Tue.Apr 08, 2025

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How Shippers Can Build a Winning Playbook (Lessons from Peyton Manning)

Talking Logistics

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting lately, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past decade, we’ve cycled through circular logistics, smart logistics, blockchain, autonomous logistics, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, control towers, end-to-end visibility, digital twins — the list goes on.

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The World Today Part 1: The Best Manufacturing Ecosystems Win

Enterra Insights

In early April, an economic de-globalization nuclear bomb went off, threatening to wipe out decades of globalization and international trade in one fell swoop. This was a system shock (i.e., a system perturbation) of epic proportions. It set in motion a series of actions and reactions in global markets that are just beginning to reveal themselves. It will take us some time to understand the full consequences of these unfolding events.

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Redefining Supply Chain Excellence in the AI and Digital Network Era

BlueYonder

Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. We are witnessing nothing short of a reinvention of what it means to excel in supply chain management: respond well to every disruptive event and find ways to move ahead of the competition in an increasingly complex marketplace.

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AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Highlights of Kinaxis 2025 Customer Conference

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides initial highlights of the annual Kinaxis customer conference held last week. Supply chain orchestration software provider Kinaxis held its annual kinexions customer conference last week in Austin Texas with this Editor in attendance. According to conference staff, this years attendance exceeded 1000 attendees, a new record.

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Mitigate the Impact of Tariff Changes

QAD

Manufacturers and distributors are highly susceptible to global trade disruptions, particularly tariff changes stemming from trade wars, geopolitical shifts, or regulatory updates. Tariff changes can significantly impact production costs, supplier relationships, overall efficiency – and your profitability. It is crucial that organizations consider and develop strategies for effectively mitigating the impact of tariffs.

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Book Discussion: Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration

John Galt

In this Q&A, Deborah Dull shares key insights from the book Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration to empower leaders in their journey towards supply chain sustainability.

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The Tariff Story So Far: The Impact of New Auto Tariffs

Bristlecone

The Tariff Story So Far: Navigating the Impact of New Auto Tariffs on the industry Download White Paper The post The Tariff Story So Far: The Impact of New Auto Tariffs appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Why Car Ownership Costs More Than Just Fuel and Repairs

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Car Ownership Costs More Than Just Fuel and Repairs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Introducing SENSAI: Your AI Assistant for SC Navigator

AIMMS

The post Introducing SENSAI: Your AI Assistant for SC Navigator appeared first on AIMMS.

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Enjoy Dubai in the Best Possible Way with a Luxury Car

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Enjoy Dubai in the Best Possible Way with a Luxury Car appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Boost Your Delivery Efficiency: How a Multi Route Planner Maximizes ROI

Loginext

A multi route planner helps delivery businesses optimize routes, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfactionkey to scaling operations efficiently. The post Boost Your Delivery Efficiency: How a Multi Route Planner Maximizes ROI appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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5G, IoT, and Smart Cars: A New Era of Road Safety and Driving Convenience

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post 5G, IoT, and Smart Cars: A New Era of Road Safety and Driving Convenience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Time Slot Management: The Key to Reducing Wait Times

C3 Solutions

Picture this: a Monday morning warehouse yard packed with people. Loading and unloading trucks lined up outside the facility. Drivers are getting impatient , even as warehouse teams scramble to keep dock schedules together.

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The Impact of Creative Webflow Design in Showcasing Construction Projects

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Impact of Creative Webflow Design in Showcasing Construction Projects appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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New Criteria for Choosing the Right Logistics Partner

Supply Chain Brain

In an ideal world, every shipment moves seamlessly, capacity is easy to find, every mode runs on time, and there are no disruptions. But we dont live in an ideal world.

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The Ethics of AI in Customer Support: Balancing Automation with Human Values

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post The Ethics of AI in Customer Support: Balancing Automation with Human Values appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Reviving U.S. Shipbuilding: Is it Realistic?

Supply Chain Brain

The Office of the USTR held two days of public meetings to explore remedies intended to penalize ocean carriers that use Chinese-built ships and revive commercial shipbuilding in the U.S.

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Guarda Wallet Ultimate: The Best Wallet for All Cryptos in a Non-Custodial World

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Guarda Wallet Ultimate: The Best Wallet for All Cryptos in a Non-Custodial World appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Zipline Partners with Walmart for Drone Deliveries in Dallas Area

Supply Chain Brain

Walmart will be using the startup's P2 Zips drones, which can carry up to eight pounds inside of a 10-mile radius.

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The AI image-to-video Movement

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post The AI image-to-video Movement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Panama Raises Pressure on CK Hutchison Over Port Deal

Supply Chain Brain

In addition to the lapses in required approvals, the audit found that Panama Ports used a series of tax-exempt subcontractors to lower the amount it pays to the government.

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Why Supply Chain Digitalization Needs Cyber-Aware Teams

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Supply Chain Digitalization Needs Cyber-Aware Teams appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Big Economies Accused of ‘Backsliding’ on Shipping Carbon Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The agreement could require all ships to pay a charge based on the greenhouse gases they emit, seen as a crucial source of funding for poor countries.

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Can telcos be superapps?

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO & Founder, Mobilise The post Can telcos be superapps? 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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Boeing Jet Parts Sourcing

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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Are Cancelled Ocean Container Sailings Sign of Weaker Volumes or Tactic to Raise Rates

Supply Chain Digest

Drewry Says Carriers Continued to Cancel more than 40 Asia to West Coast North America Sailings a Month in both March and in April

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Escalating U.S.-China Trade War: Kit Conklin Analyzes 104% Tariffs & Economic Impact

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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