Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

UVa Health said it is working on reducing any unnecessary waste of IV products, including IV fluids, dialysis fluids, parenteral nutrition, and irrigation fluids. The shortage has not impacted Charlottesville’s other major healthcare provider, Sentara Health as this organization sources its IV solutions from a different manufacturer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Companies must react after the fact, often incurring higher costs and reduced service levels. AI-driven logistics optimization has resulted in faster and more cost-effective deliveries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning 239

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

Optimal Sourcing 332

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 332

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2025

Companies must harness a wide variety of data structures and formats, spanning internal and external sources. Without the ability to distinguish actionable insights from irrelevant noise, decision-makers risk inefficiency, confusion, and misallocation of resources. Why This Word is Key to Your Supply Chain Data Strategy.

Resource Reduction 165

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 21, 2025

Mark Baxa , John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

Optimal Sourcing 273

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. Overall, the executive-led sessions provided a comprehensive look at Infors strategy to deliver value through its industry-specific cloud platform and integrated advanced technologies.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 226

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives.

Manufacturing Procurement 200

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

By producing only whats needed, when its needed, they eliminate the burden of forecasting errors and reduce warehouse dependency. Powered by digital tools, on-demand strategies offer a cleaner, more responsive path to production. Storing those goods adds emissions and resource strain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Resilience is the ability to respond to disruption while maintaining core operations, and more companies are shifting their strategies accordingly. For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean.

Optimal Sourcing 228

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 228

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of modern supply chains, one of the key challenges is the efficient management of resources to eliminate waste and enhance overall productivity. Standardized carton sizes also facilitate more efficient stacking and storage within the warehouse, reducing space utilization and improving overall operational flow.

Waste Reduction 299

Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 299

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Read on to explore key AI use cases in procurement, the challenges businesses face, strategies to overcome them, and the exciting opportunities AI brings for the future. Contract analysis AI in sourcing and procurement is transforming contract management by automating key tasks like contract review, compliance tracking, and renewal alerts.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The way forward implies resiliency in all aspects of the business, and for manufacturing in particular, this means implementing the right strategies as stepping stones to build and drive strategic flexibility. The answer lies in a digital transformation strategy that delivers optimal ways of working. How can this be achieved?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. This means that pouring resources into better forecasting will not produce the anticipated result.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. The strategic value of AI lies in its ability to automate routine decisions, enhance visibility, and support better resource planning.

Optimal Sourcing 248

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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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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. That means they’re doubling up on items, wasting money, and tying up resources in products they don’t need right now.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources. This agility minimizes downtime and maximizes resource utilization. This targeted approach optimizes resource allocation and minimizes bottlenecks by allowing you to scale only where necessary.

Material Savings 92

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation. To help you stay ahead, here are four strategies that supply chains leaders are using to win at demand forecasting. Image source: Stefan de Kok 2. weather, social media trends).

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 156

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Why should companies align their business strategy with product lifecycle management (PLM)? Aligning PLM with your business strategy offers numerous benefits—from innovating next-generation products to faster time to market, to synchronizing with global environmental initiatives.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this blog, well explore key strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and highlight how services like those offered by ModusLink can help businesses navigate these challenges effectively. Effective demand planning also optimizes inventory levels, reducing costs associated with storage and carrying inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. Qualcomm also faced a raw material shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

AWS , Google , and Microsoft are also investing heavily in custom AI chips to reduce their dependence on NVIDIA and optimize performance and cost. Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data.

Modeling Software 299

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 299

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. You’ll learn how to leverage data to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. That’s where data analytics comes in. Ready to get started?

Optimal Sourcing 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. The transactions are captured in the platform, eliminating “he said, she said” type arguments.

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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. Process Improvement: Streamlining workflows to eliminate redundancies and bottlenecks.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

They write, “This includes tackling bigger issues such as compliance, supplier relationship management, risk and disruption, responsible sourcing, and transparency. That’s exactly what Kyle Krug , Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Marketing at Legacy Supply Chain Services, suggests. ” Sourcing optimization.

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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? When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective.

Real-time Visibility 165

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

Resource scarcity. From product design, sourcing and operations planning, to manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, there are many opportunities for improved efficiency at each stage of the process. Cloud applications that manage your supply chain provide real-time access—a single source of truth no matter where you are.

Material Savings 321

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

To achieve greater product differentiation and reduce expenses, companies are outsourcing design and development work to contract manufacturers (CMs) and other domain experts. Historically, manufacturers would offshore their operations to reduce labor costs; however, times have changed.

Material Savings 70

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. They can raise consumer prices, reduce imports, change trade patterns, and cause other countries to retaliate. For businesses, tariffs increase costs, disrupt supply chains, and reduce profits. Can you cut other costs?

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 4, 2025

In the case of manufacturing, a tech stack typically includes product lifecycle management (PLM) , quality management system (QMS) , enterprise resource planning (ERP) , customer relationship management (CRM) , supply chain management (SCM) , manufacturing execution systems (MES) , and other platforms.

Sourcing Strategies 67

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 67

Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

And one of the main objectives of all this digitized data and integration in one source of truth is supply chain visibility , that will not only let logistics experts optimize operations, but also detect and react to disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

However, building such a supply chain requires smart strategies , the right partners, andmost importantlythe ability to adapt quickly when things go wrong. In this article, well explore proven strategies to safeguard your supply chain, minimize risks, and keep your business running smoothly, no matter what obstacles lie ahead.

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