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Managerial turnover: a challenge for the supply chain

Demand Driven Technologies

The merry-go-round In thirty years of responsibilities in major industrial groups and ten years as a consultant, I’ve seen a lot of managerial changes! That said, I understand – I myself have rarely stayed in the same role for more than four years. Mea culpa. This turnover is natural in companies of a certain size. Read more The post Managerial turnover: a challenge for the supply chain appeared first on Demand Driven Technologies.

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How LTE-M and NB-IoT Are Revolutionizing Asset Tracking in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

In the past, tracking a shipping container across continents or monitoring the temperature of a pharmaceutical package in a rural warehouse came with trade-offs: cost, power drain, or unreliable coverage. Asset visibility was reserved for high-value goods, while the rest of the supply chain operated on estimates, paper trails, and phone calls. This is changing.

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Smarter AI Starts with High-Quality Data

Supply Chain Brain

Just like a GPS is useless without reliable location data, AI and automation fail when execution data is inaccurate, delayed, or incomplete. In this session, Anand will break down why data quality is the hidden foundation of resilient, AI-ready supply chains.

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BNSF stands up shortline rail team

Freight Waves

BNSF Railway on Monday announced the creation of a team focused on growth of single-carload traffic. The First Mile/Last Mile team of 13 combines the Class I railroad’s Shortline Development and Industrial Products Business Development teams. The group, led by General Director of Marketing Mark Ganaway, will be dedicated to growing carload volume across BNSF’s 32,500-mile network.

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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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Spare Parts Management in 2025: Data-Driven Strategies for MRO Teams and Maintenance Leaders

ThroughPut

In 2025, the landscape of spare parts management is undergoing a seismic shift. Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) professionals, heads of maintenance, and spare parts managers are navigating an environment shaped by supply chain volatility, legacy infrastructure, and an explosion of data. The stakes have never been higher: unplanned downtime due to unavailable parts can cost organizations thousands of dollars per minute, erode customer trust, and disrupt critical operations.

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Tecsys Introduces ESL+, an Interactive Shelf Labeling Solution for Hospital Inventory Management

Tecsys

Tecsys expands globally with a new subsidiary in India, enhancing its supply chain capabilities and global support through strategic acquisition.

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One Scandal Away: Managing Reputational Risk in Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

Elon Musk does not need a press conference to shake the world. He just needs to hit post. Teslas stock went on a rollercoaster ride in 2025.

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Financial Forecasting: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right

Precoro

Definition: Financial forecasting is a projection of the company's future financial performance based on historical data, market research, and business needs. It provides insights into the company's future profits, expenses, and income. The forecasts act as a guide, which you can use to make strategic decisions on resource allocation and define clear, attainable goals.

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Tecsys launches TecsysIQ to unlock AI-powered insights in healthcare supply chain

Tecsys

Tecsys expands globally with a new subsidiary in India, enhancing its supply chain capabilities and global support through strategic acquisition.

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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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Automated Packaging Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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Yellow Corp. to sell 4 terminals for $6.8M

Freight Waves

In a motion before a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, defunct less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp.’s estate is seeking to sell four terminals valued at $6.8 million. The owned properties include a 68-door terminal in Knoxville, Tennessee, valued at $2.6 million, a 46-door facility in Southington, Connecticut ($2.8 million), a 31-door terminal near Baton Rouge, Louisiana ($1.2 million), and a 12-door location in Tupelo, Mississippi ($285,000).

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7 Ways Fleet Management Software Optimizes Response Times

Loginext

Explore 7 powerful ways fleet management software accelerates response timesfrom real-time tracking to predictive maintenance and smart routing. The post 7 Ways Fleet Management Software Optimizes Response Times appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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South Florida trucking company owner gets long prison term for Ponzi scheme

Freight Waves

A South Florida trucking executive convicted in November on eight counts in a Ponzi scheme fraud totaling well over $100 million was sentenced Friday to 23 years in prison. The fraud began in January 2020 and was ongoing when Singh was indicted in June 2023. He ultimately was convicted of eight counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.

