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How Strong HSEQ Practices Help Supply Chains Avoid Costly Disruptions

SCMDOJO

Supply chains are the systems that move products from where they are made to where they are needed. These systems include factories, warehouses, trucks, ships, and people. Many companies follow Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality HSEQ practices to keep everything running smoothly. Strong HSEQ practices can help supply chains avoid big problems that cost a lot of time and money.

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Manhattan Associates Momentum 2025: New Horizons

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week, I attended the Manhattan Associates Flagship US Conference, Momentum 2025. The event, held in sunny Las Vegas, was well attended and featured numerous speakers with innovative ideas. Manhattan Associates shared several announcements, including the appointment of their new president and CEO, Eric Clark. His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and develo

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FMCG: Operating without a Supply Chain department!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Supply Chain nuts & bolts Last week I looked at some basic definitions of a Supply Chain and what Supply Chains are designed to achieve. After enjoying the wet UK Bank Holiday, one of my first meetings was with an established FMCG CEO. No names of course, but this is a medium sized player with a broad European base. I have disguised the identity to protect us both but their product range contains nuts which I think is rather apt in the circumstances.

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Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities

Kinaxis

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist. One moment, a sense of relief; the next, a new tariff threat appears on the horizon.

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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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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

ivalua

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time. At Ivalua, we’ve worked with hundreds of global enterprises to bridge these gaps, streamline operations, and build stronger, more connected processes.

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Autokiniton Drives Quality Standardization and Automotive Excellence with QAD EQMS

QAD

In the high-stakes world of automotive manufacturing , delivering consistent quality at scale isnt just a competitive differentiatorits a necessity. With a customer base that includes the biggest names in the automotive industry, from Ford and General Motors to Rivian and Tesla, Autokiniton understands that precision, safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.

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Bristlecone Connected Community – May 2025

Bristlecone

We’re all about staying connected and growing our community—and your involvement is what fuels this initiative! Help us expand our reach by sharing this bulletin with your network. Let’s spread the word, together! In this edition, we explore how Bristlecone is helping mid-sized enterprises simplify supply chain integration with our plug-and-play solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Kinaxis.

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AI+ Expo

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supplier Risk Management June 24, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Reveal Hidden Risks. Anticipate Whats Next. Exiger AI Illuminates Your Supply Chain, Foresees Disruptions, and Strengthens Resilience As an original and proud sponsor of the AI+ Expo and the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), Exiger is an AI platform trusted by Fortune 500 companies, 65 federal agencies, and the defense industrial base.

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Navigating Battery Demand in an Unpredictable EV Landscape  

BlueYonder

A previous blog post focused on the many challenges created for the worlds automotive manufacturers by demand uncertainty, especially related to electric vehicles (EVs). The uneven global adoption of EVs makes it difficult for automakers to get the product mix right by channel and region as they simultaneously manufacture internal combustion engine (ICE) models, EVs and hybrids.

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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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Essential Features to Consider in Amplifier Series for Industrial Automation Systems

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Essential Features to Consider in Amplifier Series for Industrial Automation Systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Empowering Sustainable Supply Chains Through Organizational Change Management

Bristlecone

Empowering Sustainable Supply Chains: The Central Role of Organizational Change Management Download White Paper The post Empowering Sustainable Supply Chains Through Organizational Change Management appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Supercharge CPG sales with AI-powered insights

crisp

How forward-thinking CPG sales teams utilize AI-powered data foundations for the perfect pitch, leveraging real-time insights, seamless answers, and predictive modeling to keep sales expanding. Successful CPG growth today depends on becoming an indispensable retail partner. The right structured data foundation enables suppliers to deliver the strategic insights and collaborative solutions that merchants value most.

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The Journey from Fragility to Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Digest

Finding a Spot between Precision and Probability

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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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Slash Warehouse Costs: The Smart Savings of Fractional Warehousing

Supply Chain Brain

This session provides actionable insights for businesses seeking to reduce overhead, conquer inventory challenges, and drive sustainable growth through smarter warehousing strategies. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to gain a competitive edge through agile and cost-efficient warehousing.

