GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2025

Keeping shipping costs under control is no small task — and unpredictable freight fuel surcharges make it even tougher. These added charges help carriers deal with fuel price volatility, but they can shift dramatically from week to week. To stay ahead, you need a clear strategy for understanding and forecasting these charges. In this blog, we'll walk you through how to calculate fuel surcharges on freight, track pricing trends, audit your shipping bills, and work with the right 3PL partner

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2025

Growing Complexity The complexity of running the warehouse only continues to increase. Supply chain leaders face macro-challenges such as the pressure for sustainability, labor shortages and the effects of inflation on operating margins. Layer on the daily micro disruptions that every warehouse experiences regardless of size – unexpected or delayed deliveries, inventory shortages, quality issues and scheduled labor or equipment mismatches versus real-time needs—and suddenly running the warehouse

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re managing inventory with spreadsheets , you’re not alone—but you might be falling behind. While Excel has long been a go-to for planners, the landscape has changed. Disruptions are constant, demand is volatile, and complexity is increasing. In this dynamic environment, inventory management powered by spreadsheets is no longer a viable strategy.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 12, 2025

What a carry on! British cinema goers of a certain age may notice I have based the article title on Carry On Chloe, one of many cheesy comedies of the 60s and 70s. However, there is often nothing to smile about when considering FMCG inventory, whether it be too high or too low.

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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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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Spend analysis is often the entry point. That’s because procurement professionals like you are under constant pressure to cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver data-backed insights to the business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Top 5 Strategies for Bitcoin Trading! The advent of Bitcoin and its underlying technology, blockchain, has opened up new vistas for global trade and commerce. As the world becomes more interconnected, traditional methods of conducting business are being challenged by more efficient, secure, and transparent systems. In this context, Bitcoin stands out as a formidable enabler of international trade agreements.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 12, 2025

Forward Air announced Thursday that Chairman George Mayes has resigned following the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Per the less-than-truckload carrier’s corporate governance guidelines, board members not receiving at least 50.1% of shareholder support are required to step down. Directors Javier Polit and Laurie Tucker did receive the majority vote required to remain on the board but voluntarily resigned, “in order to permit the Board and management to continue focusing on the Company’s o

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BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2025

Economic turbulence, years of unusually high inflation and even political events are causing significant shifts in consumer behavior. Grocery prices across categories have risen by nearly 30% since 2019 , and uncertainty around the future of the economy has caused a big drop in consumer confidence in their future financial position, which is down by 30% since November 2024.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Supply Chain Issues Disrupt Slot Machine Delivery to Casinos! The online gambling industry has seen exponential growth in recent years, and Canada is no exception. As more Canadians turn to online casinos for their gaming needs, the demand for a seamless and efficient supply chain management system becomes paramount. In this article, we will explore the importance of supply chain management in the best online casinos and how it contributes to their success.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 12, 2025

In “U.S. Maritime Modernization: Policy Driven Changes in Ocean Shipping”, Joe Lynch and Lauren M. Beagen , the Founder of Squall Strategies and The Maritime Professor, discuss how recent U.S. policies, like OSRA 2022 and strategic efforts to move supply chains from China, are significantly reshaping the ocean shipping industry. About Lauren Beagen Lauren M.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

How can you plan your supply chain when the world is changing every day? E.J. Tavella, senior vice president of supply chain with Anaplan, charts the path to agile, end-to-end planning.

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Locus Robotics

JUNE 12, 2025

Home June 12, 2025 From Pen and Paper to Robots: Inside Staples Canada's Automation Journey Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager When Mert Selcuk joined Staples Canada as Senior Manager of Supply Chain Strategy and Capabilities, he didn’t just step into a supply chain organization. As Selcuk’s team is responsible for everything from network design to system engineering and long-term planning, he stepped into a true warehouse transformation.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2025, efficient spare parts inventory management is no longer a competitive advantage — it’s a business necessity. As operations, maintenance, and supply chain leaders navigate a landscape shaped by rising asset complexity, volatile supply chains, and tight capital budgets, the pressure to optimize every part, every process, and every purchase has never been greater.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2025

