Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities This supply chain article provides a comprehensive overview of the procurement department within an organization. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The days of managing channels on an individual basis are over, and consumers are using multiple devices and e-commerce platforms for nearly all purchases. This is most obvious in business models allowing for ship-to-store and curbside pickup of online orders.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Mastering Procurement – Essentials Skills and Competencies Mastering Procurement by Maryna Trepova is the ultimate Procurement and Purchase Management course for Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Managers, and Students.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Automotive distributors play a vital role in the automotive supply chain by procuring parts, warehousing them, and then supplying them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturer), retailers or end consumers. Using a supplier portal, distributors can mitigate these risks by quickly checking where alternative parts can be sourced.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ". But, it can be overdone.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. The New Supply Chain Imperative Gone are the days when efficiency alone drove success. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition. Prescriptive analytics tells them what to do about it.

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Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Analytics and business intelligence (BI) are no longer optionaltheyre essential. They need visibility across multiple internal systemslike ERP, CRM, and financial platformsand even external sources shared with suppliers, partners, and customers. Early BI systemsmostly OLAP toolsrelied heavily on pre-processed data from warehouses.

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) helps businesses manage supplier interactions, track performance, and ensure smooth procurement processes.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. Is inventory bloating your costs? Why You Need Visibility of Supply Chain and Procurement KPIs? Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Annual Report (SEC Filing) is analyzed and simplified supply chain processes are constructed as below, Supply Chain Planning at Apple Inc. Information from the annual report is also used to produce the Apple Supply Chain Map. Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

import volumes still climbing (see Figure 1), limited processing capacity at key West Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) contract expiring next summer, importers will be scrambling to maintain the inventory they need to support the demand increase.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets. Why Spare Parts Inventory Optimization Matters Spare parts inventory optimization is essential for keeping operations smooth and cost-efficient.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! For example, in complex event processing diagnostic systems.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. What are the strategies that helped the best survive?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Omnichannel is a centralized strategy that enables businesses to coordinate, streamline, simplify and speed up fulfillment of orders that have been placed through different channels (online, retail, etc.). So, if an organization has multiple inventory sources (warehouses, stores, drop shipping, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), etc.)

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. How often do purchases happen?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

The pursuit of ever higher efficiency and speed have dominated transformation initiatives for more than forty years, driven in large part by the assumption that raw materials, commodities, warehouse space, transportation capacity and labor will be plentiful and immediately available at stable and often declining cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Supply chain leaders are feeling the squeeze on multiple fronts: costs and interest rates remain high, tariff rates are rising (then falling, then rising again), and consumer demand feels about as solid as consumer confidence which is to say, shaky at best. Its a slow, manual process, and even then, the data isnt always reliable.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. With the full warehouses on the west coast, many of the chassis are under containers being used as overflow warehouses outside of retail stores and distribution centers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. Efficiency by unifying entities.

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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. “As

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Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Striking the perfect balance between available stock and cost efficiency is key. By leveraging analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs), manufacturers can optimize inventory, reduce waste, and boost profitability. Get it wrong, and you risk financial strain and fulfillment headaches.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. This includes internal and external data sources.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Smart logistics strategies can reduce wastage and improve operational costs. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A rise in nearshoring and away from single-source dependency The pandemic was a wake-up call that exposed the fragility of globally interconnected supply chains and the risks of over-reliance on distant suppliers and single-source strategies. 3 long term changes to the supply chain 1.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I keep reading reports that companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are planning to kick off massive holiday deals in late October / early November. According to a report by Adobe Analytics, tech gadgets to sporting goods will see “massive” online discounts, with the best bargains likely in late November.

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AFFLINK

JUNE 11, 2025

While this new landscape means easier and faster product ordering for consumers, it puts traditional supply chains under unprecedented pressure to adapt their direct-to-consumer fulfillment, inventory management, and procurement strategies. However, many organizations struggle to balance efficiency with cost.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

ERP systems form the backbone of efficient operations for many organizations. Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. While no strategy can prevent every challenge, businesses can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and avoid critical breakdowns. Why Recession-Proof Your Supply Chain Now?

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. The report will be available free for paid Substack subscribers but I’ll provide a summary and a link to the report in case you’re interested in either purchasing it separately or paying for an anuual subscribtion to my Substack articles.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2017

Basically, they go over all kinds of details critical to the overall efficiency of the department: difficulties and inefficiencies. They will hire (and fire) staff for warehouse work, storage, security and other duties. Reports to upper management. They manage the purchasing of inventory and supplies, as well as other materials.

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