Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Reduces Implementation Times Enterprises and supply chain software providers strive to reduce application implementation times. It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed.

Optimal Sourcing 270

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Many organizations are now realizing that resilience is not just a supply chain add-on; it’s a fundamental capability. When a critical Tier-2 supplier is affected by a tariff policy change or regional shutdown, the ripple effects often catch manufacturers by surprise. What if lead times from a key port double?

Optimal Sourcing 218

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

My advice,” he concluded, “is just jump in. Business Network Takeaways While Business Network rolls up into the spend management product development organization, the trading partner collaboration this platform covers extends beyond just sourcing. With that level of investment, one would expect an aggressive product buildout.

SAP 298

SAP Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 298

Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

It set in motion a series of actions and reactions in global markets that are just beginning to reveal themselves. It will take us some time to understand the full consequences of these unfolding events. It set in motion a series of actions and reactions in global markets that are just beginning to reveal themselves.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, over time, most companies have expanded their digital supply chain model from being mainly internally facing to including an array of external trading partners and participants. Those can include suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics service providers, customs brokers, governmental agencies, and other participants.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010. Adrian Wengert joined Saint Luke’s Health System in 2014.

Negotiating Skills 293

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 293

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Traditional procurement, with its long-term contracts and rigid supplier ties, just isnt cutting it anymore. Its not just about pinching penniesits about ensuring business continuity. What Is Agile Procurement?

Price Reduction 216

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

This analogy is not just a matter of abstract concepts; it is about real-world investments, strategic partnerships, and the tangible products being developed that are shaping the future of industrial AI. All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

Modeling Software 299

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

The market is voting with us, not just in terms of having common applications on the same platform, but having those applications connected to a network. The consumer goods manufacturing and grocery vertical was also particularly strong. Business Update Mr. Angove characterized fiscal 2024 as a solid year. Last year, it grew to 3.5

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 290

ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2023

Once upon a time, the world of manufacturing was a relatively stable place. So how does a manufacturer navigate this rollercoaster? And that’s where real-time perpetual inventory signals come in. According to Gartner , these issues can lead to missed manufacturing deadlines and wasted capital.

Real-time Visibility 294

Real-time Visibility Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 294

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

Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 92

Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code. Audit Backup Process: Often times companies think their data is backed up, just to find out the person responsible no longer works there, and no documentation exists to show how to restore their backups.

Supply Chain Design Software 237

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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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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Warehouse optimization isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lifeline for businesses seeking to thrive in the demanding world of modern commerce. Warehouse optimization isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lifeline for businesses seeking to thrive in the demanding world of modern commerce. Ready to get started?

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 97

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Ibrahim Al Syed, the director of digital manufacturing at Celanese, was surprisingly forthcoming about how Celanese developed these capabilities at ARC Advisory Groups 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum. The company has 55 manufacturing sites across the world. The company runs some plants, and some are operated by third parties.

Negotiating Skills 189

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 189

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But instead of guessing what’s happening, you’ve got real-time insights at your fingertips. That’s the power of manufacturing data collection. It’s not just about collecting numbers it’s about turning those numbers into action. Its the foundation of modern manufacturing efficiency.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

As you would expect, major emphasis was placed on the role of AI to deliver accurate, timely, and improved decisions at all points of supply chain processes using a combination of human-to-AI agent and agent-to agent collaboration. We are a quarter of the way into the 21 st century and many supply chain practices are still behind the times.

Supply Chain Design Software 227

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 227

BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

Throughout this process, a single part may cross borders several times before becoming part of a finished vehicle. production of alternative models, or halting vehicle manufacturing for the U.S. After machining, the piston returns to Canada for engine assembly, where it is exempt from Canadian tariffs on auto parts. market in Mexico.

Just-in-Time 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. The models are just too different.) My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supply chain planning market. What happens next?

