Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

This posting is our fifth installment in an ongoing supply chain technology market education series. In Part One of the series , Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle in efforts to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in the software design.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Additionally, through a more stable and efficient supply chain, you can greatly enhance customer satisfaction and retention. Source: Morai Logistics.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2018

Humankind’s ongoing curiosity about space has countries competing to prove they have not only the technology, but also the resources and collective knowledge to go beyond our imagination. Accessing what’s beyond our globe has become an accepted source of socio-political promotion. Space Logistics and Supply Chain.

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ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Discover how Ivalua’s Supply Chain Collaboration solution empowers you to work more closely with suppliers, reduce risk, and build a more agile, connected supply chain. Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

The following Supply Chain Matters multi-part guest commentary is authored by Michael Lamoureux who provides over 18 years of experience and observations and experience in procurement sourcing technology applications. Michael is the Editor-in-Chief of the Sourcing Innovation blog. We’ll explore each of these.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

A comprehensive Source-to-Pay platform is a critical component of an organization’s IT environment. What is Source-to-Pay? The Source-to-Pay process itself is quite broad but it covers most if not all the aspects of a procurement organization, at least from a process and technology perspective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., ” About Fictiv Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally without the typical barriers of cost, complexity, and risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2024

Collaborate across departments: Engage stakeholders from different departments within the organization – not just supply chain management including logistics and procurement but sales, marketing, and finance. ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM), external sources (e.g., sensors, RFID tags).

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. Prior to joining DAT, Adamo led the pricing and decision science teams at FedEx.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Source: US DoD. Moderna reported on January 4 th that approximately 18 million doses of its vaccine have been supplied to the U.S. Supporting Supply Chain Technology. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 4, 2022

Brian is the a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. Brian Aoaeh is a Cofounder and General Partner of REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2023

By investing in technology and using data analytics to address these challenges, they can remain flexible in this turbulent economy and ultimately improve their bottom line. Failure to adopt the right technologies puts your job at risk and could lead to a disastrous outcome for your organization. Let’s get started.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 6, 2022

Lisa Morales-Hellebo and Joe Lynch discuss The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation. Lisa is the Co-Founder and GP at REFASHIOND Ventures , an emerging venture capital fund manager that invests in early stage supply chain technology. Lisa is also the Co-founder of the Worldwide Supply Chain Federation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We decided 8 or 9 years ago that to create a competitive advantage, we really needed to control much of our supply chain. We’ve taken the same hybrid approach from a supply chain technology perspective. I’m responsible for the overall digital transformation, including technology.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Vetting all the tiers of the supply network has never been more important, especially when addressing growing expectations for social accountability, environmental responsibility, and financial reliability to establish a responsible sourcing network.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Driving Visibility, Intelligence, and Agility through Supply Chain Technology on Cloud Whether we are talking about healthcare, food, or fashion, the supply chains which convert the raw materials to finished goods are getting more and more complex.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance. Machine learning will go mainstream in supply chain technology. that make supply chain and logistics operations more productive and reliable.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2025

Companies importing and exporting goods, be it finished retail products, manufacturing components or materials, now face substantial cost and price pressures that squeeze margins and force difficult pricing, sourcing, operations and distribution decisions. For example, you might source from a domestic supplier that doesnt incur a tariff.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Mastering Supply Chain Management – A Comprehensive Introduction This foundational course by Paul Denneman is FREE. In this course by Dyci Stregola , you’ll learn how to identify and evaluate potential technology solutions. It covers KPI selection, data analysis, and performance improvement strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Moderna reported on January 4 th that approximately 18 million doses of its vaccine have been supplied to the U.S. Supporting Supply Chain Technology. Although Pfizer does not state the source of this capability, I assume the technology is provided by FedEx, UPS, and McKesson. Government to date.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, and evolving forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I term this our data jail. Why is this needed?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has partnered with PwC to bring the latest innovation in supply chain technology and services enabling digital transformation to strengthen its local Brazilian market presence. “We ATLANTA – September 9, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Investing in and implementing smart sourcing and manufacturing solutions is not a quick and complete fix for today’s drug and device shortages, but it can help.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 13, 2023

No one knows, but in my discussions, business leaders agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and the projected impact on supply chain technology looms large sending the industry into very different gyrations. How fast will it transform work, no one knows, but excitement reigns. Redefinition of Work in Planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 15, 2017

The supply chain technology market is in transition. Over the last three decades, the market weathered consolidations, mergers and technology shifts. Many of the clients I work with are nervous about SAP APO’s transition and the evolution of SAP’s supply chain planning solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

This is because most classical planning solutions lack the modeling capability and computing power to accommodate different data sources, large SKU count, and detailed constraints and contingencies to build an immediately executable plan. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Network Analytics: Shippers gain granular visibility into capacity, helping them optimize sourcing and manage their transportation network more efficiently. RateView Analytics: DAT helps manage transportation costs with accurate market data, allowing shippers to set realistic budgets and adjust rates during volatile conditions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The supply chain career is new. Challenges abound.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Source Implications for Organizations Expanded Reporting Requirements: Under the CSRD, a broader range of companies will be obligated to report non-financial and sustainability information. Organizations will be required to disclose information on their supply chains, including environmental and social risks and impacts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Strategic Expertise at the Core: Renowned for excellence in strategic operations, sourcing, procurement, and transformation Kearney consistently ranks among global leaders in these areas.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Offers national pallet management services, acting as a single source for pallet supply, retrieval, and tracking. Operates a modern, technologically advanced fleet of 150 tractors and 900 food grade dry vans, providing dependable support to logistics and pallet divisions. Bettaway Pallet Systems, Inc.:

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Gartner, 4 Workstreams for Successful Implementation of Any Procurement Application Vishal Patel VP Product Marketing Vishal has spent the last 1​5​ years in various roles within the Procurement and Supply Chain technology market. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. Diversity of sources (carriers + vendors + customers). Elaborating on my earlier point, viewing a supply chain network solely through the lens of the carrier component is severely limiting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain. Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Data Sources and Accuracy: Farelanes sources its data from trusted nationwide and custom geographic segments, ensuring accurate and transparent real-time pricing information. Farelanes Gold: Aimed at shippers, offering comprehensive pricing insights.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When considering the typical challenges we cater for from our digital capabilities perspective, in connection to sustainability, you need to think of the lack of resilience in current value chains. Source : Designing Disruption. Figure 1 : Potential use case benefits. The critical role of virtual twins in accelerating sustainability.

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