Logistics Viewpoints publishes research and analysis to support understanding of supply chain and logistics markets, technologies, and operating models. The purpose of this research is to help organizations evaluate options, understand trade-offs, and make better long-term decisions.
Our research is grounded in ARC Advisory Group’s four decades of market coverage across industrial, logistics, automation, and digital technology domains. It reflects the same analytical discipline, independence, and long-horizon perspective that ARC is known for globally.
This section is designed for leaders responsible for strategy, planning, and technology evaluation—not for headline consumption.
What Our Research Covers
Our research examines how technology, operations, and markets intersect across supply chain and logistics, including:
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Planning, execution, and visibility systems
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Transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment technologies
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Automation, robotics, and industrial software
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Market structure, competitive dynamics, and platform evolution
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Risk, resilience, sustainability, and regulatory considerations
Coverage emphasizes relevance and context over volume. We focus on what matters, why it matters, and how developments connect over time.
Research Formats
Research at Logistics Viewpoints is delivered in multiple formats, depending on the nature of the topic and the level of depth required.
Published Market Research
Structured analyst reports that examine markets, technologies, supplier landscapes, and competitive dynamics. These reports are designed to inform strategy, investment, and roadmap decisions.
Ongoing Analysis & Commentary
Shorter analysis pieces that examine developments as they occur, place them in market context, and connect them to longer-term trends. These pieces prioritize understanding over immediacy.
Weekly Roundups
Curated summaries highlighting the most important developments from the past week. Roundups are designed to surface signal, reduce noise, and connect related developments across domains.
Together, these formats allow readers to move from situational awareness to deeper analysis as needed.
Download Executive Summaries of ARC’s Supply Chain Market Research
For leaders who want a concise, decision-oriented view of ARC’s research, we offer downloadable executive summaries across key supply chain and logistics markets.
Each executive summary provides a high-level view of ARC’s market research, including:
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Primary research drawn from technology demos, supplier briefings, and customer use cases
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Market sizing and five-year forecasts
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Regulatory and policy considerations shaping adoption
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Strategic priorities and innovation drivers
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Supplier ecosystems and competitive positioning
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – Get ahead in warehouse automation. From fleet coordination to pick optimization, see how AMRs are shaping the next-gen fulfillment center.
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Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) – Cube-based storage, shuttles, unit-loads — we break down the systems revolutionizing storage efficiency.
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Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Systems – Navigate compliance with smarter tech. Discover how automation is streamlining customs and regulatory workflows.
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Global Trade Management (GTM) Solutions – Power end-to-end global trade. See how GTM platforms are enabling visibility, agility, and compliance at scale.
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Omni-channel Order Management Systems – Build frictionless fulfillment. Explore how advanced OMS platforms are transforming retail and direct-to-consumer strategies.
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Supply Chain Management Market Opportunity – Where’s the opportunity in global SCM? This report maps growth corridors across functions, technology, and regions.
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Supply Chain Planning – Smarter planning starts here. Explore trends in demand sensing, S&OP, and the evolving tech stack of supply chain planning.
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Transportation Execution Systems – Digital freight is here. Learn how marketplaces and execution platforms are redefining agility in logistics.
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Transportation Management Systems (TMS) – Plan, execute, optimize. Unpack the platforms powering smart freight routing, carrier management, and cost control.
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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – Beyond inventory: WMS is the control tower of modern fulfillment. Dive into system trends and market movers.
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For over thirty years, ARC has been recognized globally for our detailed market analysis and unmatched accuracy. As the logistics industry continues to evolve rapidly, we are committed to staying ahead and providing our clients with information that is central to their work.
ARC analysts monitor key technologies, vertical industries, and regional trends impacting the global business environment on an ongoing basis.
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