Wed.Jun 11, 2025

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3 Tips to Implement Dash Cameras in Your Fleet!

Supply Chain Game Changer

6 Emerging Technologies in Fleet Management! Adding dash cams to your company’s fleet offers benefits such as fewer accidents and claims, as many commercial crashes in the U.S. are due to avoidable driver errors or risky driving behavior. Using dash cameras can help identify risky driving behaviors, keeping both your drivers and others on the road safer.

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Autonomous Drones and Robotics: The Future of Warehousing and Last-Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous systems are becoming an integral part of modern logistics infrastructure. The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. These systems are no longer in the prototype phase; they are in active deployment across multiple industry sectors.

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Supply chains are entering the era of legal volatility

Kinaxis

Supply chains are entering the era of legal volatility sharkins Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:22 The conventional assumption that tariffs are geopolitical risks is becoming outdated. Legal volatility—triggered by domestic court rulings—is the new wildcard. A recent federal court challenge to the executive branch's emergency tariff authority in the U.S. has demonstrated how lawsuits could reshape trade dispute resolution, creating a new paradigm where the legal system, rather than the legislature, has a d

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Introducing a Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model

Talking Logistics

Editor’s Note: The following post introduces a research report published recently, “Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by SAP, led to the creation of a Supply Chain Logistics Maturity Model. This model, which includes four defined maturity levels along with assessment questions and key performance indicators, provides companies.

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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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ToolsGroup Recognized as a Clear Industry Leader by QKS Group Review for Redefining Probabilistic Forecasting and Powering Proactive Orchestration

ToolsGroup

Recognized for turning forecasting insight into scalable, automated action, ToolsGroup supports supply chain resilience amid market volatility BOSTON – June 11, 2025 – ToolsGroup , a leading provider of retail and supply chain planning solutions, was named an industry leader in a recent QKS Review, The Retail Forecasting Gap – Why Probabilistic Forecasting is Retail’s Mandatory Upgrade.

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Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials

Supply Chain Brain

How should U.S. supply chains respond to China's threat to cut off access to critical minerals? Carrie Wibben Kaupp, president of Exiger, stresses the need for multi-tier visibility.

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Legislation could help speed air cargo shipments

Freight Waves

WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced in the House and Senate could help speed air cargo shipments through the supply chain by using a new funding incentive for surface transportation projects. The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act , introduced last week in the House by U.S. Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. and David Kustoff, R-Tenn. and in the Senate by U.S. Sens.

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Tariff Tango: US Imports Brace for Summer Surge, Followed by 2025 Dip

ModusLink Corporation

Wooden tariffs stamp is sitting on recycled paper background. Horizontal composition with selective focus and copy space. The world of international trade is a complex dance, and right now, U.S. imports are performing a lively “tariff tango.” According to the latest Global Port Tracker report , a collaborative effort by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and maritime consultancy Hackett Associates, we’re about to see a significant surge in U.S.

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The Road Ahead: Freight Market Trends & Industry Insights for 2025

Freight Waves

The logistics industry is navigating a period of rapid change as economic shifts, rising fuel costs, regulatory updates and digital transportation are accelerating the need for flexible logistics strategies across the supply chain. Carriers, shippers, and 3PLs are embracing data-driven decision-making and proactive logistics strategies to stay competitive.

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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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Boost Labeling Accuracy and Compliance with Loftware’s New SAP Integrations for S/4HANA and BTP

Supply Chain 24/7

Loftware’s new SAP integrations for S/4HANA Cloud and SAP BTP streamline enterprise labeling, automate compliance-driven printing, and reduce errors—empowering global supply chains to align with regulatory mandates like the EU CLP Regulation while supporting SAP’s Clean Core strategy.

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Whole Foods distributor remains hobbled following possible cyberattack

Freight Waves

As United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) works to address ongoing IT network issues, emails have surfaced on social media indicating the disruption could last until next week. UNFI announced it suspended its systems on Monday after the wholesale distributor of natural and organic food products identified unauthorized activity in its IT systems. The systems impacted are currently unspecified, and UNFI has yet to confirm whether or not the incident was caused by a cyberattack.

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Understanding Commercial Relocation Costs: Factors to Consider for a Budget-Friendly Move!

Supply Chain Game Changer

10 Things to Leave Behind When Moving! Relocating a commercial business involves many considerations, and one of the most critical aspects is understanding the costs involved. From planning and logistics to packing and transportation, a commercial move requires careful financial planning to ensure a smooth transition without breaking the budget. By understanding the factors contributing to commercial relocation costs, businesses can make informed decisions and effectively manage their budget for

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Canada police bust trucks carrying $47M in cocaine; $1.6M in stolen electronics recovered in US

Freight Waves

Canadian investigators recently arrested nine men for using trucks to smuggle cocaine from the U.S. into Canada; while police in Arizona recovered a truckload carrying $1.6 million worth of stolen cargo; and freight theft cases in Illinois and Kentucky surged in April. Investigators bust network using cross-border trucks to carry cocaine into Toronto Canadian authorities said Tuesday they have arrested nine men following the seizure of $47.9 million worth of bricked cocaine, the largest drug bus

