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Pairing Rooftop Solar with Warehouse Robotics – Harnessing Synergy Between Technology and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. One such advancement is the integration of warehouse robotics, which has revolutionized the way tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods are performed.

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Thirteen Years a Blogger

Supply Chain Shaman

Thirteen years. 600 posts. Where does time go? For over a decade, since founding Supply Chain Insights in 2012, I have pounded the keyboard, asking business leaders to think more holistically about the impact of supply chain decisions on the firm’s value, the improvement of a value chain, and the impact on the environment. If written today, my gravestone would read, “Here lies Lora.

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Navigating the Supply Chain Wars: Strategies for Wholesale Distribution Success

ToolsGroup

In todays volatile global landscape, wholesale distributors and aftermarket companies face an uphill battle to maintain service levels, manage costs, and ensure competitiveness. ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions.

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China Accelerates Efforts to Catch U.S. in the A.I. Race. Will it Succeed?

Enterra Insights

Seldom does one company manage to make a trillion dollars disappear from its competitors’ stock market valuations in a single day. Nevertheless, a little-known Chinese artificial intelligence start-up named DeepSeek did just that and overnight became one of the world’s most famous companies. Journalists Madhumita Murgia , Richard Waters , and Eleanor Olcott report, “Its release of a new AI model, known as R1, upended assumptions about US supremacy in AI and raised the prospect

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How Bloodhound is Transforming Cargo Security and Tracking with Dan Hendrix

The Logistics of Logistics

Daniel Hendrix and Joe Lynch di scuss how Bloodhound is transforming cargo security and tracking. Dan is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, the new standard in track and trace technology. About Dan Hendrix Daniel Hendrix is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, Inc., where he leads efforts in bringing cutting-edge tracking and security solutions to the supply chain industry.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Im driving down to CT today to have dinner with my mom. Its her 77th birthday. My mom was barely 18 when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. She and her sister started working at the SweetN Low factory in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after, she met my dad (who also emigrated from Cuba. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 31, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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ToolsGroup Welcomes Supply Chain Leader Sean Elliott as Chief Executive Officer

ToolsGroup

20-year industry veteran brings deep technical expertise and leadership to guide ToolsGroups next phase of growth BOSTON February 4, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, today announced the appointment of Sean Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Elliott brings more than two decades of strategic leadership and technical expertise in supply chain software development and leadership to ToolsGroup.

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Digital Twins Supercharge the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

“The concept of digital twins,” writes freelance journalist Elizabeth Wallace , “has been a game-changer in digital transformation. Theyve provided a virtual mirror to physical assets, processes, or systems and [enabled] unprecedented levels of analysis, monitoring, and prediction.”[1] The concept certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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iCustoms unveils iAgent: The next big leap in trade compliance

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post iCustoms unveils iAgent: The next big leap in trade compliance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Tata Elxsi, partners Minespider on Battery Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has joined forces with Minespider, a blockchain-powered traceability solutions provider, to launch MOBIUS+, an advanced battery lifecycle management platform. Designed to address the growing need for sustainability, compliance, and performance optimization in the battery industry, MOBIUS+ aims to revolutionize the way batteries are managed from production to recycling.

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Modernizing the Supply Chain Dramatically Increases Operational Efficiency 

BlueYonder

Operational efficiency cannot happen in silos anymore. The modern supply chain is too complex to make changes without considering the effects it will have on every other stage. Companies know this, but making holistic changes seems too overwhelming, so they prolong any major upgrades. Unfortunately, theres no more time to wait. Companies must modernize their operations to be competitive or profitable.

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ToolsGroup Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024

ToolsGroup

BOSTON February 3, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and retail optimization software, today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc ID #US51541424, December 2024). IDC evaluated 12 key vendors in the Spare Parts/MRO Supply Chain Planning Marketscape based on each vendors current capabilities and future strategy.

