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Editor’s Choice: The Three Trends Transforming Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article comes from Carlos Díaz Madero, Subdirector Marketing at netLogistiK , and looks at the key trends that are transforming supply chain management. In an ideal world, ensuring the immediate availability of products to customers would be simple, as demand would be easily predictable, all customers would be the same, there w

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National Logistics Day 2024

Enterra Insights

By land, air, and sea, people and goods move around the planet. Humans, by their very nature, desire to connect and to trade with other humans. Admittedly, the term “trade” has often meant to exploit; nevertheless; most people understand that logistics is what makes the world go round. The staff at Mecalux explains, “Logistics has played a crucial role in the development of humanity throughout history.

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Watch: Having It All: How Supply Chains Can Deliver 'Multi-Value' Contributions

Supply Chain Brain

Modern-day supply chains have to deliver value on multiple fronts. Michael Dominy, vice president analyst with Gartner, explains how they can indeed "have it all.

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Why You Need a Returns Platform for Customer Retention

BlueYonder

In a fiercely competitive world where customer loyalty is hard-won and easily lost, retaining customers is vital to retail growth. Not only is it easier to sell more to customers who already love your brand, but a 10% increase in customer retention can increase profitability by 30%. Providing a great shopping experience is a cornerstone of customer loyalty.

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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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How To Reduce ESG Risks in Feed Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Companies still have a long way to go in identifying and addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks in their feed supply chains.

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Podcast | The Drug Supply Chain Security Act: The Deadline Is Near

Supply Chain Brain

Time is running out for the healthcare supply chain to fully comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.

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The Future of Hydraulics in the Supply Chain

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future of Hydraulics in the Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Critical Path: Navigating Supply Chain Efficiency in the Oil Industry

SCMDOJO

In an era where efficiency equates to competitive advantage, the oil industry’s supply chain management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s profitability and sustainability. Given the complex and expansive nature of the oil supply chain—stretching from remote extraction sites to global markets—optimizing operations can lead to significant enhancements in performance and cost reductions.

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Defending Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Defending Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup 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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A Digital Framework to Transform the Supply Chain

Demand Driven Technologies

At our June 2024 user conference Luca Cicchiello, Corporate VP of Supply Chain at Hutchinson, a global company with sales of over €4.5 billion, testified: “In our company, we’ve known for fifteen years how we should operate our supply chain: an end-to-end pull flow anticipated and configured by an S&OP process – but we were.

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Breaking Down The Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and the Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog Post: Alexa Branco, Director of Sustainability at NFI The state of California continues to evolve its environmental regulations, some of which have a direct impact on shippers and carriers. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) implemented the Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program.

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Stord’s Flexible Fulfillment and Technology Power The Zero Proof’s Complete Retail Operation Amid Accelerated Growth

Stord

After experiencing 3.5x year-over-year growth, innovative beverage company embraces Cloud Supply Chain capabilities and flexibility ATLANTA, June 27, 2024 — The Zero Proof , the leading non-alcoholic beverage online retailer and wholesaler, announces its new partnership with Stord , the leader in high-volume fulfillment services and technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands.

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Comparing Online vs. Traditional Lenders for Personal Loans

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Comparing Online vs. Traditional Lenders for Personal Loans 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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Breaking Down The Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and the Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program

NFI

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Blog Post: Alexa Branco, Director of Sustainability at NFI The state of California continues to evolve its environmental regulations, some of which have a direct impact on shippers and carriers. The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) implemented the Indirect Source Rule (ISR) and Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions (WAIRE) program.

