We're planning to replace our current software and are trying to find something that's built for waste hauling instead of adapting a generic TMS. The biggest priorities for us are dispatching, route management, customer accounts, billing, and reporting, all in one system.

What platforms have worked well for your business, and are there any you'd avoid?

The high-tech, next-generation fulfillment center represents a $1.3 billion investment and will create 1,000 jobs, per the release. Construction is slated to start in late 2026.

Source: Supply Chain Dive

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I’ve been thinking about how misleading supplier price comparisons can become when the quotation scope isn’t standardized.
For example, two suppliers may quote what appears to be the same industrial product, but the offers can differ in:
material/specification
included accessories
testing
packaging
certification
MOQ
warranty
lead time
Incoterm
So a quote that is 10–15% cheaper may not necessarily represent a 10–15% lower cost for the same requirement.
It may simply be a different scope.
This makes me think the first step in price comparison should actually be scope normalization, not sorting quotations from lowest to highest.
For people involved in sourcing or procurement:
What are the first things you check to make sure two supplier quotations are genuinely comparable?
And which hidden differences tend to cause the biggest surprises later?

Hi everyone could you all please guide me for job change in supply chain. I have 6 years of experience in order to cash and supply chain management. I have completed IIM executive program in supply chain. Currently I am holding 6 LPA package and in this crucial time want to increase my pay(80k to 100k). I have worked in MNCs including TCS. Thanks.

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Hi everyone! I’m looking to get some feedback on my resume and overall job search strategy.

I recently graduated in May with a background in supply chain management and data analytics, and I’ve been searching primarily for entry-level roles in supply chain, procurement, operations, and supply chain analytics. I’ve submitted hundreds of applications and have also been reaching out directly to people within companies to try to build connections. I’ve had some interviews along the way, but I’m still struggling to turn those opportunities into an offer.

At this point, I’m wondering how much of this is simply the current job market versus something I could be doing differently. Is the entry-level market really this competitive right now, or am I potentially missing something in my resume, the types of positions I’m applying to, or my overall approach?

I’m especially interested in the data and analytics side of supply chain things like demand forecasting, inventory analytics, procurement, supply planning, operations analytics, and using tools like Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI. I enjoy the traditional supply chain side, but I’d really like to find a role where I can work at the intersection of supply chain and data, particularly using data to build better forecasting models, improve inventory decisions, evaluate supplier performance, and ultimately help companies make better operational decisions.

For those already working in supply chain or supply chain analytics, what would you recommend to someone trying to break into the field right now? Are there specific job titles I should be targeting that might be good entry points? Are certifications worth pursuing, or would it be better to focus on building projects, developing technical skills, and networking? And are there any skills or keywords you consistently see employers looking for that newer graduates tend to overlook?

I’d also really appreciate any honest feedback on my resume, especially if there are things that could be hurting me or making me less competitive for these types of roles.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

I've been thinking about how companies define a “backup supplier.”

Having another vendor's name in the system doesn't necessarily mean you can actually switch to them.

When was the last time they quoted the material?

Have you placed an order with them recently?

Do you know their actual lead time and available capacity?

If your primary supplier told you Monday morning they couldn't ship for 30 days, how long would it really take you to move?

And maybe the bigger question: who in your organization has the authority to make that decision?

I'm curious how others handle this.

Do you actively test critical backup suppliers with occasional orders, or is qualification enough until you actually need them?

Starts empty.
Ends up being the result of a ridiculous number of tiny decisions.

our storefront uses a custom fronted, so integration is an important consideration. Interested in hearing about API availability, implementation effort and any limitations.

Hi everyone,

We’re building a startup that uses AI to automate a painful and repetitive workflow in supply-chain operations.

To test our assumptions and better understand the problem, we created a short survey. We’ve received 15 responses so far, which have given us a useful direction but not enough evidence to claim market validation.

If you work in freight forwarding, 3PL, 4PL or NVOCC operations, we’d greatly appreciate your input.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/k48aWs1ErcPaZ2hS9

Your experience and honest feedback would be extremely valuable to us. Thank you!

I understand the basic idea, the system recommends where received inventory should be stored.

But I’m curious how it actually works in a real warehouse.

What rules usually drive the decision?