From traceability and anti-counterfeit to quality, transparency and faster payments, NFTs can build trust across the entire supply chain management ecosystem

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Subscribe 8 Crucial Ways to Prevent Your Property Being Overrun with Pests! Pest control in distribution warehouses is crucial for protecting your inventory and maintaining a safe environment. Warehouses, with their large storage areas and frequent shipments, create ideal conditions for pests such as rodents, insects, and birds. Effective pest control prevents contamination, damage, and costly disruptions to your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Until businesses gain a clearer picture of the administration's trade strategy and timeline, the cycle of uncertainty is likely to persist, keeping supply chains fragile, costs unpredictable, and decisions on hold.

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All Things Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2025

Let’s be honest: we knew this was coming.

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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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Americold

JUNE 12, 2025

Americold has once again earned a top spot among the industry’s best—recognized as one of Food Logistics’ 2025 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers. This annual award honors third-party logistics and cold storage companies that are driving innovation and excellence across the global cold food supply chain.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 12, 2025

Over the years, we’ve hosted more than a hundred events at o9 Solutions—both in person and online—all over the world. Each one has helped grow our community and sharpen our thinking. But aim10x Europe was different. It was the first time we built a true conference from scratch. Three stages ran in parallel. o9 platform demo zones buzzed with activity.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 12, 2025

Webinar UFLPA at Three: A Customer-Exclusive Briefing on Enforcement, Compliance & What’s Next Tuesday, June 24 9AM PT / 12PM ET Join two of the foremost UFLPA enforcement authorities—Dr. Laura Murphy, former DHS senior advisor for UFLPA targeting and head of the Sheffield Hallam University’s forced labor research program, and Kit Conklin, former head of UFLPA oversight for the House Select Committee on China—as they unpack the third anniversary of UFLPA enforcement, where the law is heading

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 12, 2025

Over the years, we’ve hosted more than a hundred events at o9 Solutions—both in person and online—all over the world. Each one has helped grow our community and sharpen our thinking. But with aim10x Europe, we set out to raise the bar even higher. Building on the incredible foundation of previous years, we challenged ourselves to reimagine what an aim10x event could be.

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 12, 2025

Webinar Measuring and Managing: How to Leverage C-SCRM in Procurement Thursday, June 26 11AM PT / 2PM ET Join Exiger and guest, Forrester, for a forward-looking webinar exploring how recent advances in software supply chain security are transforming federal procurement—empowering legal, compliance, and contracting teams to play a more active role in ensuring cybersecurity from acquisition through deployment.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2025

By Scott Lehmann (pictured) VP of Product Management, ORM & SCT, Sphera The post Businesses can’t rebuild supply chains without knowing who they are partnering with appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Subscribe How Near-Field Communication Technology Improves Your Business Performance! In thе compеtitivе world of rеtail, driving customеr еngagеmеnt and salеs can oftеn hingе on onе critical factor: how products arе prеsеntеd in-storе. Whilе digital markеting and е-commеrcе havе transformеd thе rеtail landscapе, physical storеs still rеly hеavily on еffеctivе rеtail on-premise displays to capturе attеntion and incrеasе convеrsions.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 12, 2025

Gurfein Recognized in ‘Industry Champions’ Category, Alongside Executives from Wells Fargo and U.S. Navy WASHINGTON, DC. JUNE 11, 2025 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain AI company and largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S. Federal Government, today announced that Chief Marketing Officer Kody Gurfein has been named an honoree in PRNEWS’ 2025 Class of Top Women, which includes executives from DoorDash, ESPN, Google DeepMind, Lenovo and Merck.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Shipping Containers! More than just a Box! (Infographic) Have you ever considered turning a Shipping Container into your dream home? It turns out that there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to these metal boxes. Once thought of as an ordinary transport tool for various goods, Shipping Containers have now become the newest trend in modern living.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 12, 2025

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Supply Chains Become New Battleground in the Global Trade War Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ.

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