Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Jack Fiedler : We’re unique in the technology industry. That has worked out well for us.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

Download Executive Summary Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) – Cube-based storage, shuttles, unit-loads — we break down the systems revolutionizing storage efficiency. Discover how automation is streamlining customs and regulatory workflows. This report maps growth corridors across functions, technology, and regions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. From the U.S. Lets dive into the biggest stories impacting businesses and consumers alike.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. These efforts aim to support Amazon’s operations with clean energy while advancing nuclear technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. The EY research suggests that at many companies, that opportunity is receding.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Pledge) , including its global supply chain sustainability solution for beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), enterprise supply chain leaders and logistics service providers (LSPs). truck, rail, barges), and sea. truck, rail, barges), and sea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group. Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI. All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. But there is a larger AI ecosystem. This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

According to Colin Masson, a director of research at ARC Advisory Group, the opportunity to mine these vast quantities of data to achieve business value is “NOW.” Mr. Masson leads ARC’s research on industrial AI and data fabrics. Frederic Laluyaux, the CEO of Aera Technology, agrees with this assessment.

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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

MAY 1, 2025

Download Executive Summary Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Cube-based storage, shuttles, unit-loads we break down the systems revolutionizing storage efficiency. Discover how automation is streamlining customs and regulatory workflows. This report maps growth corridors across functions, technology, and regions.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As the logistics technology sector continues to mature, the number of tools, solutions and platforms that supply chain stakeholders are using (juggling?) Likewise, the use of multiple tools and systems (for now) means effective integration is becoming more and more crucial. are growing too. future may hold.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In a survey we conducted in October 2020, 91% of our Indago supply chain research community members, who are all supply chain executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies, either Agreed or Strongly Agreed that the time had come to transform the traditional transportation procurement process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Based on this, a multiple-month financial, supply chain, and capital expenditure plan is produced. A supply chain planning application is the core technology that enables robust planning. Historically, the supply chain plan that resulted from the IBP process was too static. More than 5.6

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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

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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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. In 2023 alone, over $100 billion was invested in EV and battery supply chain M&A deals.

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EFT

JUNE 18, 2025

Against a backdrop of US tariff uncertainty and geopolitical instability, European supply chains are backing technology as a key response, with supply chain management software and forecasting technologies found to be deployed most widely and the capabilities most likely to generate resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Autonomous systems are becoming an integral part of modern logistics infrastructure. The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. Starship reports over 5 million completed deliveries.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. – Paolo Galli, VP Group Logistics Operations at Electrolux.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. Despite these reductions, the industry faces complex economic, regulatory, and technological challenges that impact its scalability. The materials and engineering involved in refurbishment reduce costs only incrementally.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

Unfortunately, Helene was not an exception but instead illustrates the “new normal” situation, where weather events of increasing frequency and severity are no longer isolated incidents, but are instead a consistent threat to supply chains. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

As global supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations skyrocket, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become a strategic linchpin for companies aiming to stay competitive. Download the Executive Summary Your roadmap to smarter logistics starts here.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Businesses are facing greater volatility as tariff changes wreak havoc on supply chains, operational costs, and overall profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. As we approach 2025, businesses face a critical juncture where adaptability and strategic foresight will define competitive success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 28, 2024

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

Labor Challenges and the Push for Automation Labor constraints- exacerbated and revealed by the pandemic- have made automation a necessity. These technologies enhance decision making, reduce downtime, and improve warehouse intelligence. Interested in the latest global market data on the Warehouse Management System market?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. billion in 2024.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

Cloud-based software applications (also referred to as “software-as-a-service”) have been available for many years, although their adoption has varied by company and application type, especially in the supply chain realm. How receptive is your company to using cloud-based supply chain software?

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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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Freightos

AUGUST 10, 2024

More Resources Home Is AI Hype or a Truly Revolutionary Technology Set to Transform Logistics? (AI Like all innovations, however, developing technology as complex as the human brain requires time and significant investment.Here, too, the journey of AI began as far back as 1956 at a workshop on Dartmouth College’s campus in the U.S

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation.

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