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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

Over the past five years, supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges. E-commerce demands, trade pressures, and increasingly complex supplier networks have necessitated executives to raise concerns about their supply chain operations. Recently, tariffs have become a focal point in major headlines, and the looming fear of a trade war persists. Supply chain planners are now frequently tasked with initiating transformations to address these various pressures.

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Reflection: The Journey to be Market Driven

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2002, I had the opportunity to work with General Mills. I walked away thinking, “What a great company!” At that time, the sales organization used more point-of-sale data than their competitors, they had an impressive and innovative IT team, and their supply chain processes were what I considered best-in-class. Over time, as I watched, this changed.

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How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge

Kinaxis

How the Iran conflict triggered a 1,400% supply chain scenario planning surge sharkins Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:54 When U.S. strikes hit Iranian military targets on June 22, the world held its breath, and so did the global supply chain. Oil markets surged. Airspace closed. Investment conversations paused. Behind the scenes, scenario planning models were lit up.

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What is the State of AI in Logistics?

Talking Logistics

If you’re like many logistics executives, you’re likely very curious and interested in how AI can improve your logistics operations and deliver business value, but you’re also probably a bit skeptical or confused by all the noise and buzz in the market. Therefore, it’s not surprising that many companies are still in the “early awareness”. Read more The post What is the State of AI in Logistics?

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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Roadmaps for Green Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Roadmaps for Green Logistics by Tim Foote, Director Transportation and Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio People like a routine. It provides a person with a sense of stability and security. I understand this. With routines, we can form processes that are predictable and in some sense comfortable. That said, changing routines can often be fun and exciting.

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Human Decision-Making in the AI Age: Why It Still Matters

ToolsGroup

As artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes business operations , one critical question remains: What is the role of human decision-making in the AI age? While AI excels at processing data, scaling operations, and identifying patterns, it lacks core human strengths like creativity , ethics , and empathy —skills essential for nuanced, strategic choices.

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Layoffs hit Amazon Fresh, Kroger, UNFI and other food companies

Freight Waves

A surge of closures and layoffs has hit workers and companies tied to food production, distribution and retail across the U.S. Since the beginning of May, there have been over 1,513 job cuts announced, according to media reports and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices. Among the companies facing layoffs are Amazon Fresh, The Kroger Co., Del Monte Foods Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., United Natural Foods Inc., Bakery Barn LLC, Randalls and Albertsons.

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How COOs are Achieving Results with Supply Chain Software!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! As a former COO, overseeing Kaizen events, value-stream mapping analysis , upgrading ERP systems, and implementing customer success programs, I recall how easy it was for functional leaders to get bogged down in their own imperatives and lose sight of the big picture. Individual silo objectives can inadvertently be at cross purposes with others – most commonly between sales and operations.

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The Blue Yonder Command Center: Your Guide to Logistics Excellence 

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Koushik Balasubramanian, Ann Marie Jonkman, and Terence Leung with Blue Yonder. Operations, management, and customers are scrambling to deliver faster, with tighter margins and fewer resources. Consumers want real-time answers, so logistics teams are left chasing down answers with disconnected processes and tribal knowledge of silos.

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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 & Logistics News June 23rd – 26th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

As June comes to a close, the Northeast is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 100 degrees. This week in supply chain and logistics news includes Blue Yonder being selected to support Border States, an electrical distribution company, with their warehouse management needs. DHL Canada Express and Unifor have reached a tentative new labor contract, signaling that the over two-week strike will soon come to an end once the deal is signed.

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Four Key Digital Supply Chain Shifts to Make in Mid-2025

Supply Chain Brain

To achieve digital transformation, supply chains must look beyond traditional methods to new technologies that can streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

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DOT Secretary plans to use AI to solve carrier identity

Freight Waves

The Freight Fraud Crisis The trucking industry is grappling with a surge in freight fraud, leaving carriers, brokers, and shippers vulnerable to sophisticated scams like identity theft and unauthorized double brokering. These schemes disrupt supply chains, undermine trust, and cause significant financial and logistical challenges. The root cause is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) inadequate management of carrier identities, which allows criminals to exploit outdated sys

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Challenges Preventing Hydrogen from Revolutionizing Supply Chains!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Driving into the Future: Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles Transform Supply Chains! Hydrogen has long been heralded as a potential game-changer for various industries, particularly in the quest for cleaner energy solutions. Hydrogen is often seen as a key player in transitioning to a more sustainable future with zero-emission potential. However, despite the promise, hydrogen faces significant challenges preventing it from being widely adopted and mainstream.

