Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

trade policy shift introduced in April 2025. Policy Uncertainty : Key sectors, including pharmaceuticals and digital services, are still under negotiation. Firms should monitor policy developments and prepare for regulatory changes. Macroeconomic Context The 10% tariff floor is part of a broader U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I’m confident that together, we will redefine what’s possible at the intersection of policy, technology, and secure commerce.” ” Read more at Transmute and mesur.io Announce Strategic Combination to Remove Disruption from Global Supply Chains The post Transmute and mesur.io

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI Lobbyist Campaigns: Shaping the Market Through Influence and Policy The battle for influence and policy shaping is an ongoing part of the AI landscape, with companies actively seeking to shape the development and deployment of AI.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 11, 2025

pictured) Parcelheros Head of Consumer Research The post Transport & storage firms are ditching green policies in favour of AI appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By David Jinks M.I.L.T.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Theyre feeling the heat most, as sudden trade policy curveballs throw procurement plans into chaos. Nearshoring and Local Sourcing Given the unpredictability of global trade policies, nearshoring has become a viable option. Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2025

Unilevers Planet & Society Program Unilever manages sustainability across its supply chain through detailed sourcing policies combined with corporate-wide environmental and social initiatives. The company’s approach spans responsible sourcing, climate action, human rights, and sustainable agriculture.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The study underscores the urgent need for organizations to enhance their supply chain resilience through advanced analytics, technology-driven insights, and strategic planning to navigate evolving tariffs, trade policies, and market dynamics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 12, 2025

Planners using ABC often apply the same inventory policies across diverse SKUs, leading to inefficiencies. While ABC classification was effective decades ago, its too simplistic for todays complex supply chains. It worked for inventory management, but not for true inventory optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

While the final deal does not alter UK immigration policies, it does include the three-year social security exemption for Indian workers. Negotiations faced delays over complex issues, including visa liberalization demands from India and social security contributions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2025

Some of that was driven by the shift to electric vehicles, and some by changing tariff policies. Product Line Growth From an industry perspective, automotive was the fastest-growing vertical; it was up 56% year-over-year. Both are contributing to a rewiring of the automotive supply chain industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne has a long career in transportation policy, with a stint at the Association of American Railroads, 16 years at CSX Corporation, eight of which as Vice-President for Government Affairs, and a political appointment as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. This year has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride, with changes to the global trading environment every day. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

” Yet, managing merchandise returns with a policy that prioritizes customer satisfaction does benefit your company in the long run–particularly when you consider the impact returns have on the purchase decision of both existing and new customers. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

Retail 296

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Forward-Thinking Insights: Through thought leadership like the FDI Confidence Index and Global Business Policy Council, Kearney shapes conversations on global economics, innovation, and disruption.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2025

The rapid implementation and modification of tariffs, often announced through social media even before formal policy announcements, have created unprecedented challenges for global supply chains. In today’s volatile trade environment, customs brokers and importers are in uncharted waters.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2022

Customer service policies set the requirements for distribution responsiveness. These policies need to be reevaluated to determine if customers can be treated differently to help minimize the bottom-line impact of higher fuel costs.

Cost Reduction Strategies 325

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

Categories such as Labor , Learning & Leadership , and Regulations reflect the human and policy dimensions that shape the industry just as much as systems and infrastructure. This includes not only technology and operations, but also leadership, workforce dynamics, and regulatory developments.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 159

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Inflation’s effects on inventory management policies are likely far from top of the mind of Logistics Viewpoints readers in today’s challenging times. However, today’s elevated rate of inflation warrants a closer look at optimal inventory policies.

Inventory Management Software 339

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supply chain policies and configurations can be evaluated and then optimized across the likely ranges of demand, supply, disruptions, and financial drivers – providing the best plans across strategic and tactical horizons.

Modeling 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Review Your Insurance Policies . Nearly all insurance companies have Consent to Settle clauses built into their policies. If your policy has such a clause, ask your insurance carrier for better coverage. Fortunately, there are several alternative strategies that won’t kill the morale of your workforce. Can you lower it?

Cost Reduction Strategies 289

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Coast Guard Training facility, overseeing law enforcement operations, policy development, and departmental budgeting. Later, he served as Deputy Chief of Police at a U.S. Prior to his retirement, Dan was the Recruiter in Charge for the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

In September 2022, Macy’s rolled out its first-ever wood-sourcing policy for its furniture sales after more than 150 years in business. At the outset, the policy covers wood-based products in Macy’s private labels, while buyers will use the policy as a guide for onboarding new suppliers and brands.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

Given the dynamic nature of international trade policies, these numbers and policies may have changed already. Uncertainty and Chaos Given these often changing tariff policies, what's the immediate concern from everyone in the e-commerce sector? The policies are fluid, and what's true today might change tomorrow.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Simply put, humans are responsible for climate change, which is why so many companies and countries are installing policies to help reduce the impact.

Resource Reduction 246

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West Coast and California Logistics

MAY 7, 2025

As geopolitical tensions and global trade policies continue to shift, importers are once again being challenged to rethink their supply chain strategies. The most recent wave of uncertainty stems from tariff developments between the U.S. and countries throughout the world, leaving many businesses unsure of how to plan for the months ahead.

Supply Chain Strategy 89

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Use Cases: Spend Analytics: Machine learning models analyze historical purchasing behavior to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and policy enforcement. The introduction of AI in supply chain automation supports procurement teams by improving access to relevant data and automating repetitive evaluation tasks.

Optimal Sourcing 246

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

This means businesses must watch policy changes and prepare for responses from other countries. Adjust and Stay Flexible to Manage the Impact of US Tariffs Tariffs Turbulence : Policies can change quickly, so companies must be flexible. Supply chain leaders need to stay updated on trade policies and be ready to change their plans.

Negotiating Skills 90

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

The manufacturing and supply chain industries are rapidly evolving and increasingly volatile, fueled by shifts in global tariff and trade policy, geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and technology developments.

Manufacturing Procurement 159

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle also offers a logistics modeling tool to look at how different policies would affect sustainability. In the same dashboard that shows how much money would be saved from this new policy, analysts can also view the carbon impacts. That means, over time, the TMS could get better at predicting emissions on a particular route.

Cost Reduction Strategies 319

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Recent tariff policies have intensified these challenges, creating unpredictable shifts in demand planning requirements and increasing market volatility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Supply Chain Design: A process where nodes, modes, flows, and policies driving a supply chain are defined, reviewed, optimized, and aligned to business objectives. Continuous Design: Continuous design is the development and ongoing refinement of optimal supply chain structures, policies, and flows.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2014, the European Union (EU) took steps to encourage supplier diversity by implementing a social procurement policy. The mandate hasn’t been widely embraced outside of the US, only changing after Australia implemented the Indigenous Procurement Policy. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

And as fraudsters become increasingly clever with their methods, retailers too must implement smarter policies and procedures. How retailers can tackle rising returns fraud Detecting and preventing returns fraud is a challenge for retailers. But there is a balance retailers must strike to keep returns both cost-effective and customers happy.

Retail 112

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 12, 2025

For example, you cannot control governmental policy. Accept what is in the circle of concern and make the best of it. Stay out of your circle of concern and widen your circle of influence. You may not agree with the tax and tariff compliance mandates but face the fact that you cannot control it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Adaptive Connectivity Management Smart devices and gateways now feature SIM/eSIM modules and connectivity management platforms that can switch between cellular networks or satellite services based on signal strength, cost, and policy rules.

Supply Chain Network Software 141

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