Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process. Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. RPA automates manual and repetitive tasks.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 205

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 205

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Supply chains need to be more agile than ever, yet much of the advice circulating in the industry remains high-level or less than ideal.

Manufacturing Procurement 252

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 252

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

What Lieferkettengesetz Means for Procurement? The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities.

Supply Chain Design Software 244

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Procurement 244

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 2, 2025

Why can’t we put the same energy that we put into inventing new words, tossing around acronyms, and parading on a stage to advocate for maturity models to improve supply chains? ” In this type of presentation, I struggle to sit in my chair. I prefer a grounded, data-driven presentation focused on improving value.

Optimal Sourcing 269

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Data 269

Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

Resilinc made a powerful impact at ISM World 2025—highlighting how AI-driven foresight and financial risk intelligence can transform reactive supply chains into strategic assets. Tariffs & Trade: The Clock Is Ticking One of the most urgent themes of the presentation was tariff risk escalation.

Supply Chain Risk Management 138

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 138

Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

In a recent webinar , Freightos’ Oliver Esch and Oliver Ritzmann from Gryn shared their expertise on overcoming data challenges and leveraging technology to drive smarter logistics operations. “You really need to make [data] actionable… use it to manage your suppliers, to drive supply chain improvements.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 156

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 156

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 97

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

And how can supply chain planning help? In one project, I am interviewing over fifty supply chain leaders on their perceived impact of advanced planning, what makes a good plan, and how effectively they use the technology. I am also writing the new edition of the Supply Chains to Admire.

Supply Chain Planning Software 413

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 413

Taulia

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

­Driving decarbonization with technology In 2023, the SAP CPO Think Tank community has been closely examining how companies can accelerate supply chain decarbonization. This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2025

Supply chains are unsung heroes in most businesses. Customers rarely interact with them since supply chain processes take place in the background, away from the spotlight. Everything from procurement to last-mile delivery comes under the supply chain umbrella, and boosting efficiency here drives better business results.

Security 98

Security Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply Chain Network Software 98

ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

As Procurement teams are tasked to do more with less in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, digitization has become a must. Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. What is Total Economic Impact? Payback in under 6 months.

Vendor Strategies 130

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 130

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. The gap was large.

Supply Chain Planning Software 377

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 377

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements.

Manufacturing Procurement 235

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 235

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively. This volatility necessitates advanced forecasting tools to anticipate and prepare for irregular demand patterns.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Logility

APRIL 28, 2025

” What makes supply chains an ideal proving ground for this evolution? The Rise of the Self-Healing Supply Chain Today’s supply chains are under more pressure, navigating considerable hurdles such as macroeconomic instability, shifting demand patterns, climate events, and geopolitical friction.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 147

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change. trillion to U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 100

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It can be incredibly frustrating when the software you use to run your supply chain will become unsupported. Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. Attempting to run your supply chain on unsupported software is like walking a tightrope without a net.

Network Design Software 255

Network Design Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Network Design 255

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supply chains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known. Navigating this years looming risks to build a secure supply network has never been more critical.[1] ”[3] Climate Change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models.”. “By In Asia, Governmental and Finance.

Supply Chain Design Software 264

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability 264

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now more than ever, organizations must prepare their supply chain for the present and the unknown challenges and opportunities in the future. Integrating external factors like consumer price indexes, GDP trends, climate change, and others into the forecast can improve signaling for supply chain design.

Supply Chain Design Software 323

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 323

ivalua

JUNE 17, 2025

In a world of ever-growing economic uncertainty, procurement is at the heart of organizations’ aim to drive efficiency and cost savings. As more and more companies invest in S2P technology, Ivalua has commissioned a survey and report on “The State of Source-to-Pay Digitization 2025” from trusted research and advisory firm Ardent Partners.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 221

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction Procurement Analytics 49

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. Another customer session will come from US health not-for-profit, Baylor Scott & White.

Supply Chain Planning Software 46

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 46

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy.

Supply Chain Risk Management 293

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 293

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

Optimal Sourcing 244

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Sourcing Strategies 244

Resilinc

MAY 12, 2025

Get the inside scoop on the top supply chain trends shaping 2025direct from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo. Whats next for supply chain leaders? At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025 , one thing was clear: AI is no longer a future visionits a present-day game changer.

Gartner 91

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 91

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

It’s also why so many of our customers are eager to share their supply chain success – and have even won awards of their own in partnership with ToolsGroup! Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for better, faster supply chain decision making.

ToolsGroup 295

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing 295

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

I was excited to place the order right away so my present would arrive in time for Father’s day. Promotion Management is defined as optimizing the utilization of tools, strategies, and resources to promote a product that will generate additional demand. This is where promotion planning software plays its part.

Inventory Management Software 282

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Optimal Sourcing 282

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 27, 2025

The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 2 – Digital Transformation Leadership! The Digital Supply Chain is the future. Electronic connectivity is THE backbone that makes the Digital Supply Chain a reality. Making presentations involved creating acetate slides, or transparencies.

Electronics 71

Electronics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 71

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Throughout the conference I met with several software and hardware providers to get a glimpse into what they were showcasing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 299

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Samsung Roundtable Presented by LogiSYM. This roundtable was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics. On the ground and in person with supply chain industry professionals networking and learning in a safe environment. Held Last January 27, 2022.

Supply Chain Software 244

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma 244

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

ivalua

MAY 31, 2022

Supply chains are complex and varied; to manage them effectively, you need to understand exactly what’s happening in both your supply chain and your customers’ end markets. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions.

Procurement Solutions 246

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 246

LSCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Charting the Course to Sustainable Transportation: Our Journey to a Greener Future Introduction At LogiSYM Platinum in October, 2023, t he LSCMS Shippers Council recently hosted a round table event, bringing together key players in the logistics and supply chain management sectors to discuss the pivotal theme of sustainable transportation.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Resource Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings 130

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The past few years have been a boon for procurement, which has become increasingly strategic and critical to business. The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software 130