How a Business Rules Engine Can Deliver Value to Your Yard
C3 Solutions
MAY 22, 2025
Businesses require clear policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to provide straightforward direction to the teams and ensure consistent execution.
Thu.May 22, 2025
88 
FMCG Supply Chain: What’s That All About?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MAY 22, 2025
A long, long time ago. I started my career in the late 1970s studying chemistry and working as an R&D type helping to bring FMCG Homecare products to the market. At that time, people working in R&D were largely silo based and did not really know how a carefully crafted innovation made the transition from bench top development, through pilot plant testing and eventually onto supermarket shelves.
Join 102,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Schneider Electric Drives Supply Chain Transparency Through Environmental Data
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2025
Sustainability isnt just a corporate goal anymoreits a supply chain requirement. Schneider Electrics new Environmental Data Program gives logistics professionals unprecedented access to carbon and sustainability metrics, covering over 70% of its product turnover. This move empowers companies to make more informed sourcing decisions, comply with ESG standards, and build greener operations.
How Is Novelis Unlocking Supply Chain Value with o9?
o9 Solutions
MAY 22, 2025
At this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona, Andreas Nickel, Global IT Lead for Supply Chain Applications at Novelis, took the stage to share an inside look at one of the metals industry’s most ambitious digital planning transformations. As the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, Novelis operates largely out of sight to the consumer, yet it plays a critical role in packaging, architecture, automotive, and aerospace supply chains.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
Advertisement
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.
Building a Greener Future: How Staci Americas Supports Sustainable Warehousing and Supply Chain Management
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
MAY 22, 2025
Todays brands know that sustainability isnt just a nice-to-have its a competitive advantage. From consumer expectations to retailer requirements, environmental responsibility is becoming a key driver of brand loyalty, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now
Locus Robotics
MAY 22, 2025
Home May 22, 2025 3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Not all 3PLs are created equal and for e-commerce brands navigating unpredictable demand, high customer expectations, and rising operational costs, choosing the right logistics partner is an imperative. On a recent episode of Warehouse Automation Matters , Chris Caouette, Chief Revenue Officer at North Bay Distribution , shared what brands should really be looking for in a 3PL and why
How Speech-to-Text Technology Empowers Professionals With Disabilities
IT Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2025
By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post How Speech-to-Text Technology Empowers Professionals With Disabilities appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Strategic Sourcing: Here’s What it Means and Why It Matters
Kodiak Hub
MAY 22, 2025
Strategic sourcing is more than a buzzwordits a sourcing strategy that can transform how organizations purchase goods and services. If youre involved in procurement or supply chain management, youve likely heard the term tossed around. But what is strategic sourcing, really, and why should you care? In this article, well break down what strategic sourcing means, how it differs from traditional purchasing, and why it matters for your business.
The Role of AI in Modern RPA Tools for Smarter Automation
IT Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2025
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of AI in Modern RPA Tools for Smarter Automation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Panasonic to Restructure Business Units and Cut Jobs
Supply Chain Matters
MAY 22, 2025
Energy storage and consumer electronics conglomerate Panasonic announced a corporate wide line of business restructuring overhaul. This effort is expected to result in the cutting of 10,000 jobs, the equivalent to 4 percent of the total workforce. According to various published reports, half of the job cuts will originate in Japan while the other half will be among various global locations.
Unlocking Supply Chain Resilience Through Contract Analytics
IT Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2025
By Matt Lhoumeau (pictured) CEO of Concord The post Unlocking Supply Chain Resilience Through Contract Analytics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Global Debt Bomb Threatening the Economy
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 22, 2025
Japan Interest Rates Near All Time Highs
What You Should Know About Data Integrity
IT Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2025
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post What You Should Know About Data Integrity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Don’t Look Now, but Your Returned Products Are Aging
BlueYonder
MAY 22, 2025
Everyone knows returns are a huge problem for retailers. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), $890 billion in merchandise was returned in 2024 alone. Even more sobering, research shows that only 47% of returned items are resold at full price. Of the remaining number, 42% of returns are sold at a reduced priceand 12% of returned products are never resold at all.
What Every Stylish Man Needs in His Den
IT Supply Chain
MAY 22, 2025
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post What Every Stylish Man Needs in His Den appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending May 23, 2025
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 22, 2025
See who was up and who was down
Hochul Digs In on Toll, Risking Federal Funds for NYC Projects
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2025
Hochul and officials at the MTA have said congestion pricing is reducing traffic, raising needed revenue and that it will continue until a court orders it to end.
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
Vendor portal
Cognira
MAY 22, 2025
What is a vendor portal A vendor portal is a centralized, digital workspace where retailers and vendors collaborate on promotional campaigns. It serves as the go-to platform for submitting proposals, negotiating deals, tracking approvals, and sharing performance data all in real time. Quick metric Proposal Turnaround Time = Approval Date Submission Date Use this to track how quickly vendor proposals are reviewed and finalized.
Nine-in-ten U.S. businesses adjust supply chain operations as U.S. trade policy shifts
EFT
MAY 22, 2025
A majority of U.S. businesses (89%) made an adjustment to their sourcing, manufacturing or transportation activities in the first quarter of 2025, with tariff policy identified as a key issue for senior supply chain managers (C-suites). Twenty percent noted that tariffs were their top priority in Q1, behind only cybersecurity (23%) and ahead of geopolitical tensions (16%) according to the latest Quarterly Supply Chain Poll from West Monroe, which surveyed 250 business leaders in March 2025.
Nike to Raise Prices, Citing ‘Seasonal Planning’
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2025
Nikedid not mention U.S President Donald Trump's tariffs policies that have upended global trade.
Let's personalize your content