Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 29, 2025

Supply Chain nuts & bolts Last week I looked at some basic definitions of a Supply Chain and what Supply Chains are designed to achieve. After enjoying the wet UK Bank Holiday, one of my first meetings was with an established FMCG CEO. No names of course, but this is a medium sized player with a broad European base. I have disguised the identity to protect us both but their product range contains nuts which I think is rather apt in the circumstances.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. The event, held in sunny Las Vegas, was well attended and featured numerous speakers with innovative ideas. Manhattan Associates shared several announcements, including the appointment of their new president and CEO, Eric Clark. His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and develo

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Talking Logistics

MAY 28, 2025

When it comes to working with suppliers, customers, and logistics service providers, most companies still take a Whats In It for Me? approach to business relationships instead of a Whats In It for We? approach. The problem is with the mindset and approach each side has traditionally taken, according to Kate Vitasek, faculty member at. Read more The post Rethinking Business Relationships in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 28, 2025

In “TIA Unpacks Freight: Tariffs, Trust, and the Fight Against Fraud,” Joe Lynch and Chris Burroughs , President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), dive into key industry topics. About Chris Burroughs Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), a position he assumed in November 2024.

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RFgen

MAY 28, 2025

Organizing a warehouse in 2025 requires blending time tested practices with modern technology. A well structured facility reduces handling times, minimizes errors, enhances safety, and maximizes space utilization. Warehouse managers and manufacturing businesses face a growing demand for rapid order fulfillment across multiple channels, complex production processes, and an unpredictable supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

It is easy to address supply chain management from a strict numbers mindset. Getting things where they need to go, on time and on budget, is the goal. Fulfilling orders and keeping customers happy drives profits. But behind every logistics system are the people that make it run. And compliance to regulations and industry best practices ensure that everything is done correctly.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2025

Its the Friday of Memorial Day weekend here in the US, which means many folks will be taking the day off to make the long weekend even longer. So, Ill keep it brief this morning. Now that I have a son in the Army Reserves, Memorial Day has a deeper meaning for me. During a. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 23, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 23, 2025

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

A busy week in retail earnings! This is a continuation of previous articles from April 21 , May 8 and May 11 and 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. As noted in the previous articles, this is a compilation of quotes from shippers taken from earnings transcripts (Seeking Alpha).

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 26, 2025

AI is embedded deeply in nearly every manufacturing and supply chain operation. Everything from logistics and inventory management to quality assurance and production scheduling relies on smart systems.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Factory production runs on precision, timing, and coordination. When deadlines slip, the consequences ripple through the supply chain, affecting deliveries, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Nonetheless, staying on schedule requires more than hard work on the floor. It demands a system that can adapt, anticipate problems, and support the workforce behind the machines.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 28, 2025

Discover strategies and insights into navigating tariff uncertainty and how to strengthen supply chains amidst ever-changing policies in a conversation with Arena partner, Instrumental.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 26, 2025

In the fast-paced world of smart manufacturing, making quick, accurate and informed decisions is essential. Real-time decision-making, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) , is revolutionizing smart manufacturing processes. It enables manufacturers to make decisions about production schedules, inventory management, quality control and more, all based on live data.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 26, 2025

By Danish Raza (pictured) Senior Product Manager & Practice Director, Folio3 The post Top 7 Supply Chain Management Systems Transforming the Food Industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 28, 2025

With the governments playbook, enterprises can tap into proven models for scalable, resilient and intelligent logistics.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

Managing a global supply chain has become more complex than ever. According to a 2024 McKinsey survey, 71% of businesses in the supply chain sector face compliance challenges when operating in foreign markets. Moreover, 68% of companies have experienced significant delays due to workforce-related issues while expanding to new regions. As businesses grow their operations globally, managing payroll, taxes, and legal compliance becomes more difficult, with 60% of global companies turning to externa

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QAD

MAY 29, 2025

In the high-stakes world of automotive manufacturing , delivering consistent quality at scale isnt just a competitive differentiatorits a necessity. With a customer base that includes the biggest names in the automotive industry, from Ford and General Motors to Rivian and Tesla, Autokiniton understands that precision, safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.

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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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Locus

MAY 23, 2025

Many recall 2020 as a disruption to logistics, but it ultimately became a defining reset. The pandemics surge in parcel volumes wasnt a temporary shift, it recalibrated expectations. B2C surged first, but B2B wasnt far behind. Four years on, volumes across both categories remain 2026% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Its safe to say that this is the new operating baseline.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 26, 2025

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Do Advisors Use Forecasting Software? 13 Reasons appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 29, 2025

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SCMDOJO

MAY 29, 2025

Supply chains are the systems that move products from where they are made to where they are needed. These systems include factories, warehouses, trucks, ships, and people. Many companies follow Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality HSEQ practices to keep everything running smoothly. Strong HSEQ practices can help supply chains avoid big problems that cost a lot of time and money.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 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 May 18 th. There has been enough activity to warrant this additional full update which reflects a return to a weekly update cadence of this column.

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BlueYonder

MAY 29, 2025

A previous blog post focused on the many challenges created for the worlds automotive manufacturers by demand uncertainty, especially related to electric vehicles (EVs). The uneven global adoption of EVs makes it difficult for automakers to get the product mix right by channel and region as they simultaneously manufacture internal combustion engine (ICE) models, EVs and hybrids.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 26, 2025

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Content Writer The post Group Life Insurance for Logistics Companies: What to Offer Your Employees appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 26, 2025

The traditional division of labor In the supply chain organizations of large companies, work is divided between teams of demand planners and supply planners. Demand planners interact with sales and marketing teams, to identify market trends and promotional activities, draw up forecasts, measure their accuracy, monitor order intake and so on. Supply planners interact with.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

In 2025, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is no longer just the steward of operationsthey are the architect of resilience, agility, and growth in a world where supply chain disruption is the norm. Leveraging powerful tools like Inventory Management Software , todays COOs gain real-time visibility, streamline operations, and make faster, smarter decisions that keep their businesses ahead of constant change.

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Bristlecone

MAY 29, 2025

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