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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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Multimodal Transportation Strategies for U.S.-Canada Supply Chains: Optimising the Right Mix

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Multimodal Transportation Strategies for U.S.-Canada Supply Chains: Optimising the Right Mix appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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From Theory to Practice: How AI Improves Supply Chain Planning Workflows

Arkieva

Explore how AI in supply chain planning workflows reduces manual work, flags risks early and supports smarter decisions for modern planning teams. From Theory to Practice: How AI Improves Supply Chain Planning Workflows was first posted on June 25, 2025 at 10:19 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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5 Ways Scenario Planning Transforms Your Supply Chain Strategy

John Galt

Explore how operationalizing scenario planning plays out across key dimensions of your supply chain, and the potential impacts on your overall strategy.

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border freight

Freight Waves

As nearshoring efforts accelerate, shippers are increasingly rethinking their cross-border strategies. Unlike transporting goods across state lines, cross-border shipping demands specialized expertise, robust infrastructure and comprehensive security measures. To fully capitalize on the advantages of nearshoring, companies need partners who understand that success hinges on more than just moving trucks –– it requires mastery of compliance, purpose-built infrastructure and vigilant security proto

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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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8 Ways to Future-Proof Your Business and Build Resilience!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Business is all about making as much money as possible while keeping people hooked on your brand. Longevity is so key and you have to ensure that you are going to be around for a long time. So many businesses will last only so long because they will not take the long-term factors into account and build resilience.

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Preventing Expiration-Related Retail Chargebacks

Stord

E-commerce businesses face two critical concerns regarding perishable and time-sensitive goods: the financial penalties imposed by retailers, and the potential harm to consumers. Retailers are increasingly prioritizing consumer safety and brand reputation, leading them to enforce stricter standards on product shelf-life. When brands deliver products that don't meet these requirements, retailers issue chargebacks to recoup costs and penalize non-compliance.

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Smart Factories: Connecting the Pieces Through Integrated Technologies

USC Consulting Group

Smart factories are redefining how supply chains operate, making production lines faster, more accurate, and better connected than ever. At the heart of this transformation is the integration of advanced technologies that allow systems to communicate in real time. This connection between machines, software, and data is key to improving decision-making, reducing waste, and boosting operational efficiency.

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Watch: Preparing Supply Chains Against Tariffs and Turbulence

Supply Chain Brain

How can companies prepare their supply chain networks against a wave of uncertainty and disruption? Ray DeMelfi, senior vice president of strategic services with Hy-Tek Intralogistics, offers some advice.

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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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Pennsylvania logistics company acquires trucking, warehouse competitors

Freight Waves

Milton, Pennsylvania-based logistics company Patton Logistics Group has announced it will purchase Milton Transportation and Warehousing and its sister company, BTR Inc. A Patton Logistics Group news release emailed to FreightWaves on Wednesday stated the transaction for both acquisitions will be completed on Friday. Patton Logistics Group provides freight transportation, warehousing and logistics services across North America.

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How Custom Logistics and Transportation Platforms are Defining the Future of Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! In an increasingly globalized world, logistics and transportation have taken center stage in the successful operations of businesses worldwide. Emerging from the shadows of standard methods, custom logistics and transportation platforms are shaping the future of the supply chain industry. Understanding Custom Logistics and Transportation Platforms Custom logistics and transportation platforms are bespoke software systems, meticulously designed to cater to

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Modernizing Warehousing: Overcoming Obstacles for a Faster, Smarter Supply Chain

IT Supply Chain

By Keith Jalichandra (pictured) Member of the Sales Support Team, PMI KYOTO The post Modernizing Warehousing: Overcoming Obstacles for a Faster, Smarter Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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From Reactive to Proactive: How Arena Supply Chain Intelligence Tackles Component Risk

Arena Solutions

Although we’re years removed from the COVID-19 pandemic, sourcing electronic components remains a struggle. Shortages, long lead times, and volatile pricing haven’t gone away. And with new tariffs in the mix, product teams have even more to juggle—making it harder to deliver high-quality products on schedule. We recently sat down with Arena Product Manager Nathan Ng and Senior Director, Head of GTM for Supply Chain, Guy Eron, to learn how the new supply chain intelligence (SCI) capabilities in A

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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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Supply Chain Execs Reacting Defensively to Tariff Chaos

Supply Chain Brain

Q2 findings reveal a "tariff tap dance" of short-term, reversible moves in response to frequently changing policies and mounting costs.

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Estes Forwarding Worldwide hit by cyberattack 

Freight Waves

A cyberattack occurred against Estes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) on May 28, the company told FreightWaves on Wednesday. Richmond, Virginia-based EFW is a subsidiary of Estes Express Lines, one of the largest less-than-truckload carriers and the largest private carrier in North America. EFW specializes in a full suite of logistics and freight forwarding services.

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TikTok Influencer Marketing: How to Work with TikTok Influencers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Trollishly: Secrets Behind TikTok Hooking Up Millions of Users! Is your brand ready for an influencer marketing crusade? Whether you’ve worked with influencers before or not, now could be a great time to start. Wondering if your brand’s ready for a TikTok influencer marketing crusade? Whether you’ve worked with influencers before or not, now could be a great time to make the utmost of the viral videotape app’s success.

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