Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

The global trade compliance market is one crazy market. The market grew by double digits year over year, yet there is no standard user and consequently there is no common understanding of what the end-to-end global trade compliance process should be. At SAP their solution is developed by their governance risk and compliance team.

Compliance 97

Compliance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 97

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Trade Compliance also Applies to Shipments within a Nation’s Borders. I recently completed a study of the Global Trade Compliance software market. I managed to speak to two executives a multinational global conglomerate about their approach to trade compliance. Trade compliance is core to brand protection.

Compliance 95

Compliance SAP Logistics Network Optimization Software Asset Control 95

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

And yet Jerry Peck, the vice president of product strategy for global trade and transportation execution at QAD, made the point that when global companies think about digital supply chains, global trade compliance is often not part of their thinking. Global trade compliance really needs to be part of companies strategic sourcing programs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Compliance Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, current costs for private space launches range from $2,600 to over $10,000 per kilogram, depending on the mission, which poses a barrier for smaller companies. This fragmented regulatory landscape complicates planning and increases compliance costs.

Cost Reduction 119

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 119

WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

Service sectors like commercial cleaning, physical security, pest control, lawn care and landscaping operate at the intersection of labor, compliance and financial policymaking them especially sensitive to shifts in federal priorities. Similarly, service workers who receive tips will keep this income tax-free.

Cost Reduction 110

Cost Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 110

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For example, the global logistics automation market is expected to grow from $50 billion in 2023 to $120 billion by 2030, according to Allied Market Research. Regulatory and Compliance Complexities With the growing emphasis on sustainability and fair competition, regulatory scrutiny of M&A transactions is on the rise.

Cost Reduction 86

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 86

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 109

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 109

MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The integration of AI with blockchain technology brings a new level of security and transparency, as AI can analyze blockchain data for anomalies, ensuring compliance and preventing fraud.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software 105

3PL Links

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a mid-sized e-commerce company that partnered with a 3PL was able to reduce its shipping costs by 25% thanks to the provider’s bulk shipping agreements. For instance, a notable example is a retail chain that adopted a 3PL’s advanced tracking technology.

Outsourcing 62

Outsourcing Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 62

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patagonia serves as an excellent example of this approach, incorporating recycled materials into its products and offering repair services to minimize waste while maintaining a strong brand commitment to sustainability.

Supply Chain Design Software 121

Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 121

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2025

For example, with a data gateway, a supply planner gains accelerated access to customer orders, inventory levels, and transportation schedules, all in one place, to increase the user experience of making the right choice to identify inefficiencies and make better, more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 133

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 133

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Food that require temperature control for safety (Example: beef). Real time monitoring and alerts for non-compliance. Risk management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 150

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Lets break it down with some examples that hit home: Supplier Diversification : Reflecting on the disruptions caused by the pandemic, companies heavily reliant on Chinese suppliers faced significant challenges. For example, U.S.-based Its not about locking in decade-long deals or crossing your fingers that suppliers stay stable.

Price Reduction 94

Price Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Waste Reduction 94

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

By implementing blockchain, businesses can improve accountability, verify the origins of materials, and automate supplier compliance through smart contracts. For example, Maersk uses a digital twin a virtual replica of its terminals to simulate different scenarios and make data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software 70

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, changing the way a department works with an ERP system will involve the process and people dimensions, whereas creating new reports will only be the system dimension. The systems that automate and integrate individual steps and data in the process. The people who do the work and how they are functionally organized.

ERP 94

ERP Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 94

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

GTC Software is not just about Compliance. MIC is an experienced provider of global trade compliance software solutions. In ARC’s recent study of this software market, MIC was the largest provider of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) software solutions to the automotive industry. Perhaps all the cars are Ford Mustangs, for example.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Material Savings 105

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For example, an ERP for automotive distributors needs to include not just a standard sales function but also allow for automotive-specific processes like call-offs and contract pricing, as well as other processes like returns and lot traceability. This ensures quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.

ERP 98

ERP Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

As compliance costs rise, freight rates are expected to adjust accordingly. For example, the UK’s second-largest ports group has warned about ‘regulatory drag’ on new green infrastructure projects, highlighting the challenges in upgrading facilities to meet modern demands.

Optimal Sourcing 67

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Cost Reduction Price Reduction 67

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 1, 2024

Top Challenges Faced by Companies: Customer Preferences: Example: An online fashion retailer faces the challenge of constantly changing customer preferences. Supply side shifts: Example: A global coffee manufacturer experiences disruptions due to a natural disaster affecting one of its key suppliers in Brazil due to dry weather.

