Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Procurement ran a request for proposal event.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

Price Reduction 105

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Real-time transportation visibility platforms tell shippers and their broker/carrier partners where their freight is at any point on its journey. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility. Digital transformation is the formula.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Second, many supply chains still lack visibility beyond Tier-1 suppliers. The ability to pressure-test decisions before committing real resources significantly improves response quality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

Their IT infrastructure was also highly heterogeneous and provided no standard business processes or real-time reporting. Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

To test the thinking and visibility of his students, Socrates held up a white ball in front of his student and asked, “What color is the ball?”. Next time, before you answer,” said Socrates, “examine both sides.”. Indeed, who couldn’t benefit from improved transportation visibility? Real-Time Transportation Visibility Defined.

Supply Chain Planning Software 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2024

One of the most powerful tools in modern supply chain management is the Control Tower, which offers a comprehensive, real-time view of the entire supply chain and is the single source of truth for the latest developments on the demand and supply side. What is a Control Tower?

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Blockchain technology is supporting this by providing a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof method for real-time product tracking. FDAs Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and global standards like ISO 20400 for sustainable procurement are driving companies to adopt blockchain for improved compliance and accountability.

Supply Chain Software 243

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 96

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Of the professionals surveyed, 59% saw the gap between procurement/sourcing and supply chain to be a major disconnect, and the most pressing pain point.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 328

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Complete visibility into inventory. Better inventory management requires visibility at a granular level, down to individual orders and SKUs. And it requires visibility everywhere. Transportation teams could drill into their top bottlenecks by facility, carrier performance, dwell time and volume. All aboard.

Inventory Management Software 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. Some view EDI messages as being inferior because they are not real-time messages. But what is important is not that messaging is real-time, but that the messages occur in right time. 20 Things to Know About SCCN.

Optimal Sourcing 299

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Modern supply chains thrive on real-time data, execution-focused applications, and dynamic decision-making. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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QAD

JANUARY 25, 2024

However, the advantages of globalization come with challenges, and one of the key elements that can make or break the import management process is shipment visibility. Shipment visibility refers to the real-time tracking and monitoring of goods as they move through your supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

When it comes to keeping trucks on-time at a warehouse or distribution center, technology plays an essential role. Transportation management systems and real-time visibility solutions have generated the majority of attention for streamlining the process of getting a truck to the dock, loading or unloading it, and getting it back on the road.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Better ETA and better visibility into when orders will arrive are a requirement. Improve Real-Time Visibility. Real-time visibility solutions are more important than ever. Electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions have proven deficient in providing robust visibility. Turn to Machine Learning.

Price Reduction 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leveraging advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and real-time tracking can enhance visibility, optimize routes, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Reducing reliance on single suppliers and diversifying supply sources can mitigate the impact of disruptions in specific regions or industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Emerge has an interesting new platform to deal with the problems shippers are having procuring truck capacity. It has spot procurement functionality that you would see in a transportation management system (TMS), and the request for proposal (RFP) functionality you would see in contract planning or procurement solutions.

Benchmarking 306

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2022

Visibility across the entire length and breadth of your supply chain is required to predict and overcome supply chain constraints. Too much inventory means demand constraints, too little causes supply constraints. It starts of course with your planning department, but they need to partner with sourcing and procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain what centralized purchasing is, the challenges it tackles, the benefits of centralized procurement, and the types of companies that can benefit most from it. That’s when a centralized procurement organization structure proves beneficial.

Pricing Training 105

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

Even in the best of times, they can be unwieldy, and keeping track of your suppliers, your suppliers’ suppliers, and… You know the drill. Supply chain visibility offers the means to manage your supply chain efficiently by offering previously unseen opportunities. What Is End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Alex Zhong, Director Product Marketing at GEP.

Supply Chain Network Software 315

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My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) helps businesses manage supplier interactions, track performance, and ensure smooth procurement processes.

Vendor Strategies 98

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Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, government procurement is no exception. Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Their sourcing strategy should provide the following functionality: Real-time visibility into categories, suppliers, cost, risk, and other compelling factors that are critical for sourcing.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 287

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

While time slot management applications work as a stand-alone application, it is more valuable when it is integrated into with other applications on a common platform such as warehouse- and yard management or visibility solutions. Wait Times and Costs Can Add Up Quickly.

Optimal Sourcing 306

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. The emerging issue is that while internal control towers have visibility and control over their loads, they don’t have visibility to all of the loads in the market ecosystem in which they operate.”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Boost Your Business Profits with Efficient Procurement and Inventory Management Software Are you searching for ways to enhance your business’s profitability? One area with significant potential for improvement is procurement. It involves building and managing strong relationships with suppliers.

Inventory Reduction 105

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any business looking to stay ahead of the game. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

Sourcing Strategies 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

in turn, is a boutique procurement consultancy. Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. This intermediate step is more related to Procurement and supply chain transparency. Any final thoughts?

Supply Chain Risk Management 299

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.”. Gartner defines a multi-enterprise supply chain business network as a “community of trading partners that need to work and communicate/collaborate on business processes that extend across multiple enterprises, with an end-to-end/shared focus.”.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Helps businesses drive cost savings and mitigate procurement risks.

Optimal Sourcing 72

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation. Procurement leaders recognize the imperative in front of them, but what does it mean for the future skills profile of the profession? efficiency gap.

Negotiating Skills 52

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Its a game-changer for businesses looking to streamline their operations, gain real-time visibility, and boost overall efficiency. Think of it as a single source of truth for everything from production planning and inventory management to financials, supply chain, and even the shop floor.

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