Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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Is the Gig Economy the Future of Last-Mile Delivery?

All Things Supply Chain

Last-mile delivery is one of the most critical aspects of the supply chain and logistics process. It requires extensive infrastructure, workers and resources to get packages to their final destinations.

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Tata Elxsi, partners Minespider on Battery Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has joined forces with Minespider, a blockchain-powered traceability solutions provider, to launch MOBIUS+, an advanced battery lifecycle management platform. Designed to address the growing need for sustainability, compliance, and performance optimization in the battery industry, MOBIUS+ aims to revolutionize the way batteries are managed from production to recycling.

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Modern Slavery in Global Supply Chains: Essential Tools for Transparency and Compliance

Exiger Perspectives

Executive Summary Gain Supply Chain Visibility and Eliminate Modern Slavery Risks As global regulations on modern slavery grow stricter, multinational corporations face increased pressure to ensure transparency and compliance in their supply chains. Noncompliance can lead to financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. Exigers platform offers a risk-illuminated knowledge graph, leveraging proprietary and open-source data to map supplier networks down to the raw material

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Mastering Strategic Sourcing: Efficiency and Cost Savings in Procurement

Jaggaer

What Is Strategic Sourcing? A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting.

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Your Workforce: Is Remote-Insourcing the Key to Logistics Efficiency?

In today's rapidly evolving logistics industry, companies consistently strive for efficiency and competitiveness. However, the most significant factor driving business success isn't just technology or infrastructure—it's the people behind your processes. Employees aren't merely resources; they're your most strategic asset. High turnover rates and constant retraining costs severely impact logistics companies, draining productivity and profitability.

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MCIPS vs SCMDOJO Procurement Track

SCMDOJO

The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Whether you’re just starting your journey or a seasoned pro looking to level up, choosing the right training path is crucial. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.

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Leveraging Sustainability in Logistics Software for Green Shipping

Loginext

Discover how logistics management software enhances sustainability by optimizing routes, reducing emissions, and promoting eco-friendly supply chain operations. The post Leveraging Sustainability in Logistics Software for Green Shipping appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Strategic Sourcing Best Practices – Proven Strategies for Procurement Success

Jaggaer

Strategic Sourcing Simplified: Best Practices for Maximizing Value Strategic sourcing goes beyond cost savings its about making informed decisions that drive long-term value. A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy.

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Why Neglected Software Maintenance Crumbles Supply Chain Resilience

Exiger Perspectives

Are you prepared to tackle the growing risks of outdated software systems? Why Neglected Software Maintenance Crumbles Supply Chain Resilience Software is the backbone of most operations, from enterprise tools to critical infrastructure. Yet, many organizations fail to prioritize regular maintenance, resulting in vulnerabilities that could compromise their success and security.

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Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation: Roadmap for Efficiency and Resilience

Jaggaer

The Power of Source-to-Pay Digital Transformation To put it briefly, source-to-pay refers to the entire process that starts with finding, negotiating with, and contracting the suppliers of materials, goods and services, and culminates in the final payment for those items. JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts.

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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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Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges in Fashion

IT Supply Chain

By James Zhou (pictured) Sales Manager for Fashion & Retail, Absoft The post Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges in Fashion appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Complete Guide to Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Strategic Sourcing

Jaggaer

Complete Source to Pay cycle and Strategic Sourcing Guide An optimized Source-to-Pay (S2P) process helps businesses enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier collaboration. Strategic sourcing plays a critical role in this transformation, ensuring organizations secure the best value while mitigating risk. Explore the fundamentals of S2P, best practices in strategic sourcing, and the key steps for a successful digital transformation.

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Smoothing the Peaks: Navigating Capacity Optimisation in Retail

IT Supply Chain

By Stuart Douglas (pictured) Product Lead, Forecasting & Replenishment, RELEX Solutions The post Smoothing the Peaks: Navigating Capacity Optimisation in Retail appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Oracle Launches AI Software for Supply Chain Management Platform

Supply Chain Brain

The AI system can provide insights into best practice operating procedures for procurement advisors, as well as data on product forecasts for suppliers.

