Arena Solutions
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Global supply chain disruptions continue to derail manufacturers in the high-tech, automotive, and renewable energy sectors as they grapple with long lead times, higher prices, and electronic component shortages. Compounding matters is the increased market demand for new applications in AI, 5G, and IoT which intensifies the scarcity of critical components.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. One such advancement is the integration of warehouse robotics, which has revolutionized the way tasks such as sorting, picking, transporting, and packaging goods are performed.
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Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Thirteen years. 600 posts. Where does time go? For over a decade, since founding Supply Chain Insights in 2012, I have pounded the keyboard, asking business leaders to think more holistically about the impact of supply chain decisions on the firm’s value, the improvement of a value chain, and the impact on the environment. If written today, my gravestone would read, “Here lies Lora.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
SEFE Securing Energy for Europe and marine infrastructure provider Hegh Evi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop international supply chains for clean hydrogen to be delivered to Germany and other locations in Europe. Together, SEFE and Hegh Evi will analyse the technical and commercial feasibility of various corridors for the supply of clean hydrogen based on ammonia.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Daniel Hendrix and Joe Lynch di scuss how Bloodhound is transforming cargo security and tracking. Dan is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, the new standard in track and trace technology. About Dan Hendrix Daniel Hendrix is the Director of Business Development for Bloodhound Tracking Device, Inc., where he leads efforts in bringing cutting-edge tracking and security solutions to the supply chain industry.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Seldom does one company manage to make a trillion dollars disappear from its competitors’ stock market valuations in a single day. Nevertheless, a little-known Chinese artificial intelligence start-up named DeepSeek did just that and overnight became one of the world’s most famous companies. Journalists Madhumita Murgia , Richard Waters , and Eleanor Olcott report, “Its release of a new AI model, known as R1, upended assumptions about US supremacy in AI and raised the prospect
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Operational efficiency cannot happen in silos anymore. The modern supply chain is too complex to make changes without considering the effects it will have on every other stage. Companies know this, but making holistic changes seems too overwhelming, so they prolong any major upgrades. Unfortunately, theres no more time to wait. Companies must modernize their operations to be competitive or profitable.
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Modern procurement professionals need to be among some of the most highly skilled workers in any organization, and we want to help you identify exactly what essential procurement skills you need to lead your team as the industry continues to grow and evolve. Were going to examine what skills are necessary for procurement leaders, why theyre important, and how you can effectively train to lead your team in a highly complex and still-growing field.
Logistics Bureau
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery.
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.
QAD
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Its All About the Game Plan The Super Bowlmore than just a game, its an American tradition with global reach. Since 1967, the fiercest competition on Super Bowl Sunday hasnt been on the fieldits been in the marketplace. For 58 years, food and beverage and consumer goods manufacturers have battled for dominance, from chips and wings to soda, beer, party supplies, and even aluminum foil for food storage and DIY trophies.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Motorcycle Safety Tech: How Lawyers Leverage Automotive Innovations in Accident Cases appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SnapFulfil
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
SnapFulfil, a leading provider of cloud-based warehouse management systems (WMS), is proud to announce its official partnership with Manifest 2025 The Future of Logistics as the Official WMS of Manifest. This partnership underscores SnapFulfils commitment to advancing warehouse efficiency, automation, and supply chain innovation at one of the industrys most influential trade shows.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Charlie Huggins (pictured) Manager of the Quality Shares Portfolio, Wealth Club The post Diageo improved results, but tariffs cloud outlook appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Saleswarp
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Creating seamless customer experiences is equally as important as getting higher conversions. Speed, accuracy, and convenience have become the standard when shopping online. But with global eCommerce sales projected to surpass $8 trillion USD by 2027 , businesses cant afford to rely on outdated inventory and search systems. Poor inventory management costs businesses $1.1 trillion globally each year, creating challenges like stockouts, high carrying costs, and reduced customer trust.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Jackson Wood (pictured) Director of Industry Strategy, Global Trade Intelligence at Descartes The post US Tariffs on China Ignite Trade War Tensions: Whats Next for Global Logistics? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Loginext
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Learn how to safeguard transportation management software (TMS) from cyber threats, including data breaches, ransomware, and insider attacks, to ensure secure logistics operations. The post Cybersecurity in TMS: Protecting Logistics Data appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Harrison Wells (pictured) Vice President of Professional Services, LeanDNA The post How Complex U.S. Manufacturing Can Prepare for Upcoming Tariffs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
C3 Solutions
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Learn what delivery management is and how to optimize it with tools, tips, and trends. Boost efficiency, reduce costs, and delight customers!
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post The Hidden Costs of Ride-Sharing for Business Travelers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
MercuryGate
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
As we kick off 2025, the challenges in transportation and logistics feel like theyve been tossed in a washing machine tumbled, twisted, and emerging in ways nobody quite expected. The post Overcoming Top Challenges in Transportation and Logistics in 2025 appeared first on MercuryGate International.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post How a Clean Business Environment Can Improve Customer Satisfaction appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Global sourcing allows businesses to realize cost efficiencies, access to innovation, broader market exposure and improved quality of products provided that they implement some key strategies.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Thomas Guerriero (pictured) Group Customer CSR Manager, Domino Printing Sciences The post Environmental Sustainability in Manufacturing: Aligning Commitments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The Norwegian-registered ship carrying a fully Russian crew was allowed to leave the port in Tromso after a number of investigative steps.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
By Sam Woodcock (pictured) Director of Cloud Strategy & Enablement, 11:11 Systems The post The Core Pillars of Cyber Resiliency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The lawsuit claims that the contracts allowing Hong Kong-owned CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports at either end of the canal violate Panama's constitution.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Supply Chain Matters provides readers with highlights and commentary on January 2024 production and supply chain activity levels as reported by various global wide PMI reporting. At the end of 2024, global manufacturing activity levels remained at a state of contraction amid international trade volume declines. Business optimism indicators were noted as muted as are expectations for future global trade growth.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Waffle House said that it hopes the price increase will be short-lived, but added that it "cannot predict how long this shortage will last.
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