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Automakers Get a Break on Tariffs, for Now

Supply Chain Brain

The tariffs were set to disrupt a third of car production in North America within a week.

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GenAI Implementation Challenges in the Supply Chain

Bristlecone

We appreciate the valuable insights shared by Jennifer Chew , our VP of Solutions and Consulting, on the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) in supply chain operations. While AIs potential is widely acknowledged, many organizations face challenges in implementation due to cybersecurity concerns, skill gaps and the complexities of change management.

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From Connectivity to Interoperability: How Shippers & Carriers Optimise their Supply Chain

IT Supply Chain

By Philipp Pfister (pictured) Sector Vice President, Transporeon The post From Connectivity to Interoperability: How Shippers & Carriers Optimise their Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Diplomacy Through Supply Chain ‘Containment’: Does It Really Work?

Supply Chain Brain

In recent years, as world economies have become more interconnected, politicians have increasingly used regulations as a means of advancing foreign policy.

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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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QR Codes Powered by GS1: Empowering Brands with Essential Data for Downstream Visibility

IT Supply Chain

By Nigel Allen (pictured) Marketing Manager 2D Codes, Domino Printing Sciences The post QR Codes Powered by GS1: Empowering Brands with Essential Data for Downstream Visibility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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5 Technologies Impacting Supply Chain Efficiency

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Technologies Impacting Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SnapFulfil to Unveil Next-Generation UI and New Order Management Functionality at ProMat 2025

SnapFulfil

SnapFulfil, a leading provider of cloud-based warehouse management systems, is set to make a major impact at ProMat 2025 with the debut of its highly anticipated new user interface (UI) and innovative Order Management functionality. The company will be hosting live demonstrations of its industry-leading WMS for visitors to see the new updates in person at their booth #E11312.

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5 Key Trade Compliance Trends in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Thomas Lobert (pictured) Solutions Consultant, Descartes The post 5 Key Trade Compliance Trends in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Japanese Firms Boost Exports to U.S. to Get Ahead of Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The industry is pressuring the Japanese government to take steps to head off any additional duties.

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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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6 Key Technologies Driving Innovation in Law Firms

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post 6 Key Technologies Driving Innovation in Law Firms appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How AI is transforming workflows in retail promotion management

Cognira

Retail promotions are essential for driving sales, increasing customer engagement, and maintaining competitiveness. However, the workflow involved in planning, optimizing, and executing promotions remains highly fragmented, leading to inefficiencies, wasted resources, and missed revenue opportunities. Retailers often face: Manual workflows that slow down execution and increase errors Disjointed collaboration between merchandising, marketing, and vendors Limited data visibility, making optimizati

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Why Every Growing Business Needs Prepaid Cards for Expense Control

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Every Growing Business Needs Prepaid Cards for Expense Control appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Are Hardware Scanners a Thing of the Past?

Supply Chain Brain

Hardware scanners certainly wont disappear entirely, but their role will evolve as smartphone solutions expand their capabilities.

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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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7 Essential CISSP Exam Requirements You Shouldn’t Overlook

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 7 Essential CISSP Exam Requirements You Shouldnt Overlook appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tecsys Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

Tecsys

Tecsys Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025

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Native video ads: A way for better promotion?

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Native video ads: A way for better promotion? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Melissa & Doug Unlocked Growth with Alloy.ai’s POS Analytics

Alloy

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Can the Automotive Industry Survive the Trade War?

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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PayCargo and Gnosis Freight to Power Container Payment Portal for Hapag-Lloyd

Logistics Viewpoints

The Container Payment Portal provides Hapag-Lloyd customers with additional visibility into real-time container status events, streamlines invoicing and payment processing, and expedites container release enhancing cargo movement efficiency and reducing container dwell times Logistics payment platform, PayCargo , and Gnosis Freight , a leading provider of supply chain visibility and execution software for shipping containers, announced an integration and partnership with Hapag-Lloyd , one of th

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How AI-Powered Demand Forecasting Transforms New Product Introductions

ToolsGroup

Effective demand planning software is essential for businesses managing short and unpredictable product life cycles. A well-structured demand forecasting strategy for new product introductions (NPI) should address two key aspects: Baseline Demand Forecasting Estimating long-term sales at normal operating capacity. Launch Demand Profile Predicting demand patterns during the initial introduction phase.

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Exploring the Future of Automotive Supply Chains at FAL25

BlueYonder

Recently a team from Blue Yonder attended the Forum Automotive Logistics 2025 (FAL25) industry conference in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. True to the theme of the conference The New Age of Exploration All Hands on Deck! the focus was on innovations and discoveries that are enabling the worlds automakers to achieve new levels of supply chain excellence.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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How to Overcome the Top 7 ERP Implementation Challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The complex interplay of various factors leads to ERP implementation challenges, ranging from inadequate planning, to poor people management and technical issues. Organizations must recognize that ERP projects demand meticulous planning, specific technical skills, comprehensive change management, and the active involvement of senior management. By understanding the challenges, organizations can increase their chances of achieving successful ERP implementations, reaping the intended benefits, and

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Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women in Leadership

Locus Robotics

Home March 05, 2025 Celebrating International Womens Day and Women in Leadership Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer International Womens Day is not only a celebration, but also a commitment to progress and at Locus Robotics, we recognize that diverse leadership is both good for business and essential to innovation, resilience, and success. As we take a moment to reflect on the contributions of women at Locus and across the industry, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering an inclusive and equi

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How AI is transforming workflows in retail promotion management 

Cognira

How AI is transforming workflows in retail promotion management March 5, 2025 Promotions , Retail AI/ML & Data Science Home Retail promotions are essential for driving sales, increasing customer engagement, and maintaining competitiveness. However, the workflow involved in planning, optimizing, and executing promotions remains highly fragmented, leading to inefficiencies, wasted resources, and missed revenue opportunities.

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Why Keeping a Driver for 16 Minutes Can Mean Extra Charges

Freightera

Driver Detention Often Results in Additional Charges: Heres Why When detention charges arise, we often get the question of why we would charge for such a thing. The driver was only there for an hour, and after all, there were several pallets to unload and to make sure there was no damage or shortage. All understandable points. However, there is also the carriers side.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Blue Yonder Associates Share How They Will #AccelerateAction This International Women’s Day

BlueYonder

International Womens Day (IWD) is a global celebration, recognizing women for their achievements without regard to divisions, and taking into account all intersections across demographics. IWD occurs each year on March 8. This years theme is Accelerate Action, specifically as it relates to gender equality. According to IWDs website, At the current rate of progress, it will takeuntil 2158,which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Eco

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Panama’s President Accuses Trump of Lying to Congress Over Canal

Supply Chain Brain

Trump told lawmakers in Washington on March 4 that Panama had broken the agreements it made when it took over the waterway a quarter-century ago.

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U.S. Auto Industry Granted One-Month Tariff Exemption

Supply Chain Matters

The whiplash cycles of the Trump Administration relative to the imposition of added U.S. import tariffs continues to rattle industry supply chain leaders, strategists and planners. This afternoon the White House announced a one month tariff exemption for the U.S. auto industry regarding yesterdays blanket imposition of 25 percent import tariffs on goods imported from either Canada or Mexico.