Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Strategy and leadership teams might elect to be alerted to production line disruptions, for example, so they receive details about every impacted order. As I’ve underscored here before , more and better data, along with pervasive data sharing across the supply chain ecosystem, turbo-charges opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving.

Inventory Reduction 105

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A mature supply chain leverages visibility, automation, and collaboration to ensure stability in the face of uncertainty. Use tools to automate root cause analysis and reduce dependency on manual reporting. Collaboration Across the Network Collaboration remains pivotal, particularly in industries like healthcare.

Supply Chain Software 59

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. Supplier Integration and Collaboration Building relationships with suppliers who are committed to sustainability is key to reducing your supply chain carbon footprint. How can we help?

Resource Reduction 75

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

This setup allows teams to collaborate in real time, sharing video and diagnostic data across geographies. Bosch uses 5G to connect production equipment in its smart factories, allowing for real-time data streaming and analysis. In the warehouse, robots and human workers collaborate through synchronized networks that eliminate latency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 29, 2025

I have recently completed the latest ARC Advisory Market Analysis on Global Trade Compliance, available here. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the European Unions Forced Labor Regulation (FLR) are prime examples of this tightening framework.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Our analysis of enterprise logistics operations revealed that teams using manual processes spend an average of 22 hours per week on data entry and validation tasks. We’re talking about solving for the entirety of the procurement lifecycle from strategic sourcing through execution and analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

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WorkWave

MARCH 27, 2025

Predictive Analytics for Proactive Decisions By utilizing historical data analysis and trends, companies can forecast future needs and challenges. Improved Collaboration Across Departments With a centralized repository, all business units can access the same high-quality data.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

This oft used adage is shaping the collaborative supply chain management: “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Let's take a closer look at how collaborative supply chain management is continuing to become a key factor in efficiency through three totems. Ironically in the supply chain, this saying remains true.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

Take Germany, for example: the “Trends in Logistics & SCM” study conducted by the German Logistics Association BVL in 2023 shows that cost pressure was the most important topic for decision-makers in 2016, but in 2023 it only ranks fourth. Things were different a few years ago. Sometimes very successfully.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

Processing and Analysis: Each vehicle processes received data to assess potential collision risks. For example, if a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, the following vehicle receives an instant alert, enabling timely braking and preventing rear-end collisions. Real-time data exchange allows vehicles to react swiftly to hazards.

Modeling Software 122

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Let’s explore how DPPs are impacting regulatory compliance, preparing for future rules, and encouraging industry collaboration. Environmental Protection Agency focuses on lifecycle analysis and waste management. For example, sustainability regulations in the EU and other regions are becoming more stringent.

Compliance 113

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Collaboration has always been seen as the stepchild at the logistics dinner table. It's nice to have around, but no one really wants to think about what collaboration means for the company. After all, how can two competitors collaborate without compromising the information and structure of each company?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

By collaborating closely with suppliers and carriers, managers can establish uniform carton dimensions that minimize the need for excessive packaging materials. By conducting a velocity analysis, the software can categorize products based on their demand and importance.

Waste Reduction 119

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, sourcing, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. Coupa also has a supply chain collaboration solution that runs on the platform. This solution provides for purchase order collaboration.

Procurement Solutions 119

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Conger

JANUARY 27, 2023

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines. For example, full warehouse automation to support event-driven, mission-critical system delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough. Agility relies on having this kind transparency at your fingertips, through concurrent planning, so you aren’t waiting on analysis and a report from a link up or down the chain. Why transparency is better than visibility. Analytics inform decisions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For example, running a batch process that now takes 8 hours instead of 12 does not translate into supply chain agility. Planners spend considerable time preparing scenario planning and not the actual analysis. Executing the scenario fast provides diminishing returns when non-value-added tasks take up most of the planner’s day.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

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GlobalTranz

MAY 17, 2016

Logistics providers must leverage the power of inter-management and team collaboration to continue growth in an industry that’s under a great deal of stress. Analytics start the conversation as to how a TMS improves team collaboration in an organization. Overcoming these difficulties seems impossible, but there is a solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions. For example, an agile supply chain may have real-time data, advanced analytics, decision support tools, and cross-functional teams to monitor, diagnose, and solve problems.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 10, 2024

For example, if a vessel is delayed due to adverse weather, port operators can adjust resource allocation accordingly. For example, predictive analytics can alert maintenance teams to potential issues with cranes or conveyor belts. Regular maintenance prevents unexpected breakdowns and ensures that equipment remains operational.