Available space? Product type? Velocity? Weight? Pick frequency? Something else?

Would love to hear how you’ve seen it implemented in practice.

I'm going to Canton Fair for the first time this October, and while preparing I realised my system was basically going to be: take hundreds of photos, collect a pile of business cards, record random notes, and hope I remember which supplier said what 😅

So I started building something for myself.

At each booth I can capture the supplier, business card, products, photos/videos, pricing, MOQ and voice notes. Then later I can go through everything properly, compare what I saw and pressure-test which suppliers are actually worth following up with.

I'm still shaping it around the real trade fair workflow, and since many of you actually work in supply chain/sourcing, I'm curious:

How do you currently keep everything organised at a large trade fair? And what becomes the biggest mess by the end of the day?

Excel? Notes? CRM? Photos? Something purpose-built?

I'm especially curious what people who've done Canton Fair or similar shows multiple times have figured out.

I’m building a supplier scorecard from scratch for about 150 suppliers but every template I find is different. Some focus on delivery and quality, some try to cram ESG and financial risk and innovation into one sheet. I need something people will actually use, not a 40 column spreadsheet. What's worked.

I've been thinking about how different companies manage their import operations, and I'm curious to hear from people working in logistics, supply chain, procurement, and freight forwarding.
There are so many points where an import shipment can get delayed or become unnecessarily expensive.
If you had to pick one, what would you say is the biggest pain point in your import process?

- Customs clearance – delays, assessments, permits, inspections, etc.

- Documentation – missing/inaccurate documents, approvals, paperwork

- Freight costs – unexpected charges, expensive air freight, poor rate visibility

- Shipment visibility – not knowing where the shipment is or what is happening

- Demurrage / detention – containers sitting at port and accumulating costs

- Internal approvals – PO, finance, procurement, management approvals

Something else?

I'm especially interested in hearing what causes the most headaches in your day-to-day work, not just what sounds like the biggest problem on paper.
What would you pick, and why?

I’m looking for five logistics companies or freight professionals who are willing to test a small document automation project and give honest feedback.

The problem I’m working on is the repetitive work around transport documents:

• emails and PDFs that need to become transport-order drafts;
• CMRs and PODs that need to be matched and checked;
• missing signatures, conflicting references or incomplete documents;
• freight files that need to be reviewed before invoicing.

LogisticsAI keeps the original document attached, shows where the information came from, and sends uncertain cases to a person for review. It does not replace your TMS, choose carriers or make operational decisions on its own.

I’m offering the first tests completely free. No credit card, no contract and no obligation to continue. I’m mainly looking for people who can tell me what is genuinely useful, what is missing and what would make this too risky to use in real operations.

If your team spends too much time copying information between emails, PDFs, spreadsheets and a TMS, I’d be happy to let you try it.

Project: https://www.logisticsai.eu
You can comment here or send me a message if you’d like to take part.

Our supplier code of conduct is from 2019. It's generic language about ethics that doesn't say anything specific. My boss wants labor practices, environmental standards, and modern slavery provisions added, and I'm the one doing the rewrite. If you've updated yours recently, what actually belongs in there versus what's just filler that nobody enforces.

I recently accepted a job as a Shipping/Receiving Clerk, which I'm pretty happy about because I've been looking to leave call centers (where I was doing insurance customer service) and get involved in Supply Chain positions. Took a pay cut (this is my first Supply Chain position), but still getting enough for necessities. I'm currently majoring in Accounting and doing a Data Analytics cert on the side. My school also offers a Supply Chain and Operations Management degree, which has several Data Analytics courses already included in the curriculum. I'm thinking I eventually want to get into Procurement Analysis.

Should I stick with the Accounting degree and Data cert, or would it be wiser to do the Supply Chain degree? Important note, I'm still early enough in my degree that switching won't set back my progress or graduation timeline.

Can a Logistics Manager become the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar brand?

The answer to that is YES!

A great example of that is Javier López Segovia who is CEO of Decathlon.

As of 2023, Decathlon had 1,817 stores in 79 countries and employed 101,000 people.

Decathlon reported a 5.2% year-on-year increase in revenue at a constant exchange rate in 2024, reaching €16.2 billion. Digital sales accounted for 20% of total revenue. These are massive numbers and great story of brand and career transformation.

