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. What is Next?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JULY 12, 2025

While “typical” has become a relative term in recent years due to shifting and increasingly normalized shipping behaviors, this early peak offers valuable insight into what transportation markets might expect for the remainder of 2025. More importantly, inventory costs have risen even faster—driven by tariffs and rising warehousing expenses.

Purchasing Skills

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

When we talk about building a resilient supply chain, we’re not just discussing having backup suppliers or extra inventory. Supply chain resilience refers to an organisation’s ability to anticipate , prepare for , respond to , and recover from disruptions while still maintaining your business operations.

Sourcing Strategies

Locus

JULY 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Last-mile transportation refers to the final leg of delivery, from a distribution hub to the end customer, and is the most cost-intensive and operationally complex stage. In logistics, last-mile transportation functions much the same way, it determines whether the delivery promise is kept or broken.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Rural logistics in Australia refers to the special supply chain and delivery networks that service the remote and thinly populated areas of the country. This includes the challenges and solutions to keep supply chains running across thousands of kilometers between major hubs and end destinations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 11, 2025

Acar, referring to the title of the report, said “I don’t think it requires any explanation why we call it that, coming out of recent uncertainty.” The CSCMP report calculates the USBLC as the total of various segment expenditures as well as other activities, such as inventories. business logistics costs (USBLC).

Procurement Analytics

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

Simultaneous impacts in either or both product demand, coupled with corresponding global or domestic transportation and logistics disruptions are among such learning especially during and since the global pandemic.

Supply Chain Execution

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Buyers should be aware that solutions differ in terms of whether their visibility and control span the entire supply chain or only focus on a specific function such as Transportation Management, Demand or Supply Planning, or Warehouse Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

Supply chain automation refers to the tools and technologies we can use to make manual tasks automated, reducing the need for human workers. Smart Inventory Management – Smart inventory systems use IoT sensors and RFID tags to monitor stock levels in real time. What is Supply Chain Automation?

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

Real-time supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track, monitor, and analyze the flow of goods, information, and resources across the entire supply chain in real time. Today’s supply chains often span multiple countries, involve various suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, and rely on intricate networks of transportation.

Real-time Visibility

Freight Waves

JUNE 14, 2025

This swift recovery has raised questions about the potential impact on supply chains and surface transportation as a new wave of imports makes its way to U.S. However, the extent of inland freight movement will depend largely on inventory levels, many of which were already elevated in anticipation of the tariffs.

Supply and Demand

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2025

A well-engineered product packaging also promotes better inventory management and lower shipping costs. The supply chain involves a sizeable amount of transportation costs, covering the expenses that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers pay during handling, storage, and shipping.

Packaging

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Fluctuating demands led to transportation bottlenecks, and this meant that companies were required to navigate their way through a maze of regulations, health protocols, and numerous recovery timelines across varying regions. During this time, the world had to adopt a new normal, and supply chains were no exception to this huge shift.

Automotive

Locus Robotics

JULY 18, 2025

Bookmark it, share it with your team, and refer back often as your operation scales. With the P2G model, the inventory remains in one location and does not move. With the P2G model, the inventory remains in one location and does not move. Often paired with automation to minimize redundant travel.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery. Inventory management: Knowledge of your companys lead times will help in managing inventory levels. What is Lead Time and Why Does it Matter? Why is lead time important?

Manufacturing Procurement

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

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

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Ask a procurement or transportation professional if they have a good demand signal and expect a laugh. Technology can automate role-based views up and down the river of demand for all roles: marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and human resources. A negative FVA increases cost, inventory, and risk.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logility

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

million for the same period last year, as anticipated, partially due to the divestiture of the Transportation group in November, 2023 and client conversions to the cloud. million for the same period last year partially due to the divestiture of the Transportation group in November, 2023 and client conversions to the cloud.

Logility

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier collaboration refers to the strategic alignment and joint efforts between a company and its suppliers to achieve common goals that benefit all parties. This not only helps avoid stockouts but also reduces the need for excessive inventory, reducing overage and storage costs. A classic example is in logistics and transportation.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

From AI-driven inventory systems to robotic pickers, smart warehouse solutions are redefining how goods move. A hand truck, sometimes referred to as a dolly or sack truck, is a two-wheeled transport tool designed to move heavy or bulky loads with minimal effort. Subscribe How to Optimize Material Handling! What Are Hand Trucks?

