Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. Understanding AI Agents At its core, an AI Agent is a reasoning engine capable of understanding context, planning workflows, connecting to external tools and data, and executing actions to achieve a defined goal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 300

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 300

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. To mitigate such risks, manufacturers need to learn from others and look at how they can: Diversify sourcing strategies to include (in this case) North American suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 262

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 262

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. The industry’s dependency on traditional energy sources necessitates an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives. Retrofitting existing infrastructure with energy-efficient technologies further enhances sustainability efforts.

Optimal Sourcing 273

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

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing. Blockchain technology is supporting this by providing a secure, decentralized, and tamper-proof method for real-time product tracking.

Supply Chain Software 233

Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Network Software Optimal Sourcing 233

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

Optimal Sourcing 331

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 331

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

Resource Reduction 297

Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 297

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

Optimal Sourcing 272

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 272

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 29, 2024

I believed that business leaders sharing insights in the network directly with other business leaders in a private community would improve supply chain planning. Business leaders see the open sharing of feedback on software as too risky. How can I improve the process of software selection? How are people buying software?

Supply Chain Planning Software 404

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 404

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2025

This involves the use of new technologies on their platform. Data fabrics, knowledge graphs, a digital thread, and digital twin technologies are critical. The Need for Speed When you talk to supply chain planning software suppliers, they identify similar trends. The technology is more advanced than the business process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 266

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 266

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, while effective for tracking transactions and inventory levels, lack the predictive capabilities needed to anticipate and mitigate risks. This enables companies to adjust sourcing, production, and logistics well in advance of potential disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning 233

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. Finally, rigid fulfillment networks compound the problem. All of this points to a larger issue: systems that perform well under stable conditions but lack the flexibility to respond when those conditions change.

Optimal Sourcing 225

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 225

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Amul has established a robust network of chilling centers and processing facilities. Distribution Network : Amul employs a wide distribution network that includes a mix of direct sales to retailers, wholesalers, and through its own branded outlets. This extensive network ensures that products reach consumers efficiently.

Optimal Sourcing 290

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

Modeling 172

Modeling Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 172

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2022

When my fiance heard about the price, he advised that I find a local hairdresser and set up a frequent-shopper account with them for a few months until the tool is back in stock. And pretty much everyone realized that the old technologies used in planning are not going to cut it anymore when there are so many moving parts in the game.

Supply Chain Planning Software 336

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 336

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Proprietary warehouse, transportation , and labor management systems bolted onto legacy ERP systems, all “enriched” with off-the-shelf and bespoke software solutions, are a recipe for disaster. The data locked in black boxes across your operating network causes you, and your network, to operate ineffectually.

Supply Chain Planning Software 316

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Analytics Software 316

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

The survey’s results suggest a series of misalignments where gaps in process, technology and information flow can be a drag on productivity and optimization. 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.

Supply Chain Network Software 315

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 315

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

Optimal Sourcing 158

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 158

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Despite their best efforts, current events and market dynamics caught up with them, leading to issues managing their suppliers and sourcing the materials needed for their products. If nothing else, the last few years highlighted the importance of sourcing strategically. Upcoming Recession? Price Volatility.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 287

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software 287

RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software 98

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Manufacturing Procurement Procurement 156

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

It showcases the latest products, technologies, and services from over 900 exhibitors across various sectors and industries. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

Analytics Software 310

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 310

ToolsGroup

MARCH 19, 2025

At ToolsGroup, we’ve long championed probabilistic demand forecasting (also known as stochastic forecasting) as the cornerstone of effective supply chain management software. In conventional supply chain planning , planners using basic tools (typically spreadsheets or legacy systems) forecast just one number for each item.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software Supply and Demand 156

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the E2E exception-base autonomous planning, the system automates decisions from demand forecasts, production plans, and order fulfillment strategies to delivery with minimal need for manual intervention. End-to-End Supply Chain Planning Platform The end-to-end process begins with data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

Supply Chain Planning Software Case Study Analytics Software Optimization Software 301

BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital networking technologies is fundamentally reshaping our operating models. The complexity of modern supply networks has surpassed what humans can effectively manage alone. First, we’re moving from sequential to concurrent planning and execution.

Supply Chain Network Software 94

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Design Software 94

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. AI tools become more valuable when users can comprehend how the AI model arrived at its decisions. To tackle this complex problem, technologies such as AI, data graphs, and digital twins have been utilized.

Study 284

Study Global Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 284

ToolsGroup

MARCH 18, 2025

Your distribution network spans multiple locations. With multi-echelon networks, supplier uncertainty, multiyear product lifecycles, and reverse logistics channels , aftermarket supply chains exceed the capabilities of traditional planning tools. Limited multi-echelon network optimization capabilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 156

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Key Takeaways: Taking the Uncertainty and Risk Out of Freight Network Integrity Unit:DAT has a dedicated team, the Network Integrity Unit, which works around the clock to monitor the network for suspicious activity, investigate potential threats, and enforce security measures to protect users from fraud and cybercrime.

Optimal Sourcing 208

Optimal Sourcing Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 208

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal, each step is recorded securely on a distributed ledger. As more data is added to a blockchain, networks can become sluggish, leading to delays in processing and increasing the system’s resource consumption. Sharding is another technique being examined by industry stakeholders.

Supply Chain Design Software 312

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 312

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Neal has over 40 years in software development, innovation, and product management rollouts spread across the telecommunications and enterprise software industries. He played a role in the first Fiber to the Home technology deployed in Loudon County, Virginia in 1999.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 141

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software 141

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2024

As my client explains that they are delaying their project to build network interoperability due to complications with their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade, I tap my foot and sigh. While the desire to improve network interoperability is high, the organization’s mindset is focused on transactional efficiency.

Supply Chain Network Software 286

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 286

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. CPG companies that utilize an autonomous supply chain technology see a reduction in their inventory and cost and an increase in revenue. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 288

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives.

Manufacturing Procurement 186

Manufacturing Procurement West Virginia Food Sourcing Strategies 186

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). A multi-enterprise supply chain network platform provides network-based order fulfillment applications and/or advanced network-based supply chain risk analytics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 299

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 299

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2023

S&OP Challenges In a recent research study of business executives, the top three challenges were: not having technologies that support the S&OP process, issues with the role of finance and the budget, and the lack of understanding by the executive team. Choosing Software for S&OP Selecting supply chain planning software is tough.

S&OP 273

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 273

ToolsGroup

MARCH 14, 2025

Your distribution network spans multiple locations. With multi-echelon networks, supplier uncertainty, multiyear product lifecycles, and reverse logistics channels , aftermarket supply chains exceed the capabilities of traditional planning tools. Limited multi-echelon network optimization capabilities.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 156

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

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 312