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Warehouse Robotics – Scaling Operations for Exponential Growth, with Mark Messina

Logistics Viewpoints

I engaged in numerous discussions with robotics executives last year as I was developing ARC Advisory Group’s mobile warehouse robotics (AMR) research. I noticed that many of them obtained valuable experience at Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) prior to their current roles. One such executive credited Mark Messina with Amazon’s ability to scale its rollout of Kiva Systems subsequent to its acquisition of the company.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023)

Talking Logistics

We’ve crossed the halfway mark of 2023. How would you characterize this year so far, from a supply chain and logistics perspective? Better or worse than expected? Any surprises? It depends on whom you ask, of course. I’m sure many carriers, for example, are not celebrating the first half of the year. From my perspective, Read more The post Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes – Plus Indago Highlights (Q2 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: The Power of Generative AI

Logility

From Lachelle Buchanan , “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” Supply chain planning has become a critical factor for organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. To meet the challenges posed by rapidly evolving customer demands, market volatility, and global disruptions, businesses are turning to advanced technologies.

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ToolsGroup Improves Supply Chain Visibility, Usability, and Power in the Mid-Year Enhancements To SO99+

ToolsGroup

Version 8.61 of the ToolsGroup supply chain planning solution enables supply chain teams to make better, more informed decisions faster BOSTON — July 6, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) software, building on its goals to deliver higher visibility, explainability, and usability across all of its demand and supply planning functionalities.

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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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Digital Commerce – the Intersection of Technology and Fashion Manufacturing

QAD

In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, digital commerce has emerged as a game-changer. With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to embrace digital transformation and align their strategies with the evolving needs and expectations of their customers. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why fashion manufacturers should prioritize investment in a digital commerce solution that caters to their customers’ n

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Fireworks

All Things Supply Chain

Throughout history, fireworks have been an integral part of cultural and religious celebrations worldwide.

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Aligning Procedures Across the Supply Chain Is Critical to Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Brain

Most cyber risk comes from third-party relationships.

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How Food & Beverage manufacturers can use ERP analytics to maintain compliance and competitive advantage

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The food and beverage industry faces a complex assortment of challenges today. Manufacturers must ensure adherence to regulatory compliance, strike a balance between efficiency and profitability, maintain unblemished food safety records, and guarantee customer satisfaction. These efforts are carried out in conjunction with the demands of managing a sprawling global supply chain.

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The Connection Between Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation and Retail Success

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP Industry & Services, Descartes Systems Group The post The Connection Between Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation and Retail Success 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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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Be WISE

BlueYonder

WISE is a student organization with the primary purpose of promoting the field of supply chain management/logistics. As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Stephanie Powell Thomas , Associate Professor of Practice of SCM at the University of Arkansas and Executive Director of the WISE program.

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SKU Optimization: The Ultimate Fix for Grocery & Food Retail Shortages

ThroughPut

Consumer stockpiling. Labor strikes. Port congestion. Changing demand due to inflation. And the resultant empty shelves. What started off as toilet paper shortage in 2020 continues to show up in grocery and food retail even three years later. As per an IHL Group study , food retail and groceries are missing almost $1 trillion in sales due to these stockouts.

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Unlocking Shipping Potential: The Importance of Effective Fleet Management

Locus

Why Fleet Management Matters for Shippers In the complex sphere of supply chain management, fleet resources remain indispensable and irreplaceable. Shippers tasked with overseeing their fleets, be they captive or outsourced, to ensure the successful completion of deliveries. Yet, this task begs the question: what’s the most efficient way to manage these essential assets?

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The 2023 Supply Chain Barometer reveals a complex landscape

Proxima

Supply chains have been consistently on business agendas in recent years, and rightly so, with the pandemic, labor strikes, and inflation causing persistent disruptions and challenges for business leaders over the world. However, as inflation falls and market stability improves, are supply chains going to continue to be a focal point? The short answer is yes.

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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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Tesla Q2 Output and Vehicle Deliveries Impressive But Competitive Pressures Remain

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives to EV automaker Tesla’s reported production and customer delivery performance in Q2-2023. Q2 Production Output and Vehicle Deliveries On Sunday of this week Tesla reported to company investors that the EV automaker had delivered 466,140 vehicles in Q2, establishing a new record for quarterly sales.

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The Future of FinCrime & Compliance: Key Takeaways for 2023

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger recently sponsored the Future of FinCrime & Compliance Conference put on by the International Compliance Association (ICA). The event, held May 12 in London, is an annual gathering for industry leaders in the UK and across Europe to benchmark strategy and best practices on how to stay efficient and vigilant in today’s ever-changing financial ecosystem.

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UPS Labor Contract Talks Reportedly Stalled

Supply Chain Matters

National labor contract renewal talks among parcel transportation and logistics services provider UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters labor union have reportedly stalled after indications that a settlement was in reach several days ago. The existing contract between these two parties expires at midnight on July 31. On June 28, union members reportedly walked away from bargaining talks after receiving a UPS management counter proposal on wages and other economic items.

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Design your Digital Thread using Attribute Based Planning

Adexa

Design your Digital Thread using Attribute Based Planning A Digital Thread is a link between all the different Bills of Material used in a product’s life cycle and horizons of supply chain planning. This includes engineering BOM, Sales BOM, Manufacturing BOM, Production BOM and Service BOM. Maintaining several different BOMs in potentially different systems (Engineering, S&OP, S&OE, or Service planning) and having the ability to link the properties and specifications at different levels

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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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The Consumer Effect on the FMCG Route to Market Model

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In this article, I will be delving into the ways in which consumer behavior can have a profound impact on your FMCG Route to Market Model.

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Supply Chain News on Share of Women as Chief Supply Chain Officers Grows to 26 Percent

Supply Chain Digest

Latest Gartner Survey Shows Progress at All Levels of Roles within Companies

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July 5, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 5, 2023 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. Judah Levine July 5, 2023 Unbox your Freight knowledge.

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UPS Drivers Head Toward Possible Strike as Labor Talks Stall

Supply Chain Brain

Weeks of talks between UPS and Teamsters fell apart early on the morning of July 5 after stretching through the July 4 holiday.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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From AI-driven Defense to Dark Web Threat Intelligence

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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Panasonic Executive Says the Company Needs More Battery Plants

Supply Chain Brain

Panasonic “will need to build" about four more factories to achieve a sharp boost in its battery capacity, according to CTO Shoichiro Watanabe.

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StockTrim and Finale Inventory Integration Now Available!

StockTrim

We are delighted to announce that StockTrim has launched its integration with Finale Inventory. This powerful collaboration allows you to automate your inventory planning and demand forecasting, streamlining your inventory management processes and boosting your overall efficiency.

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Foxconn Investing $250M to Build Two Factories in Vietnam

Supply Chain Brain

A planned $200 million factory will reportedly be finished by January 2025 while construction on a different $46 million plant will be completed by October 2024.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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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Support Your Customer Service Goals with an Inventory Strategy

Valogix

Your company’s mission is to be the best supplier of your products on the market today. Most companies define what that means in terms of serving the customer. Ecommerce has dramatically changed the way companies must serve their customer. For example, your customers can send you an order over the Internet or by calling and they will get a return confirmation promptly.

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Ekart Launching B2B Transportation Services Across India

Supply Chain Brain

Ekart launched its air and surface B2B transportation services in India to provide domestic businesses with improved transportation speeds and greater reliability.

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Dr Schär Selects JAGGAER as Technology Partner for Digital Procurement Innovation

Jaggaer

JAGGAER is awarded by ADACI, the Italian Association of Purchasing and Supply Management for our efforts with advancing Marelli's digitization project.