Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. It was good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors. So let’s take a look now at the 15 most popular logistics stories.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions. Instead of simply stockpiling materials or accepting increased costs, manufacturers should explore ways to substitute materials, adjust sourcing locations, and optimize product designs to create more tariff-resilient supply chains.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Black (Swan) is the New White Since 2019, supply chains and logistics have seen one black swan event after another disrupt operations and impact costs starting with trade wars and the pandemic and continuing through the Ever Given, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea , multiple labor disruptions, and now a possible renewed trade war.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

The disruptions and the themes are similar along with added observations. Resilinc Study Supply chain risk management technology provider Resilinc released this week this providers findings of the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024. economy and for industry supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Navigating an Increasingly Challenging Logistics Landscape. These e-commerce trends are placing increasing pressure on logistics teams to keep up with demand volatility, provide incredibly fast delivery, and reliably fulfill all their promises to customers and consumers. The next step?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Already upended for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide logistics industry is facing new challenges. While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supply chain cycles shifted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. As a first of its kind agreement in the US, FedEx Express will develop plans to test Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous air cargo system within the company’s middle-mile logistics operations, moving shipments between sortation locations. Amazon workers in Staten Island vote to unionize.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2021

While the world is ready for a strong return to economic and logistics stability, there’s another risk on the horizon. That’s why more shippers have taken notice and opted to work with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to ensure scalability and quality of service, including managed services like transportation procurement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 2, 2025

tariffs, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and looming changes to the de minimis threshold for low-value imports from China are keeping global supply chains on unstable ground. Just when shippers catch a break, the landscape shifts again, forcing procurement teams to adjust strategies in real time. tariffs are reshaping freight.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

These measures help build supply chain resilience — and essential to resilience is not depending on any particular scenario or outcome playing out, but being prepared regardless of the economic forecast and climate ahead.” ” Actions to Consider • Map the supply chain. I’m not trying to predict the tides.’

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

This article explores the disruptive nature of supply chain disruptions, the significance of collaboration in managing direct spend, the role of Purchase Order (PO) Collaboration in tracking materials throughout the order cycle, and real-world challenges faced in PO Collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. The core message was that the standard for supply chains has changed, requiring a digital and intelligent network platform.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, supply chain cost improvement and transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2020

COVID-19 catalyzed rapidly shifting commerce models that were reshaping how goods and services were procured and delivered. The post Your Supply Chain Applications Can’t Handle Disruption appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Turvo

JULY 29, 2020

The value of a collaborative logistics platform implementation is quite clear. Collaborative logistics affords an opportunity for businesses to unlock more resilience and flexibility in their supply chains. As a result, companies are more likely to rethink procurement processes and avoid unnecessary delays.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Solution: Real-time visibility into cost and lead time impacts, enabling rapid, data-driven adjustments to production and procurement plans. With tariffs affecting critical raw materials such as steel and aluminum, managing inventory, logistics, and global sourcing strategies becomes even more complex.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. whenever you’re discussing supply chain strategy or decisions.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Supply chain disruptions. It’s the symbiosis between digitization and humans that creates the real chance to identify supply chain threats and opportunities. It’s humans who use this data to make the rapid decisions today’s supply chain disruptions demand.

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LSCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Charting the Course to Sustainable Transportation: Our Journey to a Greener Future Introduction At LogiSYM Platinum in October, 2023, t he LSCMS Shippers Council recently hosted a round table event, bringing together key players in the logistics and supply chain management sectors to discuss the pivotal theme of sustainable transportation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2022

Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud. What exactly do I mean by supply chain fraud?

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Shipment consolidation for cost savings.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Technology designed for manufacturers, such as ERP systems , provides organisations with improved visibility of the reliable local suppliers and their supply chains. Shorter supply chains with more local sourcing if possible are now becoming preferable because the more links in the chain, the more potential for a weak link.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) helps businesses manage supplier interactions, track performance, and ensure smooth procurement processes.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Is Smart Procurement Strategic sourcing is thus a smart approach to procurement because it considers each sourcing project to be unique based on analysis, insight and knowledge of the marketplace. cost, products, legal terms, logistics etc.) Request proposals based on your specifications (e.g.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp , “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” And the current global supply chain disruptions may be sticking around longer than we might think. As one headache is eased, another pops up.

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o9 Solutions

APRIL 8, 2025

This article is derived from our newest SRM White Paper, “One Platform, One Vision – The Benefits of a Unified AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Decision-Making Platform” Ask a procurement leader and a supply chain planner about their biggest priorities, and you’ll likely hear two very different answers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. As such, this article explores why accurate documentation is not just administrative busywork but the backbone of logistics operations.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 7, 2025

Conversely, disruptions are also evident; for instance, another company, which manufactures large machines for constructing concrete curbs, highway barriers and sidewalks, faces logistical challenges. Here we discuss how industrial manufacturers can prepare for tariffs and the disruptions they may cause.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The company explains, “The growing reliance on artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is creating vulnerabilities across supply chains, with manufacturing and electronics sectors identified as particularly at risk. Third-party logistics providers are expected to face heightened cybersecurity threats.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management.

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