Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

NEW YORK & OTTAWA, ON March 24, 2025 Infor, the industry cloud complete company, and Kinaxis Inc. TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. Smart Import is also being leveraged to accelerate data integration from various sources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

This policy shift is being positioned as a voluntary industry transition rather than an outright regulatory ban. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Today’s escalation of U.S. Approximately 40% of U.S. More than 50% of U.S.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Service level plays a pivotal role in the aftermarket industry, directly impacting customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Every major industry now faces a unique supply chain challenge. Automotive: Can JIT manufacturing survive legal disruptions to tariff policy? Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility.

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability. The impact of supply chains on local communities cannot be overlooked.

Waste Reduction 298

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 17, 2025

The industry is plunging into a period of scarcity. This is amplified across the supply chain into an exponential impact on inventory and planned orders for manufacturing. When we measure the bullwhip impact (in my class on outside-in process thinking), the bullwhip between manufacturing and procurement is 2-3X.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts. Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. Ask a procurement or transportation professional if they have a good demand signal and expect a laugh.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Running a manufacturing business isn’t easy. You’re juggling production schedules, managing inventory, keeping an eye on finances, and making sure everything runs smoothly on the shop floor. That’s where a manufacturing ERP comes in. It’s a lot to handle. Let’s get started.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Despite the evolution of technology, none of the 28 industry segments I follow can drive improvement at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The industry is full of experts. I think that the answer has five parts: The Belief that the Industry Has Best Practices. Unlearning is Tougher. Guess what?

Supply Chain Design Software 221

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 152

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Advanced supply chain planning is being transformed by probabilistic forecasting , which revolutionizes demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Probabilistic forecasting is revolutionizing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization by significantly improving forecast accuracy and decision-making across distribution networks. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer. These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. acquired by SAP).

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

Material Savings 92

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. Manufacturers are shifting to on-demand production to align output with real-time demand. The Hidden Costs of Traditional Inventory Models Traditional inventory models were built for predictability. It ties up capital, wastes storage space, and risks product obsolescence.

Waste Reduction 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

My definition of a network is the bi-directional information exchange of manufacturing, procurement, quality, and transportation signals across multiple tiers of trading partners in a many-to-many trading partner information exchange with minimal latency. Today, this network operates with less capacity and ballooning inventories.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

How should a global manufacturer make a decision? In short, the research tells me that the manufacturing industries are stuck. In contrast, for a global manufacturer, the answer is more complex. What is the role of make, source, and deliver? And how can supply chain planning help? What defines a feasible plan?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The industry has had little value from digital transformation and business networks. Most of the business networks were hollowed out by venture capitalists or purchased by opportunists. Yawn and walk on if the answer is i mproving demand error or reducing inventory levels. I am speaking to many that are ill equipped.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

Keeping track of all your moving parts in manufacturing is a tall order. That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress. Spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2025

On our second priority, we delivered another strong year of industry-leading productivity, with holistic margin management cost savings of 5% of the cost of goods sold. Here I share three examples from very different industries. The range of bullwhip from the order to planned orders for manufacturing was 2.5-4.0.

Material Savings 195

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

That’s the power of manufacturing data collection. Manufacturing data collection is your secret weapon for boosting efficiency, cutting waste, and staying ahead of the competition. Manufacturing data collection is your secret weapon for boosting efficiency, cutting waste, and staying ahead of the competition.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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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. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

At each company, there is a relationship between the metrics of growth, margin, inventory, customer service, and asset strategy. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 16, 2025

Manufacturers have started implementing features of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to be more flexible and responsive and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions. Manufacturing can not only use IoT for manufacturing, but also to give inventory management greater flexibility and improve decision-making.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

The report, which comprised 310 respondents, provides a cross-industry snapshot of the current state of RPA in supply chain, including the likelihood of implementation as well as the benefits and obstacles surrounding RPA deployment. Many technologies are implemented as a source of cost cutting.

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. For auto parts, many of which are time-sensitive and tied to just-in-time manufacturing schedules, any lag in the supply chain can result in stalled production.

Detroit 86

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

Industry 4.0. The problem is that the industry is applying new techniques to the existing planning taxonomy without embracing the opportunity. We have not designed the planning systems to serve managers, directors, and vice presidents, aiming to improve decision-making and collaboration across the source, make, and deliver processes.

Optimal Sourcing 195

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

Supply Chain Network Software 310

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Regular reviews and joint business planning foster accountability and trust.

Waste Reduction 165

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RFgen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Inventory management is the backbone of a successful supply chain operation, but it’s often a source of persistent frustration. Mobile inventory management offers a transformative solution, providing the real-time data and streamlined workflows needed to optimize operations and gain a competitive edge.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. The result was restatement.

Supply Chain Design Software 395

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Embracing the Future: How Manufacturing 4.0 is Transforming Industry What is Manufacturing 4.0? Also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Manufacturing 4.0 With it, the pace of change in manufacturing is accelerating like never before. Manufacturing 1.0: Manufacturing 1.0:

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