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Vehicle Access Resilience in Time-Critical Supply Chains

IT Supply Chain

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Catalysts for Change: Redefining Logistics Through Innovation and Advisory Partners

Talking Logistics

Editor’s note: Today’s post is part of a special Talking Logistics series called “Powering the Breakthrough in Logistics” where subject matter experts from leading supply chain and logistics companies share their insights and advice on the following three questions: Why do we need to break through the way we’ve always done things in logistics to. Read more The post Catalysts for Change: Redefining Logistics Through Innovation and Advisory Partners appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian

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Tariffs Are the New Normal: Boardrooms are Finally Demanding a Pivot to Real-Time Supply Chain Orchestration – by Mark Morgan, Kinaxis

Logistics Viewpoints

When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. They’re the norm. That’s why real-time supply chain orchestration is no longer a nice-to-have.

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Communicating the ROI of Network Design Projects

AIMMS

Learn how to communicate the ROI of supply chain network design projects by linking optimization outcomes to strategic business value and executive goals.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and the Future of Supply Chains with Corey DeSantis

The Logistics of Logistics

In “Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and The Future of Supply Chains”, Joe Lynch and Corey DeSantis , BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, discuss the evolving landscape of global trade, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and strategies for building resilient supply chains for tomorrow. About Corey DeSantis Corey DeSantis serves as BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, supporting clients in manufacturing, automotive, telecommunicatio

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The Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Innovation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain management in the U.S. has experienced significant advancements over the past few years. With the introduction of new technologies, businesses can now streamline operations, increase efficiency, and better meet consumer demands. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function.

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Blockchain for Transparent and Secure Supply Chains, 2025 Update

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains do not just move products, they move promises. Promises of origin, safety, compliance, sustainability. And in 2025, keeping those promises has never been harder. Counterfeit goods still fill markets. Paper trails remain vulnerable. Disparate systems fail to communicate. Trust, the currency of global trade, is stretched thin. Blockchain, despite the early hype and hesitation, is proving to be the foundational architecture that this trust-deficient world demands.

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China expert Leland Miller announced as keynote speaker at FreightWaves’ Future of Freight Festival

Freight Waves

FreightWaves has announced that Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Future of Freight Festival (F3) this November. The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China trade dynamics and supply chain volatilities.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Smarter Back-to-School Replenishment with AI

ToolsGroup

The back-to-school shopping season is a critical period for retailers, offering significant revenue potential but also complex planning challenges. In 2025, factors like inflation, global trade disruptions, and increasingly cautious consumer behavior are reshaping this landscape. To navigate these changes, retailers are rethinking how they plan, replenish, and price their assortments—and turning to AI-powered systems for smarter back-to-school replenishment with AI.

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InterSystems READY 2025 – Modern Supply Chains, Practical Data Strategy, and Tools That Work

Logistics Viewpoints

For years, supply chain professionals have talked about visibility, resilience, and efficiency. The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. What is needed is a practical, scalable way to unify supply chain data across systems, make it useful in real time, and apply intelligence, whether from algorith

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Kinaxis

EFESO hdiniz Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:05 Contact EFESO Reach out to learn more, ask questions or request a meeting. GET IN TOUCH Partner Type System Integrator EFESO Management Consultants is a global leader in supply chain excellence, operations strategy and performance improvement. For 40+ years, we’ve delivered measurable results across industries, integrating processes, people, technology, and sustainability.

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Drive Down Your Cost per Unit – And Make Every Movement Count

Supply Chain Brain

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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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Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers

The Network Effect

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times! The defense supply chain faces growing pressure to be faster, smarter, and more resilient, especially in contested or austere environments.

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Mastering Supply Chain Uncertainty: 9 Strategies Manufacturers Should Know

Arena Solutions

DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY IN THE MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN In today’s global economy, manufacturers are navigating a landscape riddled with uncertainty. From escalating tariffs and geopolitical instability to natural disasters and labor shortages, the pressure on supply chains has never been greater. Tariff unpredictability remains a major concern for manufacturers.

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Tariffs, Peak Season Lulls and More – July 16, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home Tariffs, Peak Season Lulls and More – July 16, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. July 16, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 24% to $2,369/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 5% to $4,888/FEU.

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How to Improve Your Supply Chain Efficiency!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Valuable Ways to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency! With the current rate of inflation in the UK rising exponentially, conserving time and resources is more important than ever before. Whether you’re only just starting out in your industry or you’ve been working in your industry for years, it’s always useful to know how to improve, refine, and enhance your supply chain efficiency to better serve your business.

