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Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Many businesses continue to use traditional tracking methods like paperwork or centralized databases, which can be slow, susceptible to manipulation, and challenging to verify across multiple entities.

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Breaking Bottlenecks: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Data Centers

AIMMS

To tackle their supply chain challenges, leading data center companies turn to advanced supply chain design and optimization software.

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Airbus Sets 2024 Aircraft Delivery Goals

Supply Chain Matters

Commercial aircraft designer and producer Airbus announced its commercial aircraft divisions and associated supply chain supply networks aircraft delivery goal for 2025. The announcement came in conjunction with last weeks reporting of consolidated full year 2024 financial results and guidance for 2025. The European based producers goal is to deliver 820 aircraft this year compared to the total of 766 aircraft delivered to 86 airline or leasing customers during 2024.

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Cost Performance Index (CPI): What is it and How to Calculate it?

SCMDOJO

Introduction As global supply chains evolve, ensuring cost efficiency is crucial. One way to assess the cost performance of any function within the supply chain is through Cost Performance Index (CPI). While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing.

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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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When ERP Procurement Falls Short and What’s the Alternative?

Precoro

ERP systems form the backbone of efficient operations for many organizations. They integrate finance, HR, sales, and supply chain management into one complex platform. Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.

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Climate Change Threatens the Future of Food Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Already in 2025, we've seen the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the price and availability of essential foods.

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Why API-first engineering is the way forward for software development

IT Supply Chain

By Tishan Dahanayakage (pictured) Associate Director & Software Architect, WSO2 The post Why API-first engineering is the way forward for software development appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Data Your Supply Chain Can’t Survive Without

John Galt

Embracing external data is key to enhance supply chain visibility, improve planning, and optimize operations. Here's how you can get started.

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The Role Of Currency Exchange in Expanding Your Global Business

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role Of Currency Exchange in Expanding Your Global Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Implementing an ERP System for Manufacturing Part 2

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In Part 1 we pointed out that implementing an ERP system for manufacturing allows companies to integrate business functions, streamline processes, and use automation to reduce wastage and costs, and improve productivity and efficiency. We covered the importance of identifying the business goals of the project, and setting up a project organization. In Part 2, we explain the phases of the implementation project.

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How to Choose The Best Web Hosting for Small Business?

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose The Best Web Hosting for Small Business? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Electrical Supply Distributor Kirby Risk Selects Tecsys’ Elite™ to Supercharge its Warehouse Operations

Tecsys

Kirby Risk selects Tecsys Elite WMS to enhance warehouse efficiency and streamline electrical supply distribution across its 40+ locations in the Midwest and Southeast.

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Should you put a mitre box in a fish tank?

IT Supply Chain

By Nick Jordan (pictured) Head of Engineering & Quality, Pailton Engineering The post Should you put a mitre box in a fish tank? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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AI at the Helm: Navigating the Shifts in U.S. Trade Policy

Supply Chain Brain

While the chaos surrounding new trade regulations may not slow anytime soon, those who embrace AI will find themselves better equipped to handle whatever the next change brings.

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How to Use Crystals to Bring Success in Your Business?

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Use Crystals to Bring Success in Your Business? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Short-Interval Planning for Efficient Manufacturing

Demand Driven Technologies

In our factories, a practice has become established: short-interval animation. Team meetings are held with operators, reviewing what has happened in the last few hours, the team’s priorities for the coming shift, the status of actions in progress, and problems to be solved. This same ritual is repeated by sector and at the plant level.

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Secret Data Management Software for Students – 100% FREE

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Secret Data Management Software for Students 100% FREE appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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North Korea Accused of Providing Forced Labor to China’s Fishing Fleet

Supply Chain Brain

The Environmental Justice Foundation report alleges that some crew were kept at sea for up to ten years, with their salary given to the North Korean government.

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Transport & storage firms are more optimistic about March prospects than any comparable sector

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, Parcelhero The post Transport & storage firms are more optimistic about March prospects than any comparable sector appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Dockworker Union Ratifies Six-Year Contract at Eastern U.S. Ports

Supply Chain Brain

Employers got assurances that ILA leadership would work with local chapters to address a lack of labor reliability port operators say introduces uncertainty and makes it hard to plan.

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5 reasons why Bizzo Casino stands out from the competition

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 reasons why Bizzo Casino stands out from the competition appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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International Windship Association Launches Survey on Wind Propulsion Technology

Supply Chain Brain

The survey aims to will allow deeper understanding of the wind propulsion technology segment and low- or zero-emissions fuels and technologies.

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Short-Interval Planning for Efficient Manufacturing

Demand Driven Technologies

In our factories, a practice has become established: short-interval animation. Team meetings are held with operators, reviewing what has happened in the last few hours, the team’s priorities for the coming shift, the status of actions in progress, and problems to be solved. This same ritual is repeated by sector and at the plant level.

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Trump’s Tariff Threat Sparks Global Race to Get Copper to the U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Despite nervousness about whether traders would be able to get copper to the U.S. in time, the section 232 investigation is likely to take many months to complete.

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