Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. Environmental Impact: Reducing emissions, conserving resources, and adhering to environmental regulations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Reduces Implementation Times Enterprises and supply chain software providers strive to reduce application implementation times. With a data gateway you can automate data operations, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving overall efficiency. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Fortunately, the expected storm surge never materialized, and landfall narrowly missed the densely populated Tampa Bay area. UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

The problem is that the reduction of costs within one function does not necessarily drive value. For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? You are right. What should we do?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Automotive Supply Chain: Production Shifts and Border Congestion The North American auto industry is among the largest impacted, as Mexico occupies a significant role in parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. are expected to rise by $3,000 to $12,000 per car, forcing manufacturers to either pass costs to consumers or cut production.

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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. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

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. The strategy strongly focused on enabling customer success and accelerating innovation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 17, 2025

Throughout 2024, manufacturers were on a high-speed journey packed with technological advancements. That pace is set to continue in 2025 as ERP systems continue to transform the way manufacturers operate. An ERP strategy to optimize the potential of the innovations on offer is critical for manufacturers across the globe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Reduces Implementation Times Enterprises and supply chain software providers strive to reduce application implementation times. With a data gateway you can automate data operations, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving overall efficiency. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

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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. The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation is not a one-to-one ingredient swap.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain. Here’s how each layer translates to the supply chain context: 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Oracle’s recent global survey, No Planet B: How Can Businesses and Technology Help Save the World? It might seem overwhelming, but supply chain is one of the first places you can make improvements, because every aspect—from manufacturing to transporting goods has a sustainability component. The challenge of change.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Manufacturers are shifting to on-demand production to align output with real-time demand. By producing only whats needed, when its needed, they eliminate the burden of forecasting errors and reduce warehouse dependency. Powered by digital tools, on-demand strategies offer a cleaner, more responsive path to production.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The past year and a half saw manufacturers face unprecedented challenges resulting from global disruptions, to which they responded by repurposing or developing new product lines, reconfiguring their plants and restructuring their supply chains in order to meet changing demands and keep afloat amidst uncertainty.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 We just want them solved.”

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the key elements of warehouse optimization and provide actionable strategies you can implement today.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

Molex is a global electronics manufacturer that makes and sells over 100,000 distinct products – connectors, cable assemblies, and a wide variety of other products. 18,000 suppliers ship 70,000 different types of parts to 72 Molex manufacturing plants across the globe. Getting the buy-in of the material managers helped with this.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The combined expertise of Nauto’s advanced fleet safety technology and Beans.ai’s cutting-edge routing solutions optimizes last-mile operations, reduces delivery times, and improves overall fleet management. A key supply chain challenge is securing a steady, cost-effective supply of iron, the core material of the batteries.

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2025

Explore supply chain strategies for navigating tariff uncertaintyand learn about how Resilincs AI agents for tariff disruption are changing the game. What was a stable sourcing strategy yesterday may be obsolete today. cutting tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days. The result? Rethink location With U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. Qualcomm turned to more automation in its semiconductor manufacturing.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Businesses are recognising the need to become good corporate citizens, as well as prepare for regulatory schemes that may require them to reduce carbon emissions. How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Supply Chain 1. Transportation Networks and Modal Shifts A good transportation strategy is one of the best ways to reduce emissions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 11, 2022

Steel is a very versatile material as its composition and internal structure can be adjusted to tailor its properties. There is another important aspect of this material: recyclability. Steel is one of the most recycled material in the world. The graphic above highlights key metals manufacturing trends that are in place today.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Factors such as geopolitical shifts, extreme weather events, raw material shortages, and infrastructure challenges can significantly impact operations. Effective demand planning also optimizes inventory levels, reducing costs associated with storage and carrying inventory.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In recent years, global manufacturing and supply chain operations have undergone a significant shift. To achieve greater product differentiation and reduce expenses, companies are outsourcing design and development work to contract manufacturers (CMs) and other domain experts. Moreover, U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

This reduces reliance on manual tracking or last-minute phone calls. Orchestration tools help keep everyone working from the same information, reducing the chance of miscommunication between departments or suppliers. This reduces delays and improves coordination between operations and planning teams.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

At one of the demo booths, what stood out was the ability of the procurement solution to track savings leakage over the course of a contract. When a procurement contract is negotiated, the buyer has planned to achieve a certain level of savings. However, those savings can leak away in several different ways.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

That’s exactly what Kyle Krug , Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Marketing at Legacy Supply Chain Services, suggests. The SAP staff explains, “The good news is that you can now leverage smart technologies and tools to better power increasingly sophisticated supply chain optimization strategies.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We The net result of that was about $100 million in savings over the course of 10 years. In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. These are great results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

a leading global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry headquartered in Japan. The manufacturing and supply chain industries are rapidly evolving and increasingly volatile, fueled by shifts in global tariff and trade policy, geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and technology developments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Established in 2021 in the UK, Pledge brings accessibility and transparency to freight emissions measurement and reporting, empowering businesses to confidently measure, manage and help reduce their carbon footprint. truck, rail, barges), and sea. blueyonder.com Blue Yonder is a trademark or registered trademark of Blue Yonder Group, Inc.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. For years, supply chains have focused primarily on reducing costs, often prioritizing efficiency over resilience.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As a result, the solution helped minimize stockouts, reduce costs, and streamline operations. The MEIO model enabled Belcorp to maintain a fill rate exceeding 95 percent while aiming to reduce total inventory value by 10 to 15 percent. Here’s where our MEIO model within SO99+ came into play.

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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

AUGUST 1, 2024

In today’s dynamic business environment, disruptions like material shortages or changing customer preferences can cripple your bottom line. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

The formula for OTIF is: Measuring a supply chain against OTIF metrics is a key strategy that helps decision makers attach a tangible value to the success of their fulfillment and allows them to determine key strategies. Without re-stocks, optimizing fulfillment from the right location is more important than ever.

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