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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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Solving the Freight Broker’s Biggest Problem with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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FMCG Performance Scorecard: Hiding in plain sight!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Plane sight When travelling by air, my personal preference is to take only one plane to my final destination, where possible. I know this is more expensive than journeys with connections but I find it a much better overall experience given the amount of wasted time and stress at airports. Of course, sometimes I do have to transit and I must have done on a few hundred occasions but it is nearly always a nightmare especially in places like CDG.

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Supply Chain 2025: When Visibility Isn’t enough

All Things Supply Chain

In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.

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Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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LSPs Need a Rapid Software Launch, with a Big ROI. Blue Yonder Delivers.

BlueYonder

We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low cost. To operate profitably, companies need to carefully orchestrate their logistics operations at every step, across thousands of SKUs, hundreds of thousands of customers, and a distribution

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TradeBeyond's Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends

Supply Chain Brain

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Unintended side effects

Supply Chain Movement

Starbucks is in big trouble. In recent years – especially in the US – placing orders online for subsequent pick-up in its outlets has grown substantially. This has resulted in long queues that also irritate customers who are ordering on the premises. And on top of that, the online customers order products with lower margins than customers who order in store.

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Sundays for Dogs achieves Accurate and Faster Subscription Delivery with Stord

Stord

After rapidly expanding to over 500,000 unique subscription orders to dog lovers over the last 12 months, innovative dog wellness company entrusts growth to a comprehensive commerce enablement fulfillment and technology platform. ATLANTA, December 3, 2024 — Sunday for Dogs, the leading shelf-stable human-grade dog food brand, announces its new subscription delivery partnership with Stord , a leader in commerce enablement fulfillment and technology services for high-volume omnichannel mid-market

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Sophistication of cyber attacks demands a balanced cyber security strategy

IT Supply Chain

By Brian Spanswick (pictured) CIO & CISO, Cohesity The post Sophistication of cyber attacks demands a balanced cyber security strategy appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Breaking Down Supply Chain Optimization: Turning Data Into Actionable Insights

RFgen

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? You’re not alone. Customers expect seamless experiences, and inefficiencies can quickly erode your bottom line. That’s where data analytics comes in. It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine.

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution

Loginext

The recent Blue Yonder breach exposes the risks of legacy systems. Learn why LogiNext’s secure, modern approach to supply chain management is the right solution. The post Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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The Priority Gap: Survey Reveals Major Disconnect Between Supply Chain Execs and the C-Suite

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.

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The hype dictatorship

Demand Driven Technologies

In all fields, and the supply chain is no exception, propaganda has an enormous influence. We are subjected to it in our social life, in our consumer incentives, in the political influences to which we are exposed. The Internet and social networks are a formidable gas pedal. I invite you to explore Google Trends, to.

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4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Inventory Tracking Best Practices: Streamline Your Stock Management

RFgen

Ever walk into a warehouse and see shelves overflowing with stuff nobody’s buying? Or, even worse, have to tell a customer, “Sorry, we’re out,” losing a sale and potentially their future business? Keeping accurate track of your stock is crucial, whether you’re a small business just starting or a large, established company.

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Employee Satisfaction, A Hidden Force in Supply Chain Success

All Things Supply Chain

The year is 1936, the machines are idle, although all the employees are at their usual workstations, but instead of working, they are playing ping pong, reading the newspaper, and…

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Linked-In Live Event Featuring Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters aler our readers to an upcoming Linked-In Live futurist discussion event featuring our founder, Bob Ferrari. Supply Chain 2025 Event AutoScheduler.AI , an innovative Cloud based Warehouse Orchestration Platform provider, and current recent Named sponsor of this blog, will be hosting a LinkedIn Live event with Supply Chain Technology Analyst Bob Ferrari as a featured guest.

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Five AI strategies for smarter category management

crisp

Unleash the power of AI in retail analytics to drive assortment planning, inventory optimization, and overall category growth. For category managers tasked with managing brand growth across various customers, regions, and retail channels, now is a more interesting time than ever to unlock insights and drive data-fueled success with the help of AI in retail analytics.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology

IT Supply Chain

By Vitaliy Prokopenko (pictured) Leafio Marketing Manager The post Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supplier Performance Management: Best Practices

Kodiak Hub

Supplier performance management (SPM) is a critical component of modern procurement and supply chain strategies. When done well, SPM drives operational efficiency, reduces risks, and fosters long-term partnerships with key suppliers. In this blog, we’ll explore best practices for SPM, delving into its benefits, key performance indicators (KPIs), challenges, and how to overcome them—all with a dash of wit to keep things engaging.

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Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization

MercuryGate

Supply chain disruption highlights the weakest links in the supply chain, reinforcing the need to develop more resilient management practices. This article explains how companies build resiliency. The post Supply Chain Solution: Managing Disruptions through Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making

Loginext

Supply chain visibility software offers real-time tracking and predictive analytics, helping businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The post How Supply Chain Visibility Software Provides Real-Time Insights for Better Decision-Making appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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SAP Cloud Upgrade- Importance of Data Harmonization

Supply Chain Matters

This Supply Chain Matters posting serves as a side panel supplement to our prior published technology market education posting, Why Large Supply Chain Tech Deals Have Lengthened. In this posting we highlight recently published survey data related importance of data harmonization in SAP SE ERP systems environments. Background In our research arm’s predictions advisory for 2023, we included a prediction that businesses, manufacturer’s, and retailers would not be able to effectively address their

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BlueVoyant comments on the Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack

IT Supply Chain

By Lorri Janssen-Anessi (pictured) Director, External Cyber Assessments, BlueVoyant The post BlueVoyant comments on the Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How CRM Makes Supply Chains More Efficient Through Segmentation

Logistics Bureau

Although for many enterprises it takes time for it to sink in, the result is inevitable. Marketing led the way with the concept of tailoring products and services to the requirements of specific groups of customers. It named its approach ‘segmentation’ and asked customers what they wanted, so that the company could produce different offerings that matched varying needs and wants.