Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

A Hi-Tech Company’s Control Tower Helped It Better Manage Air Cargo During the Worst Days of the Pandemic In 2014, one of the world’s largest high-tech manufacturers started thinking about a digital transformation that would help them better serve their customers while also generating operational efficiencies.

Manufacturing 274

Manufacturing Real-time Visibility Cargo Inventory 274

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

Every December for the past four years, we have asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics professionals from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “What is the likelihood of the.

Supply Chain 299

Supply Chain Logistics Supply and Demand Research 299

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. End-to-end supply chain visibility also involves, for example: Knowing where the manufacturing/production facilities of your suppliers (and their suppliers) are physically located, and which parts or materials are.

Supply Chain Visibility 147

Supply Chain Visibility Freight Supply Chain Supply and Demand 147

Logility

APRIL 29, 2022

Too much inventory means demand constraints, too little causes supply constraints. It’s far from an uncommon situation, but the pandemic served as a wake-up call as manufacturers realized they didn’t have the visibility into their supply chain to identify risks and get the commodity intelligence they needed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Your supply chain should benefit from end-to-end supply chain visibility and execution solutions that work together in a coherent supply chain orchestration strategy. If not, how will you find alternate suppliers and pivot to different logistics solutions on the fly? What does that mean?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 306

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 306

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

Achieving global supply chain visibility is a journey that companies have been on for many years, but most haven’t reached that promised land yet. How do you translate global supply chain visibility into actual business benefits? Defining Global Supply Chain Visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 126

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 126

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Business consultant John Stanly explains, “Modern-day supply chains are complex and expansive, thanks to diverse supplier networks, customers peppered across the globe, varying compliance requirements, and logistical challenges. Knowing what’s happening in your supply chain is vital.

Supply Chain Visibility 130

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 130

Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2021

Achieving timely, accurate, and complete supply chain visibility has been, remains, and will probably always be a top priority for companies. Read more Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Violations in Your Supply Chain? The post Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Violations in Your Supply Chain?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 231

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Supply Chain Visibility Supply and Demand 231

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Supply chain professionals, like military professionals, often find situational awareness an elusive goal. Over a decade ago, Cecere wrote, “As we enter the world where data is more available from trading partners, we can navigate across the supply chain into customer’s customers and supplier’s suppliers.

Supply Chain Visibility 130

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Supply chain visibility has become a make-or-break point for industries and companies worldwide. It is seen as a potential panacea for recent issues and breakdowns. While that might not be…

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Manufacturing Supply and Demand 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Much attention (and financing) has been directed over the past years to the expansion of supply chain visibility, mainly “real-time visibility platforms” and to “sensor-based visibility solutions“. Introduction – logistics visibility advanced to early mainstream.

Real-time Visibility 195

Real-time Visibility Logistics Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

With increasing competition from integrators, air cargo forwarders and other stakeholders have started to acknowledge they need to streamline and collaborate, fully embracing supply chain technology to survive in a rapidly changing world. A driving factor is the lack of air cargo visibility. To read the full article, click HERE.

Cargo 278

Cargo Real-time Visibility Pharmaceutical Freight 278

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 156

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2014

Some of the other strategies on the Accenture list, such as implementing supply chain visibility technology and control tower operations, are all things that 3PLs can enable and provide. The post Your 3PL as Supply Chain Risk Management Partner? appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Supply Chain Risk Management 265

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software 265

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Following a downturn in VC investing, VC funding is flowing back into startups while strategic buyers are buying young supply chain firms with promising technology. Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 billion in 2024.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 268

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 95

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 95

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has only confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 286

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 286

Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains. California, for example, passed the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 , which went into effect in January 2012. Tweet The post How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 268

Supply Chain Planning Software Bangladesh Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 268

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Sustainable deep-freeze logistics secure food supply. The initiative “50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders” aims to leverage innovation and sustainable business models, and gives a platform for making the contribution to achieving the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) global visibility.

Philippines 246

Philippines Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 246

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Krenar is the CEO and founder of Tive , a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments’ location and condition. Most recently, Krenar founded the Global Supply Chain Visibility company Tive and serves in the CEO role.

Supply Chain Design Software 202

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 202

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. When it comes to visibility, the ports are largely a black hole.

Supply Chain Design Software 438

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 438

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 4, 2023

Optimizing a vast and complex supply chain is a growing challenge for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) firms. Today, a business footprint touches everything from growers and materials suppliers to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, and consumers. To read the full article, click HERE.

Supply Chain Planning Software 255

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 255

DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With the right solution and strategy, food manufacturers have the potential to create a major impact in reducing the scale of our global food waste crisis. The first step requires food manufacturers to embrace two concepts: supply chain transparency and the circular economy. The Right Approach to Food Waste Reduction.

Waste Reduction 296

Waste Reduction Food Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 296

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

Optimal Sourcing 89

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software 89

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2022

Because global modern supply chains are incredibly complex, involving a vast network of manufacturing and logistics personnel, even simple mistakes can result in lengthy delays.

Supply Chain Visibility 105

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Data Supply and Demand 105

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What Is Visibility? In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. Visibility means many things to different people. Close this gap.

Supply Chain Planning Software 333

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 333

Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The recent weaponization of pagers and radios in Lebanon serves as a powerful wake-up call to CEOs and governments worldwide; businesses must improve supply chain visibility now. Then, examine how this new risk affects companies across the globe and underscores the dire need for enhanced supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 80

Supply Chain Visibility Lebanon Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 80

ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

GranTerre has been a ToolsGroup customer for many years, and we value their commitment to innovation,” said Massimo Corradi, Supply Chain & Logistics Director, GranTerre. “We We are excited to see these enhancements to SO99+ and the improvements they will bring in visibility, explainability, and power.” release HERE.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 156

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With the continued challenges facing supply chains, that is no surprise. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development. Supply chain visibility emerged as a close second for 2024.

Supply Chain Planning Software 285

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 285

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Longbow and looks at the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain visibility. nearly 400,000?from

Real-time Visibility 216

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Los Angeles Demand Planning Software 216

BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2020

Answers to this question is in the 2020 Supply Chain Visibility Report based on research by Reuters Events and eyefortransport (eft), sponsored by Blue Yonder. The lack of collaboration persists, even though 83% of retailers and manufacturers indicated sharing data would improve visibility and planning.

Supply Chain Visibility 97

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 97

Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships. The solution gives manufacturers the upstream visibility and control they need to provide downstream customer service to customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 223

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 246

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

Supply Chain Execution 229

Supply Chain Execution Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 229

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2014

The flow of supplies, finished goods and information is widely distributed, presenting significant challenges across a manufacturer’s entire supply chain network of customers, suppliers and logistics providers. The post What is an Outside-In Supply Chain? The ERP is not the end-all solution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 215

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Different parts of the set may be coming from different fulfillment channels, different manufacturers or some parts of the whole order may be broken or defective. He is an effervescent thinker who is passionate about enabling digital transformation in the logistics industry and making it customer-centric.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 217

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 11, 2014

When you talk to supply chain leaders about risk management, their answers tend to be hard-wired for supply. Many will wax eloquently about the work that they are doing on “control tower” or “supply chain visibility. ” It is not sufficient. It is not just one factor.

Supply and Demand 315

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Risk Management 315