ThroughPut

MAY 15, 2025

Spare Parts Management Software is becoming mission-critical for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) professionals; especially those overseeing complex fleets, heavy industrial equipment, or distributed facilities. As supply chain disruptions, aging assets, labor shortages, and budget constraints converge, the urgency for advanced spare parts management software, parts management systems, and robust MRO software has never been greater.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 15, 2025

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has beco

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

According to a March 2025 survey of 200 health care industry experts, 82% said that they expect tariff-related expenses to raise hospital costs by up to 15% over the next six months.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our previous posting in this series was published on April 18 th. Technology providers highlighted in this edition include: Databricks and Neon Blue Yonder and Pledge Earth Technologies Coupa and Cirtuo Atomic Seed funding Databricks to Acquire Neon for $1 Billion The Wall Stree

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 15, 2025

A big thanks to everyone that’s recently subscribed and to those folks that have enjoyed the ‘What Retailers are Saying about Tariffs’ series. Part 4 will go out on May 18. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. In the meantime, this article is about rural last-mile deliveries.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Mid-sized fleets cannot afford to rely solely on internal metrics to navigate today's bumpy terrain and heightened competition in the supply chain environment.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2025

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post How Personalized Outreach is Increasing Conversion for Real-Estate SaaS Platforms appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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QAD

MAY 15, 2025

Updated: May 15, 2025 Published: March 16, 2022 So much of what goes into running a manufacturing operation involves planning ahead. You need to be able to see whats coming, especially when it affects revenue. One of those areas is capacity requirements planning. Proper capacity requirements planning is critical to manufacturing success, as this process determines if a company can even deliver on orders.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2025

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Content Writer The post Inventory Strategies in High-Performance Exhaust Manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Digest

MAY 15, 2025

JP Morgan Cuts Recession Risk. A3 Says Q1 Robot Sales were Flat. FedEx to Deliver for Amazon again.

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BlueYonder

MAY 15, 2025

Freshness, waste reduction and shopper trust start with end-to-end supply chain visibility. The strategic importance of traceability In today’s grocery retail landscape, simply moving goods from supplier to shelf is no longer enough. Shoppers expect fresh, high-quality products and full transparency into how those products are sourced, handled and delivered.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 15, 2025

Despite Tariff Chaos, the Index Shows below Normal Supply Chain Pressures

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GlobalTranz

MAY 15, 2025

Freight shipping isn't just about moving goods — it's also about managing the right paperwork. Each mode of freight transportation comes with its own set of required documents, many of which are legally binding. And if you're shipping internationally, the documentation gets even more complex, playing a key role in customs clearance and regulatory compliance.

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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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Freightera

MAY 15, 2025

What the U.S.-China Tariff Truce Means for Shipping and How to Stay Ahead A 90Day Reprieve That Moves Markets On12.May2025, Washington and Beijing announced a 90day mutual tariff cut that has reduced most U.S. duties on Chinese goods from the 60120% range to about30% and Chinas retaliatory rates have been reduced by similar amounts. The deal also lowers the oncecontroversial de minimis levy on lowvalue parcels to as little as 30% half the 2024 level.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 15, 2025

Chasing Air Miles I have travelled widely over the years and tried to add one new country each year until I stumbled at just under 50 locations. Many were holidays but the majority were business travels with few opportunities available to actually explore the places. Oh, you must be so lucky to travel so much said so many people, but no, it really is not fun these days but I do recall some notable flights.!

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Talks between CP and the CUPW have been marred by fits and starts for months, with no indication as to when negotiations might pick back up again.

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Turvo

MAY 15, 2025

Turvo’s Cloud TMS has officially expanded from truckload into fully integrated LTL execution , rating, and collaboration—right as the less-than-truckload market enters its most pivotal year in a decade. Below, we unpack the LTL freight market trends 2025 that matter to large 3PLs and brokerages, and show exactly where the new Turvo-SMC³ connection helps you capitalize. 1.

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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 Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Nate Endicott, senior vice president growth with Enveyo, explains how third-party logistics providers are meeting the challenge of scaling billing management as their shipper customers seek to grow their fulfillment activities.

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StockTrim

MAY 15, 2025

If youve ever endured the chaos of being out of stockor worse, inventory sitting on shelves that wont sellyou know you're among friends. Inventory mismanagement is a stealthy profit killer, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. It doesnt matter if you're a manufacturer, retailer, or an ecommerce company, the problem is real: demand forecasting is difficult, but getting it wrong is costly.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Despite revisions to the EU Green Deal, and lagging industry associations, corporate support for climate action in Europe continues to rise, according to research from InfluenceMap.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 15, 2025

In a competitive market, every decision impacts your bottom line, especially when it comes to logistics. Strategic rate shopping evaluating and selecting the best carriers based on cost, service, and reliability is critical for protecting margins, enhancing service levels, and scaling efficiently.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Twenty-five percent of U.S. freight firms cite workforce shortages as their greatest issue, and that 15% of them say recruitment and staff retention is their priority this quarter.

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Kodiak Hub

MAY 15, 2025

Managing procurement in the electronics industry is not for the faint of heart. One day youre chasing down a reliable source for a critical component; the next, youre navigating a sudden price hike due to a global supply shortage. Its like juggling circuit boards - drop one and the whole production line might crash. In such a high-stakes environment, electronics category management emerges as the strategy that brings order to the chaos.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Despite beating its quarterly earnings expectations, Walmart said customers should still expect to see higher prices by the end of May, and then "much more in June.

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Loginext

MAY 15, 2025

Courier delivery software helps businesses master same-day delivery with dynamic route optimization, real-time tracking, and automated dispatching. The post From Order to Door: Mastering Same-Day Delivery with Courier Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

Carolin Pieper, global sales enablement manager at EPG, discusses digitization, artificial intelligence, driver shortages, e-vehicles and the evolution of estimated time of arrival (ETA).

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Stord

MAY 15, 2025

Today, Stord announced that we have raised more than $200 million in equity and debt financing at a clean valuation of $1.5 billion. The Series E equity funding is led by Strike Capital, with additional support via growth debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and ORIX USA. New investors, Baillie Gifford, NewView Capital, G Squared, and Georgia Tech Foundation, joined the round and existing investors, Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, Bond, Sozo, 137, and Lux, also partic

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 15, 2025

High tariffs are a major concern for traders, but the bigger problem is just figuring out what theyre going to be.

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