Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
“The concept of digital twins,” writes freelance journalist Elizabeth Wallace , “has been a game-changer in digital transformation. Theyve provided a virtual mirror to physical assets, processes, or systems and [enabled] unprecedented levels of analysis, monitoring, and prediction.”[1] The concept certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Bristlecone
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. Consumers are increasingly demanding products that are not only high-quality and affordable but also produced ethically and sustainably. This heightened awareness places a significant responsibility on procurement professionals to ensure that their supply chains align with ethical and environmental standards.
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Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Supply Chain Matters provides a special edition to our column This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech. This week features a common theme. That theme is CEO turnover, which has occurred specifically among providers Resilinc and ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup Appoints New CEO Long time supply chain planning and optimization provider ToolsGroup has announced the appointment of Sean Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer , effective immediately.
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Download our Training Catalogs Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all training programs and static skill sets. The latest employee training trends show todays successful organizations as those that adapt quickly by embracing innovative approaches to upskill their teams. A McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide reported experiencing skill gaps now or are expecting to within the next five years.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
With drivers losing 102 hours to gridlock last year, New York City is second only to Istanbul in the rankings of most congested cities, according to the INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard — a frustrating distinction for NYC drivers. Taking cues from the likes of London, Singapore, and Stockholm, NYC has rolled out congestion pricing. Read more The post Navigating NYC Congestion Pricing: The Impact on Distribution Operations appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Image Courtesy of Bear Robotics LG Electronics (LG) has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
By Ashley Lipman (pictured) Content Marketing Specialist at OutreachMama The post The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Home Renovation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Walmart Canada said selling the business would allow it to focus on expanding its stores and supply chain across Canada.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
By Gabe Nelson (pictured) Content Writer The post Things You Should Consider for Your Online E-commerce Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Amazon getting Closer to Walmart Sales. US PMI Finally Turns Positive in January. Exec Survey on AI in the Supply Chain.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
For retailers eyeing international growth, expanding into the US market represents a massive opportunity. As the largest economy in the world with one of the most sophisticated consumer markets, the US offers a thriving environment for brands that are ready to scale globally. However, entering this competitive landscape isnt without its challenges. From regulatory hurdles to logistics complexity, careful planning and execution are vital for success.
Invata Intralogistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In todays fast-paced e-commerce and logistics landscape, customer satisfaction is more critical than ever. Consumers expect fast, accurate, and hassle-free deliveries, and businesses that cant meet these expectations risk losing customers to competitors. Automated fulfillment solutions provide a transformative approach to order processing, improving speed, accuracy, and efficiency while driving long-term customer loyalty.
Demand Driven Technologies
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Urban legend has it that we need a very accurate forecast. Of course, we know that this won’t happen, as actual demand will differ from forecasts. Nevertheless, major efforts are being made to improve forecast accuracy in demand-driven planning. For the sake of curiosity, let’s take a look at an item replenished using a Demand.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
While Mexico is quickly becoming an important destination for offshore manufacturing, transporting goods across the border still presents a unique set of challenges.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Organized chaos is simply part of your daily rhythm in this industry. However, the best transportation management software flips this script entirely. The post What Sets Apart the Best Transportation Management Software? appeared first on MercuryGate International.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
BIMCO said routes around the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn have been perceived as more reliable and flexible.
Alloy
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Walmart Scintilla is the Walmart's new data, analytics and reporting tool for suppliers and it represents a massive step forward in retailer-supplier collaboration.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Is it time to write the obituary for the era of free trade? Proponents of the practice have had a rough time of it lately.
Bristlecone
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
We are excited to announce that our VP of Solutions and Consulting, Jennifer Chew , has been featured on VMblog, where she shares her expert insights on how businesses can unlock substantial ROI from AI investments in 2025. In this insightful article, Jennifer outlines practical strategies for successful AI implementation, highlights common pitfalls to avoid and offers bold predictions for the future of AI technology.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Walking away from the tie-up with Honda is a huge gamble for Nissan, whose outdated product lineup has forced it to discount heavily, destroying its bottom line.
Cathy Roberson
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Just a couple of weeks into the new US administration, and it appears that global trade will become even more costly and difficult to maneuver than in years past. The Trump administration has been vocal on its goal of ‘America First’ as it looks to shrink the federal government, encourage more domestic manufacturing, and position itself as an isolationist in global matters.
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For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Negotiations on a new collective bargaining deal date back to October 2024, with the union's previous deal having expired in January 2025.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
By David Jinks (pictured) Parcelheros Head of Consumer Research The post Trumps tariff turbulence could be good news for UK exporters appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In my career, Ive never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen," Pennsylvania State Trooper First Class Megan Frazer said.
QAD
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Geopolitics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements have often influenced the automotive industry. As Donald Trump returns to the White House for a second term, the industry prepares for significant changes that could alter its future. Key areas likely to be impacted include tariffs, emissions regulations, and policies regarding autonomous vehicles.
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Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
After adding PVH to its "unreliable entities list," China is now allowed to fine the company, shut down its stores and manufacturing, and deport its employees.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
This would be the first time Walmart hasn't occupied the top spot for quarterly revenue among U.S. retailers since it dethroned Sears in 1993.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The U.S. Government Accountability Office warned in a December 2024 report that the FAA needed to take urgent action to update its air-traffic controller systems.
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