Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. Businesses are now managing goods and information across multiple locations, time zones, and partner networks. This complexity has introduced gaps in visibility and responsiveness that traditional systems werent designed to handle. As a result, many organizations are moving toward supply chain orchestration as a structured method for improving coordination.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2025

This week, I began teaching a new round of outside-in planning classes. These classes are designed for networking and exploring outside-in models in a safe environment. This is my fourth year of teaching the class and I want to build a guiding coalition for people to think differently and improve value. My goal is to build a guiding coalition for change.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2025

Ive never liked Newark Liberty International Airport, and its even lower on my list of airports today. Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) caused widespread delays and a ground stop over the weekend, writes Naveen Dhaliwal at CBS News this morning. The Federal Aviation Administration said the third outage in less.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Kristina and the Bettaway team are big supporters of Wreaths Across America. About Kristina Bernarducci Kristina Bernarducci isnt just building partnershipsshes building community.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 12, 2025

Shifting sands. War. Tariffs. Shortages. Price increases. Ocean booking cancellations. Tightening of pocketbooks: changing demand patterns. Decline in consumer confidence. Companies are delaying hiring. Many are laying-off employees. The Global Pressure Index published monthly is rising, but we are still operating in a period of low variability. The larger uncertainty lies ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2025

Today, May 12. 2025,the United States and China announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each others goods for a limited period of 90 days. The outcome follows several days of technical discussions held in Geneva between senior economic officials from both countries. The agreement applies to tariff and non-tariff measures imposed in recent months and is intended to facilitate further dialogue.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2025

Two-dozen companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen have told investors in recent weeks of plans to ramp up domestic sourcing for parts across a variety of industries.

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Arkieva

MAY 12, 2025

Explore key takeaways from the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, from AI and risk management to scenario planning and robotics trends. Reflections From the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando was first posted on May 12, 2025 at 9:12 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Resilinc

MAY 12, 2025

Get the inside scoop on the top supply chain trends shaping 2025direct from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo. Whats next for supply chain leaders? At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025 , one thing was clear: AI is no longer a future visionits a present-day game changer. Held May 57 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, the event drew over 4,000 CSCOs and supply chain executives.

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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the deal a new benchmark for equitable and ambitious trade between two large economies. Although the full text of the Agreement has not been released, the Indian industry has welcomed the development, even as concerns remain over potential impacts on agriculture and MSMEs.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2025

Read View from the Fence to learn how to leverage these five supply chain trends to guide big decisions in 2025.

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All Things Supply Chain

MAY 12, 2025

With headlines dominated by the escalating 2025 trade war between the U.S. and China, much of the attention is focused on the next tariffs announcement.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 13, 2025

European organizations are managing multiple prioritiessustainability, digital infrastructure, circularity, reducing reliance on lithium and fossil fuels, expanding green technology, and meeting the European Unions (EU) 2026 recent regulation, digital product passport (DPP). A digital passport electronically enables consumers, businesses, and governments to make responsible purchasing decisions about a products origin, materials, components, carbon footprint, supply chain, and much more.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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AIMMS

MAY 19, 2025

Tariff management means integrating planning, logistics, and technology into a unified supply chain strategy that prioritizes agility and resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

According to a March 2025 survey of 200 health care industry experts, 82% said that they expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by up to 15% over the next six months.

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Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. These reports are how companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others track your performance as a supplier. And if you’re not hitting the right numbers, your transportation strategy could be quietly eating into your margins. This blog breaks down what retailer scorecards are, what they measure (including OTIF), how they vary by retailer, and how you can improve your performance

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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John Galt

MAY 14, 2025

We're taking the viral social debate to the world of supply chain: 100 Scenarios vs 1 Number Plan. What's the clear winner in supply chain planning?

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AFFLINK

MAY 13, 2025

As supply chains become increasingly complex and face escalating pressures from global disruptions and rapid market shifts, businesses need more than traditional strategies to remain competitivethey need transformative tools. Enter AI-powered predictive analytics, a game-changing innovation that reshapes supply chain management by enhancing logistics, proactively mitigating risks, and dramatically boosting efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2025

This week marked a significant milestone for trade agreements. The United Kingdom and India have formally reached a Free Trade Agreement, which is the largest trade agreement for the UK since Brexit. As a result, 99 percent of Indian exports will benefit from zero duties in the UK market. Additionally, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, during which both countries will lower their tariffs on products from one another.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2025

When you need to select a supply chain expert, how do you make the best choice for your businesss immediate needs?

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Jaggaer

MAY 13, 2025

The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design. During a presentation on the progress of its digital transformation, Cosentino highlighted its readiness to continue enhancing and strengthening capabilities

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our previous posting in this series was published on April 18 th. Technology providers highlighted in this edition include: Databricks and Neon Blue Yonder and Pledge Earth Technologies Coupa and Cirtuo Atomic Seed funding Databricks to Acquire Neon for $1 Billion The Wall Stree

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 15, 2025

A big thanks to everyone that’s recently subscribed and to those folks that have enjoyed the ‘What Retailers are Saying about Tariffs’ series. Part 4 will go out on May 18. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In the meantime, this article is about rural last-mile deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

As global supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations skyrocket, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become a strategic linchpin for companies aiming to stay competitive. ARC Advisory Groups latest market research reveals not only the continued surge in TMS demand but also the transformative trends driving this growth particularly the shift to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and data-driven decision-making.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2025

As businesses reconfigure their supply chains in response to tariffs, they may be inadvertently exposing themselves to even greater risks of theft.

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2025

Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 1 report for the 14th consecutive time 2. We believe this recognition highlights the Completeness of our Vision and our Ability to Execute by providing ground-breaking technology to address the complex and evolving needs of our global customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari has teamed up with procurement sourcing and technology applications analyst Michael Lamoureux, in the sharing of a joint perspective as to why legacy sourcing and planning software applications will struggle with this ongoing and increasingly highly uncertain business environment with its associated supply chain challenges.

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