Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. These reports are how companies like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others track your performance as a supplier. And if you’re not hitting the right numbers, your transportation strategy could be quietly eating into your margins. This blog breaks down what retailer scorecards are, what they measure (including OTIF), how they vary by retailer, and how you can improve your performance

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Kristina and the Bettaway team are big supporters of Wreaths Across America. About Kristina Bernarducci Kristina Bernarducci isnt just building partnershipsshes building community.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 13, 2025

European organizations are managing multiple prioritiessustainability, digital infrastructure, circularity, reducing reliance on lithium and fossil fuels, expanding green technology, and meeting the European Unions (EU) 2026 recent regulation, digital product passport (DPP). A digital passport electronically enables consumers, businesses, and governments to make responsible purchasing decisions about a products origin, materials, components, carbon footprint, supply chain, and much more.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Coupa Inspire 2025 opened with a bold message from the main stage in Las Vegas: the future of global trade isnt just digitalits autonomous. Coupa CEO Leagh Turner took the stage to declare that we’re entering a new era defined by AI, resilient supply chains, and predictive intelligence drawn from the worlds most powerful B2B network. Coupas ecosystem is vast$8 trillion in spend insights collected over 19 years from more than 10 million suppliers and 3,200 customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. Supply chain leaders are feeling the squeeze on multiple fronts: costs and interest rates remain high, tariff rates are rising (then falling, then rising again), and consumer demand feels about as solid as consumer confidence which is to say, shaky at best.

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Jaggaer

MAY 13, 2025

The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design. During a presentation on the progress of its digital transformation, Cosentino highlighted its readiness to continue enhancing and strengthening capabilities

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Supply Chain Matters Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari has teamed up with procurement sourcing and technology applications analyst Michael Lamoureux, in the sharing of a joint perspective as to why legacy sourcing and planning software applications will struggle with this ongoing and increasingly highly uncertain business environment with its associated supply chain challenges.

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BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2025

Gartner has recognized Blue Yonder as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems 1 report for the 14th consecutive time 2. We believe this recognition highlights the Completeness of our Vision and our Ability to Execute by providing ground-breaking technology to address the complex and evolving needs of our global customers.

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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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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 13, 2025

May 21 Event Includes U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Rep. John Moolenaar, Followed by Networking Reception Co-Sponsored by With Honor and May 22 Wear Blue: Run to Remember in Honor of Memorial Day WASHINGTON DC. MAY 13, 2025 – Exiger, the market-leading supply chain AI company and largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S.

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Precoro

MAY 13, 2025

Every dollar counts, especially when expenses spike and profits shrink. In times like these, cost efficiency becomes the real hero. Think of it as optimizing every process, from your operations to marketing campaigns, to ensure you get the best investment return. The path to sustained growth begins with smart spending.  In this guide, we’ll explore what cost efficiency is, examples, and best practices on how cost efficiency can make your company more competitive and profitable in tod

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Tecsys

MAY 13, 2025

Go to any supply chain conference or flip through the latest thought leadership pieces, and one theme keeps coming up: embrace change. But for most VPs of supply chain, thats easier said than done. Change especially when it involves your enterprise systems is often time consuming, expensive and riddled with red tape. What if it didnt have to be?

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 13, 2025

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Ransomware 101: Understanding the Basics of this Cybersecurity Threat appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Loginext

MAY 13, 2025

AI-powered reverse logistics software streamlines returns, improves forecasting, prevents fraud, and enhances customer experience for modern supply chains. The post Revolutionizing Returns: AI and ML in Reverse Logistics Software appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 13, 2025

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Is switching over late holding your small business back? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

When volumes slow at ports, the ripple effects are felt everywhere, from longshoremen getting fewer hours working on docks, to truck drivers who suddenly don't have any cargo to move.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2025

Imagine a busy warehouse filled with boxes ready to go. Big trucks line up outside, engines humming, drivers checking their routes. It’s a normal day in the world of logistics. But behind every smooth delivery is a smart choice: picking the right commercial vehicle for Logistics. If you’re in the logistics world, you know how important it is to have the right ride.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. and U.K. shoppers say that they would switch from their current supermarket to one that publicly commits to and actively reports on food waste reduction.

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QAD

MAY 13, 2025

You are looking for new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, but you dont know where to start. Its a big investment much like buying a house or car, so you need to get it right. Where do you start? Many manufacturers looking for new ERP software start by researching vendors online. Industry analysts such as Gartner , IDC and Forrester play an outsized role in this research by publishing well known reports that rank vendors in the ERP market.

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Loginext

MAY 13, 2025

Unlock efficiency and cost savings with dispatch scheduling software. Automate tasks, optimize routes, and scale your operations seamlessly. The post Drive Down Costs, Ramp Up Efficiency with Our Dispatch Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

The flat fee per parcel will remain at $100, while a $200 charge due to apply from June 1 has been cancelled.

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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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Saleswarp

MAY 13, 2025

Todays customers dont just shop in one place. They discover products on Instagram, check prices on Amazon, visit your website, and might still walk into a store to make the final purchase. Thats the new normaland its why terms like multi-channel and omnichannel are often thrown around. But when it comes to omnichannel vs. multichannel, theyre not interchangeable.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

Join experts from Made4net, Alpine and St. Onge for a straightforward, no-fluff breakdown of the trends, technologies, and vendor moves shaping the future of warehouse management. No crystal ball needed. Just clear insights to help you navigate whats next and make smarter WMS decisions.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 13, 2025

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

The surge in theft is attributed to rising economic pressures, tariff uncertainty, increased shipment volumes, and the growing sophistication of criminal networks.

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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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Lucas

MAY 13, 2025

Bill Lucarell, Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, Lucas Systems Agile principles have revolutionized the way businesses operate, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and responsiveness.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 13, 2025

How are modern-day automation systems helping logistics providers scale in line with business needs? Danielle Fernandes, vice president of strategy and go-to-market with Dematic, explains.

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Freightos

MAY 13, 2025

Home China-US deescalation may spur early peak season – May 13, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. May 13, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $2,395/FEU.

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