Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Ban Packages from Hong Kong China The U.S. From the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

However, the scope and timeline of the initiative carry clear implications for the food and beverage supply chain. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. The result is a synchronized and efficient supply chain operation where teams allocate resources more effectively, and mitigate risks across the company.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. Nuro has developed an autonomous vehicle designed for transporting groceries and small packages. Amazon is also testing drone-based deliveries through its “Prime Air” program.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For over a decade, since founding Supply Chain Insights in 2012, I have pounded the keyboard, asking business leaders to think more holistically about the impact of supply chain decisions on the firm’s value, the improvement of a value chain, and the impact on the environment. Thirteen years. The reason?

Supply Chain Design Software

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.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2025

The conversation around sustainability in supply chain management has shifted in recent years, from compliance to efficiency, and now increasingly toward circularity. Why Circular Supply Chains Now? Regulatory pressure is growing in many sectors, from electronics to packaging to apparel.

Supply Chain Design Software

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They can deliver lightweight, time-sensitive packages, such as medical supplies and consumer items, with direct access to delivery locations. Payload Limitations: Drones have low payload capacities, restricting them to lightweight packages, while autonomous vehicles can transport larger loads.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supply chain disruptions, supply chain fragility, and the need for supply chain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.

Optimal Sourcing

Arena Solutions

JULY 10, 2025

DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY IN THE MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN In today’s global economy, manufacturers are navigating a landscape riddled with uncertainty. From escalating tariffs and geopolitical instability to natural disasters and labor shortages, the pressure on supply chains has never been greater.

Inventory Reduction

ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Management – SCM – The Coordinated Process of Producing and Delivering Goods and Services from Suppliers to Consumers – Conceptual Illustration In todays rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain disruptions have become a regular occurrence.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

And while no industry is immune from ongoing trade “volatility,” retail and consumer packaged goods organizations of every size and specialization are often impacted way more — and more immediately — than many other sectors. Following are three strategies for using data to meet these challenging times.

Sourcing Strategies

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Healthcare providers are leveraging efficient supply chains to ensure critical supplies reach patients when needed most.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In the world where supply chain development is going meta, businesses nowadays have to stay abreast and adapt themselves constantly to these metamorphosing areas of operation as well as introduce innovative strategies as a way for survival and/or staying competitive in the game.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

But amid the ups and downs, one thing remains constant: the need for agility and adaptability in supply chain management. Let’s take a closer look at how four key industries—automotive, consumer packaged goods (CPG), high tech, and industrial manufacturing—are navigating the tariff rollercoaster and adjusting to the shifting landscape.

Modeling

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. Overview of Warehouse Robotics Warehouse robotics represent a revolutionary advancement in the logistics and supply chain sector.

Waste Reduction

The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2025

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics? Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics?

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Modern warehouses are not just storage spaces—they are dynamic hubs of activity that play a critical role in supply chain efficiency. With increasing environmental awareness, companies are adopting innovative strategies to make warehousing more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

So argues Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight , a retail platform that uses AI analysis of consumer feedback to predict demand, determine pricing thresholds and model scenarios around, for example, differing tariff levels or supply chain bottlenecks. AI can help.

Price Reduction

Kinaxis

JUNE 3, 2025

How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance fbaker Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:18 In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) costs have long been a go-to target for improving margins. But today’s market is anything but typical.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain management in the U.S. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function.

Waste Reduction

Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

It’s a disrupted supply chain world, and we’re just living in it. In a world increasingly marked by uncertainty and volatility, supply chain resilience is a critical focus for businesses worldwide. Geopolitics has emerged as a central theme influencing supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

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. You can also consider reusable packaging for B2B shipments and working with suppliers to reduce unnecessary packaging layers.

Material Savings

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.

Vendor Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

It is a practical tool, actively helping fleets reduce idle time, improve safety, and gain real-time situational awareness across the supply chain. The system also integrates with Amazons cloud logistics platform to improve package drop-offs based on road and traffic conditions.

Supply Chain Network Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.

Optimal Sourcing

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. These price changes can ripple through supply chains, affecting freight budgets and delivery schedules. Heres a breakdown of the most common obstacles and practical ways to navigate them effectively.

Material Savings

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains.

Rail Software

Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The move amounts to a weaponization of the Periodic Table and highlights a strategic vulnerability that could disrupt defense and industrial supply chains. Exiger is the only company capable of identifying the holistic supply chain impacts of critical minerals from technical data packages.

Supply Chain Design Software

GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2025

Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier's identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. Exceptional customer support Blind shipping requires expertise and support at every stage of your supply chain.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too.

Freight

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. Oceaneering Mobile Robotics (OMR) : Showcased their MaxMover and UniMover AMRs for industrial applications and strategies for seamless AMR integration.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. That’s because supply chain itself is huge, Koganti argued.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy! Infographic) In recent years, the focus on sustainability has become more crucial than ever, especially within the supply chain of appliance manufacturing. Key Strategies for Reducing Carbon Footprint 1.

Waste Reduction

ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Together, these procurement strategies are essential for robust, efficient business operations.

Manufacturing Procurement