Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborate across departments: Engage stakeholders from different departments within the organization – not just supply chain management including logistics and procurement but sales, marketing, and finance. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Read more. . Read More. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. Functional excellence throws the supply chain out of balance and increases waste and decreases margin.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains. This extensive connectivity has resulted in impressive metrics: 1.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency. 5 supply chain technology trends to look out for. How to Choose a 3PL for Your Ecommerce Business.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. He brings a thorough understanding of market trends and digital​ technologies that can help enterprises be more effective ​with their Procurement and Supply Chain strategies.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Let’s explore some of the technology changes that organizations should consider as they align their corporate goals and objectives to utilize big data to improve their end-to-end supply chain visibility. To gain visibility into your supply chain, there are a few preliminary steps you must consider.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 14, 2013

In part one of this blog series, I started the saga of the supply chain fairy tale. It was a story where people believed that functional excellence leads to supply chain superiority. Metrics comparison of Kellogg Co. You got it! It is a low probability that this will ever happen. vs. General Mills, Inc.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Visibility Regulation & Compliance Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Supply chains typically have a greater impact on the environment than any other operation. While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply chain data can be challenging to manage due to its unstructured or semi-structured nature and the need to integrate new data sources. To ensure successful integration, they should create a plan with timelines, resources, and evaluation metrics (refer Figure 2).

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In logistics, they come from sources like freight associations, warehouse management publications, and reputable local directories. For a logistics company, these might be partnerships with similar local businesses, ports, or supply chain technology providers. Bounce Rate: Bounce rate is a metric you should not ignore.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Podcast | How Tariffs Are Transforming the Logistics Landscape Logistics Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

If a major customer leaves, an AS/RS investment could become a stranded asset that sits on the balance sheet and drags down financial metrics such as return on asset (RoA) or other profitability measures. Risk Mitigation and Financial Stability The same flexibility helps mitigate longer-term financial risk.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Webinars Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Watch: Getting Ahead of Customs Compliance Violations Regulation & Compliance Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Source: Descartes Datamyne. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology. The verdict would have been “definitely nailed it” if we were counting all of the “ML-washing” going on in the supply chain and logistics technology market. Figure 1: U.S. Somewhat nailed it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The multinational’s goal is to achieve net zero GHG emissions across their value chain by 2040. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain. PepsiCo has an enormous and complex supply chain. 294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021.

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Although both management and governance have the goal of creating a more efficient supply chain, management deals with the products and their efficiency. Effective governance requires real-time data to improve sourcing decisions, create and nurture a strong supplier network, and provide the transparency consumers demand.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 4, 2018

The annual Gartner Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs Study is one of the most comprehensive studies of supply chain users. Companies investing in supply chain technology are investing in “ digital business ” – It’s the top priority, along with cloud and big data.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? Technology Tariff Turmoil Threatens to Bring Summer of Discontent Global Trade & Economics Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada China Tech Fight Widens After Taiwan Blacklists Huawei More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As a result of the disruption, cost management and supply chain visibility were suddenly top of mind for executive leadership teams. . This list should include the business metrics that each procurement project impacts. In the report, Gartner provides a helpful example of what a value map could look like.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. It was hard for me to rationalize the world of manufacturing that was deliberate and designed versus the emerging practices in supply chain. (I know… I am showing my age.).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 11, 2016

While I blog more business-focused research on Forbes , and tell stories from my travels on LinkedIn , this is my blog for the technology leader attempting to stay current on supply chain technology trends. The source of the content is research. Every supply chain organization is slightly different.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

Leveraging a single, integrated IT system enables businesses to: Unify functions around a single source of truth: A unified, integrated technology platform ensures that all teams and trading partners work from the same data. By breaking down silos, companies can move beyond simple collaboration and foster true cooperation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

“Where would the supply chain technology industry be without all of the bulls#&t?” ” Based on my research, it is clear to me that buyer frustration with supply chain technology is increasing. This week in my travels I posed a question to myself.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I still recall my first introduction to the concept of the supply chain. One arrow showed the flow of customer demand from the source to the supplier, while the other showed the flow of goods from the supplier to the customer. Shifting focus from store metrics to satisfying customer need is only possible through shared data.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Improved open architecture and solver-based technology. The Tokyo platform update provided added capabilities directed toward: An ability to seamlessly integrate structured and unstructured data flows from internal or external sources.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2019

“Where would the supply chain technology industry be without all of the bulls#&t?” ” Based on my research, it is clear to me that buyer frustration with supply chain technology is increasing. This week in my travels I posed a question to myself.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 10, 2016

Finding that tool, which in supply chain means technology, can be a daunting task. Balancing operating costs, and customer service metrics is no easy feat. But with the right supply chain technology, you can deliver breakthrough results. Single Source of Truth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

On Thursday, I am speak on the future of supply chain technologies at an Eyeon conference in Rotterdam. While I love talking to supply chain professionals at conferences and challenging them to think more holistically about supply chain excellence, as the leaves fall, I yearn for my home.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Supply chain professionals are eager to join their colleagues in other business units to drive digital transformation forward. But before they can fulfill their role as the team that delivers, supply chain organizations must figure out how to use data more effectively. More data is coming in than ever before.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2025

According to reporting from Bloomberg citing internal employee sources ( Paid subscription ), these mandates are being communicated in one-on-one meetings or town hall meetings. Roles such as supply chain strategist, supply chain network architect, data architect, supply network resiliency manager, and others.

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