Material Savings

AFFLINK

MAY 13, 2025

These advanced analytics utilize machine learning and big data to forecast demand, streamline transportation routes, anticipate disruptions, and improve strategic decision-making. Retail giants like Walmart leverage AI to reduce forecasting errors by up to 50% , enabling better inventory alignment and preventing costly stockouts.

Predictive Analytics

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Reduced inventory: A manufacturing execution system updates inventory records with new production so that purchasing, shipping, and planning departments always know exactly what material is available. This saves manufacturing, transportation, storage, and inventory monitoring costs.

Manufacturing Procurement

RFgen

MARCH 10, 2025

The problem lies in effectively balancing inventory across the supply chain. When demand surges, inventory needs to rise, and vice-versa. However, as we’ve seen in recent years, predicting these shifts and adjusting inventory accordingly is far from simple.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2025

We sometimes refer to this process as supply chain transformation. The company are open about how they’re using robotics, and specifically artificial intelligence, to help make predictions for the future (something referred to as predictive analytics ). What is Supply Chain Transformation?

Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Well, the chart below illustrates the Level 1 Supply Chain KPIs that I suggested for a company in the past (these are for just one specific industry): For reference: Advantage = the top 20% performers in this sector Parity = the next 30% of organisations Disadvantage = the lower 50% The results in the Blue boxes are a sample company.

KPI

Arena Solutions

JULY 15, 2025

partners with a single location vs. partners with a network of locations) Leverage supply chain network modeling , scenario planning, and AI tools to assess scenario options, demand patterns, transportation costs, sustainability impacts, and geopolitical risks to determine optimal locations 3. References: [link]

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

QAD

JULY 23, 2025

AI in supply chain refers to the use of advanced algorithms and machine learning to analyze large volumes of data and generate actionable insights. Balancing inventory: Dynamically adjusts inventory levels across locations based on demand patterns and supply fluctuations, improving availability and reducing waste.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Simply defined, reverse logistics generally refers to the process of managing the flow of goods, products, or materials from the customer back to the seller or manufacturer. This process involves handling returns, which can be due to various reasons, such as damage, defects, seasonal inventory, restock, salvage, recalls, or excess inventory.

Reverse Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

MIT defines generative AI as a machine-learning model that is trained to create new data rather than predicting a specific dataset, whereas agentic AI refers to AI systems that can autonomously take actions, make decisions and adapt to new situations without constant human intervention.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2025

Predictive Maintenance Technology: Avoid Downtime and Cut Costs Equipment-intensive industries like manufacturing, transportation, and utilities experience costly downtime when machines fail unexpectedly. Recording meetings for reference or training purposes later on.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 2, 2025

Specifically indicated in this report was: “ The decisions are a sign that BYD’s robust sales growth over the past couple of years that drove it to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest EV maker could slow, as it grapples with rising inventory even after offering deep price cuts in China’s cutthroat auto market.”

Supply Chain Planning Software

NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

Data literacy , on the other hand, refers to the ability to read, work with, analyze, and argue with data. has the potential to align ERP systems, demand forecasting systems, procure to pay (P2P) systems, transportation management systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Supply Chain Planning Software

ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

A Procurement System refers to a sophisticated framework or software designed to streamline and automate various stages of the procurement process within an organization. Supplier Data Management Siloed or outdated supplier records lead to missed risk indicators and poor inventory collaboration.

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 27, 2025

We’re creating a reference baseline for a geographic area.” Coast Guard Cybersecurity Rule Enters into Force Ocean Transportation Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant? For many of the company’s clients, however, it’s enough to know the originating country or region.

Manufacturing Procurement

Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

ERP procurement module refers to the procurement features within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. It helps manage purchasing, supplier relationships, and order processing while integrating procurement with finance, inventory, and other core business functions. Frequently Asked Questions What Is ERP in Procurement?

Procurement Solutions