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People + AI: Augmenting the Supply Chain Workforce

Logistics Viewpoints

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into supply chains, companies are focusing on how it can support human workers. Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools. This article outlines how organizations like Amazon, Walmart, and Toyota are using AI to assist their workforce, and it identifies key steps for ensuring successfu

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Bearing Point

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Bearing Point ghaywood Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:43 Contact Bearing Point Reach out to learn more, ask questions or request a meeting. GET IN TOUCH Partner Type System Integrator BearingPoint is an independent management and technology consultancy with European roots and a global reach. With over 10,000 employees across 70+ countries, we operate through three core business units: advisory services focused on key growth areas, IP-driven managed services delivering business-critical support, and softwa

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CeMAT Southeast Asia & LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2025: Robotics Drive Forward as Supply Chains Strategize

Logistics Viewpoints

Bob Gill, General Manager of ARC Advisory Group (right), presented the award to Dave Ching, Head of Sales for Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand (left). From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community.

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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results

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Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) announced its financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ( Q1FY26 ). All financial results referenced are in United States ( US ) currency and, unless otherwise indicated, are determined in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ).

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance

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How CPG leaders can reduce costs without hurting supply chain performance fbaker Tue, 06/03/2025 - 09:18 In the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) costs have long been a go-to target for improving margins. But today’s market is anything but typical. Volatile demand, shifting consumer preferences, and rising supply chain complexities make traditional cost-cutting strategies riskier.

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Supply Chains to Admire 2025

Supply Chain Insights

Supply Chains to Admire 2025 - v1.0 Abstract The Supply Chains to Admire report is a data-driven analysis of the performance of over 500 public companies within their peer sectors over ten years. This report is part of an annual series to help companies benchmark and analyze performance.

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New world order: Ocean rates up 88% as shippers pounce on lower tariffs

Freight Waves

It took one week for the frenzy to set in on the eastbound trans-Pacific. Mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers in the 75th percentile of the market for transit from the Far East to the U.S. East Coast have surged by an astonishing 88% since May 3, according to analyst Xeneta, now standing at $6,100 per forty-foot equivalent unit. This price jump reflects the willingness of shippers to incur higher costs to ensure the movement of goods, driven by the temporary window created by the U.S.

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Procurement vs Purchasing: Key Differences, Workflows, and Enterprise Risks

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Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. Understanding these differences is essential for businesses that want to optimize operational efficiency and safeguard against costly errors.

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6 Essential Tips for Streamlining Logistics Processes!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe 5 Ways to Improve Logistics Management! (Infographic) In today’s fast-paced logistics world, efficiency is key. Whether you’re dealing with last-mile delivery or embracing cutting-edge tech like AI and IoT, mastering your processes makes a difference. Want to stay ahead? Explore these six practical tips for streamlining logistics processes and operations that focus on smart decisions and strategic actions.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

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

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How to Optimize Fulfillment with Unified Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Order fulfillment is the complete process from when an order is placed until the shipment is delivered. Accurately fulfilling thousands of orders for millions of items is extremely challenging. Many large organizations have multiple systems for order, warehouse, or transportation management that are barely integrated frequently not at all. However, large organizations are often equipped to handle fulfillment in-house, leveraging their extensive resources and capabilities.

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Mexico’s largest port struggling with delays, container backlogs

Freight Waves

Long delays and staff shortages are still affecting operations at Mexico’s Port of Manzanillo, about a week after the port resumed operations following a strike by customs workers. Miguel Angel Martinez, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar), said some transporters are close to bankruptcy due to an operational crisis at Manzanillo’s customs department.

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Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Smarter AI-Enabled Software Solution in 2025

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AI-powered supply chain management software is key to thriving in 2025enabling real-time visibility, disruption response, and smarter decision-making across logistics operations. The post Why Your Supply Chain Needs a Smarter AI-Enabled Software Solution in 2025 appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Understanding the Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Ivalua

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As Procurement teams are tasked to do more with less in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, digitization has become a must. Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. Vendors naturally make promises on the speed and level of value realized from their platforms, but 3rd party validation and actual results from past projects is needed to validate such claims and better build your own bu

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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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Key Features to Look For in Shipment Management Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Key Benefits of Increased Visibility in Last Mile Delivery! Picture this. Your business is booming, orders are flying in, and you’re drowning in a sea of shipping labels and tracking numbers. It’s exciting and chaotic, but without the right tools, it can turn into a logistical nightmare. Enter shipment management software—a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their shipping processes and maintain their sanity.