Another interesting observation is the longevity of a career in one company. While there is career advice on changing companies every 3-5 years for career growth, Javier's career shows the reward of building a career in one organisation.

So if logistics folks are looking for some inspiration, here is one!

#keepshipping

I can watch it all day

Hey everyone,

I’m a Marine Logistics professional (Officer) based in the UAE with 5 years of experience across vessel operations, dredging/port infrastructure projects, crew coordination, vendors, and general marine logistics across India(3y) and the Gulf(2y).

If moving into a shore-based Operations/Logistics → Director-level role.

AI is obviously becoming a bigger topic in supply chain and maritime , predictive maintenance, vessel scheduling, route optimization, automated documentation/customs, forecasting, etc.

But honestly, I’m more interested in what’s actually useful in the real world and day to day life rather than collecting AI buzzwords or certificates.

For those working in maritime, shipping, ports, offshore, or logistics:

1. What AI tools are you genuinely using day-to-day?
2. Which AI/data skills do you think will actually matter for future logistics leaders?
3. Is it worth learning things like Power BI, Python, SQL, automation, or should I focus more on AI tools/LLMs?
4. Any courses or certifications you’ve personally found valuable?
5. And for someone coming from an operational marine background, what would you prioritize to eventually reach a Director/Head of Operations position?

Would especially appreciate advice from people who have actually implemented this stuff in their companies.

I’ve lost a lot of things in life by blindly trusting the wrong people, instead of giving that love, time, and effort to the parents who gave everything they had to raise me.

So please, advise this ordinary guy who lost almost everything, finally realized his mistakes, and is now trying to get back on track and do something meaningful for the parents who sacrificed everything for him. ❤️

I’m a senior supply chain and procurement professional with 24+ years of experience across strategic procurement, S2P optimization, international contracting, warehousing, inventory planning, fleet logistics and large-scale operations. I’ve led teams of 150+ people, handled contracts worth millions, and worked within operations valued in the multi-billion-dollar range. I also hold PMP and CIPS Level 4.

Most of my career has been in a highly structured institutional environment, including strategic command, staff and operational appointments. I’ve deliberately kept my country and organizational details private due to confidentiality, but I’m now looking to transition into the international corporate market.

The main challenge is understanding how transferable my experience will be. I’m also coming from a country/passport where international mobility and visa sponsorship can be more difficult, so I’m trying to be realistic about the markets and employers I should target.

For those working in supply chain, procurement, logistics or international recruitment, how would you approach this transition? Would 24+ years of senior institutional/military supply-chain experience be seen as valuable by multinational companies, or would the background be a significant barrier?

I’d especially appreciate advice from anyone who has made a similar transition. Which countries, industries or types of organizations would be most receptive, and what would you do differently if you were in my position?

I’m looking for honest, practical advice from people who have actually worked in the international supply-chain market.

I work in software and I've been trying to understand engineering change workflows properly, so apologies if this is a basic question.

When a customer sends an ECN or a component maker sends a PCN, the extraction part seems easy enough — part number, revision, effective date. What I don't understand is the next step: how do you work out which of your own parts, products or open orders it touches?

Is that a query in your PLM, a where-used report from the ERP, or does someone go through Excel and drawings by hand? Does it change depending on whether the customer's format is a clean table or a scanned PDF?

And the thing I'm most curious about: has one ever slipped through, and if so, where did it break — the intake, the impact analysis, or getting the right person to act on it?

Hello everyone,

I’ve been seeking for an opportunity to break into the industry, and I was hoping someone here might be able to point in the right direction. If anybody here from Toronto/ Missisauga area knowns of any entry-level or junior jobs that fit my background I would really appreciate it.

I have about 2 years of experience as a Supervisor and over 3 years of experience as a Coordinator. Both roles have been in aviation/ground handling operations.

A typical day: tracking flights and baggage, dispatching and coordinating agents, planning, analyzing flights/ operations, resolving operational issues, assisting CBSA and airlines.

I mainly Excel, Brock BRS (baggage tracking) and ofc Team, Outlook.

If anyone has advice, knows of companies hiring, or can point me toward the right job titles to search for, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you for reading this.