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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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Why Our Customers Keep Recommending Locus: Inside Our NPS Results

Locus Robotics

Home June 02, 2025 Why Our Customers Keep Recommending Locus: Inside Our NPS Results Jasmine Lombardi , Chief Customer Officer Warehouse leaders are under constant pressure to deliver more with less, including faster fulfillment, better accuracy, and efficient workflows. But what we see every day at Locus Robotics is that true success in automation is measured in trust as well as speed and volume.

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Regulator concerns pause Watco’s Michigan shortline rail deal

Freight Waves

Federal regulators want Watco to provide more information about its proposed acquisition of Michigan short line Great Lakes Central before they will allow the deal to proceed. Watco on March 6 sought to have the deal to acquire the 420-mile Great Lakes Central exempt from a Surface Transportation Board review, as is common when short lines change ownership.

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US Manufacturing Sector Contracted for 29th Out of Last 31 Months in May

Supply Chain Digest

US PMI below Key 50 Mark Yet Again

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Meth ingredient bound for Mexican drug cartel halted in California, ICE says

Freight Waves

Authorities at the Port of Long Beach on Friday seized 55 tons of dicumyl peroxide, a chemical used to make methamphetamine. The shipment originated in China and was destined for the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico, according to a news release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The dicumyl peroxide was identified as a result of an initiative launched by ICE in 2019 to identify suspicious shipments of chemical precursors from China, India and

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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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Amazon Price Controls Under Fire from German Regulators

Supply Chain Brain

The FCO asserted that Amazon's pricing controls are based on "non-transparent marketplace rules," and unfairly interfere with the freedom of sellers to set prices.

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Proxy adviser backs activist’s move to reshape Forward Air board

Freight Waves

A major independent proxy advisory firm is backing activist investor Ancora’s call for shareholders to vote against three Forward Air board members at the company’s upcoming annual meeting. Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) has recommended that Forward’s ( NASDAQ: FWRD ) shareholders reject the reelection of Chairman George Mayes and directors Javier Polit and Laurie Tucker, according to a Monday statement from Ancora Holdings Group.

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7 Ways Fleet Management Software Optimizes Response Times

Loginext

Explore 7 powerful ways fleet management software accelerates response timesfrom real-time tracking to predictive maintenance and smart routing. The post 7 Ways Fleet Management Software Optimizes Response Times appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Best Practices for Monitoring and Managing Assets and Inventory

Supply Chain Brain

Analog and manual processes wont suffice today, and organizations must adopt advanced technologies to effectively monitor and manage assets and inventory as they travel across borders.

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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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Airlines lower air cargo forecast amid escalating trade war

Freight Waves

The International Air Transport Association on Monday downgraded its guidance for air cargo volumes and airline revenue from cargo as global tariffs unleashed by the new Trump administration roil freight markets. The trade association said air cargo demand is now expected to grow 0.7% year over year, with member airlines hauling 76 million U.S. tons versus the previous projection in December of 80 million tons.

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Gebrüder Weiss Expands Freight Business into Thailand

Supply Chain Brain

The logistics company opened for business in Thailand on June 1, with a team of 20 employees based out of Bangkok.

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DOT streamlining $5.4B for bridge projects

Freight Waves

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday announced $5.4 billion available for major bridge projects in a funding program that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says will be relieved of Biden-era approval requirements. The new funding opportunity, administered by the Federal Highway Administration, includes $4.9 billion for major bridge projects through FHWA’s Bridge Investment Program and up to $500 million to repair or replace bridges in rural areas through the agency’s Competitive Hig

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Canada Premiers Pitch Carney on New Pipelines, Ports and Mines

Supply Chain Brain

The meeting was a first step toward Carney fulfilling his campaign promise to reduce Canadas overwhelming reliance on the U.S. as an export market.

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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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Report Says Trump Has Taken “Wrecking Ball” to Labor Rights

Supply Chain Brain

The 2025 Global Rights Index, released by the largest trade union federation in the world, noted workers rights and democracy around the world are often under attack.

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Trump Set to Double U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Trump said that U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs will increase starting on June 4, in what he labeled as a "jolt" to domestic manufacturing.

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Watch: Soy Markets Are Experiencing the First Shocks of the Global Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

Simi Thambi, a climate and nature economist at FAIRR, describes an unexpected environmental consequence of the Trump Administrations tariffs on products from China.

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