Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In order to effectively manage risks in the current unstable global marketplaces, many suppliers have a thorough understanding of their own suppliers as well as supply chain bottlenecks that extend past the top tier of suppliers. An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider. The post Managing Supply Chain Disruptions: U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions. After all, the shortages and disruptions have been persistent over time and widespread across geographies and items. Source: Descartes Datamyne. And many people wonder why this keeps occurring. Final Word.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The company, heavily invested in Canadian manufacturing, faced a crisis because its raw materials were sourced from outside North America, disqualifying it from USMCA tariff exemptions. Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 21, 2020

Get resilient by adjusting your supply chain strategy. So, what can companies do to prepare for major disruptions in the future? Here are a few tactics: Monitorinventory, including components and sources,with digital supply-chain mapping.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2021

Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Preparing your supply chain for resiliency begins with risk management and a proactive strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. We were wrong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Strategic Sourcing: The Foundation of Effective Procurement Strategic sourcing is far more than simply choosing suppliers. Done well, it can become a key driver of competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. An automotive company I collaborated with conducted detailed modeling of potential tariff impacts on semiconductor supply chains. For example, U.S.-based

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions. is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While 87% of supply chain leaders say their organization has made significant investments to improve supply chain resiliency, 19% admit that today they are unprepared to face supply chain disruptions due to supply shortages. “To

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Logility

JULY 21, 2023

Supply chains large and small are under siege by constant supply chain disruption. Companies find themselves struggling to serve customers, source materials, manage costs, handle supply constraints and shortages and, above all, gain visibility into what’s next. Scenario planning is becoming vital.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

The disruptions and the themes are similar along with added observations. Resilinc Study Supply chain risk management technology provider Resilinc released this week this providers findings of the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024. All rights reserved.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. Impact on Procurement Operations These disruptions can lead to: Delayed deliveries and production slowdowns.

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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. The core message was that the standard for supply chains has changed, requiring a digital and intelligent network platform. Smart Import is also being leveraged to accelerate data integration from various sources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This shift is expected to: Reduce Dependency on International Supply Chains : By increasing local manufacturing, Apple can mitigate risks associated with global supply chain disruptions. is a strategic move to enhance domestic production. This focus on innovation is crucial for maintaining Apples competitive edge.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It accesses, transforms, and harmonizes data from multiple sources to make it usable and actionable for a wide variety of business applications. It is all but impossible to program a planning engine to meet all the competing demands that arise when diverse supply chain disruptions occur.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

Supply Chain Planning Suppliers Embrace Generative AI Supply chain planning (SCP) is one of the most complex applications. But to support the increased uncertainty and the need for quick, high quality answers to supply chain disruptions or opportunities, it is getting even more complex.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. This heightened awareness places a significant responsibility on procurement professionals to ensure that their supply chains align with ethical and environmental standards.

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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Global supply chain disruptions continue to derail manufacturers in the high-tech, automotive, and renewable energy sectors as they grapple with long lead times, higher prices, and electronic component shortages. To mitigate risks, many companies are incorporating alternate parts into their sourcing strategy.

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QAD

APRIL 9, 2025

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. This is compounded by the fact that many raw materials are sourced from a limited number of suppliers and regions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Lets delve into the core concepts of AI Agents and multi-agent workflows, their relevance to what ARC Advisory Group calls Industrial AI , and their potential to revolutionize supply chain management. data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

The potential for inflationary effects and supply chain disruptions remains, particularly in sectors with thin margins or high import dependency. Implications for Supply Chain Operations Quota Management : Exporters must plan operations in line with annual quotas, particularly in automotive and metals.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Higher costs, trade disruptions, and evolving consumer behaviors make maintaining stable supply chains increasingly difficult, underscoring the critical role of strategic safety stock management in maintaining operational resilience.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. It is called strategic because it replaces traditional ad hoc approaches to sourcing, which were almost entirely focused on cost savings, item by item.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2021

Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind in supply chain organizations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2022

But potential supply chain disruptions go well beyond fossil fuels. For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine both provide exports that serve as inputs to many international companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. While many might clap their hands and exclaim the end of three-years of unprecedented supply chain disruption, I say, “Not so fast.” Build in-market sourcing. What is normalcy? (Yes,

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. 40% of the country’s chlorine tablet supply was destroyed in the process. Chlorine production was burned again in January 2022, when yet another fire damaged a pool supply plant in New Jersey. Image Source: USA Today. Image source: CNBC. The result?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are numerous indications that supply chain is more critical than ever. Results from The Conference Board’s C-SUITE OUTLOOK survey showed supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising inflation to be 3 of the 5 high impact external factors on the minds of CEOs.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2025

Whether navigating economic shifts, supply chain disruptions, or evolving customer demands, preparation and adaptability are the keys to long-term success. With the right demand forecasting software and technology, businesses can transform volatility into an advantage.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. Who Should Prioritize an S2P Digital Transformation?

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