Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning 216

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. A supply chain data fabric can help companies augment their supply chain processes. They aim to achieve the same success in supply chain management that they have achieved in the healthcare sector.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 288

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global economy, sustainability within supply chains and logistics has become a necessity rather than an option. For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential.

Waste Reduction 297

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 297

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 292

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 292

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Supply chains need to be more agile than ever, yet much of the advice circulating in the industry remains high-level or less than ideal.

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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. Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? Theyre feeling the heat most, as sudden trade policy curveballs throw procurement plans into chaos.

Price Reduction 208

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 208

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, I’ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. In the context of supply chains, I found the exhibit fascinating and saw that the obsession with foreign objects has persisted throughout history.

Price Reduction 301

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Blockchain technology is supporting this by providing a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof method for real-time product tracking.

Supply Chain Software 213

Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing 213

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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. 28% of supply chain leaders cite cost reduction as one of the top three priorities currently.

Supply Chain Execution 281

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

Optimal Sourcing 214

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and redefining work. Today, in supply chain planning, this could not be further from reality. What’s missing? This bearish attitude is well-founded.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 195

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., a leading global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry headquartered in Japan. Once closed, Fictiv will join MISUMI.

Manufacturing Procurement 151

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing 151

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. It is a brilliant tool.” SAP’s Business Network is a supply chain collaboration network.

SAP 292

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community. Geek+ was honored as Best Warehouse Robotics Company for its smart warehouse automation solutions.

Asia 182

Asia Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 182

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.

Optimal Sourcing 227

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Procurement 227

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.

Supply Chain Software 317

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 317

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. Approximately 40% of U.S. More than 50% of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

All supply chain vendors seek to position themselves as leaders in supply chain AI. The current AI landscape can be viewed as a series of wars,” where companies and organizations are battling for dominance across various technological and market battlefronts. But there is a larger AI ecosystem.

Modeling Software 293

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 293

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. China trade disputes, and natural disasters.

Modeling 163

Modeling Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 163

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.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

How should a global manufacturer make a decision? And how can supply chain planning help? In one project, I am interviewing over fifty supply chain leaders on their perceived impact of advanced planning, what makes a good plan, and how effectively they use the technology. What defines a feasible plan?

Supply Chain Planning Software 413

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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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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?

Supply Chain Design Software 395

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2025

TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies.

Manufacturing Procurement 151

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Sourcing Strategies 151

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process. They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 195

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 195

RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Running a manufacturing business isn’t easy. That’s where a manufacturing ERP comes in. Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. It’s a lot to handle. Let’s get started.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

This involves the use of new technologies on their platform. Data fabrics, knowledge graphs, a digital thread, and digital twin technologies are critical. The Need for Speed When you talk to supply chain planning software suppliers, they identify similar trends. Their solution is known as Atlas.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Last year, many in the supply chain technology industry were warning companies all over the globe to prepare for the unknown. There is optimism around the corner, but a sunny outlook isn’t enough; it’s past time for supply chain leaders to transform their supply chains to become more agile.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 352

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 352

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What is Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Management? Demand forecasting in supply chain management is the process of predicting customer demand, supply trends, and pricing fluctuations. To help you stay ahead, here are four strategies that supply chains leaders are using to win at demand forecasting.

Forecasting 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. I believe that the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a barrier to progress in supply chain planning, and that vendors that rally in support have a false sense of superiority.

Gartner 195

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 96

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. The lack of interoperability between decision support platforms is a problem for companies attempting to improve decisions from the channel to supplier bi-directionally through technology. Are these terms the same? The answer is no.

Supply Chain Planning Software 418

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Software 418

Enterra Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

Even prior to early April, a casual observer of todays ever-changing geopolitical landscape might have concluded that global supply chains are shrinking and that business collaboration is waning. Enlightened business leaders know, however, that global supply chains remain important. Memory chips and DRAM come from Japan.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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