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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Key Trends Accelerating SCP Importance in the Supply Chain and Broader Business Operations: Rise in Supply Chain Complexity: As supply chains grow more complex, business leaders are tasked with continually finding new efficiencies while increasing responsiveness.

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Thirteen Years a Blogger

Supply Chain Shaman

Functional Metrics and the Lack of Alignment to Strategy. Few companies are clear on the number of supply chains they operate, design the rhythms and cycles of each, and align metrics to the strategy. Figure A: Beverage Industry Aggregate Industry Trend 2014-2023 Figure B. The industry is not clear on desired outcomes.

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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

The Logistics of Logistics

Samuel Parker and Joe Lynch discuss DAT iQ: the metrics that matter. Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Identify emerging trends, seasonal shifts, and underperforming aspects of your network.

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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Adamo has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and extensively in trade publications as a leading voice on freight market trends.

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Modern TMS Solutions: Driving Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations

Logistics Viewpoints

However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supply chain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Freight transportation makes up over 10% of total global carbon emissions.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies can tap into this trend by introducing carbon-neutral delivery options or product lines that prioritize environmentally responsible materials and practices. Sustainability itself can be a driver of revenue growth. Collaboration has also emerged as a key enabler of economic sustainability.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.