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Streamline Operations with Innovative Solutions for Immigration Cases

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Streamline Operations with Innovative Solutions for Immigration Cases appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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EV Start-Up Rivian Garners Much Needed Financial Lifeline

Supply Chain Matters

This special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech highlights a major investment related to electric-vehicle start-up Rivian. The EV maker has reportedly garnered a financial lifeline in a reported $5 billion investment from global automotive company Volkswagen. According to multiple business media reports including a published Bloomberg report , VW will be making an initial $1 billion investment in the start-up and upwards of $4 billion more over an extended time extend

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What Your Business Needs to Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation

Exiger Perspectives

What Your Business Needs to Know About the EU Deforestation Regulation June 27, 2024 Article Author: Tom Musbach At the end of 2024, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will take effect, requiring large enterprises to demonstrate that their supply chains for seven commodities — coffee, cocoa, soy, oil palm, cattle, rubber, and wood — and products derived from these commodities do not originate from deforested land after 2020.

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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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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Slow Adopton of Alterative Fuel Trucks

Supply Chain Digest

Just a Few Carriers Dominat Limited Deployments

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Walmart Rolls Out Hydrogen Semi-Trucks For Retail Fleet in Canada

Supply Chain Brain

According to the company, Walmart is the first major retailer in Canada to use hydrogen fuel cell semi-trucks in their delivery fleets.

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LogiNext Makes Order Transfer a Breeze in Any Emergency

Loginext

LogiNext's Delivery Management System simplifies order transfers during emergencies like vehicle breakdowns or traffic jams. With flexible role setup, efficient order transfers, strict control measures, and full transparency, LogiNext ensures smooth, timely deliveries. The post LogiNext Makes Order Transfer a Breeze in Any Emergency appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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How Centralized Inventory Control Towers Streamline Inventory Management

Supply Chain Brain

In a time of extreme unpredictability, companies need to centralize inventory control. It’s imperative to drive agile decision-making by consolidating data across the network, employing advanced analytics, and enabling real-time visibility.

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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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Achieving Document Confidence: A Deep Dive Into Arena’s Dynamic Watermarking Approach

Arena Solutions

“DRAFT,” “OBSOLETE,” “CONFIDENTIAL.” Throughout our workday, we often encounter these subtle images or text embedded in electronic and printed documents. Commonly known as watermarks, these document stamps are so widespread that their significance is typically overlooked. The practice of watermarking traces back to 13th-century Europe when papermakers would imprint a symbol or initial on each sheet to signify its origin or authenticity 1.

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Amazon to Offer Low-Price Online Store to Compete With Temu

Supply Chain Brain

The new section on Amazon's website will sell unbranded items at a fraction of their normal cost, shipping straight from China to the U.S.

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Tecsys Reports Record Revenue for the Fourth Quarter and        Full Year Fiscal 2024

Tecsys

Tecsys reports record revenue growth in Q4 and FY2024, showcasing strong SaaS performance and financial results. Explore key highlights and financial guidance in this insightful update.

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FedEx Hints it May Spin Off Freight Division

Supply Chain Brain

FedEx is “conducting an assessment of the role of FedEx Freight in value-creation plans,” it said during Q2 earnings call.

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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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Tracking and Updating: Don’t Lose Your Customer Because Of a Bad Experience 

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

Don’t Let Inefficiency Eat Your Bottom Line: 8 Areas to Improve Your Freight Brokerage Area of Improvement #1: Receiving Orders Balancing exceptional customer service with the relentless drive for sales in the freight brokerage industry can be challenging. On one hand, providing top-notch customer service requires time and attention to detail.

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HERE Technologies Launches Software to Optimize Vehicle Delivery Fleets

Supply Chain Brain

HERE's Fleet Optimization package uses artificial intelligence to analyze historical traffic data to map the most efficient routes for fleet vehicles.

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Reducing Back-Office Inefficiencies Today to Scale Your Business for Tomorrow

Tai Software - Freight Broker Software Articles

8 areas of Improvement A recent Freight Broker Pulse Report says that freight brokers spend too much time on back-office operations, including invoicing, auditing, collections, and payments. Over half of the survey respondents (52%) report spending 25% or more of their time handling paperwork. That’s 480 hours a year based on the average 40-hour work week.