Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions Joyce Tai April 2, 2024 If there’s one lingering lesson from the supply chain crisis of COVID, it’s that digitization can help organizations navigate crises…but that digitization can’t be put in place DURING that same crisis.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

Everyone knows that customers dislike long checkout lines. That’s why self-checkout machines were first introduced nearly two score years ago — to reduce long checkout lines. Journalist Amanda Mull explains, “When self-checkout kiosks began to pop up in American grocery stores, the sales pitch to shoppers was impressive: Scan your stuff, plunk it in a bag, and you’re done.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 2, 2024

The post Real-World Supply Chain Robotics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 2, 2024

For most companies, sustained success hinges on their ability to continually adapt, innovate, and deliver value to customers. Having the right people, technology, and resources has enabled PTC to do just that. In this interview, Arena’s Product Manager Dani Cordsen reveals her team’s approach to delivering PLM and QMS innovations that resonate with an ever-expanding global customer base.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

Brands, carriers, and third-party logistics providers are rapidly adapting their operations to address a chaotic shipping landscape and skyrocketing customer demands.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog was co-written by Terence Leung and Jen McQuiston Our customers depend on Blue Yonder Transportation Management to achieve customer-centricity and operational resiliency across the globe. This fact drives us to innovate when it comes to our Supply Chain Execution solutions. Blue Yonder recently was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) report 1 for the 13 th year 2 in a row.

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QAD

APRIL 2, 2024

Introduction Let’s explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in progressing your global trade operations, with a specific focus on the process of Product Classification within international transactions. Over the past few years, AI has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering new opportunities to reshape our lives and business operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

Lee Smith, global trade attorney at Baker Donelson, reviews the top economic, regulatory and geopolitical concerns of supply chain executives for the coming year.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 2, 2024

By Linn Storäng (pictured) Regional Director Northern Europe, Axis Communications The post Safeguarding the supply chain: Building strength, resilience and trust in a volatile world appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home April 2, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4 million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

Electric auto maker Tesla reported Q1-2024 vehicle production and deliveries which is being headlined as the first quarterly decline in operational performance since 2020. According to the published release , the EV auto maker produced a total of 433,000 vehicles in the first quarter of 2024, and delivered a total of 387,000 vehicles. This latest performance contrasts with the record Q4-2023 operational performance that included the production of approximately 495,000 vehicles and delivery of ov

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Savant Events

APRIL 2, 2024

Dive into the world of eCommerce and customer experience with Anna Young from & Other Stories. Anna shares her journey, experiences, and perspectives on enhancing customer experience, adapting to shifting preferences, and leveraging technology to stay ahead in the industry. Get ready to explore the evolving landscape of eCommerce and gain valuable insights from Anna’s expertise.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 2, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights published reports that Alibaba is expanding is U.S. online shipment delivery services. China based online retail marketing and platform provider Alibaba is expanding its U.S. package delivery services capability. Customers who place orders within the U.S. on the AliExpress platform can reportedly expect to receive their shipment in five days.

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Synovos

APRIL 2, 2024

What is MRO procurement? Understand MRO procurement and your bottom line will benefit. MRO stands for maintenance, repair, and operations. The acronym refers to the materials required to keep your operation running, such as spare parts, engineering tools and test equipment. These items support business or manufacturing activity but are not incorporated directly into what you produce.

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SCM Research

APRIL 2, 2024

Is theory merely a camera through which we view the world, or can it be an engine that drives change within it? In our new Notes & Debates article in the Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management , Theory as an Engine: Illuminating “White Space” of the SCM System of Knowledge Production , we (with Dane Pflueger and Christopher S. Chapman) argue that while much of the SCM literature has treated theory as a camera that tries to capture the world as it is, there is untapped potential in usin

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

La Niña is expected to usher in ample rains in a matter of weeks, providing relief after record dryness afflicted the key transit channel in 2023.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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SnapFulfil

APRIL 2, 2024

Synergy Logistics is sitting on cloud nine having been listed for the ninth consecutive year in the Top 100 IT Providers by leading industry title, Inbound Logistics.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

A majority of the vessels permitted in the secondary channel will be ones helping with cleanup efforts for the collapsed Baltimore bridge.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 2, 2024

Importing and exporting are not without challenges, especially in terms of the complexity of import compliance regulations. The global trade environment is ripe with geopolitical tensions, varying stages of digitization, and a lack of automation. The post Import Compliance Deep Dive: Tackling Tough Questions in Global Trade appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

The two insulin drugs will be temporarily out of stock through the beginning of April, according to Eli Lilly.

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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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Freight Plus

APRIL 2, 2024

10 Signs You Need a TMS Transportation Management Systems play a critical role in managing shipping programs, but it’s essential to recognize that they are just one piece of the larger transportation puzzle. While a TMS excels in managing transportation logistics, it operates within a broader ecosystem that includes various other components and systems.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

The growth in e-commerce in recent years has led to a surge in small-parcel volumes. Distributors are struggling to keep up with the deluge of shipments to consumers and businesses.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 2, 2024

Trucking Group Vow to Fight Unrealistic Mandates

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 2, 2024

The charity announced that it would be suspending its delivery of food aid on April 2, all while experts warn that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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