Supply Chain Design Software 126

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Scenario Planning 126

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Robinson are great examples of major 3PLs that have transformed the industry. Examples of the Biggest 3PL Companies Which third party logistics providers are out there that you may have already heard of? Think of a 3PL as your logistics department without actually having to build one from scratch.

3PL 75

3PL Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory 75

GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. Apparently, retail compliance programs will soon be used by even small retailers, so it’s crucial to understand the goal of supplier management and how it works.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Compliance Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions. For example, logistics companies operating older fleets are faced with upgrading their vehicles to meet the requirements of SAE J3016 standards for automation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Warehousing Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 116

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Queries regarding their defense strategies against data breaches, the encryption protocols employed for safeguarding data during transmission, for example, and adherence to privacy regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA are non-negotiable. Fouad Khalil is the Senior Director, Enterprise Security, Risk and Compliance at Locus Robotics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 128

Logistics Network Optimization Software Security Automation Compliance 128

Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. In 2021 it leased space at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, for example, and has used this alternate to Chicago-O’Hare as its midwestern US hub.

Supply Chain Design Software 148

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Distribution 148

Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, if milk wasn’t FDA-certified you wouldn’t have verification that the cows producing it are healthy. For example, Coffee, Food for Animal Consumption, and Cosmetics are all different category types. Exaggeration? Definitely not. Basically, you always need to tell the FDA if a new relevant product is joining the party.

eCommerce 104

eCommerce Food and Agriculture Temperature Compliance 104

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 23, 2022

Such technology, for example, can help organizations identify the fastest, cheapest, and most sustainable shipping routes. Using an ERP system manufacturers can make their supply chains more efficient for example tracing every product from raw material to finished product to ensure it’s sustainable while reducing waste.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Software Waste Reduction 105

The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

During the war there was huge growth and turnover within the industrial base as production shifted from civilian products (locomotives, for example) to wartime production (tanks). But to me , this is the very definition of compliance. Background TWI stands for Training Within Industry, a program developed during WWII by the U.S.

Buyer Training 195

Buyer Training Material Savings Course Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

What Celanese has accomplished is the single best example ARC is aware of employing agentic AI and copilots at scale. We spent hours and hours looking for data, whether it was for audits, compliance, or just basic troubleshooting. He did give one example, their ability to do effective preventative maintenance did increase by 15%.

Packing 78

Packing Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Walmart’s On-Time In-Full initiative is a compliance measure designed to ensure that freight arrives at a Walmart store or distribution center when it was supposed to, in the quantities expected. If a company short ships TVs, they are fined more than if they short ship soup, for example.

Supply Chain Design Software 124

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 124

The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This is another example of the ongoing digitization of supply chains. Proactive grocery supply chains are using emerging technologies such as world-class trackers and software to gain a deeper level of visibility into cold chain shipping and food logistics in general.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains eBook 195

Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Blockchain in the supply chain can be used to create a distributed ledger to all parties, enhancing visibility and compliance. For example, consider the following benefits of blockchain in the supply chain : Traceability allows for the corruption-proof means of tracking goods, raw materials or shipments in real-time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction 126

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For example, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals vs. processing liquid waste in the mining industry. In the pharmaceutical example, it is a batch process manufacturing where the products are made as specified groups. Compliance and traceability. Compliance. Types of process manufacturing. Supply chain.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement ERP Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 13, 2025

A single, integrated system built for the specialized needs of the food and beverage industry enables manufacturers to effectively manage areas such as quality control , compliance, traceability, purchasing, inventory management , warehouse operations, sales and financials. For example, review the systems scalability.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. Challenge #3: The Complexities of Compliance. Challenge #4: In-house Expertise Difficult to Acquire.

Freight 98

Freight Buyer Training Freight forwarding Logistics Network Optimization Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The bullwhip effect is one example of this disruptive effect, when small changes in demand cause huge demand spikes downstream. Table 1 describes a few examples of these types of risks. Examples of disruptive risks are suppliers going out of business or shipwrecks that result in the loss of cargo containers.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 119

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Regulatory/Legal Compliance: Customs regulations, safety standards, and labour laws. Its worth remembering, for example, that secondary distribution tends to generate higher transportation costs than primary distribution. Market conditions: Data relating to market dynamics, demand shifts, and emerging markets.

Supply Chain Design Software 75

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Distribution Networks 75

ECW

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Steve shared insights on the Centralized Examination Station (CES) operations, the challenges of managing CES, and the critical role they play in ensuring the safety and compliance of cargo entering and leaving the United States. For example, agriculture exams are highly seasonal. One notable example is our work with imported fruits.

Cargo 130

Cargo Operations Supply Chain Design Software Food and Agriculture 130