Talking Logistics

JANUARY 27, 2025

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year.

Freight 269

Freight Industrial Industry Cargo 269

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.

Mexico 227

Mexico Canada Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 227

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 274

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 274

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Logistics systems must ensure that information about shipments flows correctly between suppliers, distributors, and retailers. • Improved Collaboration: Enhances coordination between diverse stakeholders, from suppliers and manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

Modeling Software 326

Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Design Software 326

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. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing Procurement 246

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 246

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A manufacturing company, for example, can monitor real-time data from its suppliers, production lines, and distribution centers. In manufacturing, companies can track and report on carbon emissions, water usage, and waste generation, reducing their environmental footprint and improving sustainability performance.

Optimal Sourcing 266

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 266

ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2025

The review evaluates vendors on their ability to deliver probabilistic forecasting, which QKS notes, “is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s the bare minimum for retail demand planning and supply chain resilience.” For retailers seeking agility, resilience, and automation at scale, ToolsGroup represents the benchmark.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting ToolsGroup Forecasting Software Groups 156

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The booths at the National Retail Federation (NRF) on January 12 th -14 th will shine brightly with AI plastered everywhere. The session is open to manufacturers, retailers, consultants, and academics. However, based on my discussions with the technologists, the real improvements to drive value will be few and far between.

Supply Chain Planning Software 396

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 396

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 272

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Retail Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 75

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

Today more than ever manufacturers, distributors, and retailers need to improve their ability to sense and respond to demand changes to fulfill their promise to their customers–and we are honored to be a part of their journey.” Read the press release here. See bios here. Read the press release here.

ToolsGroup 295

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing 295

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I talked to A101 in 2021 , and the Turkish convenience store retailer had achieved 99% autonomous planning for all products not subject to spoilage. At a division of one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, 85% autonomy on manufacturing plans and 95% acceptance of proposed purchase orders has been achieved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Procurement Analytics 284

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We In manufacturing, engineers are typically at the top of the food chain. As vice president of supply chain and procurement, Mr. Wengert was brought in to drive change. How did St.

Negotiating Skills 287

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

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

Optimal Sourcing 367

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 367

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. A Fortune 500 retailer, for instance, reduced its procurement cycle time by 30% by leveraging an AI-driven tool to analyze supplier data efficiently. For example, U.S.-based

Price Reduction 211

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 211

Logility

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

From retail and food and beverage to manufacturing and life sciences, companies from a wide variety of industries are realizing the benefits of the technology, revolutionizing how they operate, collaborate, and generate value. Take, for example, the retail industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 200

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 200

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

[link] Tabish (Tab) Dayani: As the Senior Director of Sustainability Product Development at Blue Yonder, Tab specializes in building solutions to reduce emissions and waste across transportation, procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and fulfillment processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 261

Kinaxis

JUNE 6, 2025

We serve many of the world's leading companies across diverse industries including Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, and Life Sciences. Our collaborative, people-centered approach drives innovation and intellectual property creation, setting us apart in the market. www.bearingpoint.com Partner Region Global

Supply Chain Planning Software 167

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Automotive Supply Chain Strategy 167

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Manhattans Omnichannel solutions provide an operating platform for digital commerce, retailers, and wholesale businesses. Manufacturers refer to it as the shop floor to top floor disconnect. The WMS solution optimizes productivity and throughput in distribution centers and warehouses.

Supply Chain Planning Software 229

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 229

Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

There’s alot of content noise so I find it useful to understand the market by reading what retailers are directly saying each quarter. Look for another article later this week and part 4 of the What Retailers Are Saying Series on May 18. 🙏 Retailers Tractor Supply Q1 ending March 29. billion to $1.6 Christopher J.

Manufacturing Procurement 75

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Retail Inventory Reduction 75

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Monitor retail presence, availability, and promotional compliance closely. Don’t Ignore Distributor Profitability : If your partners aren’t making money, they won’t prioritize your brand. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable. Don’t Neglect Last-Mile Execution : Even the best strategy fails without strong in-market execution.

Vendor Strategies 165

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 165

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

Kibo enables retailers, distributors and manufacturers to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences while optimizing fulfillment efficiency. Shipium, the modern shipping platform for enterprise shippers, recently announced a partnership with Kibo Commerce, a composable commerce platform.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 158

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Logistics 158

Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automotive: Can JIT manufacturing survive legal disruptions to tariff policy? Tariff uncertainty may prompt manufacturers to increase safety stock levels or pre-purchase materials, squeezing working capital. Every major industry now faces a unique supply chain challenge.

Pharmaceutical 173

Pharmaceutical Modeling Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 173

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BOSTON February 3, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and retail optimization software, today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc ID #US51541424, December 2024).

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 156

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year.

Video 130

Video Freight Industrial Industry 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2023

Note that in Figure 1, retail home improvements days of inventory increased 68 days, contract manufacturing days increased 48 days, retail apparel by 28 days, and containers and packaging manufacturing companies by 14 days. Despite investments in planning, today, industries hold 28 more days of inventory than in 2004.

Inventory Reduction 418

Inventory Reduction Inventory Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 418

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2025

Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. SPS Commerce standardizes order formats for improved efficiency and control.

Supply Chain Software 143

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Salesforce.com model is primarily a pipeline management tool suitable for discrete markets but not process manufacturers. Relex will continue to do well in the retail market but will struggle to be a serious player in manufacturing due to the lack of thought leadership. Will this change the market? I don’t think so.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Modeling Software 221

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with human oversight to optimize labor and safety in warehouse operations.

Supply Chain Design Software 284

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 284

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. imports from China declined by 10% year-over-year, while domestic manufacturing investments surged by over $100 billion.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 198

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 198

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision-making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory – delighting customers and achieving financial and sustainability KPIs.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment.

Price Reduction 291

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 291

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. farm to distributor, distributor to retailer) is cryptographically signed using Ed25519 or ECDSA, securing the provenance of food products.

Supply Chain Software 217

Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing 217

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

20-year industry veteran brings deep technical expertise and leadership to guide ToolsGroups next phase of growth BOSTON February 4, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, today announced the appointment of Sean Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 156

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. They design their supply chain on a continuous basis and focus on ecommerce retailing strategies that segment their customer base according to buying behavior.

Modeling 313

Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 313

QAD

JANUARY 23, 2025

This is the year that AI stops being just a buzzword and begins to evolve into an operational imperative for manufacturers, retail and supply chain companies. For manufacturers, early deployment can also open the door to monetizing the data they generate, especially when it comes to B2B sales.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Whether you’re in manufacturing, retail, or another industry, navigating the uncertainties can feel like solving an intricate puzzle. This not only enhances forecasting but also amplifies the expertise of retailers and merchandisers who understand their customers best.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 156