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Navigating Today’s Tariff Turbulence with Cloud Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

In today’s volatile trade environment, customs brokers and importers are in uncharted waters. The rapid implementation and modification of tariffs, often announced through social media even before formal policy announcements, have created unprecedented challenges for global supply chains. The New Tariff Landscape A rollercoaster of tariff changes has already marked the first half of 2025.

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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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Supply Chain Lessons from an Obituary

Talking Logistics

I like to read the obituaries in the newspaper, especially the ones in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal. Most of the people featured are unknown to the general public, or at least to me, but they accomplished great things in life despite dealing, in many cases, with great obstacles or challenges early. Read more The post Supply Chain Lessons from an Obituary appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Tariffs Dominate Dialogue at Gartner SC Symposium in Orlando

AIMMS

Tariff management means integrating planning, logistics, and technology into a unified supply chain strategy that prioritizes agility and resilience.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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The Container Payment Portal and the Rise of AI in Freight with Jake Hoffman

The Logistics of Logistics

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the container payment portal and the rise of AI in freight. Jake is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world. About Jake Hoffman Jake Hoffman is the Chief Technology Officer of Gnosis Freight, a logistics tech company focused on the lifecycle of a shipping container as it moves around the world.

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Inventory Optimization in a Volatile Market: How to Stay Agile and Profitable

ModusLink Corporation

A supervisor with scanner in hands checking on goods in boxes in storage. In todays unpredictable business environment, inventory is no longer just a cost centerits a strategic asset. From global supply chain disruptions to shifting consumer demand, businesses are facing increasing volatility. And with volatility comes the need for smarter, faster, and more flexible inventory management strategies.

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How a Business Rules Engine Can Deliver Value to Your Yard

C3 Solutions

Businesses require clear policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to provide straightforward direction to the teams and ensure consistent execution.

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Inventory Planning Best Practices: Finding the Right Formula for Stock Optimization

Arkieva

Solve the inventory planning equation and know where, when, and how much to stock. Discover best practices that help you anticipate all the variables needed. Inventory Planning Best Practices: Finding the Right Formula for Stock Optimization was first posted on May 20, 2025 at 10:42 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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How Companies Use Arena Scribe for Connected Product Collaboration

Arena Solutions

Have you ever spent countless hours sifting through Slack messages, Microsoft Teams chats, or meeting transcripts to locate product feedback? Youre not alone. Many organizations face this challenge when they rely on these collaboration tools for exchanging product information. The allure of collaboration apps is clear in todays remote work environment.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 Demonstrates Why Supply Chains Must Transform

Logistics Viewpoints

There is nothing like harnessing the energy of a user conference to outline a bold vision for a transforming world. In that vein, Blue Yonders ICON 2025 didnt disappoint. Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. As you would expect, major emphasis was placed on the role of AI to deliver accurate, timely, and improved decisions at all points of supply chain processes using a combination of human-to-AI ag

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AI Software for Spare Parts Inventory Management: Why You Should Care

ThroughPut

Managing spare parts inventory has always been a delicate balancing actexcess inventory ties up capital, while shortages risk costly downtime and production delays. In asset-intensive industries, this challenge has only intensified with the growing complexity across supply chains. In addition, poor visibility, unpredictable demand, and disjointed systems worsen the situation further and lead to inefficient procurement, misplaced stock, and emergency orders.

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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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A Bitter Pill: America’s Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals

Exiger Perspectives

Article - May 19, 2025 A Bitter Pill: Americas Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals How Global Supply Chains, Strategic Rivals, and Quality Breakdowns Threaten U.S. Healthcare Table of Contents Exiger AI-powered analysis has uncovered widespread quality and ethical risks in the global pharmaceutical supply chainincluding contamination, falsified testing data, and potential use of forced labor in China.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Global Trade is Complex: Isn’t It Time to Simplify?

QAD

Updated: May 20, 2025 Published: November 2, 2022 Tariffs and Ongoing Trade Tensions Tariffs have been a constant topic of discussion due to the new U.S. executive administration now in place. The recent increase in U.S. tariffs, announced April 2nd, on imported goods is having significant repercussions across multiple industries, impacting manufacturers , suppliers and consumers.

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AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Cisco’s Answer to Supply Chain Threats

Logistics Viewpoints

As supply chains adopt more automation and AI, they also become prime targets for cyber threats. Cisco is tackling this head-on with AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial and logistics networks. These new tools dont just reactthey predict, adapt, and protect vital systems across the supply chain. For logistics operators balancing operational uptime and cyber risk, Ciscos strategy offers both reassurance and resilience.

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As Returns Grow, Retailers Must Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Re-Sell Products

BlueYonder

Weve all seen the headlines and statistics on product returns. Last year consumers returned $890 billion in merchandise. Since only 47% of returned items are resold at full price , todays return volumes represent a staggering financial loss for retailers. For a $5 billion retailer with 50% online sales and an industry-average 30% returns rate, returns represent a $750 million problem.

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How Corporate Philanthropy Strengthens Employee Loyalty

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post How Corporate Philanthropy Strengthens Employee Loyalty appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Shift-Left logistics: The Secret Ingredient for Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Industry leaders are heeding the call to action to shift left, integrate early and create a more resilient global economy. The time is now.

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5 Supply Chain Strategies for Riding the Tariff Roller Coaster

Resilinc

Explore supply chain strategies for navigating tariff uncertaintyand learn about how Resilincs AI agents for tariff disruption are changing the game. In recent weeks, tariff-related headlines have dominated global news cyclesfrom Chinas restrictions on critical mineral exports to the U.S. cutting tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days.

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Supply Chain and Logistics News May 12th- 15th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

This week marked a significant milestone for trade agreements. The United Kingdom and India have formally reached a Free Trade Agreement, which is the largest trade agreement for the UK since Brexit. As a result, 99 percent of Indian exports will benefit from zero duties in the UK market. Additionally, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, during which both countries will lower their tariffs on products from one another.

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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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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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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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How Retailers Can Stay Ahead in the Mobile-first Era

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post How Retailers Can Stay Ahead in the Mobile-first Era appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Business Performance: The 3 Key Boosters of Procurement

Jaggaer

Its actually quite obvious. In many industries, procurement is responsible for managing significant budgets which means it holds a key lever for business performance. Yet its still not commonly perceived as a true driver of value. This is mainly due to historical reasons. From Order Fulfillment to Strategic Value Creation Partner This realization is relatively new and comes with a fundamental shift in how the role of procurement is understood.

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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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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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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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5 solutions for reducing supply chain variability

Demand Driven Technologies

Variability, the enemy of flow As any supply chain practitioner knows, variability is deleterious – variability runs against our ability to have the right product in the right place at the right time to satisfy a customer need, and thus secure or increase our company’s revenues. Some have characterized variability as constituting “anti-flows” – disturbances.

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Apple’s Supply Chain Innovation: A Benchmark for Electronics Brands

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Apples Supply Chain Innovation: A Benchmark for Electronics Brands appeared first on IT Supply Chain.