Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The world’s fleet consists of approximately 6,000 ships. These ships carried nearly 150 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers last year. Last October, over 100 ships, including 70 container ships, were waiting at anchor or in drift zones to unload at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Rail Software 274

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

Procurement Solutions 283

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart fines suppliers whose goods arrive late or who have not shipped everything that they committed to ship. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example. These solutions allow companies to prove that their goods arrived on-time.

Shipping 307

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

Vendor Strategies 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 20, 2025

Nonetheless, a smooth and effective post-purchase experience is essential to the success of any e-commerce venture, and domestic shipping is a vital component of this procedure. Shipping Charges Although speed is crucial, many customers’ first concern is still price.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Mobile ERP software is transforming warehouses just like yours. Enterprise resource planning through mobile ERP solutions provides access to real-time business data via mobile devices, enhancing operational efficiency, streamlining workflows, and enabling decision-making across various business functions.

Inventory Management Software 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

A SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. 20 Things to Know About SCCN.

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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. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In our conversation, Ken spoke about some of the findings from a recent survey Logistyx conducted on cross-border holiday spending, as well as some larger trends around the state of parcel shipping. Fourth, what are some industry-specific trends for parcel shipping? The State of Parcel Shipping. How easy is the returns process?

Supply Chain Network Software 246

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Front and center in this revolution are the marriage of customer relationship management (CRM) software and capable e-commerce platforms like Shopify. Enter companies like DigitalSuits, a high-tech Shopify development and e-commerce agency that leverages technology and innovation to build end-to-end solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. On-site delivery experience and cost.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2023

Chakri Gottemukkala, CEO at Supply Chain Planning Vendor o9 Solutions There are several young supply chain software companies that are unicorns. One of the more interesting is o9 Solutions. In January of 2022, Dallas-based o9 Solutions was valued at $2.7 The post Why is o9 Solutions Growing So Fast?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

Also, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. As retailers, you need a robust logistics solution that helps in aligning your capacity with customers’ delivery preferences. To get this right, you should have an efficient contract management tool to manage carriers better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

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Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

Procurement operations are no exception. In fact, 43% of GPOs that took part in the 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey cited overall procurement risk had increased significantly as compared to 20% in the 2021 study. Keep reading to learn: What is an online procurement system? Let’s break them down.

Procurement Solutions 105

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

As operations, maintenance, and supply chain leaders navigate a landscape shaped by rising asset complexity, volatile supply chains, and tight capital budgets, the pressure to optimize every part, every process, and every purchase has never been greater. Yet for many organizations, spare parts inventory remains a critical blind spot.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 52

RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. The right software can streamline your production, optimize stock levels, and even help you save money. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress.

Inventory Management Software 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, the One Network platform for supply chain planning and execution is used by the Ministries of Health in Nigeria, Ghana, and Rwanda, providing comprehensive inventory visibility across all health facilities for real time supply demand matching and collaborative decision making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

The major challenge faced by customers of real-time visibility data had always been how to operationalize what could quickly become overwhelming quantities of fast-changing information. Project44 has spent years painstakingly stitching together a web of APIs connecting thousands of supply chain participants.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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My Office Apps

MARCH 26, 2025

How Kechie ERP Software Transforms Operations Across Key Business Sectors How are companies managing the external and internal challenges that increase the complexity of their operations every day? To stay competitive, businesses must adapt to cloud-based solutions that automate processes, boost productivity, and offer real-time access.

Supply Chain Design Software 61

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Kinaxis

JUNE 3, 2025

By the time the pandemic hit and inflation took its toll, margins dropped for the first time in decades, and volume contractions became the norm. In fact, in 2023, American consumers spent 10% more on groceries, but purchased 4% fewer items. Predictive inventory optimization also helps prevent costly overstocking or stockouts.

Cost Reduction Strategies 144

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 274

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

Procurement Solutions 52

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

With so many moving parts to running an ecommerce business, youll probably build a tech stack of several different apps, platforms, and solutions to power your operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels.

Procurement Solutions 52

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025 By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 111 Views You’re on-site before dawn, the framing crew’s ready, but the steel shipment’s stuck in limbo, the invoice isn’t approved, and your project management app just pinged you for the fourth time.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2025

In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders. Thats why a growing number of organizations are turning to AI software for spare parts inventory management.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

What begins as a convenient and capital-efficient fulfillment strategy can quickly become a strain on operations and create further complications downstream as end consumers face rising shipping costs, longer delivery times, customs delays and surcharges, and limited return options. When Is The Right Time To Switch?

Inventory Reduction 78

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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. It can also support various dispatching configurations from small packages to full truckload shipments. Why is an ERP important?

Automotive 98

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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.

Supply and Demand 267

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As consumers continue to purchase goods at greater frequency and trade regulations become more complex, supply chain professionals are striving to establish end-to-end control of their business operations. The modern-day supply chain begs for visibility throughout the entire chain, from point of order, to packaging, shipping, and delivery.

Real-time Visibility 165

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is a software platform for ecommerce fulfillment.

Supply Chain Network Software 245

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Previously, only large companies such as Amazon and FedEx possessed the network and scale required for cost-effective same-day and next-day shipping. Key Last-mile Delivery Technology Solutions How can technology directly impact last-mile operations and improve the customer experience? Another crucial factor is the pace of innovation.

Modeling Software 273

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

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ThroughPut

MAY 15, 2025

Spare Parts Management Software is becoming mission-critical for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) professionals; especially those overseeing complex fleets, heavy industrial equipment, or distributed facilities. This guide explores the biggest challenges MRO leaders faceand how modern, AI-powered solutions like ThroughPut Inc.s

Procurement Solutions 52

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 3, 2018

E-commerce has transformed how consumers shop and purchase their favorite products, as well as try new products and services. Problem Poor Visibility Increases E-Commerce Logistics Costs Unfortunately, the superb growth of e-commerce has lead to increased costs. Get E-Commerce solutions. LEARN MORE. Think about it.

Cost Reduction Strategies 263

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