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From Farm to Flame: The Supply Chain Behind Meat

All Things Supply Chain

88% of U.S. barbeque consumers prefer grilling meat. But how many know where that meat comes from or how it got there?

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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

Stord

With the global e-commerce market projected to surpass $8 trillion by 2027 1 , brands are presented with a massive opportunity for international growth. This means far more than just new sales channels. Its about gaining access to larger, less saturated markets, often in regions where demand for certain products or categories is growing faster than in the brands home market.

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Kinaxis Announces Tariff Response Application

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights an announcement from supply chain orchestration provider Kinaxis regarding the release of the Kinaxis Tariff Response application. The Announcement Last week the supply chain orchestration technology support provider announced Kinaxis Tariff Response, a new offering aimed at helping companies simulate tariff exposure, run strategic scenarios, and make data-informed decisions quickly.

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Revolutionizing City Rides for Seniors: Why Choose Addmotor Grandtan E-Trike

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Revolutionizing City Rides for Seniors: Why Choose Addmotor Grandtan E-Trike appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?

In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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Test Publish 8:40AM PST - 11:40AM EST

Supply Chain Brain

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

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S&OP / IBP: stop the sequence!

Demand Driven Technologies

While browsing the website of a supply chain planning solution rated “leader” by Gartner, I came across the workflow below, designated as a reference for IBP best practices. I won’t give the name of the solution in question for charity’s sake, but you should know that it’s very expensive and has been adopted by some. Read more The post S&OP / IBP: stop the sequence!

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What Are the Key Features of Lozier Gondola Shelving Kits for Retailers?

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are the Key Features of Lozier Gondola Shelving Kits for Retailers? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending April 18, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

See who was up and who was down

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Smart Supply Chains Use Laser Cutting to Prototype Faster

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Smart Supply Chains Use Laser Cutting to Prototype Faster appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Understanding the Potential Tariffs Risks: Eight Strategies for Manufacturers to Mitigate the Impact

IQMS

For the past several months, the topic of increased tariffs on goods from offshore suppliers has gone from a political debate to a nearly universal discussion about best practices for planning during a period of broad tariff uncertainty. This is putting unprecedented pressure on manufacturing companies to understand the potential tariff risks on their businesses as they evolve and quickly take action to mitigate their impact.

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Subscription Billing in E-commerce: Ultimate Guide

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Subscription Billing in E-commerce: Ultimate Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Stop Western Wardrobe Waste From Overwhelming Developing Nations

Supply Chain Brain

Waste colonialism is an under-recognized yet far too prevalent practice, whereby developed nations export millions of tons of used clothing to Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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How Multi Route Planners Aid in Logistics and Distribution

Loginext

Learn how multi route planner enhances logistics by reducing fuel use, improving delivery times, and boosting customer satisfaction with smart route optimization. The post How Multi Route Planners Aid in Logistics and Distribution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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China's CATL Unveils EV Battery Breakthrough

Supply Chain Brain

The manufacturer detailed how its new auxiliary EV battery doesn't require the use of graphite for its poles, allowing 60% more electricity to flow through each cubic inch.

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Why Freight Brokers Need Real-Time Data

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Change is the only constant in the freight industry today. Even as we emerge from an economic downturn and capacity loosens, experts arent entirely sure what will happen next. Savvy brokers recognize that real-time data is critical to growth in 2025 and beyond.

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Watch: How Tariff Hikes Can Trigger a Bond Crisis for Importers

Supply Chain Brain

Dan Swartz, tariffs and customs principal with Crowe, explains how a rapid rise in tariffs, especially on goods from China, is threatening to impose a huge financial burden on U.S. importers, well beyond the amount of the tariffs themselves.

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Why Integrated Technology is Non-Negotiable for Freight Brokers

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Brokers who resist digital transformation arent just slowing down; theyre setting themselves up to be left behind. While some brokers struggle with outdated systems and manual workflows, the most successful ones are leveraging integrated technology to move freight faster, smarter, and more profitably.

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Podcast | A Plan of Action for Complying With California’s Emissions-Reporting Bill

Supply Chain Brain

Doing business in California? Get ready for a tough new greenhouse gas emissions-dislcosure law.

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Exiger Threat Analysis Tool Reveals DeepSeek’s Ties to Chinese Military

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Report: Bureaucracy Has Blown EU Wind Power Off Course

Supply Chain Brain

In 2024, wind provided 20% of Europe's energy, with EPITWind calling for that number to increase to 30% by 2030, and 50% by 2050.

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Amazon again Dominates Transport Topics Top 100 Logistics Firms

Supply Chain Digest

Five New Entrants Crack the List in 2025

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Korean Shipbuilder Hanwha Seizes Chance to Build U.S. LNG Tankers

Supply Chain Brain

Hanwha Shippings expansion comes after the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled a proposal that would impose fees on Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports.

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Best Trucking Moments in Movies

Freight Center

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Tariffs Could Open Door for Companies to Pad Profits

Supply Chain Brain

Senator Elizabeth Warren highlighted fears that the "chaotic approach" to trade could enable corporations to increase prices "regardless of whether goods are actually subject to tariffs.

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Satellite IoT – SpaceX, Inmarsat, Kineis, Orbcomm Enabling Global Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

As global supply chains expand into remote and underserved regions, traditional connectivity solutions often fall short. Cellular and terrestrial communication networks lack the reach needed to consistently monitor assets in transit across oceans, deserts, and sparsely populated areas. This visibility gap exposes supply chains to a range of risks, including delays, spoilage, theft, and compliance violations.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Test Publish 8:20AM PST - 11:20AM EST

Supply Chain Brain

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Wolters Kluwer Wins the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Award for its “OneSumX” Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Wolters Kluwer has been awarded the 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Award for OneSumX Reg Manager in the “Best RegTech Solution” category. This recognition highlights the company’s innovation in regulatory change management, particularly for community banks, insurers, and credit unions. The OneSumX Reg Manager is designed to help these financial institutions efficiently manage risk and navigate regulatory compliance challenges while maintaining their customer-focused approach.

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Test Publish 8:30AM PST - 11:30AM EST

Supply Chain Brain

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