Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. Randall Moore was hired as the new chief procurement officer in May. Facilities sourcing and construction contracting were centralized in the procurement department. This is not a purchase made very often. “I

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is the Co-founder and CEO of Fishtail, a Boston based fintech company that empowers freight forwarders to finance the movement and procurement of goods – for small and medium businesses (SMBs) around the world. Marc Held and Joe Lynch discuss the Fishtail story. About Marc Held. Key Takeaways: The Fishtail Story.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Smart contracts are software programs that self-execute and are stored on a blockchain. Suppliers of smart contract development tools: Ethereum Foundation, Polkadot, Hyperledger, OpenZeppelin, Chainlink How Smart Contracts Automate Supply Chains 1. Suppliers of blockchain logistics solutions: VeChain, IOTA, Helium, IBM TradeLens 3.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Adopt a Holistic Direct Spend strategy Move beyond isolated tactics and adopt a holistic, approach to direct spend that integrates sourcing, contract management, procurement and invoicing. This means involving procurement in the highest levels of strategic planning and decision-making.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. Flowspace is a software platform for ecommerce fulfillment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This is the best way to ensure you dont overbuy or underbuy a solution, avoiding unnecessary costs or missing critical functionality. Its an oft-quoted saying in IT: 80 percent of customers only use 20 percent of the features in the software theyve purchased. What Does No-Code/Low-Code Mean?

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

As CEO & co-founder of Parade, Anthony leads product vision and strategy to enable logistics service providers to work smarter and faster with modern tools. Parade integrates with existing tools to source capacity, match freight, and manage relationships. Build or Buy: Should you purchase your software or build your own.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal and Retail at Tecsys , a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Specializing in enhancing post-purchase experiences, the Outerspace team crafts tailored solutions that transcend the one-size-fits-all approach, driving brands toward exceptional growth. About Outerspace Founded in 2019, Outerspace partners with leading omni-channel consumer brands, revolutionizing ecommerce fulfillment.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 6, 2025

But the heavy lift with integration usually involves the interaction between your companys internal systems and the TMS software. Each BPO can help assemble a complete picture of how the TMS software will support each business unit. All this will help guide the data requirements that support an AP integration of the TMS software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. Energy management solutions are products that energy utilities use to produce power and data centers use to consume power. They also produce industrial automation solutions that allow factories to monitor and control production.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Tom is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay , a company that integrates with ERPs to automate purchase order (PO) changes and enable supplier collaboration. Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay, an Austin based technology company that automates purchase order (PO) changes and enables supplier collaboration.

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Loginext

MARCH 8, 2024

While having a delightful purchase experience is essential, do you know what makes the customers visit and shop again with you? A reliable and feature-rich delivery management software. The post How to Create an Impactful Post Purchase Experience with an Ideal Delivery Management Software?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2025

If you were tasked with procuring the best supply chain IT system, what would you look for? Think of it managing things like purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records. Add APS and SCM: A Step in the Right Direction Both APS and SCM solutions cover some of the gaps which limit ERP as a solution for managing complex supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2022

Ann-Marie Daugherty, executive vice president and president of supply tech with Inmar Intelligenc e, talks about the company's e-commerce post-purchase partnership with Doddle.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 20, 2022

Under Jon’s leadership, Loadsmart has developed and gone to market with several customized pricing solutions for shippers, including Reliable Contracts, a dynamic contract solution that guarantees 100% PTA and incentivizes Loadsmart to purchase below market. Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Instead of broad, theoretical solutions, we need to go deeper and identify the tangible levers companies can pull to adapt. Pre-Buying Inventory is another option, allowing companies to purchase additional stock before tariff hikes take effect to minimize short-term cost increases. So, what can supply chain leaders do right now?

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

These might include discounts for purchasing electric lawn equipment or energy-efficient pest control solutions. Commercial Cleaning Industry Tax credits: Potential investment tax credits for purchasing energy-efficient or sustainable cleaning technologies might help commercial cleaning companies offset the cost of green upgrades.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Prior to joining Verizon, Amit was a ‘Product Leader’ at General Electric where his team developed an award-winning fleet management solution and a ‘Research Director’ at AberdeenGroup, a market research firm where he led the M2M/IoT research practice.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The complexity of logistics can be modelled and analysed, and visualised and optimised by dedicated simulation software, minimising the use of resources in time of common goals. Supplier management, materials planning and transportation coordination all come under the procurement umbrella.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 30, 2024

Every ecommerce store relies on an assortment of vital components to survive and thrive, but ecommerce software is the heart of all these elements. Regardless of the size of your ecommerce brand, it doesn’t hurt to periodically reevaluate if the software tools you’re using are giving you everything you need.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 24, 2019

I ended up selling small parcel to companies in Minnesota and Wisconsin for a few years before transitioning into selling transportation management solutions to companies in the Pacific Northwest. [02:25] 04:13] What does the post-purchase experience look like? 04:13] What does the post-purchase experience look like?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

Ability to Optimize Across the Operation ERP software reaches almost every part of a business. An ERP allows you to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and improve procurement , resulting in the right inventory at the right time. Software scales up better than people do. The biggest variable here is consulting costs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As more consumers and businesses move to online platforms for purchases, the shipping industry must adapt to new demands. Automated systems like warehouse and transportation management tools improve load management and route optimization.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

When it comes to selecting software for the enterprise, decision-makers must choose between multiple solutions. This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). CRM software is used to enhance customer relationships.

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3PL Links

OCTOBER 15, 2024

But the good news is, there are proven solutions that can help overcome them. The Solution: At 3PL we suggest implementing an advanced inventory management system that tracks your stock levels in real time. Additionally, tools that analyze customer purchasing trends can help you make informed decisions about when and what to stock.

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Logistics Matter

JUNE 14, 2022

Buyers purchase more online. This frictionless purchasing path has driven demand at a time when supply chains are fragile. Digital B2B eCommerce, while extraordinary, triggered the scope of the supply chain problem. Companies react to shortages by stockpiling supplies, exacerbating the misaligned inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The purchase price (enterprise value) is €300 million. As a distinguished provider of solutions for airport logistics, Siemens Logistics enjoys first-class reputation in the baggage and air-cargo handling areas. Closing is expected in the course of calendar year 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. “In

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

Corey, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment , supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment. Key Takeaways: Fulfillment vs. Micro-Fulfillment Corey Apirian, CEO of Davinci Micro Fulfillment, supports brands with an end-to-end solution for efficient direct-to-consumer eCommerce fulfillment.

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NGT News

MAY 23, 2022

Ideanomics, a company focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial electric vehicles (EV), has signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California. Ideanomics Energy will deploy DC fast-charger, renewable […].

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 13, 2025

12 benefits of a manufacturing ERP system Integrates business An ERP application provides the solution for unifying the business under one system. Manage supply chain An automated and integrated ERP system will enable more accurate and timely procurement, inventory management, logistics and order fulfilment.

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3PL Links

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

You’ve come to the right place if you’ve been wondering how to integrate modern technology into your business and what tools you’ll need. For example, software that optimizes delivery routes can reduce fuel consumption and, consequently, transportation costs. A good example is inventory management software.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 10, 2023

Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business. 3PLex was then purchased by Maersk. Integrating to your existing software takes minutes, and Tusk has your back with proactive shipper support on each parcel, in real time. The Greenscreens.ai

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