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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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The Growing Role of Live Streaming in Supply Chain Management

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Growing Role of Live Streaming in Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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USPS Reverses Decision to Stop Delivering Parcels from China

Supply Chain Brain

Close to half of all parcels entering the U.S. under de minimis exemptions were sent from China, according to a 2023 report by U.S. Congress.

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Delivery Efficiency is Paramount for Profitability during a Challenging 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Delivery Efficiency is Paramount for Profitability during a Challenging 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is MASA – Mesh App and Service Architecture?

Axway

MASA (Mesh App and Service Architecture) has evolved from its 2017 introduction by Gartner to become a foundational model for modern digital enterprises.

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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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Pfizer & Taulia: Insights into Digital Finance

Taulia

Pfizers work with Taulia, including evaluating capabilities and fostering strong partnerships The post Pfizer & Taulia: Insights into Digital Finance appeared first on Taulia.

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Turning the Media Into an Ally During a Food Recall

Supply Chain Brain

Rather than asking how can we avoid negative publicity during a recall?, food businesses can flip the question to how can we harness the power of the media to help us protect the public and our brand?

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Changes to Handing of Imported Parcel Shipments from China causes Some Chaos

Supply Chain Digest

USPS Stops but Quickly Restarts Import Processing Halt, ending de minimis Exemption

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Logistics Firm Ferrari Group’s IPO Seeks Up to €205M

Supply Chain Brain

Ferrari Groups listing will serve as a fresh indicator of whether European IPO activity can build on last years European volumes that topped $20 billion.

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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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Robots Still Cannot Do it All in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Digest

New York Times Article Says Many Simple Tasks in the Warehouse beyond Robot Capabilities

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Volvo Tags Waabi to Develop AI System for Autonomous Semi-Trucks

Supply Chain Brain

Waabi's AI-powered system is designed to allow vehicles to adapt to a variety of different driving conditions and scenarios on roads.

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The High Cost of Neglected Software Maintenance

Exiger Perspectives

Table of Contents A casual glance around your home, office, a hospital, or a factory will reveal that software enables every aspect of our lives, from business operations to consumer applications. It is everywhere and it is crucial. And just like physical infrastructure, software requires regular maintenance to stay reliable and secure. JC Herz, Exigers SVP of Cyber Supply Chain, explored this topic in her recent paper in Henry Stewart Publications Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal Volume

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Five Priorities for Public Sector Procurement in 2025 – and Beyond

Jaggaer

2024 was widely recognized as a landmark year for elections, with over sixty countries holding significant polls. Across continents, incumbent governments faced mounting dissatisfaction as citizens demanded improved public services. Many taxpayers feel their contributions fail to deliver value for money, citing delayed infrastructure projects, rising costs, and public services struggling to meet growing demand.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Update on U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Canada, China and Mexico

Supply Chain Matters

Much has occurred since our update on the announcement by the Trump Administration for imposing 25 percent import tariffs being placed on imported goods from either Canada and Mexico , or an added 10 percent import on goods imported from China. Financial and general media have been quick to point out the sheer economic scope of such tariffs. According to Bloomberg , in the first 11 months of 2024, the combined value of U.S. trade with Canada amounted to $699 billion, and with Mexico , $776 billi

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The End of De Minimis: How the Trump Administration’s Trade Crackdown May Reshape Supply Chains and Global E-Commerce

Logistics Viewpoints

The Trump Administration’s executive order targeting imports from China, Mexico, and Canada has significantly impacted global supply chains. The order focuses on tightening the “de minimis” exemption, which previously allowed foreign e-commerce companies to ship numerous small packages to the U.S. without paying taxes. For logistics and supply chain companies, this change will have major impacts, influencing customs processing, shipping costs, and e-commerce fulfillment strateg

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The Fight for Control of the Panama Canal

Supply Chain Brain

Although Trump has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to retake the Panama Canal, his actual goals could fall well short of that.

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