Fri.May 09, 2025

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3 Ways to Turn Divergence into Advantage

John Galt

Explore the key takeaways from the opening keynote at the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, and gain actionable insights.

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Enhance Customer Experience and Reduce Abandonment with Blue Yonder Order Management

BlueYonder

What’s making shoppers ghost their online carts? Consumers these days multitask with dozens of open tabs and apps endlessly scrolling, swiping, clicking, viewing and bouncing from app to app all while having attention spans that last about as long as a TikTok video. When shoppers want to buy something, they want it instantly. They’ll do a quick check “Is it in stock?

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Technology Conferences and AI Agent Applications Announcements

Supply Chain Matters

As our Supply Chain Matters readers may have noticed from various social media feeds, this week has been one that featured two supply chain technology focused conferences and a noteworthy product release announcement. Among the flurry of images of vendor booths and conference sessions is what is the meaning and the timing of such announcements. If readers have not garnered at this point, these past two months have featured announcements related to the rollout of various AI agent applications aim

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[Case Study] How AI in Food Manufacturing Eliminated Downtime and Save $0.5M in Weekly Productivity

ThroughPut

Summary of the Impact: A global, 130-year-old food and beverage manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI in food manufacturing platform – a powerful Supply Chain Decision Intelligence solution – to eliminate unplanned machine outages and unlock major operational gains. Recovered $0.5M in weekly productivity losses Increased output by 5% through smarter machine utilization Reduced unplanned downtime across work shifts Enabled faster, data-driven CAPEX decisions Boosted workforce productiv

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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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How to Automate Your Finances Using Simple Digital Tools

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Automate Your Finances Using Simple Digital Tools appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Beyond the Bin: Rethinking Retail Returns

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Beyond the Bin: Rethinking Retail Returns appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Ultimate Guide to Warehouse Process Improvement with Lean Best Practices

Supply Chain 24/7

Implementing lean warehouse practices and process-driven strategies-such as Kaizen, Kanban, and warehouse automation-enables distribution centers to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

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What the UK-US Trade Deal Means for Supply Chains

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Thompson (pictured) VP Northern Europe, Ivalua The post What the UK-US Trade Deal Means for Supply Chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Plant Maintenance Software Is a Game-Changer

SCMDOJO

Let’s face it: ‘maintenance’ is used to mean ‘damage control’ in most plants. But those days are fading fast. A new era is dawning, powered by smart technology that’s transforming reactive fixes into proactive efficiency. At the heart of this shift? Plant maintenance software. It’s quickly becoming an indispensable tool for plant managers who want to reduce mistakes, lower expenses, and keep their operations running smoothly.

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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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Insite To Launch New Tech to Improve Training in Logistics

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Insite To Launch New Tech to Improve Training in Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Importers (and How Weber Can Help)

West Coast and California Logistics

A major change in U.S. trade policy took effect on May 2, 2025 : the removal of the de minimis exemption for shipments entering the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. This decision has significant implications not just for eCommerce consumers, but also for importers, manufacturers, and third-party logistics providers.

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U.S. Container Imports Predicted to Slump this Year Because of Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Imports have been elevated since last summer, first as retailers brought in cargo ahead of an October strike at U.S. ports, then in anticipation of an escalation of tariffs.

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Behind Every Smart Route: The Geocoding Advantage

Loginext

See how geocoding transforms your multi route planner- improving routing accuracy, delivery speed, and logistics performance across the board. The post Behind Every Smart Route: The Geocoding Advantage appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Cargo Theft Skyrocketing

Supply Chain Brain

Total reported losses topped nearly $455 million, but industry experts told CNBC that the true figure is likely to be as much as $1 billion per year.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 9, 2025)

Talking Logistics

I had no idea what was going on when we arrived at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta and saw tons of people in the lobby dressed as furry animals. It turns out that it was the beginning of Furry Weekend Atlanta. To be honest, I still have no idea what was going on, and who. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 9, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Trade Deal: U.K. Will Not Allow Import of American Hormone-Treated Beef

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K. stopped allowing hormone-produced beef in 1989, when the practice was banned across the EU, which declared it unsafe.

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Former FedEx Board Member to Head USPS

Supply Chain Brain

The appointment comes at a time of concerns that Trump officials remain determined to exert more control over an agency that Congress established to be independent decades ago.

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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