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Reshoring and Domestic Manufacturing Incentives: Impacts on Supply Chain Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Spearheaded by initiatives like those championed during Donald Trump’s past presidency (and likely during his upcoming term), policies promoting domestic manufacturing—such as tax breaks, tariffs, and regulatory incentives—have redefined how companies

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The Role of Robotics in Advanced Packaging Systems

The Network Effect

How automation and robotics are improving packaging, supply chains, and impacting customer experience and expectations

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Georgia: The Future of Supply Chain with Bob Kosek

The Logistics of Logistics

Bob Kosek and Joe Lynch discuss Goergia: the future of supply chain. Bob is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development , your one-stop shop for Georgia business. About Bob Kosek Bob Kosek is the Division Director of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He is responsible for overseeing the statewide and regional teams responsible for attracting job and investment growth to the State of Georgia.

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets. It’s also the time of year when we face immense pressure to deliver more packages, faster than.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Comprehensive Insights for Manufacturing and Distribution in 2025

ToolsGroup

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. As we approach 2025, businesses face a critical juncture where adaptability and strategic foresight will define competitive success. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution. 1.

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Introducing Scenario Navigator For Structured Supply Chain Analysis

AIMMS

Scenario Navigator supports the creation of sub-scenarios. It is designed to make supply chain analysis smarter, faster, and more structured.

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Solving the Freight Broker’s Biggest Problem with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Hollister and Joe Lynch discuss solving the freight broker’s biggest problem. Brad is the Head of Growth of Upwell , a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence. About Brad Hollister Brad Hollister is an investor, entrepreneur, freight-tech advisor, and Head of Growth at Upwell, a tech firm that streamlines accounts receivable using artificial intelligence.

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Supply Chains Are Still Constrained by Geography

Enterra Insights

“For decades,” writes economic journalist Peter S. Goodman , “major companies have behaved as if geographic distance were almost irrelevant. A factory in China was the same as a factory in Michigan. The internet, container shipping and international trading arrangements had supposedly shrunk the globe.”[1] He adds, “No longer.

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Black Friday is Over: What Went Wrong, What Went Right, and How to Win the Rest of the Holidays

ToolsGroup

Black Friday 2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the results are in. While some retailers made bold moves that paid off, others struggled with familiar issues like stockouts, misaligned promotions, and consumer fatigue. As we gear up for the final stretch of the holiday shopping season, let’s analyze the wins, the losses, and how to pivot for success.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Lenovo Excels in Supply Chain Planning with a Hybrid Approach

Logistics Viewpoints

Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo Lenovo is ranked tenth by one leading analyst firm among a list of global companies with exceptional supply chains. Based on an interview with Jack Fiedler, the vice president for digital transformation of the global supply chain at Lenovo, the word “exceptional” certainly applies.

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Operational Resilience in Action: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders

Talking Logistics

Many companies learned the hard way during the Covid pandemic that their supply chains were not nearly as resilient as they thought. These companies were not able to adapt and recover from the pandemic-induced disruptions quickly and effectively enough to avoid financial or customer service harm. That’s why over the past few years, enabling supply. Read more The post Operational Resilience in Action: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonza

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Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed in 3PL Operations with Robust Warehouse Management Systems

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed in 3PL Operations with Robust Warehouse Management Systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Traceability and Temperature Monitoring in the Cold Chain: What’s Next

Supply Chain Brain

One of the ways companies can meet the new FDA requirement for cold-chain traceability is through smart labels that trace packages throughout the supply chain journey,

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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LSPs Need a Rapid Software Launch, with a Big ROI. Blue Yonder Delivers.

BlueYonder

We’ve seen seismic shifts in the global logistics landscape over the past few years, including a transition to omni-channel commerce, increasing demand variability and growing customer expectations. In the age of Amazon, consumers want customized fulfillment and delivery options, with fast service at a low cost. To operate profitably, companies need to carefully orchestrate their logistics operations at every step, across thousands of SKUs, hundreds of thousands of customers, and a distribution

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The hype dictatorship

Demand Driven Technologies

In all fields, and the supply chain is no exception, propaganda has an enormous influence. We are subjected to it in our social life, in our consumer incentives, in the political influences to which we are exposed. The Internet and social networks are a formidable gas pedal. I invite you to explore Google Trends, to.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024)

Talking Logistics

We got our first snow of the season yesterday. Not much, but enough to turn the lawn white. Im a fair-weathered cyclist, so that signals the end of riding outdoors for me this year. Like a bear hibernating over winter, Ill be riding in my basement cave until spring. Before I head down there, heres. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 6, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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What Are the Benefits of Using Video Background Removers in Virtual Reality

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are the Benefits of Using Video Background Removers in Virtual Reality appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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TradeBeyond's Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends

Supply Chain Brain

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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Balancing Innovation and Current Disruptions in Supply Chain Today

BlueYonder

The supply chain remains one of the most fascinating areas of business. Just when you think everything is in order, a new challenge, disruption, or innovation arises, keeping you on your toes. Blue Yonder recently brought together supply chain professionals in the Consumer Goods and Life Sciences industries to network on how they are planning for challenges, overcoming obstacles as they occur and embracing technology as they look to the future.

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. As companies across industries have discovered, a well-optimized supply chain can drive significant improvements throughout their operations. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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How CRM Makes Supply Chains More Efficient Through Segmentation

Logistics Bureau

Although for many enterprises it takes time for it to sink in, the result is inevitable. Marketing led the way with the concept of tailoring products and services to the requirements of specific groups of customers. It named its approach ‘segmentation’ and asked customers what they wanted, so that the company could produce different offerings that matched varying needs and wants.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Load Building Benefits: Understand how effective load building can enhance your transportation processes.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Automated Dropshipping

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Exploring the Pros and Cons of Automated Dropshipping appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Can U.S. Manufacturers Harness Trump’s Protectionist Policy?

Supply Chain Brain

To adapt to shifting trade policies, U.S. manufacturers should focus on supply chain resilience, cost-efficient production through automation, and recurring revenue through monetization and servitization.

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Navigating the Future of Supply Chains: Insights & Procurement

Jaggaer

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The drivers behind this focus are clear: global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and ongoing conflicts have exposed vulnerabilities in sup

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KPIs: More Than Metrics – They’re Tools for Change

Arkieva

Learn how to design effective supply chain KPIs that drive organization change, align teams, and improve performance with actionable insights. KPIs: More Than Metrics – They’re Tools for Change was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 11:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Mobile ERP Software to Streamline Your Business

RFgen

Running a warehouse these days feels like a constant juggling act, right? Keeping up with customer demands, managing inventory, and making sure everything runs smoothly — it’s a lot to handle. And if you’re still relying on outdated systems, it’s like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back. There’s a better way.

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Predictions for the technology industry in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Fred Voccola (pictured) CEO at Kaseya The post Predictions for the technology industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Priority Gap: Survey Reveals Major Disconnect Between Supply Chain Execs and the C-Suite

Supply Chain Brain

COVID-19 forever changed supply chain executives’ mindset. At least that’s what we’ve been told by industry experts, in the years since the pandemic hit.

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