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Infios and S&S Activewear Named a 2025 “Top Supply Chain Project Winner”

Logistics Viewpoints

Revolutionizing Supply Chains: S&S Activewear’s Award-Winning Fulfillment Strategy In today’s fast-paced world, where same-day delivery and labor shortages are common challenges, speed, accuracy, and resilience are essential for supply chain success. S&S Activewear recognized the need to evolve its distribution network to stay ahead of the competition.

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Three Lies We Tell Ourselves in Supply Chain Management

Talking Logistics

Okay, maybe “lies” is too strong a word, but we often deceive ourselves in supply chain management — we tell ourselves things we want to believe are true, but deep down inside, we know they’re not true at all. Let’s start with the most current lie making the rounds: “AI won’t take your job, someone. Read more The post Three Lies We Tell Ourselves in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

I shudder when someone uses the term VUCA. The term antifragile racks my brain. When a speaker wafts eloquently on one of these terms that I hate, I have to manage the inner Lora. As an adult with ADHD, the inner Lora can spark. In a controlled state, my brain questions, “What the ? Why can’t we put the same energy that we put into inventing new words, tossing around acronyms, and parading on a stage to advocate for maturity models to improve supply chains?

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Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn

Freightos

Home Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn July 7, 2025 Blog Data is the backbone of efficient decision-making. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights remains a significant challenge for many logistics organizations. In a recent webinar , Freightos’ Oliver Esch and Oliver Ritzmann from Gryn shared their expertise on overcoming data challenges and leveraging technology to drive smarter logistics operations.

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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 was BD Biosciences 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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Optimize Food Supply Chain with AI-Driven Planning

ToolsGroup

Meeting Demand Surges in the Restaurant Supply Chain Peak demand days—such as National Hamburger Day or Super Bowl Sunday—create major stress on restaurant and foodservice logistics. To successfully optimize food supply chain operations during these surges, businesses must tightly manage ingredient availability, production schedules, and delivery timing-all within narrow, often unpredictable timeframes.

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Disruptions aren’t the exception anymore, they’re part of how supply chains run. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a weather disaster, or a labor strike, most companies have faced at least one serious disruption in the last few years. In this environment, crisis response and business continuity planning can’t be treated as check-the-box activities. They need to be operational disciplines.

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Direct vs Indirect Procurement: Key Differences, Challenges, and Opportunities

ivalua

Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Both focus on improving efficiency and reducing costs but differ in their strategic approach and impact on the core business operations. Streamlining operations in indirect procurement helps maintain an agile and cost-effective organizational structure, while direct procurement emphasizes ensuring the quality and availability of key materials necessar

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Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide; Air cargo out of the Middle East still recovering – July 08, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide; Air cargo out of the Middle East still recovering – July 08, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. July 8, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 8% to $3,124/FEU.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2025)

Talking Logistics

We’ve crossed the midway point of 2025. If you had to pick a song as the soundtrack for the first half of this year, which of the following would you pick: If you have another song suggestion, please post it in the comments. Maybe it’s cheating, but my soundtrack is a melody of all those. Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk

Freight Waves

Importers are paying an effective 21% tariff on all containerized imports entering the United States, the world’s second-largest ocean line said. That’s less than half the rate of the peak average earlier this year, Maersk said Wednesday in a market update. “On average, companies are currently paying an effective average tariff rate of approximately 21% relative to container load on all U.S. imports, according to Maersk’s container-weighted effective average tariff rate metric,” the company said

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Navigating Trade Disruption: Building Resilient and Touchless Supply Chains Portcast

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE Join our Roundtable organised by CargoNOW in partnership with Portcast Navigating Trade Disruption: Building Resilient and Touchless Supply Chains Date / Time Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00 – 14:00 GMT+8 Seats are Limited Venue Singapore Synopsis In today’s volatile trade environment, from shifting tariffs to geopolitical tensions, supply chains are under constant pressure to adapt.

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Why Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility is No Longer Optional!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses are under increasing pressure to deliver products faster, more efficiently, and with higher quality than ever before. Supply chains are more complex than ever, stretching across continents, industries, and multiple stakeholders. As a result, the need for real-time supply chain visibility (RTSV) has evolved from a “nice-to-have” to a “must-have” capabilit

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The Rise of Agentic AI in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

With agentic artificial intelligence, organizations can align every function of their supply chains to act quickly, think strategically and collaborate effectively.

