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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Organizations examine past sales trends, apply seasonal adjustments, and make forecasts based on historical models. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods. Predictive maintenance of transportation fleets reduces downtime and repair costs.

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Key Takeaways from SAP Spend Connect Live

Logistics Viewpoints

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. Spend Management Takeaways SAP continues to invest in using generative AI to improve the user experience.

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A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Adamo has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and extensively in trade publications as a leading voice on freight market trends.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Four key reasons why suppliers are critical for managing direct spend Innovation and Product Development: Suppliers often have deep knowledge about the materials, processes, and industry trends that can drive innovation. For instance, suppliers may have strong Vendor Management process expertise that will help reduce working capital.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Sustainability itself can be a driver of revenue growth.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends. The partnership will explore the feasibility of transporting ammonia-based hydrogen to Germany and other European locations via floating import terminals. From the U.S.

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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

The Need for Speed When you talk to supply chain planning software suppliers, they identify similar trends. And the trends they are focused on have a direct impact on their product development plans. This creates a unified view by stitching together data sources in real time.