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No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Freightos

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide.

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AI Leader in Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing joins MISUMI

Logistics Viewpoints

Fictiv , a global supply chain technology company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMIGroup Inc., a leading global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry headquartered in Japan. The all-cash transaction has a total consideration of $350 million, subject to closing adjustments. Once closed, Fictiv will join MISUMI.

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Suministros & Alimentos Optimizing the Food Industry Supply Chain with ToolsGroup at the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/XPO™ 2025

ToolsGroup

Next generation prediction algorithms excel at preventing business disruption and optimizing the supply chain for Central American food distribution logistics BOSTON April 29, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, will be in attendance at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo , taking place May 19-21 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA

Freightos

Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently. Christian Wilhelm April 30, 2025 Blog We’re excited to announce that SHIPSTA by Freightos is officially rebranding as Freightos Procure.

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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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Upgrade Your Scanners While Upgrading Your Productivity

AB&R

In todays fast-paced warehouses, distribution centers, and field operations, every scan counts. If your team is relying on outdated or underperforming barcode scanners, youre not just losing timeyoure losing productivity, accuracy, and profit. Luckily, some of the most trusted names in data capture have released rugged, high-performance devices built for the demands of modern workflows.

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Legacy Sourcing and Planning Solutions Struggle With Today’s Supply Chain Challenges- Part Three

Supply Chain Matters

This posting is the third installment in our ongoing supply chain technology market education series. Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari has teamed up with procurement sourcing and technology applications influencer Michael Lamoureux, in the sharing a joint perspective as to why legacy sourcing and planning software applications will struggle with existing and highly uncertain business and associated supply chain challenges.

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China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $3,395/FEU.

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UPS Q1 Earnings: Continued Cost Cutting and Revenue Management Amid Market Uncertainty

Cathy Roberson

Wall Street may have liked UPS’ Q1 earnings announcement when announced early April 29th but for the parcel market and global trade, it spoke to UPS’ struggle to profit from a much different domestic parcel market it once dominated before the global pandemic and to a global market that has quickly changed in just a few months and continues to spread uncertainty among shippers and carriers.

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No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Freightos

Home No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. Ian Arroyo April 29, 2025 Blog As Freightos’ Chief Strategy Officer, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the logistics industry has transformed since COVID-19 disrupted supply chains worldwide.

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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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Unchained: AI & Automotive Supply Chains: The Next Big Shift

Bristlecone

Play Video In our debut episode, Michael Leen, VP New Sales, and Sameer Joshi, VP Growth Markets, explore how AI is shifting automotive supply chains from reactive to predictive, moving from forecasting to market anticipation, and making sustainability a necessity. Get ready for bold ideas, fresh strategies, and real-world insights that challenge the status quo.

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Integrating Recycled Plastics Into Global Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

By raising the bar on quality across the industry, we can strengthen our recycled-plastic supply chains and drive better plastic choices for businesses everywhere.

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China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update

Freightos

Home China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. East Asia – April 29, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. April 29, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $2,328/FEU.

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Bristlecone Connected Community – Apr 2025

Bristlecone

Were all about staying connected and expanding our family of subscribersand your involvement is the fuel that drives our initiative! Help us grow by sharing this bulletin with your network. Lets spread the word together!( Joining link… ) In this edition, we spotlight our Gen AI leadership journey with Carnegie Mellon, where 25 senior leaders are being empowered to drive innovation in the supply chain.

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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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Watch: Daily Harvest Ups Its Game With New Tracking Tech

Supply Chain Brain

Wesley Williams, vice president of supply chain with Daily Harvest, tells how the company adopted technology from Tive to boost visibility of perishable products. Hes joined by Raj Nagarajah, director of sales with Tive.

