The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 21, 2025

Mark Baxa , John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Practical Strategies for Survival and Success: Discover actionable strategies and insights from Mark Baxa and John Delgado to help your organization not only survive but thrive amidst the ongoing supply chain shock waves.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lets explore these challenges and strategies to overcome them. Decision command center for fast event response Asynchronous collaboration and scenario analysis Demand collaboration S&OP Optimize Inventory and Pricing AI Driven Inventory and Price Optimization : Set inventory strategies to match business segment priorities.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 We just want them solved.”

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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. As a result, the company had to lay off workers and reevaluate its entire strategy – even as tariffs are paused – due to a lack of supply chain flexibility.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Read on to explore key AI use cases in procurement, the challenges businesses face, strategies to overcome them, and the exciting opportunities AI brings for the future. This gives them advance warning so they can adjust their purchasing strategies. Here are the topics we’ll cover at a glance : What is AI in procurement?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That strategy can lead to thousands of scenarios, and still no number of scenarios will answer all questions. Another strategy is to dedicate resources and build the best algorithm for demand forecasting. While this sourcing strategy is the most cost-effective one, the business might not want to operate like that.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 17, 2025

An ERP strategy to optimize the potential of the innovations on offer is critical for manufacturers across the globe. The following five evolving tech trends will inform manufacturers ERP strategies in 2025. That pace is set to continue in 2025 as ERP systems continue to transform the way manufacturers operate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Kara is the Founder and CRO of LeadCoverage , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. Kara’s new book “The Revenue Engine” offers readers a guide to effective revenue-generating strategies.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Production, technology, and organizational structure should all support the overall scaling strategy. Mitigate disruptions by diversifying procurement channels through a multi-sourcing strategy. Data-driven evaluation provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of your scaling strategies and informs future decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

Resilience is the ability to respond to disruption while maintaining core operations, and more companies are shifting their strategies accordingly. Sudden tariff increases can quickly make a cost-optimized procurement strategy untenable, leaving companies scrambling to adjust. Finally, rigid fulfillment networks compound the problem.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Treating suppliers as essential partners in the field of direct spend management—almost like customers—can be a key component of a successful company strategy. Market Intelligence: Suppliers often have access to valuable business and supply market intelligence, which can inform a company’s strategy especially in the area of direct spend.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs. By simulating various scenarios, businesses can test strategies before implementation. Establishing clear standards and communication channels ensures alignment.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

In this blog, well explore key strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and highlight how services like those offered by ModusLink can help businesses navigate these challenges effectively. Achieving agility requires a flexible supply chain with diversified sourcing, scalable manufacturing, and adaptive logistics strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

Mitigation Strategies in the Auto Sector To cope with rising tariffs, automakers are accelerating plans for nearshoring and domestic production expansion. Mitigation Strategies in Agriculture Farmers are exploring new export markets in South America and Europe to compensate for declining North American sales.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here’s a step-by-step strategy to make the transition smooth: 1. Implementing a centralized procurement model is a great strategy for cutting costs, ensuring compliance with the procurement policy across locations, and getting a better grip on spending. Take some time to check out how things are running right now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Solutions for Overcoming Fleet Management Challenges To manage connected fleets effectively, companies need to implement robust technological solutions and carefully consider integration strategies. Globally, fleets will increasingly rely on AI-driven scenario planning to anticipate disruptions and develop response strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 25, 2025

Jon is a Strategy Leader at Doolen Strategy Partners that specializes in providing leadership development programs, business advisory services, and public speaking engagements. Through strategic guidance, Doolen Strategy Partners aims to elevate business performance and foster growth in a competitive market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2025

While containerized automotive transport is not new, it was an unconventional choice for Volkswagens North American export strategy. The CIC solution is now part of Volkswagens long-term logistics strategy, providing a scalable alternative for future growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach The Overturning of the Chevron Doctrine: Implications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry Terrified of Tariffs?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For senior leaders, understanding and integrating the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—into supply chain strategies is essential. Regulatory demands, rising consumer expectations, and global challenges such as climate change and social inequality have made sustainable practices a strategic priority.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

Mark Holmes Head of Supply Chain Market Strategy InterSystems Mark Holmes is Head of Global Supply Chain Market Strategy at InterSystems , a creative data technology provider. Learn more at InterSystems.com/DataGateway. Learn more at InterSystems.com/DataGateway.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 11, 2025

Demand forecasting is a critical strategy for supply chain management that can dramatically improve business decision-making and financial performance. However, securing leadership buy-in for demand forecasting technology requires a strategic approach that clearly demonstrates value.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The law mandates the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force to develop strategies for enforcement and requires importers to provide clear evidence that their supply chains are free from forced labor. When both regulations are in effect in 2027, the corporate supply chain within which we currently work will be transformed.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From geopolitical instability to labor shortages and sustainability demands, supply chain leaders must continuously evolve their strategies to stay competitive. In a time when supply chains are more complex and competitive, businesses must pause and rethink their strategies. Ready to reimagine your supply chain? Let’s talk

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Functional Metrics and the Lack of Alignment to Strategy. Few companies are clear on the number of supply chains they operate, design the rhythms and cycles of each, and align metrics to the strategy. The average company in the pandemic took eight months to align its organization to shifts in demand and rethink supply strategies.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening!

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 4, 2025

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS Adopt a Modular Approach: Choose systems that can easily integrate and adapt to future technological advancements. Arenas multi-tenant cloud approach and low-code connection capabilities enable easy, secure connections to other upstream and downstream platforms, ensuring that engineering and operations are aligned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For stakeholders navigating this environment, understanding key industry drivers, challenges, and future trends is critical for crafting effective strategies. Leaders must prioritize cultural alignment through open communication, shared goal setting, and the implementation of robust change management strategies.

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Backup Data & Systems: Use a 3,2,1, strategy to back up data. It is crucial to quickly and comprehensively make the patch because, when that patch is released, the team behind the software enters into a race condition with hackers. Have 3 copies of your data, in 2 geographically dispersed locations, and 1 location off of your network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

The prevailing strategy was to produce goods in low-cost countries and distribute them globally, optimizing for economies of scale. These events highlighted the urgent need for diversification and risk mitigation strategies across global supply networks.

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