Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2022

Supply chains have experienced significant disruptions in the first half of 2022, from a global pandemic to wars, rising fuel costs, and a potential recession. Many analysts report that shippers are increasingly looking at digital solutions to improve supply chain performance.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Supply chain optimization software tracks items as they move through your supply chain and generate alerts at important points to improves decision-making and enhance visibility across the supply chain by integrating various capabilities like procurement, inventory, and customer relationship management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 14, 2025

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (USA) MIT is widely regarded as the best university for supply chain management. The university’s supply chain program is part of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, which offers a Master of Engineering in Logistics degree. Let us know.

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QAD

MARCH 11, 2025

Insights from a Former Procurement Manager People often ask me why I left FORVIA, a French global automotive supplier, to join QAD. As organizations strive to remain competitive, the need for efficient procurement processes has never been more critical.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2019

Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. Below are some key areas where CPI can improve supply chain efficiency: 1. A CPI of 0.83

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

At ToolsGroup we are dedicated to helping companies optimize their supply chain performance, and it is very gratifying to be recognized as a market leader based on the opinions that matter most – those of our customers.” Read the press release here. See ToolsGroup’s listing on FeaturedCustomers here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Efficient logistics operations reduce lead times, cut transportation costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Technologies such as cloud-based platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and automation solutions are key tools that help optimize supply chain performance.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Indeed, gamification is becoming an increasingly popular feature across the entire supply chain, from procurement to last-mile delivery. But is gamification really a responsible approach to improving supply chain performance? Many of the big firms have been introducing game like elements into their software.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

For example, Supply & Chain Executive reported that there were 260 major natural disasters in 2016 that resulted in an economic loss of $211 billion. The same source also informed that the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Risk Index of 2016 was the highest since records have begun in 1995.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Their supply chains must be flexible and responsive to customer and market needs. Management must be cognizant of issues of procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution that impact satisfaction and loyalty. Supply chain cost per unit sold. Warehousing and transportation costs. Labor utilization.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. Our days of chasing shiny objects and making supply chains more efficient, but more brittle need to be behind us. In the last decade, supply chain performance regressed.

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Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Californias role as a vital nexus for transportation, technology, and industrial machinery places manufacturing supply chains at significant risk from the ongoing wildfires. Transportation Delays: Major road closures, including highways and local access routes, may impede the movement of goods. What Comes Next?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2015

Transplace Launches Supply Chain Consulting Practice. LEGACY Supply Chain Services Launches Grader Tool and eBook to Evaluate Supply Chain Performance. Robinson Introduces Freightview for Small and Midsized Businesses. UPS Takes Leadership Role For Commercial Trucking Safety.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

One of the most impactful tools in a shipper’s arsenal toward this end is a Transportation Management System (TMS). Shippers can work to prevent costly delays, as well as make other positive strides to improve carrier relationships, by using technology that is readily available in the market, like a Transportation Management System (TMS).

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Real time collaborative communication throughout the supply chain to address potential issues in meeting demand requirements. Ship according to a latest set of transportation routing instructions. This transaction is represented by the “procure to pay” cycle. Real time response to alerts, issues, and exceptions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. They offer flexible management of labor, warehouse space, inventory, and transportation assets.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Load Planner: The holder of this post oversees the loading of customer’s orders into trucks and also plans transport routes. Supply Chain Planner: A manager whose main responsibility is to analyse a company’s supply chain performance. There are plenty of supply chain opportunities in manufacturing.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. To learn more on this topic, read “Whitepaper: Divestures and the Threat to Supply Chain Performance.”.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Supply Chain-Focused KPIs Beyond stakeholder-focused KPIs, many companies focus on “flow of materials” to help evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the end-to-end supply chain operations.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But what exactly is supplier collaboration, and how can it be effectively implemented to enhance supply chain performance, reduce costs, and contribute to broader business objectives? A classic example is in logistics and transportation. What is supplier collaboration? Price per mile is only a starting point.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Procurement Cost.

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Turvo

APRIL 24, 2025

In this blog, we explore how logistics data analytics tools are transforming supply chains and what businesses need to consider when implementing them. By aggregating data from across transportation, warehouse, and inventory systems, analytics platforms give teams a full-picture view of their operations.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

The Purpose of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

No matter how good it all looked on paper, the pandemic made weak links obvious: supplier shortages and backed-up transportation networks, among other things. Smart organizations have embraced supply chain management platforms that provide complete transparency. This is where a digital supply chain platform proves invaluable.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. Packaging changes have impacted the procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes of organizations. Many times, packaging gives a product its identity. It influences sales.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Even during so-called “normal” times, supply chain planning can be difficult. The stark truth is that planning and optimizations are done in many departments within a business, such as supply, manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, transportation, budget, labor, and so on. ” • Manage inventory.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 18, 2019

Planning is necessary at just about every stage in the supply chain, and if. Here are some of the planning roles that you could aim for: Supply Chain Planner : Typically a management role with responsibility to analyse supply chain performance and develop strategies for improvement. Category Manager.

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QAD

JULY 21, 2022

Exacerbated by the pandemic, global supply chain challenges have included manufacturing lockdowns, labor issues across all sectors, transportation challenges ranging from port backups to a lack of truck drivers, and rapid and sudden changes in consumer demand. Getting to a More Adaptive Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

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