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Manhattan Momentum 2025: Agentic AI: Expanding Automation Across the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Las Vegas, NV – May 2025 I had the opportunity to attend Momentum 2025 in Las Vegas, Manhattan’s annual user conference focused on supply chain and commerce innovation. The sessions provided clear insights into the company’s strategic direction, technology roadmap, and leadership transition—highlighting a focus on platform unification, practical AI deployment, and long-term operational alignment.

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Shippers and Carriers Share Concerns, Priorities, Trends in 2025 

Freight Waves

As the transportation and logistics industry gears up for the third quarter of 2025, carriers, shippers, and 3PLs face an evolving market. Between economic fluctuations, rising fuel costs, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, the supply chain grows more complex from year to year. Industry stakeholders find themselves navigating these challenges while continually striving for more efficient workflows.

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Watch: How PepsiCo Achieved Integrated Business Planning

Supply Chain Brain

A case study about integrated business planning with Gretchen Talley, global supply chain planning process owner with PepsiCo, and Dominick Metzger, president and chief product officer with SAP Supply Chain Management.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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How Digital Tools Transform Cost Estimation in Procurement

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Picture yourself at your local hardware store comparing two paint cans that appear completely identical, yet they have completely different price tags. Before digital tools entered the scene, thats almost exactly what procurement used to feel like. Today though? Estimating costs is no longer an art of educated guesses, its transformed into precision science.

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The State of and Challenges with the Lithium Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure! The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years has been a game-changer for the automotive industry and the global transition towards sustainable transportation. Central to the success of this transition is the lithium-ion battery and battery charging , which is widely regarded as the key enabler for EV adoption.

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Manhattan Associates’ Strategic Vision – Unifying Platforms Integrating AI and Leading the Future

Logistics Viewpoints

At this years keynote, Manhattan Associates outlined its current strategic direction, underscoring platform unification, AI integration, and leadership transition. The presentations provided a clear account of the companys continued investment in product development and operational capabilities, alongside practical use cases from customer deployments.

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Transportation pricing grows faster than capacity again in May

Freight Waves

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. The Logistics Managers’ Index – a diffusion index in which a reading above 50 indicates expansion while one below 50 signals contraction – had a 54.7 reading for transportation capacity during May, which was roughly in line with April.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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How to Build Lasting Supplier Relationships in China

Supply Chain Brain

In the midst of economic and trade turmoil, its the responsibility of business leaders to develop and maintain effective relationships with supply chain partners.

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De Minimis, Maximum Chaos: The Hidden Trade War Hitting Your Doorstep

All Things Supply Chain

While the worlds been busy debating tariffs and reshoring strategies, a quiet policy shift is sending shockwaves through e-commerce: the repeal of the U.S. de minimis provision.

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How Equipment Management Software is Hacking the Construction Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of Weather Monitoring in Construction! For those plugged into the tech world, the words “software” and “construction industry” might not immediately seem like they belong in the same sentence. But wait till you hear about the revolution happening right under our digital noses. Enter the game-changer: Equipment Management Software.

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Sourcing & Procurement USA 2025

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Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Tags: supply chain logistics shipping freight sourcing procurement reshoring nearshoring suppliers Event Date: Tue, 2025-11-04 to Wed, 2025-11-05 Event URL: [link] Event Location: Houston Number of attendees: 200 Programme URL: Brochure URL: [link] Speakers URL: [link] Purchase Recording URL: Event Organiser: Abigail Blackwell Event Organiser E-mail: abigail.blackwell@thomso

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Truck transportation jobs up year over year for first time since 2023: BLS

Freight Waves

It may be hard to believe given bankruptcies and layoffs , but the number of truck transportation jobs reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May is now higher than it was a year ago. It’s the first month since April 2023 when truck transportation figures from the BLS have surpassed those of the prior year. In a trucking market that all still agree is experiencing some level of weakness, how did this happen?

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The Backbone of Logistics: Why Accurate Documentation Drives Supply Chain Success

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In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. Every shipment, inventory check, customs clearance, and delivery relies on accurate records to move smoothly from one point to the next. A single error in a bill of lading or missing customs form can delay shipments, cause financial losses, or damage supplier relationships.

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Peak Season Readiness for High-Stakes Supply Chains: A Strategy-First Approach

Supply Chain Brain

For supply chain executives managing complex, high-investment supply chain environments, peak season isn’t just busy—it’s business-critical. This webinar is built for executives responsible for $10M+ initiatives who need to ensure that their facilities, labor, systems, and partners are aligned well in advance of volume surges.