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Understanding Mexico’s IMMEX Program and What It Means for US Shippers

West Coast and California Logistics

The IMMEX (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacin) program, established in 2006 by the Mexican government, was designed to promote foreign investment, boost manufacturing, and increase exports from Mexico. It allows companies to temporarily import goods duty-free into Mexico if these goods are used in manufacturing or processing for export.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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How Much Are Vapes?

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post How Much Are Vapes? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Open Sky Partners with Easy Metrics for Labor Efficiency

Logistics Viewpoints

Open Sky Group, a global leader in supply chain execution solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Easy Metrics , a premier provider of labor management and warehouse performance management solutions. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced tools to streamline workflows and improve finances across distribution and warehouse operations.

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How to Choose the Best Supply Chain Training Platform 2025?

SCMDOJO

Ready to unlock the secrets of the supply chain training platforms? These supply chain training platforms offer a treasure trove of knowledge to elevate your skills and drive business success. We have compiled this information after careful and in-depth research. Before we deep dive into the details of each supply chain training platform, look at the summarised value proposition table we have made for you: Which Supply Chain Training Platform to Choose?

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Materials Handling in Australia

Logistics Bureau

Material Handling is the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. As you can probably imagine, it’s critical in modern supply chains. Material handling equipment (MHE) includes everything from basic pallet jacks to sophisticated automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).

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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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Navigating Tariff Volatility: Quick Wins for Supply Chains

John Galt

Amid tariff changes and uncertainty, we explore actions companies can take and strategies enabling supply chains to evaluate trade-offs and risk.

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Impact of US trade tariffs

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Clowes (pictured) Executive Director, SCALA The post Impact of US trade tariffs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and Höegh Evi to Develop Clean Hydrogen Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and marine infrastructure provider Hegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other locations in Europe. Together, SEFE and Hegh Evi will analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for the supply of clean hydrogen based on ammonia.

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5 Keys to Success When Sourcing Alternate Parts

Arena Solutions

Global supply chain disruptions continue to derail manufacturers in the high-tech, automotive, and renewable energy sectors as they grapple with long lead times, higher prices, and electronic component shortages. Compounding matters is the increased market demand for new applications in AI, 5G, and IoT which intensifies the scarcity of critical components.

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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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From Traditional to Fast Fashion Retail: The Supply Chain Transition

Logistics Bureau

It can’t be denied that currently, as more and more apparel retailers shift to meet the “fashion on demand” shopping preferences of consumers, the fast fashion business model is King. In fact, enterprises that ignore fast fashion or underestimate the amount of change needed to compete, are losing serious business to brands like Zara, Uniqlo, H&M, and Mango.

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Supply Chains 2025: The Uncertainty Principle

Supply Chain Brain

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

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Motorcycle Safety Tech: How Lawyers Leverage Automotive Innovations in Accident Cases

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Motorcycle Safety Tech: How Lawyers Leverage Automotive Innovations in Accident Cases appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News January 2nd-6th 2025 The global supply chain never sleeps, and this weeks headlines reveal the fast-moving shifts shaping logistics, trade, and technology. From the U.S. Postal Service reversing its package ban from China to LGs big robotics acquisition, companies are adapting to new regulations and automation trends.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Essential Procurement Skills for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Procurement Academy

Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.

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SnapFulfil Partners with Manifest as the Official Warehouse Management System

SnapFulfil

SnapFulfil, a leading provider of cloud-based warehouse management systems (WMS), is proud to announce its official partnership with Manifest 2025 The Future of Logistics as the Official WMS of Manifest. This partnership underscores SnapFulfils commitment to advancing warehouse efficiency, automation, and supply chain innovation at one of the industrys most influential trade shows.

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8 Biggest Risks when Outsourcing to a Low Country Country like China?

Logistics Bureau

When outsourcing, you generally want to keep costs to a minimum. This isn’t rocket science, as we all want bigger profit margins. However, there are some risks when you outsource to a low cost country, like: Quality control remains one of the biggest challenges. Without robust quality management systems in place, you can face significant product defects and inconsistency between batches.

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