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3PL Value Creation Asia Summit 2025 Summary

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

3PL Value Creation Asia Summit 2025 by Brett Marshall Editor-In-Chief LogiSYM Magazine Last week in Singapore, Armstrong & Associates, in partnership with The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society and CargoNow, hosted its annual 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit. The event brought together senior executives from the shipper community, third-party logistics providers and technology leaders, to network and share cutting-edge concepts for achieving growth in 2025 globally and across Asia

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InterSystems READY 2025 – Modern Supply Chains, Practical Data Strategy, and Tools That Work

Logistics Viewpoints

For years, supply chain professionals have talked about visibility, resilience, and efficiency. The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. What is needed is a practical, scalable way to unify supply chain data across systems, make it useful in real time, and apply intelligence, whether from algorith

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Beyond the Ping: Building True Logistics visibility in 2025

Turvo

Visibility used to mean waiting for a midnight EDI 214. In 2025, it means knowing right now where every load sits, why it’s there, and what to do if plans change. That leap from static updates to real-time intelligence hinges on three pillars: continuous tracking, end-to-end transparency, and geofencing that turns location data into action. Real-Time Tracking: From Location Dots to Predictive Insights Today’s cloud TMS platforms absorb live telematics pings, status APIs, and IoT sensor data, the

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Supply Chain AI Symposium to feature execs from Augment, project44, GenLogs, and HappyRobot

Freight Waves

FreightWaves is gearing up to host its pioneering Supply Chain AI Symposium at the historic International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, on July 30, 2025. The event promises to bring together a dynamic mix of industry leaders, innovators, and AI enthusiasts who are at the forefront of transforming the logistics landscape. Among the notable speakers at the symposium are Harish Abbott, Jett McCandless, Ryan Joyce, and Javi Palafox, whose experiences and insights into AI-driven advancements in Freig

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Tariffs, Peak Season Lulls and More – July 16, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home Tariffs, Peak Season Lulls and More – July 16, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. July 16, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 24% to $2,369/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 5% to $4,888/FEU.

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How to Minimize Supply Chain Disruptions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy? Supply chains are believed to be the backbone of your business operations. They’re fragile ecosystems that can lead to severe losses when a disruption occurs. This is mainly because the systems are interconnected. One slight change affects the process downstream. Supply chain disruptions are unpredictable but can be controlled.

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

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Making the most of early payments: 5 recommendations for procurement leaders

Taulia

Making the most of early payments: 5 recommendations for procurement leaders Early payment programs play a vital role in helping companies build trust with their suppliers and make their supply chains more resilient. Suppliers, meanwhile, can benefit from early payment programs in multiple ways, from improving cash flow to increasing their stability and building stronger relationships with customers.

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The Saga of Stale Data and Stalled Innovation

Supply Chain Shaman

This morning, I threw away three loaves of moldy bread. In my attempt to step away from processed food, I don’t buy bread that does not mold. The mold is a kind reminder of the bread’s age. As I threw out my trash, I thought about my strategy session last week. Stale Answers from Stale Data? Last week, I facilitated a strategy session on the value of “fresh data” (data with minimal latency) in supply chain planning.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

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 BD Biosciences was 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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Cut Losses with Asset Tracking in Retail Stores!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Smart Cameras: The New Frontier of Cashless, Seamless Payments! Retail stores constantly seek ways to improve operations and profitability. Keeping things from getting lost or stolen is a real struggle for them. Every missing item costs money. Shop owners can now track their inventory with complete precision. An asset tracking system helps stores monitor every product from delivery to sale.

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Trends in Logistics Technology, according to Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

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Insider threat cargo theft cases rose in Q2, expert says

Freight Waves

During the second quarter of this year, the frequency of incidents involving thieves acting upon inside information has been rising, according to Tony Pelli, global director of supply chain resilience at BSI Consulting. The company’s second-quarter global cargo theft report – for the period between April 1 to June 25 – shows Miami and Los Angeles were the top two hot spots for insider participation cargo thefts in the U.S.

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Congress Mulls Bill to Strengthen U.S. Rare Earth Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Under the MSP Act, the U.S. would coordinate with partner governments and financial institutions to make "responsible" investments in mineral supply chains at every stage.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

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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Ports back bill to limit Customs charging for inspection services

Freight Waves

Ahead of an expected expansion by the Trump administration, port operators are backing a House bill that would limit Customs and Border Protection’s billing of ports for inspection services. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) in a release endorsed the reintroduction of the bipartisan CBP Securing Ports and America’s Commerce and Economy (SPACE) Act by U.S.