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Finite Capacity Planning: The Key to Meeting Customer Expectations 

synchrono

In competitive markets, meeting customer commitments is key. With enough inventory, people, and equipment, delivering on time all the time wouldnt be as much of a challenge as it is. The difficulty is that nearly all manufacturing operations have constraints. In this post, I will drill down into finite capacity planning, how it helps manufacturers […] The post Finite Capacity Planning: The Key to Meeting Customer Expectations first appeared on Synchrono.

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Best Buy Slashes Guidance for 2026 as Tariffs Take Toll

Supply Chain Brain

Best Buy now expects to see $41.1-$41.9 billion in revenue for the 2026 fiscal year, compared to the $41.4-42.2 billion range it had previously projected.

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Inside LocusLABS: Where Bold Ideas Meet Real-World Impact

Locus Robotics

Home May 29, 2025 Inside LocusLABS: Where Bold Ideas Meet Real-World Impact Sean Johnson , Chief Technology Officer In todays high-throughput, unpredictable warehouses, meeting rising customer expectations takes more than incremental gains, it demands breakthrough innovation. Thats why we created LocusLABS , our innovation engine that was purpose-built to transform ambitious ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

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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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Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

Supply Chain Brain

This webinar examines how Integrated Business Planning equips organizations to proactively manage these changes and enable improved business performance. Attendees will learn how IBP operationalizes strategy, manages change, drives timely decisions enabling companies to adjust tactics and resources to create and maintain a competitive edge.

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The Executive Perspective – Bill Mahoney, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

NFI

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gain insight into what’s top of mind for shippers in todays evolving logistics landscape. What three shifts do you expect to see in the second half of 2025? What are three topics that shippers have on their minds during your conversations?

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Watch: The Wide World of Humanoid Robots

Supply Chain Brain

Are humanoid robots really happening? And does it even make sense to design them that way? Melonee Wise, chief product officer with Agility Robotics, describes the practical applications.

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Promotion Planning – Brochure

Cognira

Brochure PromoAI Promotion planning Explore how PromoAI empowers retailers to strategically orchestrate high-impact promotional campaigns. Our advanced solution fosters seamless cross-department collaboration, ensures strategic alignment , and optimizes resource allocation to boost your promotional performance and profitability. In this comprehensive brochure, you’ll learn how PromoAI enables precise planning across products, timing, channels, and locations through intelligent, configurabl

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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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Ford Says Michigan Battery Plant at Risk If Tax Credits Are Cut

Supply Chain Brain

The legislative risks mark the latest potential hurdle for a plant Ford announced in 2023 that was originally intended to produce enough batteries for 400,000 EVs.

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Automated Packaging Technologies making Gains in the Distribution Centers

Supply Chain Digest

Interesting Analysis from Rowen Stott of Interact Analysis

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Watch: Maintaining Quality and Reliability Throughout the Cold Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The cold chain is a complex process that requires adherence to the strictest standards of handling through multiple stages.

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What Shippers and Brands Need to Know Amid Tariff Whiplash

Stord

The global supply chain stands at another critical juncture as U.S.-China trade tensions force shippers, carriers, brokers, and brands to reassess logistics strategies. Imports from China fell to $29.4 billion in March 2025, the lowest monthly total since 2021, representing a 1.9% year-over-year decline and a 7% drop from the previous month. 1 This decline was driven in large part by the 145% tariffs imposed on Chinese imports and the 125% reciprocal tariffs China levied on U.S. goods 3 , which

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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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Podcast | ‘Real-Time’ Delivery by Foodservice Fleets: Pain and Potential

Supply Chain Brain

Todays foodservice fleets not only have to respond to disruptions they need to do it in real time.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for May 30, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

Pepsico Pulls Back on Green Goal. US Q1 GDP down Just a Bit. Yes, AI will Kill Many Jobs, Expert Says.

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Boeing Set to Resume Deliveries to China

Supply Chain Brain

Pending FAA approval, Boeing also hopes to soon increase production of its 737 Max to 42 planes per month, with a goal to produce 47 per month by the end of the year.

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