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JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. However, supplier collaboration is much easier to talk about than implement.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

In a fast-paced world where efficient movement of goods is key, staying updated on the latest supply chain and logistics news is crucial. This week, from January 20th to January 23rd, Logistics Viewpoints brings you a complete insight into the dynamic world of supply chain management.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2023

With such a large supply base, it’s not surprising to hear the business faces many different threats, including cyber risks, material availability challenges and logistics risks – to name but three. As long as we nurture collaboration, have a strong team and have a clear process to follow, everything will fall into place.”

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Logistics Metrics KPIs are the hub of innovations. ” In this blog, we’ll explain how our logistics KPIs dashboard can help you improve your logistics performance. Muddassir Ahmed has created a sample Logic API dashboard showing the most frequently used logistics metrics KPIs.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

This article explores key strategies for enhancing logistical efficiency and thus improving profitability and reducing cost. Logistical Efficiency in Sourcing, Distribution, and Delivery Local Sourcing: While offering potential environmental benefits, local sourcing introduces complexities like smaller vehicle sizes and less-than-full loads.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Enhancing Collaboration Capabilities Supply chain management is inherently collaborative, often requiring coordination between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. MTSS platforms enhance collaboration capabilities by offering features such as group project modules, discussion forums, and peer review systems.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2021

Today, DB Schenker launched Schenker Ventures, a new unit to drive innovation in logistics through support for and collaboration with entrepreneurs and founders.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 10, 2025

Over the next four years, the renowned global shipping giant will revolutionize the nation’s transportation, logistics, and supply chain capabilities. This strategic investment by CMA CGM Group underscores thier commitment to fostering growth and sustainability within the logistics and supply chain landscape.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

Today Im joined by people-first logistics company, ITS Logistics. ITS Logistics is one of North America’s fastest-growing, asset-based modern 3PLs, providing solutions for the industrys most complicated supply chain challenges. ITS has always been about smart, customer-driven growth.

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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Consult Legal Teams: Collaborate with in-house legal experts to draft and review procurement contracts. Collaborate with Suppliers: Encourage suppliers to adopt sustainable practices through joint initiatives. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g.,

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Evolution of Supply Chain Management and Logistics This is a comprehensive overview of supply chain management and logistics evolution. Learn More About Evolution Of Supply Chain Management And Logistics 6. It is valuable for anyone preparing for a logistics interview, from entry-level candidates to experienced professionals.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 16, 2024

CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Guest bio: Tom is a seasoned executive, technology innovator, and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in transportation and logistics. Ultimately, its all about efficiency and transformation.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

The logistics department is the unsung hero of the modern world, ensuring products reach their destination promptly and securely. In this article, we will provide an insightful breakdown of the logistics department and the various professionals that make up this crucial team. Intrigued by the logistics department?

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As companies rely more heavily on suppliers, contract manufacturers and logistics providers to survive disruption, collaboration takes a critical role. Join this Webinar to learn how business networks can help. .

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Having good relationships with our suppliers means that they are also willing to work with procurement collaboratively, after all a win win situation should benefit both parties. Stakeholder Management Objectives Engagement and Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Wait, what about stakeholders?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

“The line between disorder and order lies in logistics…” (Tzu, 496 B.C). Accordingly, if organizations want to succeed and grow in the long-term, they need to cooperate, organize, and manage their logistics very wisely and mitigate its problems and risks simultaneously.

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Spend Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Pando and its solution for freight and logistics fulfillment. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, supply chains were prone to disruption due to the lack of collaboration between suppliers, customers, carriers and facilities. This content is for members only.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Collaborative tools enable the integration of Engineering, R&D, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement from the initial design phases. Collaborating with innovative suppliers can help manufacturers command premium prices and even create new revenue streams.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Assists with supplier performance assessment, risk management, and logistics optimization.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Improve collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners. Tips to Improve Collaboration and Communication Across the Supply Chain Strengthen Cross-Departmental Coordination Supply chain operations involve multiple departments, including procurement, logistics, finance, and sales.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Estes Express Lines achieves “clear line of sight” with a new visibility application, tailored to customer preferences defined by WWEX, a third-party logistics provider specializing in serving small to medium-sized shippers.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 14, 2024

The collaboration will help the company's Overstock brand maintain its asset-light supply chain, according to President Dave Nielsen.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Step into the fast-paced world of logistics with the supply chain boot camp offered by Spectrum News 1. join us on this exciting journey into the heart of the logistics industry and discover the endless possibilities that await you in the field of supply chain management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

When managing logistics and supply chains, they’ve responded to global pandemic factory closures, volatile and spiking inflation, and geopolitical tensions including wars that have limited critical supplies—think grain from the Ukraine. Amanda has a proven background in logistics coordination. It hasn’t always been easy.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 8, 2023

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) is a set of practices in which supply chain partners plan essential supply chain activities to meet customer demand while also lowering their costs. The collaboration in CPFR usually includes business planning, forecasting , and replenishment of raw materials and finished products.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. As a result, it can help logistics companies to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and minimize the dreaded stockouts. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 7, 2025

from shifting consumer preferences to logistical challenges, businesses are facing a myriad of obstacles that are testing their resilience and adaptability. Amid this backdrop of economic turbulence, the interconnected nature of global trade has‍ become more apparent than ever.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

Through these collaborations, Walmart is harnessing ‍the power of real-time data analytics to optimize inventory management, enhance forecasting accuracy, and maximize operational‍ efficiency. In their latest endeavor, Walmart has forged new partnerships that are revolutionizing their supply chain management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This collaboration allowed both carriers to optimize network coverage, reduce operational costs, and improve service reliability. Digitally Integrated Operations Both companies are investing heavily in digital freight solutions , making cargo tracking and logistics management more seamless for customers.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Define clear objectives When designing a supply chain network, it is important for logistics managers to prioritize their objectives. By identifying the most important objectives and areas for improvement, logistics managers can make impactful changes to their network.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

There are more complexities for logistics and supply chain than ever, and that means opportunities for fresh approaches and deliberate moves forward. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re honored to feature women in supply chain smashing traditional gender roles across global logistics, transportation, and manufacturing.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the YouTube video titled “tackling Supply Chain Challenges in Creative Ways ”, Sarah Barnes Humphrey delves into the world of supply chain collaboration and technology with Frasier from Beacon Technologies.as This collaborative mindset fosters trust among stakeholders and facilitates agile decision-making processes.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For a truly contactless process, logistics operations must also focus on all the literal touchpoints occurring upstream and at every juncture from inbound freight delivery and freight yard activity to the manufacturing process and then the outbound freight delivery to the warehouse/DC and ultimately to the point of sale. Ask us how.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

heading 1: Strategic Collaboration with Global Partners to Bolster Resilient Supply Chain ‍Management In response to the new China tariffs, Mattel, the renowned toy manufacturer, has strategically diversified its supply chain to navigate the evolving trade landscape.

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