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October 6–8, 2025 – SAP Connect | Las Vegas

Bristlecone

Join Bristlecone at SAP Connect 2025 in Las Vegas as we share insights, success stories, and innovations in AI, S/4HANA, and digital supply chains.

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What Is Supplier Risk Management In 2025? Strategies, Process, and Future Trends

Kodiak Hub

Supplier risk management identifies, assesses, and reduces risks from third party suppliers to maintain supply chain continuity and compliance.

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AI in action: how smarter logistics can drive sustainability gains

IT Supply Chain

By Philipp Pfister (pictured) Sector Vice President, Transporeon The post AI in action: how smarter logistics can drive sustainability gains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Smart Factories Are the Only Path to Successful Onshoring

The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.

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Climbing Everest: How RHI Magnesita is Transforming Global Planning with o9

o9 Solutions

This article is derived from RHI Magnesita’s keynote at the aim10x Digital 2025 event. The original keynote, in its entirety, can be accessed here. RHI Magnesita knows a thing or two about heat. The company’s high-performance refractory products are essential to industries like steel, cement, and glass; industries that operate at temperatures up to 1700 degrees.

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Managing Seasonal Demand: How Food & Beverage Brands Stay Agile with Flexible Warehousing

FLEXE

By forward-deploying inventory using flexible warehousing, food and beverage brands efficiently manage seasonal demand and optimize supply chain costs.

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Workflow Wars: A Comprehensive Comparison Guide for Automated Software Selection!

Supply Chain Game Changer

What Others Will Not Tell You About Supply Chain Planning Software! In the world of business, efficiency is critical. Companies are constantly searching for ways to streamline their processes and increase productivity. One popular solution that has emerged in recent years is automation through software tools. With a wide variety of options available, it can be overwhelming for businesses to choose the right automated software for their specific needs.

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Optimizing Oversized Inventory: A Cost-Saving Fulfillment

All Things Supply Chain

Disclaimer: The views expressed are personal and drawn from the author’s professional experience in large-scale supply chain environments. No proprietary data is referenced.

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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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Cross-border trucking company accused of labor violations

Freight Waves

Authorities in the U.S. have asked the government of Mexico to investigate whether Tijuana-based Liber Gennesys Group has denied the right of truck drivers to organize for bargaining purposes. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday an interagency committee received a complaint on June 12 from the Supply Chain Transporters Union (SITRABICS) in Mexico, and Rethink Trade at the American Economic Liberties Project, a nonprofit advocacy group.

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Tom O’Donnell Appointed to Executive Committee of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Tom O’Donnell Appointed to Executive Committee by The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom O’Donnell to its Executive Committee, effective immediately. This appointment reflects LSCMS’s continued commitment to strengthening its leadership with accomplished professionals who bring diverse perspectives, deep expertise, and a shared passion for advancing the logistics and

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Outsourcing Order Fulfillment

3PL Insights

Selling products online via Google Shopping, Amazon, and your own e-commerce website is a full time job….and then some. We’ve talked about setting up an e-commerce website in our marketing tools section. Now it’s time to close the loop and get your products to your customer. There are two critical elements to the supply chain process from when a customer checks out on your website.

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Top Vulnerabilities and Cybersecurity Trends You Should Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Businesses! With digital transformation taking hold across all business segments of the modern-day internet-driven world, all organizations prioritize cybersecurity by making it their primary concern. All business organizations rely on internet connection and computerized systems to protect data from unauthorized access and various online attacks while managing daily operations.

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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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The Importance of Simple, Seamless Digital Experiences for Website Success

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Importance of Simple, Seamless Digital Experiences for Website Success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Benefits of Fuel Tank Rental Services!

Supply Chain Game Changer

4 Revolutionary Changes in Biofuel! Industries such as construction, automobiles, and others are constantly looking for methods to cut costs. One strategy they employ is fuel tank rental services, which can reduce fuel supply wait times and save money on gasoline for your equipment. Moreover, according to recent studies, due to the pandemic, travel bans and other modes of transportation were halted or heavily affected, causing a decline in fuel and oil demand by nearly 20% in two months in early

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Why Families Choose Nursing Homes to Ensure Consistent and Compassionate Care

IT Supply Chain

By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Families Choose Nursing Homes to Ensure Consistent and Compassionate Care appeared first on IT Supply Chain.