Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Given the many aspects of retail operations outside a business’ control—from supply chain disruptions and labor shortages to inflation and interest rates impacting both operational costs and customer behavior—the fulfillment challenge this peak holiday season is acute.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

The supply chain industry is in a process of change that is technologically induced. Billing is becoming quicker, more precise, and more accurate through the supply chain with the help of new technologies. Billing is becoming quicker, more precise, and more accurate through the supply chain with the help of new technologies.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Supercharge your supply chain career through the SCMDOJO Supply Chain Learning Track Certification!

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It’s like having a magic wand that optimizes inventory levels, prevents shortages, and sharpens your demand forecasting—all from your smartphone. Mobile inventory management is a digital solution that combines a mobile inventory app with cloud-based software to track, manage, and optimize inventory in real-time.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight. Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. As late as the 1990s, supply chains were very local.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 24, 2025

Subscribe Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students! Today’s fast-moving supply networks demand more than intuition; they require systems thinking, digital fluency, and strong data skills. As a result, the degree plays a growing role in boosting cost efficiency and visibility across supply chains.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

In an age where supply chains face persistent disruptionsfrom pandemics and trade wars to cyberattacks and climate volatilityresilience is no longer optional. This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. On average a P.O.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 11, 2025

With consumers today demanding convenience, personalization, and quick delivery, the rapid ascent of e-commerce has fundamentally redefined the supply chain landscape. While this boosts engagement, it also pressures supply chains to manage higher return volumes and deliver quickly.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace. 3 long term changes to the supply chain 1. Or the Panama Canal drought, which forced authorities to cancel ship crossings by 36%, costing between $500 million and $700 million.

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

In today’s volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability and competitive advantage. This gives a clearer view of the true cost.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 22, 2025

Businesses can’t afford slow or rigid supply chains. As such, this guide breaks down the essential strategies for designing a warehouse layout that strengthens supply chain agility. As such, this guide breaks down the essential strategies for designing a warehouse layout that strengthens supply chain agility.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 7, 2025

This is a lesson weve learned at Exiger after helping many of the Fortune 500 and government agencies around the world to map, manage, and orchestrate their complex, global supply chains. Data Accuracy and Transparency Mapping and visualizing your supply chain network is imperative.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

In this post, we’re revisiting the topic with a more holistic approach, focusing on six factors that can make the difference between an optimal and suboptimal distribution network design. Indeed, careful attention to data in the preparation stage is indispensable for delivering a simple yet optimal design.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers Now for those statistics I mentioned. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The model depicts what, at the time, was the MESA view of the functions within a manufacturing execution system, including scheduling and sequencing, maintenance, and quality. This latest model is intended to evolve as new technologies and capabilities emerge.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2025

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the worlds automotive supply chains from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events , interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). And they want free or low-cost shipping.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “By

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

In asset-intensive industries, this challenge has only intensified with the growing complexity across supply chains. In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders.

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

In asset-intensive industries, this challenge has only intensified with the growing complexity across supply chains. In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

The right software can streamline your production, optimize stock levels, and even help you save money. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress. Automated Purchase Order Generation: Maintain optimal stock levels by automatically generating purchase orders when supplies run low.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. This can help streamline supply chain processes, improve visibility, and assist in planning and optimization.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

As operations, maintenance, and supply chain leaders navigate a landscape shaped by rising asset complexity, volatile supply chains, and tight capital budgets, the pressure to optimize every part, every process, and every purchase has never been greater. This is where software steps in.

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IQMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

The past couple of years’ supply chain delays and uncertainty have led many manufacturers to rethink their long-term supply chain strategies. And increasingly, they are exploring cost-effective nearshoring strategies as a way to gain greater control, shrink transportation times and costs, and improve their competitive position.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While its impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry at large can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and improve supply chain resilience.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Loans can save you everything, from funding inventory purchases to pay for innovations in common functions. Grand View Research recently reported that the global e-commerce market will be valued at$25.93 Here, we get another central point, the capital.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

To help you select the right partners for your business, weve compiled a shortlist of the top 18 integrations across key supply ecommerce functions. You can automatically process orders and route them to the most optimal fulfillment center, allowing you to seamlessly fulfill orders various sales channels.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

To help you select the right partners for your business, weve compiled a shortlist of the top 18 integrations across key supply ecommerce functions. You can automatically process orders and route them to the most optimal fulfillment center, allowing you to seamlessly fulfill orders various sales channels.

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crisp

MAY 21, 2025

How to leverage AI-powered insights to move supply chains from reactive to proactive. Supply chain missteps can hit sales and brand loyalty hard. Amid shifting trends, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and more, CPG supply chain teams are constantly navigating uncertainty to keep products moving.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 14, 2025

Your customers want freedom of choice — not just in the goods or services they buy, but also in how those purchases are completed and delivered. There’s demand for retail stores to offer same-day shipping, next-day shipping, scheduled delivery, multiple store pick-up locations — you name it. Then there’s adaptability.

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Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

Watch our on-demand webinar to discover how procurement can lead the way in ESG and decarbonization, and learn from experts about driving sustainability transformation across your supply chain. Explore how JAGGAER helps procurement teams stay ahead of regulatory pressure with end-to-end transparency. So, a low threshold.

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

The report notes that in one Chinese province, Hebei, there are more than 30,000 electric trucks operating, while total sales for the second largest market in 2024, Europe, were a little over 10,000 for the second year in a row. They estimate that the TCO of a diesel truck in the U.S. is 20% less than a battery-powered equivalent.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. Reported May 20 Let me take a moment to comment on our global sourcing strategy. Today, more than 50% of our purchases are sourced in the United States. A busy week in retail earnings!

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ThroughPut

MAY 15, 2025

As supply chain disruptions, aging assets, labor shortages, and budget constraints converge, the urgency for advanced spare parts management software, parts management systems, and robust MRO software has never been greater. Spare Parts Management Software deliver measurable impact across maintenance, procurement, and operations.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

There’s a lot to think about inventory, staffing, equipment, and other overhead costs. Manufacturers can add in market volatility, fluctuating supply chains, and unpredictable lead times. Sales and customer service to grow your business and boost loyalty. To stay both competitive and profitable, you might need a little help.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 15, 2025

Big name brands like Walmart and Macy’s are piling investment into new platforms, while Amazon has been working hard to optimize its fulfillment capability and shuffle its fee structures to maintain pole position as the number one sales channel for fast-growing brands. But the marketplace landscape is getting more competitive.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2025

A PSP usually outlines a product’s: Name Price Description Image Features Color Size Material Ingredients (if applicable) Shipping information Customer reviews Other key details that may inform buying decisions. Dynamic pricing is a great way to maintain transparency about shipping costs and estimated delivery dates.

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