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Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics?

The Network Effect

Meeting the Speed Demands of E-commerce Today’s consumers expect same-day or even under-one-hour delivery. MFCs, positioned closer to customers, help retailers compress the fulfillment timeline to meet these expectations Improving Labor Efficiency With rising labor costs and shortages, retailers are turning to automation.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. To qualify for consumer tax credits like the $7,500 Clean Vehicle Credit, products must meet stringent sourcing requirements for battery components and critical minerals. Because the U.S.

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The AI Wars: Battlefronts, Breakthroughs, and the New Era of the Industrial AI (R)Evolution

Logistics Viewpoints

Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data. In late 2022, OpenAI arguably ignited the “ AI Wars ” with the release of ChatGPT 3.5 , which brought a new level of accessibility and capability to generative AI.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains Amid the Automotive Microchip Shortage

RFgen

To thrive in this high-stakes environment, supply chain and procurement leaders must rethink their approach to inventory planning, sourcing strategies, and financial collaboration. Chips used in vehicles must meet rigorous reliability, temperature tolerance, and safety certifications, often requiring bespoke manufacturing processes.

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­Driving decarbonization with technology

Taulia

The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a package of measures, including tax incentives for clean energy and manufacturing. Companies can pull in master and transactional data from SAP S/4HANA Cloud and integrate supplier data and third-party sources. has set a goal of 100% clean electricity in 2035 and a 2050 net-zero goal.

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4 Types of Supply Chain Control Towers 

BlueYonder

As explained in Nucleus Researchs report, Supply Chain Control Tower Value Matrix 2022 : with siloed Control Towers, planners and transportation analysts often find themselves bogged down with swivel chair operations that necessitate emails and last-minute meetings.

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What Multi Carrier Shipping Solution is Right for You?

QAD

Updated: June 3, 2025 Published: February 23, 2022 Parcel volumes have skyrocketed in recent years. Meet Customer Demands with Multi Carrier Shipping Software Most carriers have their own dedicated shipping software and specific formats for paperwork. Unfortunately, so have prices. DO YOU NEED A GLOBAL SOLUTION?