Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Smart energy management systems further enhance efficiency by tracking and optimizing energy use in real-time. Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability. In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Today the question is not just When is the next disruption coming? Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword; it has become a critical competency for supply chain and logistics teams today. Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see.

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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.

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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. To minimize risks, AI can simulate the impact of multiple legal outcomes and adjust supply flows in real time. Now, the conversation is shifting from “What tariffs are coming next?”

Pharmaceutical 167

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

Sorting through this to make a decision on a new planning solution at this time is tough. .” I agree that the market is a bit of a mess. Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions. My advice? You are right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources. Typically, these systems consist of standard-task agents (e.g.,

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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. manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. What Is Agile Procurement?

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Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Balancing forecast accuracy with inventory management gets more challenging every day. Artificial intelligence (AI) and rapidly developing generative AI tools provide complex, real-time, and in-depth insights specific to supply chain management. Traditional approaches often divide departments like sales, marketing, and production.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

It requires a streamlined, reliable supply chain, from sourcing gear and managing equipment lifecycles to ensuring a seamless student experience. Much like gyms and wellness centers, diving schools operate within the broader fitness supply chain , which impacts how they source, sell, and serve.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. Suddenly, managing inventory is the name of the game for companies trying to manage working capital and maximize profit while keeping customers happy. And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in. Let’s take a closer look.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. These inefficiencies inflate costs and slow response times when customer needs change. 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.

Waste Reduction 98

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Automotive: Managing tariffs; overcoming supply constraints and cost surprises For automotive manufacturers , tariffs don’t just impact costs—they create major supply constraints. Automotive businesses can gain a significant edge by implementing real-time scenario planning.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 19, 2025

In conventional supply chain planning , planners using basic tools (typically spreadsheets or legacy systems) forecast just one number for each item. In modern distribution networks, meeting service levels requires getting precisely the right inventory to the right locations at the right time.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

I did a little digging to find out the specifics about excess inventory, the stated causes, and the potential implications. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? Michael Burry’s tweet was referencing the CNN article Just keep your returns: Stores weigh paying you not to bring back unwanted items.

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This is more evident in supply chain, where time-tested methods are being replaced with new ones. Traditional methods of aligning these departments rely on time-consuming meetings, manual data reconciliation, and an often slow, sequential decision-making process that creates a lag in response times. Enter Generative AI (GenAI).

S&OP 224

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Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

private companies are facing increased days in inventory and receivables, adding to liquidity strain. Tariffs & Trade: The Clock Is Ticking One of the most urgent themes of the presentation was tariff risk escalation. The call to action was clear: Organizations must act now to pinpoint financial and sourcing vulnerabilities.

Supply Chain Risk Management 138

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ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from? This makes it essential that buyers understand where they are sourcing their products from and how that ultimately affects their brand. What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 18, 2025

Your Aftermarket Supply Chain is More Complex Than You Think: Stop Guessing, Start Optimizing Lets be honest: managing spare parts inventory requires specialized strategies unlike any other inventory management process. Suboptimal inventory distribution: excessive stock in low-demand locations and shortages in high-demand areas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) While consumers may see some short-term benefit in the form of discounted goods, many retailers have had to reset investor expectations , reflecting the expected hit on margins from carrying so much inventory.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The technology is ready to go; now is the time to use it.”[1] They write, “This includes tackling bigger issues such as compliance, supplier relationship management, risk and disruption, responsible sourcing, and transparency. The answer: One bite at a time, of course! Quite the opposite. Companies are no different.”[4]

Optimal Sourcing 130

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. Even in the worst of times, a resilient supply chain bends and stretches but never snaps. Utilize a TMS That provides real-time data to remain agile.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 25, 2025

Even more impressive, lost sales due to stockouts can decrease by up to 65%, while inventory reductions of 20% to 50% are possible. This advanced analysis allows businesses to predict promotional lift with unprecedented accuracy, ensuring optimized production schedules and inventory positioning through sophisticated supply planning.

Supply and Demand 156

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

As a Principal FMCG Supplier, mastering this balance is essential; not just for growth, but for long-term sustainability. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Urban vs. rural, modern trade vs. traditional trade—each requires a tailored approach.

Waste Reduction 165

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2025

Summary of the Impact A globally recognized Automotive Interiors Manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered supply chain solution, Supply chain decision intelligence & analytics platform , to optimize Just-in-Time manufacturing across all operational shifts.

Just-in-Time 52

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation. Image source: Stefan de Kok 2. Demand forecasting has evolved dramatically in recent years. What is Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Management? weather, social media trends).

Forecasting 156

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time. In many organizations, procurement also plays a critical role in ESG compliance, innovation sourcing, and maintaining business continuity during supply disruptions.

Procurement Solutions 130

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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. The largest U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 151

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 14, 2025

Your Aftermarket Supply Chain is More Complex Than You Think Lets be honest: managing spare parts inventory requires specialized strategies unlike any other inventory management process. Suboptimal inventory distribution: excessive stock in low-demand locations and shortages in high-demand areas. The outcome?

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

At the same time, feeding your AI models too much data can also be a problem. Like Goldilocks’ quest for the perfect bowl of porridge, to leverage AI in your supply chain you need to identify which data is ‘just right’ for your business. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 307

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Modeling 307

Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

This urges a shift from the unsustainable practice of buffering against uncertainty with high inventory levels. Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. Yet, recent research suggests a more advanced approach, Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO), surpasses traditional methods.

Optimal Sourcing 188

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

You know there are opportunities hidden in the numbers; the challenge is surfacing them in time to act. 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. Let’s dig in! The culprit?

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

Throughout this process, a single part may cross borders several times before becoming part of a finished vehicle. For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value. without additional tariffs under the USMCA agreement.

Just-in-Time 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

What is the role of make, source, and deliver? 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.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times. An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. Streamlined operations: Ensuring smooth, uninterrupted flow from suppliers to customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Trade disputes and tariffs. Cyber threats and attacks.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Global supply chain disruptions continue to derail manufacturers in the high-tech, automotive, and renewable energy sectors as they grapple with long lead times, higher prices, and electronic component shortages. To mitigate risks, many companies are incorporating alternate parts into their sourcing strategy. Focus on commodity parts.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation Deployment According to the APQC data, organizations are exploring Robotic Process Automation across a number of supply chain areas, including supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, and manufacturing.

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