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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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Why You Need AI Forecasting in Supply Chain to Weather the Storm

John Galt

Customer Portal Partner Portal Contact John Galt Solutions Atlas AI-driven SaaS platform that connects and orchestrates your entire supply chain. Applications One Platform for All Your Planning Needs S&OP Demand Supply Inventory Deliver Schedule Platform Powerful Capabilities to Elevate Your Planning Advanced Analytics Probabilistic Planning What-if Scenarios Artificial Intelligence Socialization Sustainability Galt Connect Services Empowering You to Reach Your Full Potential Digital Transformat

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Intermodal carriers getting ‘a bit more optimistic’

Freight Waves

Intermodal carriers sounded a little more upbeat than they were just a few weeks ago at an investor conference held in Chicago on Tuesday. Management from Schneider National ( NYSE: SNDR ) said its “feeling a bit more optimistic” than it was on its first-quarter call held on May 1. The multimodal provider said at the 2025 Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on Tuesday that the worst-case scenarios previously contemplated at the onset of the trade war now appear unlikely.

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How Workflow Automation Solves Supply Chain Contract Problems

All Things Supply Chain

Contract management might not be the flashiest part of your supply chain operations, but it is likely costing you more than you think.

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Logistics GDP share rose in ’24, not likely to drop: CSCMP report

Freight Waves

New York–Spending in the U.S. on logistics rose in both absolute dollar terms and as a percentage of GDP, and it isn’t likely to go down anytime soon. That was one of the primary conclusions of the annual logistics report released last week by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) at a media briefing in New York. This year’s report was entitled “Navigating Through the Fog.

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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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How Can Chatbots Positively Impact a Business’s Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Game Changer

5 Ways Logistics Companies Can Save with A.I. Beyond ChatGPT! If there’s one aspect of customer service that has seen significant changes over the last few years it’s how customers and businesses interact with each other. On the technological front, chatbots have made a significant impact on how companies communicate, but also how it’s affected the supply chain.

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CPKC system cutover triggers service woes in some former KCS locations

Freight Waves

Chicago, Il. — The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger has gone smoothly over the past two years — until a long-planned computer system cutover last month in former Kansas City Southern territory in the U.S. CPKC Chief Operating Officer Mark Redd says the cutover — during which CP’s operations system replaced the old KCS system and processes — led to localized service problems in Louisiana, eastern Texas, and parts of Mississippi.

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Watch: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategies in a Time of Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Tariffs are the biggest news across the global trade landscape today. But businesses can’t afford to ignore the additional indirect costs that arise from crafting new sourcing strategies.

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The Cocoa Supply Chains Can Improve With the Help of EUDR’s Directives!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe The Amazing Supply Chain of Chocolate Easter Eggs Unfortunately, the cocoa supply chain is now facing many challenges, which can finally end thanks to the new approaches of the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The main goal of EUDR is to improve transparency and sustainability, which are needed, especially in the cocoa supply chain.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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A View from the Top

Exiger Perspectives

Axios x Exiger A View from the Top Supply Chain Risk and Innovation with Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels Table of Contents Get in Touch Learn how you can take a proactive, strategic approach to mitigating tariff risks Hope King Events Host and moderator, Axios Brandon Daniels CEO, Exiger Axios Events Host and Moderator Hope King interviewed Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels as part of the Axios x Exiger event Building the Future: AI, Trade, and the New Rules of Power.

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Reactive to Resilient: Future-Proofing Supply Chains with Intelligent Demand Planning

o9 Solutions

This article is a shortened version of themes & topics discussed in our newest Demand Planning Core White Paper. You can find the full White Paper here shortly. Demand planning has long been a requisite of supply chain management, but in a modern, high-speed environment, it’s become something more: a strategic lever for agility, and competitive advantage.

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Powerful Solutions on Mac for Supply Chain Teams

SCMDOJO

The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. The tools used by the team often play a crucial role in achieving goals. Starting from delivery monitoring to inventory analysis and demand forecasting. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams.

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How to Adapt Your Supply Chain for Increased Demand | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

With consumers today demanding convenience, personalization, and quick delivery, the rapid ascent of e-commerce has fundamentally redefined the supply chain landscape. While this new landscape means easier and faster product ordering for consumers, it puts traditional supply chains under unprecedented pressure to adapt their direct-to-consumer fulfillment, inventory management, and procurement strategies.

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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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Optimizing Warehouse Space with Advanced Racking Systems

IT Supply Chain

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Software Solutions, Efficiency Starts Here

AB&R

AB&R’s Software Solutions for a Seamless Supply Chain At AB&R, we know the daily demands of your operations leave no room for inefficiency. Whether you’re counting assets in the field or labeling fresh food in the kitchen, you need software solutions that fit seamlessly into your workflow. Two standout solutions in our suite, Accuviti ITM and LabelChef do just that, each solving specific challenges in inventory management and food labeling.

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Fleet Risk Isn’t Just About Fuel Costs: Legal Exposure After a Crash

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Fleet Risk Isn’t Just About Fuel Costs: Legal Exposure After a Crash appeared first on IT Supply Chain.