Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Erika Voss and Joe Lynch discuss taking the uncertainty and risk out of freight. Erika is Vice President of Information Security at DAT Freight & Analytics, the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. About Erika Voss Dr. Erika Voss , with over two decades of experience, has held high-level positions at companies including Capital One, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services.
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. You may have heard of a freight broker, a freight forwarder or 3PL service provider, but do you know what the differences are, and which is the best fit for your specific needs?
ModusLink Corporation
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Wooden tariffs stamp is sitting on recycled paper background. Horizontal composition with selective focus and copy space. The global business environment is constantly evolving, with tariffs emerging as one of the most significant changes in recent years. Tariffs, taxes imposed on imported goods, have a major influence on global trade, affecting businesses of all sizes.
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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.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Managing inventory effectively is a constant challenge for businesses. Balancing supply and demand requires careful planning and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, especially when considering the bullwhip effect in supply chain management. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges.
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BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Implementing organizational change requires buy-in across all departments. Without advocates, even the most necessary changes are at risk of failing. No tool exemplifies this intersection between essential and nerve-wracking quite like AI (Artificial Intelligence). Every company has both avid adopters and hesitant detractors. While AI is certainly not a simple tool to implement, many of the most common reservations surrounding it often come down to misunderstandings about its capabilities.
USC Consulting Group
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
When managing your supply chain, it’s crucial to be aware of the latest technologies and how to integrate them with your existing systems. Doing so will optimize the efficiency of your operations and boost transparency. To benefit from updated technology, you may first encounter some obstacles during implementation. This article explores common barriers to adopting technology and provides strategic insights into overcoming these obstacles so your organization can maximize the benefits of technol
Procurement Academy
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
According to Deloitte Insights , 83% of digitally maturing companies use cross-functional teams to improve supply chain performance. Proper execution of cross-functional training can turn siloed departments into unified and efficient teams; equipping employees with the right skills to collaborate seamlessly across organizations. Of course, the right training is key to the success of such initiatives, and can have a measurable impact on supply chain performance.
ThroughPut
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Problem: Uncertainty in Cement Demand Planning Accurately forecasting demand remains a critical challenge for cement manufacturers , especially in a post-pandemic world where supply chain disruptions have intensified. With supply and demand shocks occurring unpredictably, traditional forecasting methods such as spreadsheets and siloed software are no longer sufficient.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Exiger Perspectives
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Where Are Critical Minerals Adding Risk in Your Supply Chain? White Paper: Weaponization of the Periodic Table Chinas stranglehold on critical minerals is more than just a supply chain issueits a direct threat to national security, economic stability, and industrial competitiveness. If you rely on materials like antimony, gallium, or graphite, your operations are already headed for disruption, but it can be challenging to identify the full ecosystem reliant on and containing these critical miner
Saleswarp
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
As retailers continue to adopt new solutions, they often become entangled in a web of disconnected systemsa phenomenon known as tech sprawl. This unchecked expansion can lead to reduced productivity and fragmented customer journeys.Integrated solutions can make a huge impact on retailers, helping consolidate their fragmented systems. Why Should Retailers Care?
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Rishi Mehra (pictured) Sector Vice President, Trimble Maps The post Surrey Sinkhole’s Impact on Logistics Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
crisp
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
What happens when retailers invest in scalable and collaborative data infrastructure? Efficiency soars, suppliers thrive, and revenue opportunities flourish. The way retailers and suppliers interact with data has transformed dramatically. Gone are the days of static reports and manual data pulls today, real-time, collaborative data ecosystems are driving supply chain efficiency, revenue growth, and retail media success.
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.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Which Internet Plan Fits Your Household? Factors You Need to Know appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Bristlecone
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
CHINA PLUS ONE: Toward a More Resilient Supply Chain Download White Paper The post CHINA PLUS ONE: Toward a More Resilient Supply Chain appeared first on Bristlecone.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Kim Koster (pictured) Vice President of Product Marketing, Unanet The post How AI Can Help Defense Contractors Weather Todays Uncertain Times appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Bristlecone
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Experience supply chain innovation at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, where well explore automation and transformation to drive excellence together!
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
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Improving Your Online Security in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Re-globalization represents more than a response to short-term disruptions. Its a profound re-evaluation of trade and investment patterns.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 7 Essential Features of Technology-Empowered Healthcare Logistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Loginext
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Learn how last mile delivery software enhances hyperlocal delivery by optimizing routes, reducing costs, and improving real-time tracking for faster, more efficient deliveries. The post Last Mile Delivery Software Enabling Hyperlocal Micro-Delivery Models appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.
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.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 10 Best Email Security Companies in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Rarely do prescribed medications have a noticeable impact on grocery sales. Unexpectedly, however, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 agonists, like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Victoza, are significantly affecting consumers, food suppliers, and food retailers. An agonist is a substance that mimics the actions of a neurotransmitter or hormone to produce a response when it binds to a specific receptor in the brain.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Leveraging MQTT Broker Services for Real-Time Data Analytics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
C3 Solutions
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Doing business now requires a particular set of documentation standards, which are expected almost globally. The Bill of Lading (or BOL) is one of the most popular documents.
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.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Professional Headshots in Personal Branding and Networking appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Apple has argued that its DEI initiatives are "critical" to its success, and that it seeks to "conduct business ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable laws.
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why More People in Sugar Land Are Turning to Medically Supervised Weight Loss appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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