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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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Don’t Hit Pause: How Supply Chain Innovation Is Your Best Defense Against Uncertainty

RFgen

Uncertainty is a constant factor influencing supply chain operations. Geopolitical tensions, fluctuating tariffs, labor shortages, cyber threats, and climate induced disruptions continue to cause significant operational challenges. Even minor disruptions can cascade into larger problems. In response, many supply chain leaders consider pausing digital transformation initiatives to minimize risk.

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DHL appoints new chiefs for Americas divisions

Freight Waves

German parcel and logistics giant DHL has revamped its Americas region leadership team overseeing the Global Forwarding, Supply Chain and eCommerce divisions. On Wednesday, DHL Global Forwarding notified customers that Michael Young will assume the role of CEO for the United States, effective Aug. 1. He will replace Robert Reiter, who is preparing to leave the company to move abroad and explore other professional opportunities.

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Custom Logistics Software: Building Smarter Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Modern supply chain operations demand exceptional efficiency in order to achieve market competitiveness. The global logistics industry undergoes transformative change because of technological developments which enhance delivery services from last-mile operations to worldwide freight management. The custom logistics software development stands as a key advancement in logistics because it allows businesses to build personalized solutions that suit their operational requirements.

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5 Tips for Students: Navigating the Complex World of Supply Chain in Your Dissertation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students! Businesses cutting across various sectors have encountered unexpected disruptions, leading to the realization that their supply chains are more complex than previously thought. Such complexities bring in several challenges rather than benefits. While trying to manage this increasing uncertainty and adjust to the ever-evolving business environments, simplifying these complex supply chains has become an important objective.

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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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Out of the Fog

Arkieva

Learn how we apply AI in supply chain planning through demand forecasting, MILP-based supply planning and risk mitigation across complex supply chain networks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Out of the Fog was first posted on July 8, 2025 at 9:07 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Racks and robots for future ready warehousing

IT Supply Chain

By Edward Hutchison (pictured) Managing Director of BITO Storage Systems The post Racks and robots for future ready warehousing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Crowley adds new U.S. Northeast ocean service with Central America

Freight Waves

Crowley announced the launch of its first-ever shipping route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America. This expansion of ocean shipping services marks a significant step for Crowley, the U.S.-flag operator, as it taps into the burgeoning market between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and key ports in Guatemala and Honduras.

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Logistics in Bloom: Thriving Through Disruption

3PL Insights

What began in 2024 as a glimpse of stability quickly shifted, demanding renewed focus on flexibility, innovation, and long-term planning. Yet through it all, supply chain professionals have found ways to adjust their course, invest in smarter tools, and strengthen their operations from the ground up. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), in collaboration with AT Kearney, publishes the Annual State of Logistics Report.

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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 Artificial Intelligence Benefits Logistics and Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency.

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Forecasting New Product Demand with AI and Machine Learning

E2open

Why new product demand forecasting is challenging Walk into any Target and head to the shampoo aisle. You’ll find at least 75 choices: new ingredients, unique scents, hair-type formulas, and everything in between. Today’s consumers expect variety. Not just more choices, but new ones, driven by personal preferences, seasonal trends, and whatever’s popular on social media this week.

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Key Innovations Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Planning

Arkieva

Explore 4 innovations reshaping the future of supply chain planning. From AI to automation, all designed to improve agility, visibility and real-time execution. Key Innovations Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Planning was first posted on July 2, 2025 at 10:03 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Atlanta freight market outperformed during July 4th

Freight Waves

The Fourth of July is a significant benchmark for the U.S. truckload market, marking a seasonal uptick in demand that challenges transportation providers across the country. Historically, this holiday period is characterized by heightened freight activities driven by an increase in consumer spending and the need for timely distributions of goods as various industries prepare for summer events and promotions.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Smart Supply Chain Moves: Lessons from Malaysia’s Furniture Sector

John Galt

Explore insights from Malaysia’s furniture sector that highlight how supply chain planning solutions create a competitive edge amid global uncertainty.

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Foundations of a Digital Ecosystem: Blockchain Bedrock!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Effects of Blockchain on Modern Consumerism! In the digital age, businesses and industries are increasingly interconnected, forming complex networks known as digital ecosystems. These ecosystems rely on robust technologies to function efficiently and securely. One such technology that has emerged as the bedrock of digital ecosystems is blockchain.

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Watch: The Customer Experience-Driven Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain professionals must consider the customer experience, not just cost reduction and operational efficiency, says Mike Dominy, vice president of supply chain research at Gartner.

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