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The 10 Top-Rated People Counting Technologies for Retail Stores

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The 10 Top-Rated People Counting Technologies for Retail Stores appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Carrier Sales Teams Are Being Run the Wrong Way with Brent Evens

The Logistics of Logistics

Brent Evens and Joe Lynch discuss how carrier sales teams are being run the wrong way. Brent is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a carrier sales platform purpose-built for freight brokerages. About Brent Evans Brent Evens is the Co-founder of NextBoard, a freight tech startup helping brokers streamline carrier sales and build stronger, more efficient networks.

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How to Choose the Right Truck Shocks for Your Vehicle

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose the Right Truck Shocks for Your Vehicle 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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Balancing Costs and Sustainability in Food Service Supply Chain

AFFLINK

With rising environmental concerns , the food service supply chain today faces mounting pressure to strike a delicate balance between controlling costs and implementing sustainable practices. Of course, while cutting costs may provide short-term financial relief, doing so at the expense of sustainability can lead to long-term consequences: strained supplier relationships, increased waste, and even loss of customer trust.

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Is your SME prepared for a cyberattack

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Is your SME prepared for a cyberattack appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Optimizing Workforce Potential: Internal Development vs. External Hiring

QAD

In manufacturing, your operations are only as strong as the skills behind them. But when talent gaps appear, whats the smartest path forwardupskill your team or bring in fresh talent? Organizations in the industrial sector face the ongoing challenge of developing a skilled workforce to address market disruption and competition. The recent IDC Talent Management Survey revealed that talent shortages significantly impact manufacturing businesses. 35.1% of discrete manufacturing professionals highli

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Boosting Supply Chain Sales with Strategic Telemarketing

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Boosting Supply Chain Sales with Strategic Telemarketing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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7 Tips for Moving Away from Production Planning Spreadsheets 

synchrono

Production planners and schedulers can get pretty attached to their spreadsheets. Even if they dont work as well as theyd like, chances are, theyve invested dozens, if not hundreds, of hours into getting them to work well enough to offer some benefit. Although the advantages of an Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) implementation are compelling, […] The post 7 Tips for Moving Away from Production Planning Spreadsheets appeared first on Synchrono.

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New Port Fees Could Derail U.S. LNG Dominance

Supply Chain Brain

Center for LNG executive director Charlie Riedl warned that the fees could raise costs for global buyers, and threaten the United States' position as the world's leading LNG exporter.

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Getting the Best Dry Bulk Freight Quotes: Help Your Partner Help You

Bulk Connection

When transporting dry bulk freight, there is critical information that your 3PL partner needs to (a) deliver an accurate rate quote and (b) ensure safe and seamless transport once the load is tendered. In this article, we shed light on what this information is (including a handy checklist) and how it helps to ensure accurate quotes, smooth operations, and timely deliveries.

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Category Management in Retail – Bonus: 8 Steps to get it right

Cognira

Promotion Planning in retail is no mere linear path, as it represents a web of interconnected workflows, operations, and roles that link up to deliver the final product. From analyzing historical data and looking into industry and consumer trends to creating a campaign and overseeing pricing and promotions, category management plays a pivotal role in most of these processes, bridging the gap between data analysis and actionable insights.

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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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LTL vs. FTL: Which Shipping Method Is Right For Your Business?

Supply Chain Blog Sheer Logistics

LTL vs. FTL can be a challenging difference to comprehend, but its important to know when to use each. Read on to learn how to ship effectively.

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Category management: definition, benefits, and role in effective promotion planning

Cognira

Promotion Planning in retail is no mere linear path, as it represents a web of interconnected workflows, operations, and roles that link up to deliver the final product. From analyzing historical data and looking into industry and consumer trends to creating a campaign and overseeing pricing and promotions, category management plays a pivotal role in most of these processes, bridging the gap between data analysis and actionable insights.

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Route Planning 101: Revolutionize Your Logistics Game

Loginext

Discover how route planning transforms logisticscut costs, boost efficiency, and deliver on time with the right tools and strategies. The post Route Planning 101: Revolutionize Your Logistics Game appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.