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Modeling Software 221

Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Patch & Update Devices: Software manufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code. Ransom ware has caused $20 billion in losses in just the last year. With more and more triple extortion scams on the rise, organizations need to use a layered defense model to get ahead of cyber security risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 198

Supply Chain Design Software Security Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 198

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2025

When data is decoupled from applications, it can be created once and moved seamlessly, in real-time, to where it is needed. This work is supported by a genuinely advanced co-pilot capable of surfacing precisely the information a worker needs, with the proper context, just when needed! SAP recently released a knowledge graph.

SAP 195

SAP Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 195

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

Those stakeholders include planners; supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics executives; sales and marketing; finance or regional or business unit leaders; and suppliers and other partners. But, how do we think about the decision roles of not just humans but also machines? Their solution is known as Atlas. Pradhan ex-claimed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 259

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. Walmart has partnered with IBMs Food Trust blockchain network to improve supply chain transparency, reducing food recall times from days to seconds.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 203

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 203

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I just went live this year with a Fortune 25 company, and their factories book against their orders online. ” Followed by, “We just implemented an end-to-end solution at Unilever; the results are impressive.” Translation of the demand forecast into planned orders to minimize manufacturing constraints.

Optimal Sourcing 411

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 411

Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

From retail and food and beverage to manufacturing and life sciences, companies from a wide variety of industries are realizing the benefits of the technology, revolutionizing how they operate, collaborate, and generate value. Manufacturers use cloud technology for predictive maintenance, production planning, and supplier collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 200

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Material handling and forklift equipment manufacturers, including Hyster-Yale, rounded out the comprehensive showcase of integrated solutions shaping the future of supply chain operations. Designed to boost flexibility, picking speed, and scalability, PopPick Lite caters to fast-moving warehouse environments and space-constrained operations.

Asia 189

Asia Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 189

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They want to choose not just the engine type, but also the smart features, infotainment functionality and other characteristics that create a unique driving experience. That capability is accurate, dynamic, real-time forecasting. Today’s consumers expect and demand more customization. For consumers, having so many options is amazing.

Forecasting 108

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 108

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP?

Manufacturing Procurement 63

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

My client attempted to have a supply chain discussion to improve flow, and his executive group just did not get it. I worked three layers down in the organization for a well-established leader in manufacturing named Dan. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. Sometimes, this is a tough discussion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 407

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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. Define a proactive approach and the value/economies of scale of planning manufacturing/transportation and sourcing together.

Supply Chain Planning Software 415

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 415

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

About Kristina Bernarducci Kristina Bernarducci isnt just building partnershipsshes building community. Whether shes hosting charity golf tournaments or hosting Rutgers University Supply Chain students with a tour of the manufacturing facility, Kristina believes business should always be a force for good. Bettaway West, Inc.:

Beverage 255

Beverage Transportation Supply Chain Design Software Arizona 255

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Robust supply plans can optimize across distribution, manufacturing, and logistics constraints and deliver an optimal plan that hits service objectives at the minimum cost. They are just very costly, painful and time consuming to build. Usually, a supply plan can’t be fully executed. But then stuff happens. N-Tier Visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 325

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The technology is ready to go; now is the time to use it.”[1] But its a bit like unpacking a box of Christmas lights to find theyre hopelessly tangled it will take time to sort out the mess, but the results will be illuminating.”[3] The answer: One bite at a time, of course! Quite the opposite.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Process latency, the time for an organization to make a decision using a traditional S&OP process, is two-to-six weeks. The traditional leader values cost reduction but is blind on how to value time. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan. What is normalcy?

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 418

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. It might seem overwhelming, but supply chain is one of the first places you can make improvements, because every aspect—from manufacturing to transporting goods has a sustainability component. But cloud applications are just the start. Start with your supply chain.

Material Savings 321

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 321

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In this sector, the ability to provide timely and reliable spare parts can make or break a company’s reputation. Optimizing spare parts inventory offers significant advantages for organizations, particularly in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair sectors.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

The demand must be embraced as a flow, not an analysis of time-phased data, to drive better insights. The current taxonomy (or frame/models) for the engines does not address the issues of the global multinational manufacturing company. In the Global Supply Chain, there are More Constraints To Address Than Just Manufacturing.

Optimal Sourcing 363

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 363