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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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Supply Chain AI Symposium to feature execs from Augment, project44, GenLogs, and HappyRobot

Freight Waves

FreightWaves is gearing up to host its pioneering Supply Chain AI Symposium at the historic International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, on July 30, 2025. The event promises to bring together a dynamic mix of industry leaders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts who are at the forefront of transforming the logistics landscape. Among the notable speakers at the symposium are Harish Abbott, Jett McCandless, Ryan Joyce, and Javi Palafox, whose experiences and insights into AI-driven advancements in Freig

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Beyond the Ping: Building True Logistics visibility in 2025

Turvo

Visibility used to mean waiting for a midnight EDI 214. In 2025, it means knowing right now where every load sits, why it’s there, and what to do if plans change. That leap from static updates to real-time intelligence hinges on three pillars: continuous tracking, end-to-end transparency, and geofencing that turns location data into action. Real-Time Tracking: From Location Dots to Predictive Insights Today’s cloud TMS platforms absorb live telematics pings, status APIs, and IoT sensor data, the

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How to Start Your Warehouse Automation Journey: A Playbook from Staples Canada 

Locus Robotics

Home July 15, 2025 How to Start Your Warehouse Automation Journey: A Playbook from Staples Canada Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Starting the automation journey is one of the most strategic, but often most daunting, moves a warehouse operation can make. With so many technologies, platforms, and partners to choose from, it’s easy to fall into decision paralysis or pursue the flashiest solution instead of the right one.

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How Real-Time Inventory Visibility Prevents Feeder Warehouse Line Stoppages

Tecsys

In a feeder warehouse, every pallet is a promise to the production line. Lose track of one sensor or bolt and an assembly line can grind to a halt, at great expense. When margins are thin and production cycles are measured in seconds, end-to-end supply chain visibility turns from advantage to necessity.

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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 Automation Improves Efficiency in Manufacturing and Beyond!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience with Smart Automation Technologies! Imagine saving money, increasing productivity, and minimizing waste, all simultaneously. With automation, you can transform traditional manufacturing into a streamlined, data-driven operation. With smart machines powered by AI and IoT, your company can operate more efficiently, effectively, and productively.

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The Policy Paradox: How US Tariffs and Tax Credits Risk Inflating Power Costs and Delaying the Energy Transition

Logistics Viewpoints

The United States stands at a critical juncture, confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and the broader electrification of its economy. This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. However, a complex and at times contradictory web of federal policies is creating significant headwinds.

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The Future of Transportation Management: Navigating the Next Era of Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

A modern TMS isn’t just a logistics tool—it’s a competitive advantage. The right solution will reduce transportation costs by up to 30%, improve delivery accuracy, and unlock 20–40% efficiency gains through AI-driven decision-making.

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TextLocate transforms the driver communication landscape

Freight Waves

The logistics industry has long struggled with inefficient communication methods that frustrate drivers and waste valuable time for brokers and carriers. TextLocate addresses these pain points through its innovative SMS-based system. As the dominant driver communication provider in the logistics industry, TextLocate combines chat capabilities and image capture with location tracking – a powerful combination that leverages workflow automation to elevate driver visibility to unprecedented levels,

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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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Turning Turbulence Into Opportunity: A Playbook for Agile, Resilient Supply Chains

Arena Solutions

Supply chain disruptions have been hitting companies from all sides. Unprecedented tariff policy shifts, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters have all increased in recent years, causing unforeseen supply chain disruptions. Production shutdowns, labor and material shortages, shipment delays, longer lead times, higher costs, and lower quality have made it imperative that these risks be considered in creating an agile supply chain strategy.

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How to Minimize Supply Chain Disruptions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy? Supply chains are believed to be the backbone of your business operations. They’re fragile ecosystems that can lead to severe losses when a disruption occurs. This is mainly because the systems are interconnected. One slight change affects the process downstream. Supply chain disruptions are unpredictable but can be controlled.

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AI in Supply Chain: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Global Operations

ThroughPut

What is AI in Supply Chain? AI in supply chain refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and optimization algorithms – to make the supply chain more agile, intelligent, and autonomous. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s embedded in today’s best-performing supply chains—from predictive demand planning to intelligent route optimization to supplier risk mitigation.