Mon.Feb 17, 2025

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AI Risks Include Data Poisoning and Model Corruption

Logistics Viewpoints

Ted Krantz, CEO of Interos Interos , a company providing supply chain resilience and risk management software, emailed me to say that there was a supply chain risk everyone seemed to be ignoring – AI-related risks. Companies use risk management software , like the Interos solution, to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to de

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Empowering Your Team: The Key Benefits of Supply Chain Certification

Procurement Academy

Theres a growing demand for certified professionals in the supply chain industryin fact, the employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033. This is a much faster rate than the average for all occupations. Supply chain certification equips companies and teams with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to design, manage, and optimize complex supply chains.

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Winning the Race, Fleet Feet Implements Autonomous Mobile Robots

Logistics Viewpoints

Fleet Feet is the largest franchisor of retailer specialty stores focused on providing premium service for runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities. To improve their operations, they installed autonomous mobile robots in their warehouse. According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system.

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SAP’s Business Data Cloud Announcement- First Mover Advantage?

Supply Chain Matters

Last week enterprise ERP and SCM software and technology platform provider SAP SE made what the provider declared as a significant and groundbreaking announcement. In this initial Supply Chain Matters market education focused commentary we provide highlights, meaning, implications, reader takeaways and the broader perspectives of this announcement. Our initial take is that the announcement is yet another effort by a large tech provider to secure first mover advantage.

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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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How to Minimize Risks Through Supply Chain Mapping

Supply Chain Brain

To avoid or minimize the damage that supply chain disruptions can cause, its important for companies to assess potential risks and develop a plan to manage them.

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Honeywell Announces Intent to Separate Automation and Aerospace, Enabling the Creation of Three Industry-leading Companies

Logistics Viewpoints

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced that its Board of Directors completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials, will result in three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies and growth drivers.

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AI for Good: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Charity Work

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post AI for Good: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Charity Work appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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USPS’s Temporary Suspension: Impact on Global Trade

All Things Supply Chain

The word disruption has become an ever-present theme in the world of logistics. Supply chains have long been exposed to geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and unexpected roadblocks.

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From Stagnation to Innovation: Empowering SaaS Leaders with the Ultimate Playbook

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post From Stagnation to Innovation: Empowering SaaS Leaders with the Ultimate Playbook appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Uncertainty Ahead? Technology Can Future-Proof Your Small Business

Supply Chain Brain

Going forward, it will be critically important, especially for SMBs, to have systems in place that can help them meticulously manage their inventory and holistically manage operations.

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Mastering Precision: How Air Cooled Laser Welding Enhances Your Welds

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Mastering Precision: How Air Cooled Laser Welding Enhances Your Welds appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Schaedler Yesco Enhances Warehouse Operations with Tecsys’ WMS, Driving Efficiency and Automation

Tecsys

Schaedler Yesco enhances its warehouse operations with Tecsys Elite WMS, driving efficiency through real-time data, automation, and advanced wire-cutting capabilities.

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The IoT-Powered Future of Business Transportation

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post The IoT-Powered Future of Business Transportation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Procurement’s Evolution From Back Office to Strategic Business Role

Supply Chain Brain

In the last 50 years, purchasing has transformed from a transactional role into one thats more strategic, aligned with long-term business requirements.

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Key Features to Leverage in SnapFulfil for 2025

SnapFulfil

Warehouse operations are evolving rapidly, and in 2025, efficiency, flexibility, and cost management remain top priorities. SnapFulfil continues to lead the way with new and enhanced capabilities designed to meet the demands of modern fulfillment, particularly for businesses operating multi-warehouse networks or managing 3PL clients.

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How Retail Warehouses Use Automation to Stay Competitive

Locus Robotics

Home February 17, 2025 How Retail Warehouses Use Automation to Stay Competitive Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Retail warehouses are under constant pressure to operate faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively and Barbara Porter, Chief Operating Officer of Fragrance.com, has witnessed firsthand how automation transforms warehouse operations, enhances employee experience, and meets rising consumer expectations.

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Shipping Giants Ask Watchdog to Avoid Biofuels in Green Push

Supply Chain Brain

The alert from shipping companies comes as theIMOhosts aneventin London this week to debatemeasures to reduce the sectors carbon footprint.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Solving Urban Last Mile Delivery Challenges with LogiNext

Loginext

Urban last mile delivery is a major logistics challenge. LogiNexts AI-powered solutions optimize routes, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. The post Solving Urban Last Mile Delivery Challenges with LogiNext appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Automation Is Changing the Game in Cold-Chain Storage

Supply Chain Brain

Following is a look at some of the leading automation opportunities that are poised to transform cold chain storage.

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Freight Recession Continues On, Cass January Report Shows

Supply Chain Digest

Freight Recession Continues On, Cass January Report Shows

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The Top 25 Tech CEOs of Washington, D.C. for 2025

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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3 Ways Your Wholesaler ERP System Is Failing You

The supply chain is the world’s most complex logistics challenge, where efficiency and accuracy are critically important to ensure goods are accessible to consumers when needed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a key role for wholesale distribution companies in this process, serving (among other things) as the inventory management software that attempts to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time and place.

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Trump Says New Tariffs on Autos Coming Around April 2

Supply Chain Brain

Trump has highlighted tariffs as a tool that he says will convince companies to move production to the U.S.

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