Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. Here’s how each layer translates to the supply chain context: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Transformation Is a Boardroom Priority Supply chain management is now a core strategic concern for business leaders. Companies that fail to modernize face supply shortages, revenue loss, and regulatory risks. A data-driven, technology-enabled approach is required to build resilience and efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

The industrial sectorparticularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach. Colin Masson, ARC Advisory Groups expert on Industrial AI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. That may sound impossible, but new technology places this capability within the reach of every organization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It has led supply chain vendors to discuss how they currently use artificial intelligence. Further, virtually every supplier of supply chain solutions is eager to explain the ongoing investments they are making in artificial intelligence. ML can also be used to generate labor standards for warehouse workers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Renewable Energy for Facilities: Warehouses and distribution centers can integrate solar panels and wind turbines to lower energy costs and carbon footprints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The average cost of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) install continues to rise each year, with implementations often reaching millions of dollars today. But heres the good news: this doesnt have to be the reality for your warehouse operations. Because complexity drives costs. But what exactly defines complexity?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community. Geek+ was honored as Best Warehouse Robotics Company for its smart warehouse automation solutions.

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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. Supply chain unification was an undertone for many of the sessions during the entire event.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. Supply chain modernization must occur in todays digital-centric world. The past approach of limited, incremental improvements is not sufficient for today’s supply chain needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2025

Las Vegas, NV – May 2025 I had the opportunity to attend Momentum 2025 in Las Vegas, Manhattan’s annual user conference focused on supply chain and commerce innovation. He introduced Enterprise Promise and Fulfill, a new solution that supports enterprise-wide inventory visibility and real-time order orchestration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

5G networks significantly improve data transmission speed, latency, and device connectivity, revolutionizing supply chain operations. These advancements enable real-time tracking and monitoring, enhance automated systems, and support a larger number of connected devices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) refers to process automation that combines process steps with decision models or business rules with little to no human oversight. APQC conducts research on supply chain and logistics to help organizations assess the performance of their own processes and functions compared to their peers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supply chain planning market. Logility, a conservative company supply chain planning technology, historically had no debt and cash reserves of more than 80M, is undervalued in this deal.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They recognized that many other 3PLs would have the same problem, so they created RocketFuel , a recharge metering system that ensures upfront payments for every shipment with an automated metering system. Joshua is dedicated to helping eCommerce brands optimize their supply chains by offering premium fulfillment services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems. The WMS solution optimizes productivity and throughput in distribution centers and warehouses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2025

In todays fast-moving supply chain world, success hinges not just on speed or scale, but on intelligence. As e-commerce booms, product lifecycles shorten, and labor markets tighten, traditional warehouse management approaches struggle to keep up. What are intelligent warehouse systems? These arent just buzzwords.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 25, 2024

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Joan Lim, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at Oracle and looks at the intersection of autonomous supply chains and sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. This includes: Increasing domestic supply chain investments, reducing dependence on cross-border components.

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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. Relying on manual processes and outdated technology leads to costly errors, inefficient workflows, and a lack of real-time visibility, ultimately impacting the bottom line.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Automation and machine learning are redefining operational standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Ecosystem Today The logistics ecosystem is being transformed by the rise of connected vehicles equipped with IoT sensors and data-driven technologies. Connected vehicles, following standards like the SAE J3016, which defines the six levels of vehicle automation, are becoming a crucial part of logistics operations.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. This article explores how digital twins are being deployed in transportation, warehousing, and network design.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the age of same-day delivery and rising consumer expectations, there is immense pressure on warehouses to perform at peak efficiency. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. Bill is a start-up entrepreneur focused on developing and commercializing real-time technology networks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As supply chain leaders face heightened demand uncertainty and extreme supply chain disruption, the answer is not going to come from Silcon Valley. Big Tech innovation did very little to improve supply chains, but the implications of these layoffs loom large adding another layer to the current disruption.

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