Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Challenges and Opportunities While ethical supply chain compliance presents challenges, it also offers significant opportunities for growth and innovation. Companies that prioritize sustainability often find that these efforts align with consumer preferences and regulatory expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With the potential to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate environmental impacts, ADVs present a viable solution to many of the challenges currently facing the logistics industry.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 305

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 305

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Aerial Inventory Management: The Eyes in the Sky While still a developing area, drone technology for warehouse inventory management was also present at ProMat 2025, highlighting its potential to address the time-consuming and often hazardous task of manual inventory checks.

Warehousing 157

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Planners need the right information at the right time, presented with the proper context, to make meaningful decisions. To break through the noise requires context. Seeing Signals Through the Noise In supply chain planning, separating the signal from the noise is paramount.

Resource Reduction 297

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 297

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this model, you are presenting the surgeons with all the options. They don’t want a businessperson telling them how to practice clinical medicine.” The other model, Mr. Wengert explained, is the influence model. One option is we do nothing; we stay status quo. This is what it looks like.” Option two is always standardization.

Negotiating Skills 294

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 294

SCM Research

JANUARY 14, 2025

Our article presents a framework of corporate interventions – categorized as collaborative or authoritative and targeting either behavioral or operational changes – to reduce supply chain emissions and outlines research opportunities using propositional, processual, perspectival, and provocative theorizing.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain SCM Journal Research 143

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

This strategic partnership taps into the strong expertise of DHL’s Supply Chain and CRYOPDP, presenting a substantial opportunity for Cryoport to further expand its reach to global growth markets such as Asia Pacific (APAC) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).”

Pharmaceutical 188

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. The audience assumes that the presenting company is outperforming. Watching the presentations, I wonder how we became so laser-focused on such a limited view of risk.

Gartner 379

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 379

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

Mitigating Legal and Liability Risks: Explore the potential legal pitfalls and financial liabilities logistics companies face when partnering with under-prepared contractors, including the ever-present threat of misclassification and subsequent lawsuits.

Price Mitigation Strategies 223

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Overcoming Challenges in Energy Transition While the advantages are clear, the transition to renewable energy and sustainable practices presents challenges: High Initial Costs: Upfront investments in EVs, renewable energy infrastructure, and sustainable packaging require significant capital.

Optimal Sourcing 273

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 273

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While AI is readily accessible to just about every business today, in my opinion Samara’s presentation was an important reminder that it needs to be applied thoughtfully and strategically. One of those inspiring stories was presented by HEINEKEN.

Gartner 114

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 114

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

But the increasing complexity presents opportunities for companies to drive innovation and resilience. Companies should aim to build flexibility into their recipes and product designs, allowing them to adapt sourcing based on shifting trade policies without compromising quality or compliance.

Manufacturing Procurement 259

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 259

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2025

Conference presentations highlighted successful implementations achieving positive ROI significantly faster than traditional deployment cycles. This acceleration is particularly crucial in the current market environment, where consumer preferences and behaviors continue to evolve rapidly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 156

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Connected fleets are no longer a future concept but a present-day operational tool, enhancing the competitiveness and reliability of logistics networks. As businesses continue to integrate connected fleet technology, they create supply chains that are more agile and resilient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 297

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software 297

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Challenges and Constraints AI adoption presents several challenges. Selecting the right AI solutions is criticaltools must be scalable, compatible with existing systems, and industry-specific. Measuring AI performance through defined KPIs ensures continuous improvement and accountability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 231

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning 231

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Transitioning from legacy systems presents hurdles that add to the true cost. Presenting the case for your WMS Implementation Once you’ve calculated the costs and have a rough idea of the total, you’ve got to make the case internally. Below are some tips for presenting your request to your supervisor.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 289

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2023

Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research.

Warehousing 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By continually monitoring the capacity planning process, in tandem with constant assessment of inbound orders, retailers can present customers with a range of delivery options and prices that accurately reflect the retailer’s capacity and cost model, imposing greater certainty over the last mile process.

Resource Reduction 222

Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 222

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain presents an opportunity where all companies have influence over data and transactions they receive from partners, which means automation can extend beyond internal systems.

Supply Chain Software 230

Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing 230

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 15, 2025

Date / Venue / Time 26 February 2025 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM Agenda 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM Arrival of guest 10:20 AM – 10:30 AM Welcome address and setting of agenda 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Presentation by Geek+ on their product 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Q&A, Discussion 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Presentation (..)

Warehousing 130

Warehousing Malaysia Network Optimization Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

Summary So, if you are at a conference hearing a presentation on S&OP imagine where the presenting company is on maturity and ask for feedback on this research. I also think that the industry is not clear on how to transform demand processes based on channel data. Let’s make supply chain a fact-based discussion. The reason?

S&OP 363

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 363

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2023

As I highlighted last February in “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think And How To Address It,” which included insights from a presentation by labor economist Ron Hetrick titled “The Demographic Drought,” there are various factors leading to decreased labor availability around the world.

Supply Chain Talent Management 246

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Crowds of people, more than 1,000 rides (I mean, exhibitors) spread out across two enormous halls, some vendor booths as big as skyscrapers, and the loud, nonstop sounds of conversations, robots, presentations, Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (March 24, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

For procurement organizations, the German Supply Chain Act presents both challenges and opportunities. The Act also presents an opportunity for procurement organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and ethical conduct. BAFA can impose penalties on businesses that don’t comply with regulations, including: .

Supply Chain Design Software 244

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Procurement 244

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2021

Typically companies assessing inventory health have one of two objectives—maintain present service levels but reduce inventory, or increase current service levels with the same amount of inventory. This means evaluating inventory vs. service level tradeoffs at various service level thresholds.

Modeling 317

Modeling Inventory Reduction Inventory Forecasting 317

ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2025

This disconnect between AIs potential and real-world adoption presents a significant opportunity for companies to gain a competitive edge, especially in supply chain management where uncertainty is the norm.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 156

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

FreightFest 2023 is presented by Truck N’ Hustle. About FreightFest 2023 FreightFest 23 , presented by Truck N’ Hustle, is an eagerly anticipated event in the Trucking, Transportation & Logistics industry. Rahmel Wattley and Joe Lynch discuss the FreightFest 2023.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 278

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It also presents an excellent opportunity for supply chain and logistics professionals to raise the visibility and value of supply chain strategies and operations. Many investment funds are taking an increasingly stronger stance on companies’ sustainability strategies and actual performance.

Predictive Analytics Software 354

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Click here if you would like to download our presentation on winning the supply chain wars By embracing digital transformation and strategic planning, businesses can turn their supply chains into powerful tools for success. ToolsGroups AI-powered solutions are helping companies navigate uncertainty and stay ahead of the curve.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his presentation, Matt discussed the future of supply chain optimization. While I hope to write about a few customer case studies at a later date, one of the more interesting sessions was the product vision roadmap presented by Priya Rajagopalan, Chief Product Officer at FourKites. FourKites Visibility 2022: Product Roadmap.

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