RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the key elements of warehouse optimization and provide actionable strategies you can implement today. An in-depth look at the tangible benefits, from cost reduction to increased customer satisfaction. Data-Driven Decision Making : Using analytics to continuously refine operations.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Shoppers coping with inflation have shifted buying habits , purchasing fewer goods and cutting back on big name brands in favor of cheaper alternatives. Short-term consumer product strategies for tariffs and regional demand shifts In the short-term, U.S.

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. While there are no short-term fixes, enterprises should prioritize areas where they can make the quickest gains to reduce costs. Mastering Direct Spend Management Procurement teams generally do not report to the chief supply chain officer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I see a preponderance of reports and white papers that have lots of pages but say little. Each concept is flawed adding to, not reducing, cost and waste. The approaches add waste and increase risk when companies think that they are investing in solutions to do the opposite. The average purchased order changes 3.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

PwC reports that almost half of assets under management are held by investment firms committed to decarbonization. I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity. Buffering creates waste. Proper disposal can cause downstream issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing. Additionally, modern warehouses use energy efficient lighting to reduce power consumption.

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Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Analytics and business intelligence (BI) are no longer optionaltheyre essential. They integrate, align, and activate data across the business to drive better, faster decisions unlike legacy reporting tools that can’t. Flexible Delivery Options Interactive dashboards, scheduled reports, alerts, mobile access, and more.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Businesses often use it in retail and purchasing. Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. It’s a way for companies to group similar goods or services (like IT infrastructure, facilities, or raw materials) and manage them holistically instead of handling every purchase in isolation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

It’s about strategic optimizationensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs. With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets. Improve cash flow by reducing capital tied up in inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. The trade with Asia we take for granted today was only possible by mitigating a significant supply chain trade-off – reducing costs without appreciable impacts to quality and service. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 5, 2024

from last year, with over two-thirds of purchases happening online. Stockouts and Overstock Hurt Retailers The inventory imbalance was glaring this year: 33% of shoppers ** reported being unable to find the items they wanted due to stockouts. Success came from data-driven discount strategies , not blanket offers. billion , up 3.4%

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month. But, it can be overdone.

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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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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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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. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition. With real-time dashboards, predictive models, and risk simulations, leaders can identify bottlenecks before they occur.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

7 practical strategies to minimize risk and manage supply chain shortages. The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain. Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Get your product portfolio in shape.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As businesses globally focus on reducing lost productivity, costly downtime, and rising inventory expenses, effective spare parts management has become a top priority—especially for asset-intensive industries. This balance ensures that spare parts are always available for critical needs while reducing unnecessary inventory costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. In response to these rising complexities, late last year, Körber commissioned its first ever Supply Chain Benchmarking report. Rethink Partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this scenario, by adopting an adaptive supply chain, the retailer uses real-time data analytics to identify emerging trends and collaborate closely with suppliers to quickly adjust production and inventory levels to meet customer demand. This enables better planning and coordination, reducing lead times and improving cost efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2024

However, the juice for my newfound nightly routine soon became difficult to find, perpetually out of stock each time I tried to purchase it at the grocery store. With tart cherry juice sales transitioning into a steady demand pattern, retailers must adapt their inventory strategies accordingly to meet this evolving consumer preference.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

I would like for us to move past the conventional view of sourcing strategies and globalization to drive improvements to the supply chain in a variable world. In 8 out of 10 companies I work with, this approach creates a negative FVA introducing error and waste into the supply chain. Let me explain. So, my reply to Peter S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2018

Manifesting this trend is the terminology and concept of Digital Path to Purchase — the omni-channel, tech-focused approach to supporting and acting on a consumer’s purchase. Supporting an efficient digital path to purchase requires comprehensive digital collaboration. Download white paper.

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. In the diagram below, it’s clear that the main area of impact for Procurement is upstream Scope 3 emissions. POs, and invoices).

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ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why should Procurement own Scope 3 Emissions? For most procurement (and supply chain) professionals, the topic of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions should be coming at you from every direction. In the diagram below, it’s clear that the main area of impact for Procurement is upstream Scope 3 emissions. POs, and invoices).

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ThroughPut

JUNE 2, 2025

The stakes have never been higher: unplanned downtime due to unavailable parts can cost organizations thousands of dollars per minute, erode customer trust, and disrupt critical operations. This lack of transparency hampers accurate demand forecasting, procurement efficiency, and inventory optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Nearly eight in 10 (78%) consumers consider food waste, likely out of a desire to minimize spending. Lower-income consumers and those using food assistance programs care the most about food waste as a purchase driver—again, suggesting it is a response to higher prices.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, Walmart has aggressively expanded its marketplace of third-party sellers, following a strategy that has enabled Amazon to offer a mind-boggling range of products on its website. For example, the grocer released its first report on corporate social responsibility efforts last year. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Tactical forecasting helps us to think through the questions of long-term asset strategies and sort through network design optimization alternatives. In contrast, the demand organization that I am advocating is an analytics group that crosses over sales and marketing into supply. 2) Invest in New Forms of Analytics. It is MUDA.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 25, 2023

Tomorrow, 26 April 2023, is international Stop Food Waste Day. According the Stop Food Waste Day website , “Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste. Food waste only exacerbates the challenge — and it’s everywhere. and China, The Guardian reports.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We’ll cover everything step by step, from the basics to advanced strategies. A practical implementation strategy you can use today. Barcode and RFID scanning drastically reduce errors and accelerate processes like receiving, picking, and shipping. Key technologies that power successful integrations.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electric trucks glide silently along optimized delivery routes, significantly reducing fuel consumption and slashing carbon emissions. Today, we observe a growing trend of businesses integrating sustainability into their logistics strategies. Imagine a bustling logistics hubefficient, clean, and powered by renewable energy.

Waste Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. Companies need to carefully manage the asset and mitigate the waste. A heated debate ensued.

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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!

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