Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. About Glenn Gooding Glenn Gooding , a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics. MORE
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2025
Schneider Electrics latest initiative emphasizes how AI-native software can streamline sustainability efforts across complex supply chain and logistics networks. By embedding agentic AI into enterprise workflows, the company aims to create responsive systems that manage emissions tracking, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk assessments in real time.
Talking Logistics
MAY 19, 2025
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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The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2025
Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Kristina and the Bettaway team are big supporters of Wreaths Across America. About Kristina Bernarducci Kristina Bernarducci isnt just building partnershipsshes building community.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 14, 2025
This week, I began teaching a new round of outside-in planning classes. These classes are designed for networking and exploring outside-in models in a safe environment. This is my fourth year of teaching the class and I want to build a guiding coalition for people to think differently and improve value. My goal is to build a guiding coalition for change.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
AIMMS
MAY 19, 2025
Tariff management means integrating planning, logistics, and technology into a unified supply chain strategy that prioritizes agility and resilience.
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Logility
MAY 14, 2025
The 2025 NA Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo made one thing crystal clear: AI is no longer the futureits the engine driving the transformation of todays supply chains. From smarter networks to scenario planning, here are key takeaways from our time at the event: 1. AI Is the Heart of Change The narrative has shifted. AI isnt just a toolits the foundation for building the processes of the future.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2025
Two-dozen companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen have told investors in recent weeks of plans to ramp up domestic sourcing for parts across a variety of industries.
ModusLink Corporation
MAY 19, 2025
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.
Arkieva
MAY 20, 2025
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.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 14, 2025
In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. Businesses are now managing goods and information across multiple locations, time zones, and partner networks. This complexity has introduced gaps in visibility and responsiveness that traditional systems werent designed to handle. As a result, many organizations are moving toward supply chain orchestration as a structured method for improving coordination.
Arena Solutions
MAY 13, 2025
European organizations are managing multiple prioritiessustainability, digital infrastructure, circularity, reducing reliance on lithium and fossil fuels, expanding green technology, and meeting the European Unions (EU) 2026 recent regulation, digital product passport (DPP). A digital passport electronically enables consumers, businesses, and governments to make responsible purchasing decisions about a products origin, materials, components, carbon footprint, supply chain, and much more.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2025
Read View from the Fence to learn how to leverage these five supply chain trends to guide big decisions in 2025.
Freight Plus
MAY 13, 2025
If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. These reports are how companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others track your performance as a supplier. And if you’re not hitting the right numbers, your transportation strategy could be quietly eating into your margins. This blog breaks down what retailer scorecards are, what they measure (including OTIF), how they vary by retailer, and how you can improve your performance
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.
ThroughPut
MAY 20, 2025
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 20, 2025
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.
Arena Solutions
MAY 20, 2025
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 15, 2025
According to a March 2025 survey of 200 health care industry experts, 82% said that they expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by up to 15% over the next six months.
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John Galt
MAY 14, 2025
We're taking the viral social debate to the world of supply chain: 100 Scenarios vs 1 Number Plan. What's the clear winner in supply chain planning?
QAD
MAY 20, 2025
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 14, 2025
After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the deal a new benchmark for equitable and ambitious trade between two large economies. Although the full text of the Agreement has not been released, the Indian industry has welcomed the development, even as concerns remain over potential impacts on agriculture and MSMEs.
BlueYonder
MAY 20, 2025
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2025
When you need to select a supply chain expert, how do you make the best choice for your businesss immediate needs?
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2025
By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post How Corporate Philanthropy Strengthens Employee Loyalty appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
AFFLINK
MAY 13, 2025
As supply chains become increasingly complex and face escalating pressures from global disruptions and rapid market shifts, businesses need more than traditional strategies to remain competitivethey need transformative tools. Enter AI-powered predictive analytics, a game-changing innovation that reshapes supply chain management by enhancing logistics, proactively mitigating risks, and dramatically boosting efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 13, 2025
In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Jaggaer
MAY 13, 2025
The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design. During a presentation on the progress of its digital transformation, Cosentino highlighted its readiness to continue enhancing and strengthening capabilities
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2025
As businesses reconfigure their supply chains in response to tariffs, they may be inadvertently exposing themselves to even greater risks of theft.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2025
By Chris Timmer (pictured) CEO, Linnworks The post How Retailers Can Stay Ahead in the Mobile-first Era appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. About Glenn Gooding Glenn Gooding , a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics.
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