Supply Chain Software 119

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

These processes are intrinsically linked and require shared data and collaboration across all network partners. Using an offshore vendor to manufacture a component for a larger automotive assembly is a typical example. As a further example, a broad mix of carriers allows for rapid scalability during times of disruption.

Optimal Sourcing 126

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

For example, for one C.H. We’ve seen these solutions play out with our global experts and technology platform, Navisphere, by providing shippers with the aggregated data and analysis they need to determine which ports or terminals to avoid and the right tactics to overcome unique challenges.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

The importance of setting the tone of the relationship and being an example of what you expect. Establishing a collaborative relationship, rather than one in which the buyer takes a dominant role, will help to strengthen positioning in the market. Making decisions to benefit a company must be a process of analysis and planning.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2021

For example, GlobalTranz’s Cost Prediction Model provides intelligence on pricing and market trends via a live dashboard. Collaborate With Customers and Suppliers. Cloud-based collaboration tools connect suppliers and service providers for faster, more efficient shared processes, regardless of the time zone where the work occurs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Below I will outline how a vendor managed inventory model, in conjunction with reverse marketing, value analysis, and collaboration will achieve supply chain cost reductions. Take a proactive approach to collaborate with your Suppliers. Reverse marketing starts first with Value Analysis. What is Value Analysis?

Vendor Strategies 96

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2017

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Data Analysis Grew Exponentially, Providing More End-to-End Visibility and Continuous Improvement. Data analysis is the companion of cloud-computing technologies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. Digital technologies will allow companies to increase their visibility, collaboration, speed, and responsiveness ?

Supply Chain Software 119

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Increase Use of Collaborative Logistics Technology and Platforms. Also, supply chain leaders should start working to bring their other partners, such as suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics service providers (3PLs), into the foray of collaborative logistics through integrated systems and access to shared, contextual data.

Optimization Software 98

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EazyStock

JANUARY 31, 2022

Inventory Management KPIs for Effective Inventory Analysis. But with a wealth of inventory KPIs available to choose from to include in your inventory analysis methods, which ones are the most important to ensure you’re on the right track to optimum efficiency? Managing inventory is a complex business. Inventory turnover ratio.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Doing so helps organizations detect market shifts and makes supply chain decisions more forward-looking than an analysis of the past, present, and at best, a tactical view of the future. Designing vehicle routes that explicitly optimize transportation routes with carbon footprint considerations is another example.

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IoT World Today

MAY 21, 2020

To reduce costs and shipping delays, and to optimize inventory, manufacturers like his need to know precisely when, for example, to manufacture boxes that its retailer customer will use to ship the products it sells. But those new sourcing strategies must be informed by an accurate data platform that can conduct risk analysis.

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Carter Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

I’ve also found that some people are more collaborative using video communication than they might have been face-to-face. Some contacts are able to spend more time discussing and collaborating now that they are working virtually. As an example, I reached out to a company on LinkedIn that made loading and unloading more efficient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2021

By leveraging the analysis of historic events and probabilistic outcomes, new technologies can pull the right levers to correct supply chain performance, with much less or no human intervention. The Key to Long-Term Success: Build Agility, Resilience and Profitability Together. In fact, it may lead to increased variable costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The focus has been on internal efficiencies over external collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 105

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Ship Monk

APRIL 5, 2024

SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis. The Value of a Collaborative Relationship Why, you might ask, would I care about building a relationship with a supplier? Taking a collaborative approach with suppliers can help your business innovate, find better products and solutions, reduce inventory costs, and work around future problems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. I see no evidence that less money is being invested in product development.

Supply Chain Design Software 111

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company. For example, a suggestion from the system might be to transfer 96,154 units of a stock keeping unit to a distribution center in Denver to fill a projected backorder.

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