Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supply chain resiliency and sustainability are top priorities for CEOs today. To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

High and increasing costs, in combination with long recovery times, have triggered many companies to reassess their customer service plus supply-chain strategies and footprints to make them more resilient to any kind of disruption. Reducing risk in supply chains. Ensure supply-chain visibility.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Blockchain technology is a major disruptor in the supply chain. It stands to change the game as we know it by giving companies a better way to ensure traceability throughout vast supply chain networks. In order to properly disrupt the supply chain of today, you need to know everything there is to know about it.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

The term “supply chain” started being used in the mid-1990s as global political conditions changed in ways that encouraged international commerce. During the pandemic, the supply chains that had previously been considered trustworthy were found to be fragile. This has led to a change of focus to supply chain sovereignty.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. It’s not just a tool but a strategic partner in improving procurement and benchmarking. Are you choosing carriers that offer the most competitive rates? The outcome?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). Many also extend to inventory management, order management, procurement, and production. Procurement can be a complex process in a manufacturing environment.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting the raw materials needed to maintain production is one of the most important parts of the whole supply chain. However, following these 10 practices can help you learn how to reduce spend in the procurement supply chain. Use Big Data Analytics to Ensure Real-Time Management of the Entire Supply Chain.

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MercuryGate

JUNE 24, 2021

The key to supply chain optimization lies in the ability to integrate the appropriate software platforms. Procurement and shipping managers are collaborating with TMS and other platforms to increase productivity and profitability. The pandemic has brought forth many areas of improvement that managers may have overlooked.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Load capacity limits play a crucial part in a supply chain network organization, logistics metrics management, and procurement in the shipping industry. Freight management parties need to understand why procurement falters without technology and how technology can boost sourcing across all industries.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 10, 2022

Tampa, FL (May 10, 2022) – BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), one of North America’s leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers, today announced that Mark Ford will lead the Truckload procurement strategy as the organization’s first Chief Capacity Officer. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s complex freight industry, comprehending regional market nuances is essential for logistics professionals looking to navigate the intricacies of supply chain management. Curious about how KMA trends can inform an effective supply chain strategy? Reach out to our team to learn more.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Today, we start our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

While the pandemic was undoubtedly the catalyst for recent supply chain disruptions it’s not the only cause. Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. There were approximately 220 blog posts in 2017, and over 360,000 page views on those posts alone. Share This: Read More.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Supply chains are responsible for 80% of greenhouse gas emissions – consumers and regulators want the freight industry to literally clean up their act. Supply chains have been volatile since the beginning of the pandemic, with elevated rates and fragile capacity highlighting the need for innovative procurement solutions.

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MercuryGate

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2022, supply chain disruptions cost global businesses an average of $184 million and an average of $228 million. With that in mind, controlling procurement and transportation budgets is more important than ever. While disruptions are inevitable, proactive planning can minimize negative impacts on the supply chain.

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Carter Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

Blog Topics. Benefits of Supply Chain Automation. When we speak of “automation” in a supply chain, people may think of drones carrying packages and self-driving trucks. Those indeed are ideal applications of the automation technology, but automating your supply chain means much more than that.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Managing the manufacturing supply chain and freight markets of today requires skills, tools, applications and services that have never been utilized in the past. Supply chain constraints are impossible to avoid, but they can be planned for to reduce their impact.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Every day, global supply chains increase in size and complexity as customer demands endlessly rise. To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. One of the most challenging elements of supply chain management is keeping track of every order.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Massive supply chain disruptions are being experienced around the globe, and the causes are many and complex. Factors affecting the supply chain. When China shut down operations in a bid to contain Covid-19, supply chains ran out of material. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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Kanban Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

From food and pharmaceutical warehousing to manufacturing logistics and other aspects of the supply chain, our blog articles in 2020 covered a lot of ground. Our 5 most popular blog posts of 2020. 3PL providers can protect the safety and efficacy of your products throughout crucial points of your supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

What are the essential skills you need to possess or develop if you want to become one of tomorrow’s supply chain leaders? Is it enough to have a business-related degree and a little supply chain experience, or is supply chain leadership a vocation for which you must work hard to acquire specific qualities?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

Outlook and predictive planning are a big part of successful supply chain operations. This is particularly true for truckload shipping procurement. The problem looms large for shippers and managers across the supply chain network, but the answer is out there – better utilization of smart data and automated processes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask manufacturing leaders what changes they plan to make in the next three years in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and they will likely say their use of technology will deepen as more and more players in their supply chains come to rely on digital connections for daily interactions. Talent gaps: ? Changing consumer attitudes:?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

At its annual Investment Community Meeting in April in Tampa, Florida, Walmart’s management team took the opportunity to lay out an ambitious transformation of its supply chain. So we built an ambient supply chain that served stores. Walmart U.S. As our store footprint grew, that network grew. Now that’s changing.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

As lockdowns continue to affect supply chains worldwide, demand has skyrocketed in every industry. Supply chains that experienced disruptions during the global health crisis still face enormous challenges and struggle to bounce back. 3 Air freight Tips for Overcoming Chemical Supply Chain Woes.

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. It’s not just a tool but a strategic partner in improving procurement and benchmarking. Are you choosing carriers that offer the most competitive rates? The outcome?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” readers will learn about Lane Acuity Plus, the newest product app in the ongoing development of the SONAR SCI (SCI is an acronym for “supply chain intelligence”) suite of products. . What does Lane Acuity Plus tell market participants about freight shipping procurement practices?

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