Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Ted Krantz, CEO of Interos Interos , a company providing supply chain resilience and risk management software, emailed me to say that there was a supply chain risk everyone seemed to be ignoring – AI-related risks. Is the information from these websites factual? Is it fictional?

Modeling Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2025

It emphasizes the importance of cost savings, supply base rationalization, risk management, strategic foresight, and supplier collaboration. BSR Releases Their Future of Supply Chains 2025 Outlook The Future of Supply Chains 2025 primer by BSR outlines key procurement priorities and forces of change that will shape supply chains.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 25, 2025

Supply Chain Management The oversight and control of all the activities required for a company to convert raw materials into finished products that are then sold to end-users. Key responsibilities include supporting continuous improvement, increasing velocity, and always seeking new technologies that could improve processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How is AI changing supply chain risk management , and what does it mean for the future? Arjun Mehta: How is AI impacting supply chain risk management? But we boil everything down to risk scores so that you don’t have to be an accountant to know that there’s a financial health issue with a vendor.

Supply Chain Risk Management

Kodiak Hub

JULY 16, 2025

Supplier risk management identifies, assesses, and reduces risks from third party suppliers to maintain supply chain continuity and compliance.

Risk Management

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

While many risk management experts might say this is due to supply risk management, I think the issues are more insidious. Each of the process segments translated the shifting cost to improved margins. However, no process industry was resilient through the recession.

Supply Chain Design Software

Resilinc

JUNE 24, 2025

Uncover how advanced your agentic AI supply chain risk management strategy truly is—and explore next steps to modernize your approach and stay ahead of disruption. The post How Mature is Your Agentic AI Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy? Is your organization ready to harness the power of agentic AI?

Supply Chain Risk Management

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

. … The truly biggest risks and threats — to the global economy, to businesses, and to supply chains — are the ones you’re unaware of and not accounting for in the first place. When it comes to risk management, assessing the likelihood of various outcomes, and preparing accordingly, is vital. But what’s even more vital?

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Risk Management Strategies Here are some strategies to consider: Multi-sourcing: Implement strategies with 2-3 backup suppliers for critical components. Companies that maintain robust risk management protocols often experience fewer supply disruptions compared to those without structured approaches.

Sourcing Strategies

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

” There are, however, some well-known dragons supply chain risk managers will continue to encounter. The CNW Group reports, “Three quarters of businesses worldwide are overhauling their supply chains by working with more rather than fewer suppliers to mitigate risks in an increasingly fragmented global environment.

Supply Chain Planning Software

o9 Solutions

MAY 19, 2025

To navigate this complexity, integrating Supplier Risk Management (SRM) with Supplier Collaboration is no longer optional, it is imperative. Dual Horizons of Risk Management: Real-Time Response and Preventive Resilience Effective supply chain risk management must operate on two temporal horizons: 1.

Risk Management

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Risk Mitigation AI enhances risk management by identifying potential supply chain disruptions before they escalate. AI-driven supplier risk assessments monitor financial stability, historical performance, and geopolitical exposure, allowing for early intervention.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Salus Technical : Provides software solutions that combine AI with engineering expertise to improve process safety and risk management in industrial operations, aiming to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.

Modeling Software

Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Develop Third Party Risk Management: It could be going through multiple teams, extensive onboarding, on-site visits, due diligence questionnaires, SoC 2 reports, etc. All of that comes into play to make sure that your third parties are meeting our cybersecurity and data protection standards.

Supply Chain Design Software

Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts report, “A recent BCG survey found that nearly three-quarters of senior executives have confidence in their companys strategic risk management capabilities. ”[2] What is the Difference Between Strategic and Operational Risks? Choose a strategy for dealing with each risk; 4.

Supply Chain Planning Software

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Blockchain Benefits Impact Areas Transaction Verification Real-time authentication Product Traceability End-to-end visibility Smart Contracts Automated payments Best Practices for Optimization Optimizing your supply chain requires a systematic approach with a focus on risk management, supplier relationships, and sustainability.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

While traditional supply chain management prioritises cost efficiency and speed, modern supply chain resilience demands a more comprehensive approach that balances operational efficiency with risk management and adaptability.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 22, 2025

Comprehensive strategies can control these risks, including regular assessment of the situation, supplier communication, technology investment for real-time monitoring, development of contingency plans, and training on risk management. Technology can help manage potential risks in construction projects.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

For professionals in logistics and supply chain management, understanding the implications of this technology is crucial, as it has the potential to fundamentally change the way goods are transported and delivered.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Risk Management Navigating the myriad of risks inherent in the supply chain—from supplier failures and logistical disruptions to regulatory changes—demands a strategic approach.

Expense Reduction

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Core Operational Focus Areas A modern strategy must prioritize foundational capabilities, including spend analysis , vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and risk management. It enhanced supplier collaboration, centralized supplier risk management, and gained the spend visibility needed to support growth.

Material Savings

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 9, 2025

Capability 3: Risk Management and Mitigation Supply chains are consistently exposed to a whole host of common risks, from supplier bankruptcy, to transportation delays, and even the effects of natural disasters. To avoid or at the very least mitigate these risks, an appropriate risk management strategy is needed.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 2, 2025

Why is the industry focused on supply risk management without embracing the totality of supply chain risk management? (I I think that our current processes of demand are our most significant risk.) I want to help lift us from a doom-and-gloom model.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries.

Manufacturing Procurement

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 7, 2025

While there are certainly up-front costs associated with the development of contingency plans and general proactive risk management, the overall cost savings from avoiding major disruption and not having to engage in emergency protocols is significant.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ivalua

JULY 1, 2025

Core Operational Focus Areas A modern strategy must prioritize foundational capabilities, including spend analysis , vendor management, contract lifecycle management, and risk management. It enhanced supplier collaboration, centralized supplier risk management, and gained the spend visibility needed to support growth.

Material Savings

Freight Plus

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It integrates risk management strategies, robust planning, and technological solutions to minimize disruptions and recover swiftly. This level of visibility enables quicker decision-making, better risk management, and more efficient operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. But todays global environment is more unstable than it was a decade ago. Lean models alone are no longer sufficient.

Optimal Sourcing

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it covers key differences between purchasing and procurement, explores common contract types, and emphasizes the importance of strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management.

Negotiating Skills

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Advanced analytics and AI-driven geopolitical mapping tools are enabling companies to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions caused by political, economic, and environmental changes, moving beyond reactive strategies to proactive risk management.

Supply Chain Design Software

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

This structure adds a legal buffer while allowing for operational flexibilitymaking it a smart foundation for risk management. Dont Put All Your Products in One Basket: Diversification & Supplier Risk Management If your entire supply chain depends on a single supplier, youre one hiccup away from disaster.

Vendor Strategies

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Enhancing Competitive Advantage Strategic sourcing creates a sustainable competitive edge by combining cost savings, risk management, and supplier innovation. Predictive Risk Management Smart solutions equipped with predictive analytics can help foresee potential riskssuch as supplier insolvency or geopolitical eventsbefore they occur.

Optimal Sourcing