Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations with sustainability, technology, and energy practices. The energy sector provides a compelling example of CSR-driven compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Public Sector : Government agencies are engaged with supply chains from multiple perspectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Public Sector : Government agencies are engaged with supply chains from multiple perspectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

While past efforts focused on meeting compliance requirements, organizations are now working to proactively embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their sourcing, production, and distribution activities. Building supplier capabilities while maintaining sourcing flexibility requires additional investment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. With deep-tier mapping of supply chains, companies can manage upstream supplier risk and downstream buyer exposure while optimizing alternative supplier sourcing and ensuring trade compliance. Intensifying geopolitical unrest.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

As logistics networks become increasingly complex, the volume of real-time data generated by devices, equipment, vehicles, and facilities is growing rapidly. Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. The post Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He leads a team of market experts who study every facet of the logistics industry to bring the best available insight to customers. During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The company, heavily invested in Canadian manufacturing, faced a crisis because its raw materials were sourced from outside North America, disqualifying it from USMCA tariff exemptions. Design product flexibility to include materials sourced for US and non-US markets or quickly adapt to different sources of materials.

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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?) On this front, experts shared thoughts on what’s necessary to speed the rate of progress, adoption and innovation in logistics, alongside a healthy dose of optimism for what the (near?)

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Consequently, when shortages emerged, they had already secured alternative sources, thereby averting a significant disruption to production. For example, U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Access to Unique Process and Asset Capabilities: Some suppliers offer unique skills, technologies, or processes that are not available in-house or through other sources. The post Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Nari Viswanathan is Sr.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

Reducing reliance on single suppliers and diversifying supply sources can mitigate the impact of disruptions in specific regions or industries. The post Logistics and Supply Chain News (August 5th- 9th 2024) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

As Director of Operations at Bettaway and Director of Business Development at PalletTrader, Kristina brings energy, creativity, and a drive for results to the world of logistics and supply chain. Founded in 1981, Bettaway has evolved from a local beverage distributor into a comprehensive logistics provider. Bettaway West, Inc.:

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2024

I thought this was a very topical introduction to this week’s Supply Chain and logistics news Canadian Railroad Work Stoppage Threatens U.S Volvo Wins Bid for 300 Electric Trucks from DSV Announced on Thursday, Volvo received an order for 300 electronic trucks from Danish logistic firm DSV. billion in the first half of the year.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Source: J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI compiles data from S&P Global and other sources from countries across the globe and weighs the countries based on annual manufacturing value added.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Leading organizations are building supply chains that are less exposed to single points of failure, more informed by real-time data, and more able to adjust sourcing, inventory, and routing based on current conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. Overview of Warehouse Robotics Warehouse robotics represent a revolutionary advancement in the logistics and supply chain sector.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

They will handle providing accurate data across their operations, including product sourcing, procurement, and transactions, to name just a few. The post Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Lidl also shared that it had identified 11 critical raw materials and committed to setting responsible sourcing targets for each group of items. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 6 – 12) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Those can include suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics service providers, customs brokers, governmental agencies, and other participants. It accesses, transforms, and harmonizes data from multiple sources to make it usable and actionable for a wide variety of business applications.

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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 28, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. Tomé, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

“To improve,” the report rightly notes, “organizations should enhance supply chain visibility with robust data and analytics; use AI to foresee disruptions; keep business continuity plans current; and diversify supply sources, suppliers, manufacturing and logistics partners.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Technology Integration : Use of technology in logistics, inventory management, and supply chain tracking has helped improve efficiency and transparency. The post Amul’s Optimized Supply Chain: Driving Global Growth in the Dairy Industry appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss logistics knowledge work in the AI age. John is CEO of FreightPath , an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. These offerings enable logistics companies to overcome obstacles and achieve their financial objectives.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 21, 2025

John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution. FreightPath is renowned for its innovative cloud-based learning management system and candidate recruitment solutions tailored for the logistics industry.

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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. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Today’s escalation of U.S.

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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. What’s become increasingly clear is that there are no more black swans in global logistics.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Strategic Expertise at the Core: Renowned for excellence in strategic operations, sourcing, procurement, and transformation Kearney consistently ranks among global leaders in these areas.

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