Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed.

Optimal Sourcing 273

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

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In an era of endless voluntary disclosures and increasing emissions reporting regulations arising across the globe, international companies are playing regulatory twister. When both regulations are in effect in 2027, the corporate supply chain within which we currently work will be transformed.

Conference 298

Conference United States Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 298

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Additionally, ensuring that current reporting mechanisms align with DPP requirements is vital for long-term compliance and operational success. Successful integration leads to improved transparency, streamlined reporting, and enhanced decision-making.

Resource Reduction 298

Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 298

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Aviation Coalition Announces Major Recommendations To Secure Supply Chain The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition released a report on actions the aerospace industry should take to prevent unapproved parts from entering the propulsion supply chain.

Price Reduction 306

Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 306

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

It also feeds downstream applications including BI, reporting, and supply chain applications, with the right data sets, in the formats the applications expect, and at the right time the data is needed.

Optimal Sourcing 332

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 332

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Leaders must track and report progress using established frameworks such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Sustainability is rarely a uniform standardized solution; it requires informed trade-offs and a commitment to aligning corporate goals with broader societal needs.

Waste Reduction 304

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 304

Arkieva

APRIL 9, 2025

See how Arkieva performed amongst 20 vendors in the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for supply chain planning solutions use cases. Evaluating Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report was first posted on April 9, 2025 at 8:42 am.

Gartner 88

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Report 88

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Public Reporting: Publishing sustainability reports and ethical compliance metrics to highlight progress and areas of improvement. Key transparency initiatives include: Supply Chain Mapping: Using digital tools to trace the journey of products from raw materials to finished goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 298

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2024

After being signed by the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Council, the regulation will be published in the official journal of the European Union and will enter into force on the day following its publication, it will apply 3 years after the date of entry into force.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 312

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Stricter forced labor regulations, ongoing trade disputes, and the emission reporting mandates of the EUs Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will create immense pressure on companies. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions.

Study 285

Study Global Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 285

Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital Product Report v4.0 In this report, we share insights from interviews with twenty business leaders trying to sort out next steps. Abstract In 2027, manufacturers selling into the European Union will be forced to comply with new compliance legislation for the Digital Product Passport.

Report 143

Report Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We have lots of functions, lots of analytics, lots of reports.” What is the point of producing a report that nobody uses? The platform not only tracks plan acceptance, it tracks how often the different pages are used. What does that mean? The system tracks who uses each of these pages and how long they use them for.

Supply Chain Planning Software 289

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Procurement Analytics 289

Taulia

APRIL 10, 2025

7 insights from The Rise of AI in the Finance Function report and debate Brady Cale, CTO, considers the findings of Taulias research into AI with peers The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance function is not a future state; it is here and now.

Report 52

Report Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

56% of the respondents reported an active supplier development program. When manufacturing and procurement report through the same leader, they are better aligned. When manufacturing and procurement report through the same leader, they are better aligned. Merriam-Webster If you have not checked it out, here is my latest report.

Manufacturing Procurement 459

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 459

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Regulatory and ESG Compliance AI enhances regulatory compliance and sustainability tracking by automating data collection and reporting. AI automates compliance reporting, reducing administrative burden and improving audit readiness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 237

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning 237

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

In a recent study, almost three-quarters (74%) of shippers reported they would switch to 3PL providers based on their AI capabilities. Text and voice interactions are possible, and these agents generate summaries and reports that allow associates to see both macro and micro-level performance results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 333

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 333

Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Keep reading Weekly Freight Updates October 15, 2024 Update Weekly Freight Updates October 8, 2024 Update Weekly Freight Updates October 1, 2024 Update Dive deeper into freight data that matters Stay in the know in the now with instant freight data reporting for your ports and lanes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 290

Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2025

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by Magaya where Gustavo Gomez, Alfred Murgado, and I discussed some of the key findings from The 2025 State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding research report. If you werent able to attend, you can watch it now on demand. Alfred kicked off the conversation by asking what surprised.

Real-time Visibility 179

Real-time Visibility Freight Research Logistics Network Optimization Software 179

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We paused publishing the report this year while we worked with Georgia Tech on the right balance of metrics to drive market capitalization/employee. These two reports are coming soon. I will be writing insights throughout the three- to four-week process.

Supply Chain Design Software 221

Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 221

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2024

warehouse rental rates surged by 14% year-over-year in 2022, as reported by CBRE ? Gartner reports that companies using data-driven strategies can achieve a 20% increase in sales by aligning inventory with current market trends. Businesses report profit margin increases of up to **10%** by optimizing their inventory processes.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 156

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Last year, the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) published a report entitled The State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2023. He reports, “The general consensus is that sustainability is a critical issue in supply chain management.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2024

As reported by Reuters, this would be “Google’s most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products that defend against ransomware gangs wreaking havoc on. John Adams famously said, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.”

Supply Chain 324

Supply Chain Security Supply and Demand Report 324

Enterra Insights

MARCH 20, 2025

Last year, the “Gallup World Poll for the World Happiness Report 2024” found that the U.S. As usual, the countries ranking highest in the annual World Happiness Report are Nordic countries: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. hits new low in World Happiness Report ,” Axios, 20 March 2024. [3]

Finland 130

Finland Denmark America Iceland 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

The buyers dont report to Mr. Gainsford. He painstakingly spoke to each of them to get their buy-in. For material managers, he made the case that they would be much more likely to get their inbound supplies on time. He needed to influence them. Getting the buy-in of the material managers helped with this.

Supply Chain Transformation 305

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software Purchasing Training Buyer Training 305

Talking Logistics

JUNE 6, 2024

As reported by Sky News in September 2023, “The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 absence days per employee over the past year…The report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the. million staff found an average 7.8

Supply Chain 285

Supply Chain Analysis Supply and Demand Report 285

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2025

Early adopters of these integrated platforms report significant improvements in inventory turnover and reduction in stockouts. Leading retailers implementing these advanced systems report notable improvements in forecast accuracy, particularly in volatile market conditions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 156

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

To view and down either of the QKS Group 2024 SPARK Matrix™ reports, please visit: SPARK MatrixTM Reports: 2024 About QKS Group QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

NASDAQ: MANH) reported annual revenue of $1.042 billion, up from $929 million last year. Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates Yesterday, Manhattan Associates Inc. This represents year-over-year growth of 12.1%. Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 252

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 252

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 25, 2024

Wikipedia In 2014, I was exploring methods to publish what is now the Supply Chains To Admire report. This data source synchronizes corporate reporting across global markets while tracking restatements, name changes, and currency shifts.) We have archived corporate reporting from Y charts for 1982-2023.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 336

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Gartner Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 336

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2024

An enlightening new report indicates that this strategy corresponds to strong financial performance for shippers and logistics service providers (LSPs). The report categorized survey respondents in terms of how they see transportation: either as a “Competitive Weapon” or “Not Important.”

Cost Reduction Strategies 303

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 303