. Paying the right tariffs is necessary to avoid government fines and calculate the true landed cost of products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability. Partnering with NGOs, governments, and industry peers allows organizations to share resources, reduce costs, and amplify the impact of sustainability initiatives. Collaboration has also emerged as a key enabler of economic sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when an adverse event has occurred or may be about to occur. It is well known that ChatGPT can hallucinate. These platforms need high-fidelity signals that can be trusted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Consequently, when shortages emerged, they had already secured alternative sources, thereby averting a significant disruption to production. For example, U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Add emerging compliance requirementssuch as sustainability, transparency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulationsto the mix and youve got an unprecedented, complex global trade environment. Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. The global market for sustainable products is projected to reach $150 billion by 2025 , indicating a robust demand for ethically sourced goods across various sectors.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which governs $1.8 Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise. Adding to the uncertainty, recent comments from a new U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. Furthermore, solar energy is a clean and renewable source of power, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

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ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement is the strategic, big-picture approach to sourcing and supplier relationship management, while purchasing is the tactical execution of those plans. Procurement is the end-to-end process of identifying business needs, sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships over time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

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. Integration allows seamless transitions from data insights to purchase approvals and execution.

Optimal Sourcing 232

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement. When done right, spend analysis enables cost savings, supplier optimization, risk reduction, and more strategic sourcing decisions.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, government procurement is no exception. The UAE, a leader in government digitalization, continues to set new benchmarks by integrating AI-powered procurement solutions that streamline sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Ivalua commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study , offering key insights into how companies can unlock substantial financial benefits and operational improvements by adopting Ivalua’s unified Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. 393% ROI from process automation, better visibility, and replacing old systems.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility. requalify suppliers across multiple geographies, and dual-source APIs and components to mitigate risk from any one trade partner. Every major industry now faces a unique supply chain challenge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers. Consumer demand for ethical sourcing is also influencing corporate procurement strategies. Resilience is now taking precedence.

Supply Chain Software 251

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. government is expanding farm subsidies to offset revenue losses from reduced trade. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Data governance is critical. trillion records from 47 data sources in the Cognite platform. It accesses, transforms, and harmonizes data from multiple sources to make it usable and actionable for various business use cases. A knowledge graph creates relationships across previously siloed data sources. Celanese has 2.5

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle. For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Digital procurement streamlines workflows and unifies data, enabling faster sourcing, better collaboration, and improved accuracy. Digital procurement is the use of digital technologies to enhance, automate, and optimize procurement processes across the entire source-to-pay (S2P) lifecycle.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Source: US DoD. The US government, private entities, and news outlets provide select insights and periodic updates about the Covid-19 distribution process. Government to date. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

As organizations look for reducing dependencies on concentrated sources of supply, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and South Asian countries will start providing viable alternatives to the current manufacturing powerhouse countries. American Supply Chain Resilience Act and the German Supply Chain Act are just two examples of this.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

About Kearney Since 1926, Kearney has been a leading management consulting firm and trusted partner to three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500 and governments around the world. Suketu is frequently published on operations transformation topics in outlets such as HBR, MIT Sloan Management Review, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

In Part One of the series , Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle in efforts to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in the software design and why. Much of this has to do with needs for deep integration and two way flow of data streams.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.

Procurement Solutions 130

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. Who Should Prioritize an S2P Digital Transformation?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

The US government, private entities, and news outlets provide select insights and periodic updates about the Covid-19 distribution process. Government to date. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson. Supporting Supply Chain Technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Building optionality in the supply chain through collaborative sourcing: Supply chain teams can proactively identify choke points within the existing network by leveraging emerging technologies such as digital twins and advanced analytics, and modeling their end-to-end supply chains. This can in turn benefit Tier 2 suppliers and beyond.

Optimal Sourcing 282

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

ESG stands for environmental, social, and governance, and is a framework that evaluates a company’s performance and ethical behavior. It’s a set of practices that organizations use to limit negative impacts or increase positive impacts on the environment, society, and governance bodies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2024

GTC solutions automate the discovery, creation, retention, analysis, and communication of information about international supply chains that is of importance to customs and other government authorities responsible for regulation and taxation of cross-border trade. But paying the right tariffs is far from simple.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China's Production of Impacted Minerals Source: Bloomberg In recent years, China restricted the exports of several other critical minerals. Material shortages : Given China’s substantial share in the production of these metals, global shortages are possible until alternative sources are identified. It is not clear whether U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Sourcing and Procurement In sourcing and procurement, the top focus area for 2024 continues to be supplier/vendor relationship management (SRM).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

What is the role of make, source, and deliver? Define a proactive approach and the value/economies of scale of planning manufacturing/transportation and sourcing together. Be purposeful in building a global coalition and defining governance. In small, regional distributors, the goal may be better replenishment.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Their vision is to be logistics’ trusted partner in driving innovation, reducing complexity, and delivering network efficiencies through standards, technology, and effective governance. Farelanes Gold: Aimed at shippers, offering comprehensive pricing insights.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Governments and dedicated organizations across the globe are acting to mandate, encourage, and support diversity. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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