Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. Optimizing fulfillment requires a series of steps to get a shipment from its source to the end customer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

With companies importing raw materials, components, and finished products, rising tariff rates and customs duties can erode profit margins and disrupt business strategies, especially given the reliance of U.S. moves to raise tariffs on goods from various countries. businesses (and American consumers) on Chinese imports.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The key to this lies with sourcing. Before diving further, let us define what sourcing is. Sourcing is the practice of finding and selecting suppliers for a range of services (e.g., transportation, warehousing) or materials – direct, indirect, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), goods for resale.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Let’s examine Amazon’s approach as well as the limitations of traditional supply chain planning, the operational benefits of AI, and the necessary steps for implementing AI-driven strategies. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Political instability has disrupted transportation corridors. Resilience is the ability to respond to disruption while maintaining core operations, and more companies are shifting their strategies accordingly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

For example, if I improve the cost structure in transportation, procurement, manufacturing and sales independently, what decision support framework decides the right trade-offs? In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible.

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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.

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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. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Managing OTR transportation through disruption is a complex process. We’re sharing seven best practices to improve OTR transportation management, enabling shippers to stay competitive in the face of disruption. Analytics provides visibility into your transportation network and operations. Across OTR Transportation Modes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

This article outlines key factors driving supply chain change, the limitations of outdated strategies, and how Walmart is restructuring its supply chain using AI and automation. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Mitigation Strategies in the Auto Sector To cope with rising tariffs, automakers are accelerating plans for nearshoring and domestic production expansion. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

He is responsible for driving strategy, customer engagement, and industry analysis. During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. These automated systems are designed to perform tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods with unparalleled efficiency and precision.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Amul, a household name in India, owes its success to several key factors: strict hygiene standards, high-quality products, product diversification, effective marketing strategies, and efficient supply chain management. Milk Processing : After collection, milk is transported to regional processing plants, where it is pasteurized and packaged.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

In addition, other infrastructure repairs which impact freight transportation in and around Ashville, North Carolina are still not completed. These events impacted everything from facility operations and transportation routes to energy costs and inventory management. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This move aligns with LGs strategy to expand its presence in the robotics sector, particularly in industrial automation, where its Production Engineering Research Institute is driving growth through AI and digital transformation.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Now for the Do’s & Don’ts In the dynamic world of FMCG, your Route to Market (RTM) strategy and distributor partnerships can make or break your brand’s success. Don’t Neglect Last-Mile Execution : Even the best strategy fails without strong in-market execution. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable.

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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. Infors strategy is clear.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Search engine optimizations is one of the best digital marketing hacks out there for your industry since it helps buyers hunting for a transportation and logistics company find you online – and you don’t have to pay for PPC advertising. The approach is integral to the best marketing strategies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. Ask a procurement or transportation professional if they have a good demand signal and expect a laugh. Thse strategies need to be designed in the strategic and tactical time horizons and then deployed through S&OP planning and execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. Integration allows seamless transitions from data insights to purchase approvals and execution.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Create Short-Term and Long-Term Shipping Strategies Tip: To successfully navigate import tariff challenges, it's essential to have both short-term and long-term shipping strategies in place. They will analyze your current shipping processes and develop strategies to optimize your logistics operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Currently Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, she leads the vision, strategy, and execution of advanced security protections. Data-Driven Insights: DAT offers advanced analytics, providing shippers with actionable insights to optimize transportation decisions and mitigate risks. Erika holds a Ph.D.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Subscribe Responsible Sourcing! With increasing environmental awareness, companies are adopting innovative strategies to make warehousing more sustainable without sacrificing productivity. Moreover, eco-friendly strategies improve brand reputation, meeting the expectations of environmentally conscious consumers.

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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. Efficient logistics operations reduce lead times, cut transportation costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

A resilient supply chain incorporates alternative sources, carriers, routes, and other characteristics so that it can flex in response to a situation. Large companies with a supply chain risk strategy already in place couldn’t fully cope with the impact of the pandemic. Tips For Building Supply Chain Resiliency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Secondly, why should shippers and logistics service providers consider using machine learning in their transportation management systems, and why now?

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ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Table of Contents ** Minutes What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from? This makes it essential that buyers understand where they are sourcing their products from and how that ultimately affects their brand. What is product sourcing? Where can I source products from?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

However, Alex Pradhan, the global product strategy leader at John Galt Solutions, talks differently about what her company sees in the market. This creates a unified view by stitching together data sources in real time. Supply models have been focused on source, make, and fulfill.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

At a high level, procurement focuses on sourcing the goods and services an organization needs, while supply chain management oversees the broader flow of those goods, from raw materials to end customers. Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves orchestrating a product’s or service’s entire lifecycle, from sourcing and production to delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 14, 2022

At Logistics Viewpoints, we have written about how companies are looking to reduce carbon emissions, especially when it comes to transportation. As the world’s largest retailer, with a world-class transportation network, we have the ability to make a meaningful difference when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Below are some common problems in supply chain management and how they can be mitigated with the assistance of software solutions and digital strategies in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Capacity constraints and transportation delays.

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