Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The Oracle Live: Cloud Applications event highlighted the supply chain function due in part to the extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. A key premise, global supply chains have depended on a certain level of predictability that is no longer available.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. Alongside all of this is the growth of automation and related technologies which also have environmental considerations. Managing Disruption and Change with Emerging Technologies. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? The reason?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! This article depicts how innovative technology transforms supply chain operations. Organizations can maintain lead positions through automation systems with blockchain verification controls and robots to enhance warehouse performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

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. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supply chain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Supply chains are the backbone of global trade that ensure the smooth movement of goods and materials across industries. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

About four years ago, UPS launched its “ We Love Logistics ” ad campaign, which helped raise public awareness about the logistics industry (and helped my family and friends better understand what I do for a living). Supply Chain Operating Network Model (as depicted in 2003).

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2025

Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

We pick up where we left off yesterday from posting the Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts for 2014 by page views from the Cerasis blog by featuring the Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts in 2014. What did you find most intriguing in the Supply Chain arena in 2014? Top Supply Chain Blog Posts for 2014.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? ERP, APS, SCM Systems Explained Organisations often use these systems together because each serves a distinct but complementary purpose. SCM then takes these plans and helps execute them across your entire supply chain network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 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 Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Management – SCM – The Coordinated Process of Producing and Delivering Goods and Services from Suppliers to Consumers – Conceptual Illustration In todays rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain disruptions have become a regular occurrence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 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 Greg Quirk, Product Marketing Manager at Kinaxis and looks at AI in supply chains. Data is the lifeblood of AI in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business. Integrating Blockchain within the Supply Chain could change that. Download white paper.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 18, 2014

In the world of supply chains that used to mean making sure you had supplies to make and deliver a product, in full and on time. They’ve been helped along by major missteps and enabled by technology. The 21st century has seen more than its fair share of supply chain related scandals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The supply chain career is new. Reflection.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Two prominent online learning platforms, Future Learn Courses and SCMDOJO, offer courses on demand to meet supply chain enthusiasts’ diverse needs. As you know, the supply chain management landscape constantly evolves, necessitating continuous learning and skill development for professionals in this field.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2014

I enjoying reading your posts and listening to your interviews/discussion with some of the the leading companies and representatives in the SCM and logistics industry. First and foremost, what drives my passion for supply chain management is that I love to learn, and there is always something new to learn in this industry.

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2016

Tim started his career in supply chain management along with me. After about a decade, he took a different path and branched off from SCM. After exchanging pleasantries, Tim said he is considering pivoting back into supply chain and wanted my opinion on if the timing is right. Madhav Durbha. Long time bud!

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SCM Research

MAY 28, 2024

A new ISPI-McKinsey report, Logistics in Transition. Exploring Geopolitical, Economic, and Technological Trends , edited by Carlo Secchi and Alessando Gili, examines the challenges and transformations in global logistics. It highlights the importance of international cooperation to improve global connectivity and resilience.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. The theme of the conference was ACT (Aspire, Challenge, Transform), same as the Gartner supply chain summit in Phoenix during May of this year. Collaborative.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained. Would you like to understand supply chain management concept but dont have time to study from a supply chain textbook ? The good news is, this article will explain to you the key principles of supply chain management that you can finish within 5 minutes.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. Without a doubt, Apple Inc is the world leader in Innovation, Branding and Software Ecosystem. 1) Apples Supply Chain Model.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Transporeon, includes insights from our Indago supply chain research community and from executives. Read more Mind the Gap: Where to Find the Greatest Opportunities for Supply Chain Innovation and Improvement.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Without experienced managers in place, truck availability drops, repairs are delayed, and cost control becomes difficult. Driver and technician shortages are widely recognized challenges, but leadership turnover is often overlooked.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Now that supply chain is fast becoming the one key competitive advantage that sets one business apart from its rivals, what could be more natural than to extend the concept to the supply chain as a whole – and to use marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) to pilot the process?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 11, 2025

The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. The tools used by the team often play a crucial role in achieving goals. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply Chain Lessons From NW Arkansas with Donnie Williams. Donnie Williams and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain lessons from NW Arkansas. Donnie is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Executive Director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center in the Sam M.

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The purpose of a vision in this journey is to create a focus on the implementation of decision technology as tools to overcome inherent organizational cognitive limitations of bounded rationality and uncertainty bias to improve SCM. This blog provides some critical lessons to protect a firm’s investment in technology.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Before the current set of analytics and SCM experts, it was the OR/MS profession that drove the development and successful application of analytic and data methods to improve supply chain performance. INFORMS continues to lead in the ongoing challenge of more intelligent and responsive supply chains.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Your ERP system is not the right technology for a sustainable supply chain. Key takeaways: A digital supply chain platform is essential for a sustainable supply chain. While your ERP may run your internal business, it’s not the right choice for the complex tasks a sustainable supply chain requires.

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