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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 23, 2025)

Talking Logistics

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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RocketFuel: Fintech for Fulfillment with Braden DiCristofano

The Logistics of Logistics

Braden DiCristofano and Joe Lynch discuss RocketFuel: Fintech for fulfillment. Braden is the Co-founder and CEO of Launch Fulfillment and RocketFuel, two high-growth companies transforming the logistics and fintech landscapes. About Braden DiCristofano Braden DiCristofano is the Co-founder and CEO of Launch Fulfillment and RocketFuel, two high-growth companies transforming the logistics and fintech landscapes.

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FMCG Supply Chain: What’s That All About?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

A long, long time ago. I started my career in the late 1970s studying chemistry and working as an R&D type helping to bring FMCG Homecare products to the market. At that time, people working in R&D were largely silo based and did not really know how a carefully crafted innovation made the transition from bench top development, through pilot plant testing and eventually onto supermarket shelves.

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Schneider Electric Drives Supply Chain Transparency Through Environmental Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Sustainability isnt just a corporate goal anymoreits a supply chain requirement. Schneider Electrics new Environmental Data Program gives logistics professionals unprecedented access to carbon and sustainability metrics, covering over 70% of its product turnover. This move empowers companies to make more informed sourcing decisions, comply with ESG standards, and build greener operations.

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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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Supply Chain Safety Protects Workers and Maintains Compliance

SCMDOJO

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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Protecting Supply Chains from AI-Driven Risks in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

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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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 5

Cathy Roberson

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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Fast Freight Cost Calculation Matters More Than Ever

All Things Supply Chain

Global shipping is evolving rapidly. Rising fuel prices, new trade regulations, and port congestion are making freight costs harder to predict.

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Meeting Deadlines on the Factory Floor: How to Keep Production on Track

SCMDOJO

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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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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Building a Greener Future: How Staci Americas Supports Sustainable Warehousing and Supply Chain Management

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Todays brands know that sustainability isnt just a nice-to-have its a competitive advantage. From consumer expectations to retailer requirements, environmental responsibility is becoming a key driver of brand loyalty, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

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Beyond Resilience: Transforming Supply Chain Challenges into Opportunities

Supply Chain Brain

In todays unpredictable world, adaptive supply chains are a strategic necessity. This insider session explores the core principles of adaptive supply chains, including antifragility, scenario planning, and AI-driven insights, showcasing how businesses can turn disruption into opportunities and gain a competitive advantage.

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Offset Tariffs by Cutting Supply Chain & Procurement Costs

QAD

In today’s volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability and competitive advantage. There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. While there are no short-term fixes, enterprises should prioritize areas where they can make the quickest gains to reduce costs.

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Benefits and Considerations of Cloud ERP for Manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Traditional ERP systems were deployed on-premise, where the company took responsibility for everything, including installing the hardware, running the system, and most IT issues. Manufacturers are now able to choose a different deployment method cloud ERP as the backbone of their digital transformation strategy. A cloud-based ERP solution is located off-premises, and is accessed using the Internet.

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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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Why Supply Chain Companies Need Employer of Record Services for Global Hiring

SCMDOJO

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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Top 7 Supply Chain Management Systems Transforming the Food Industry in 2025

IT Supply Chain

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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Building Supply Chain Cybersecurity Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Third-party supply chain attacks are the second most-cited cybersecurity risk for chief information security officers out of 350 different risks, second only to ransomware attacks.

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3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now

Locus Robotics

Home May 22, 2025 3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Not all 3PLs are created equal and for e-commerce brands navigating unpredictable demand, high customer expectations, and rising operational costs, choosing the right logistics partner is an imperative. On a recent episode of Warehouse Automation Matters , Chris Caouette, Chief Revenue Officer at North Bay Distribution , shared what brands should really be looking for in a 3PL and why

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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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Leveraging AI for Smarter Decision-Making in Manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

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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Future-Proofing Supply Chains with Analytics-Driven Leadership

SCMDOJO

In an age where supply chains face persistent disruptionsfrom pandemics and trade wars to cyberattacks and climate volatilityresilience is no longer optional. Organizations must anticipate risk, adapt faster, and recover smarter. This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-dri

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Why Do Advisors Use Forecasting Software? 13 Reasons

IT Supply Chain

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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Legacy Out, Intelligence In: The Great Realignment of Supply Chain Tech

Locus

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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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Get Transparency in the Supply Chain to Comply with Sustainability Regulations – Part 1: What’s Needed?

Jaggaer

The EU has set itself the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Various laws and directives, notably the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) translate the political ambition into legal obligations while also providing incentives to companies to move operations in a positive direction.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech May 23 2025

Supply Chain Matters

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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Demand Planning or Supply Planning? 

Demand Driven Technologies

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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How Speech-to-Text Technology Empowers Professionals With Disabilities

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post How Speech-to-Text Technology Empowers Professionals With Disabilities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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Inventory Management Software: The Strategic Imperative for COOs in Modern Supply Chains

ThroughPut

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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Strategic Sourcing: Here’s What it Means and Why It Matters

Kodiak Hub

Strategic sourcing is more than a buzzwordits a sourcing strategy that can transform how organizations purchase goods and services. If youre involved in procurement or supply chain management, youve likely heard the term tossed around. But what is strategic sourcing, really, and why should you care? In this article, well break down what strategic sourcing means, how it differs from traditional purchasing, and why it matters for your business.

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The Future of Resilience: Agentic Supply Chain Risk Management Explained

Resilinc

Discover how Resilincs agentic supply chain risk management is transforming disruption response with AI-powered supply chain risk solutions built for speed, scale, and compliance. In todays unpredictable global environment, static dashboards, delayed manual workflows, and generic chatbots can no longer keep up. What modern supply chains need isnt just more datathey need intelligent action.