Wed.Feb 12, 2025

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Blockchain and Why a Freight Shipper Should Care

Freightera

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? By definition blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Unlike traditional databases, which rely on a central authority, blockchain uses cryptographic methods to ensure that data is tamper-proof and transparent.

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How to Optimize Demand Forecasting: Probabilistic Solutions

ToolsGroup

If you were still using a computer or a telephone from the 1960s today, youd get some strange looks, to say the least. But many supply chain practitioners dont realize that the most common approach to supply chain planningusing a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planningis just as outdated. Demand Forecasting Challenges As businesses grapple with shifting consumer behaviors, market disruptions, and global uncertainties, the traditional demand forecasting methods are proving

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FMCG Call Centre Shenanigans

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Your call is important to us. Previously, we looked at how some companies are economical with the truth when it comes to measuring Customer Service. Today we take a look at how your telephone face to the customer can be helping or hindering your business.

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Why Warehouse Agility Wins: The Case for Flexible Automation

Locus Robotics

Home February 12, 2025 Why Warehouse Agility Wins: The Case for Flexible Automation Kait Peterson , Vice President, Product Marketing The past few years have reinforced that disruption can come from anywhere, including natural disasters, economic shifts, viral product trends, or labor shortages. Warehouses that prioritized flexibility have succeeded and will continue to do so because they can adjust their operations dynamically while maintaining efficiency and throughput.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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Bourque Logistics and AllTranstek Announce Merger to Combine Rail Fleet Logistics and Asset Management Expertise

Logistics Viewpoints

Two leading industrial rail service providers announced their merger to combine their rail fleet logistics and asset management expertise into one company solution. Bourque Logistics, the leader in rail logistics systems, and AllTranstek, the leader in rail asset management services, have combined operations to provide a complete and unified offering to rail shippers, railcar owners, and their railcar maintenance providers.

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U.S. Faces De Minimis Dilemma as Supply Chains Brace for Impact

Supply Chain Brain

Ending de minimis requirements altogether could mean more paperwork, longer processing times, and higher costs for everyone from shippers to consumers.

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What Are Carrier Management Services and How They Improve LTL Shipping Efficiency

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post What Are Carrier Management Services and How They Improve LTL Shipping Efficiency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Survey: Supply Chains are Being ‘Fundamentally’ Restructured

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are doubling down on supply chain resilience, automation, and supplier diversification to counter rising trade complexities.

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Use Cases in Supply Chain Planning to Model the Tariff Conundrum

John Galt

Learn about real-world use cases in supply chain planning to tackle tariff volatility, leveraging scenario planning to evaluate the impact of decisions.

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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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Is a Lack of Supply Chain Visibility Undermining Board-Level Confidence in Cyber Security Programmes?

IT Supply Chain

By Leigh Glasper (pictured) Director, Cyber Advisory at BlueVoyant The post Is a Lack of Supply Chain Visibility Undermining Board-Level Confidence in Cyber Security Programmes? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Tesla’s Supply Chain in Detail: Innovation, Challenges, and Lessons

All Things Supply Chain

Tesla has become a household name in the automotive industry, standing out as a pioneer in the electric vehicle (EV) market and a leader in sustainability efforts.

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The Role of Legal Tech in Managing High-Profile Business Cases

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Legal Tech in Managing High-Profile Business Cases appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Key Features of Demand Planning to Improve Your Business

QAD

Updated: February 12, 2025 Published: October 24, 2023 The main goal of demand planning is to strategically balance inventory levels so that theres enough stock to satisfy customer demands without having to pay for excess inventory. It surpasses basic forecasting by accurately predicting consumer demand through the use of historical data and sophisticated analytics, which increases supply chain efficiency.

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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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Fueling Supply Chain Transformation: What Funding Patterns Tell Us About Supply Chain Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

Navigating the world of SaaS funding can be as complex as developing groundbreaking solutions. Join Keith Moore, CEO, AutoScheduler.AI and Vasant Kamath, General Partner, Noro-Moseley Partners in this insightful webinar, where industry leaders and investors come together to discuss the latest trends and best practices for supply chain investment across startups and corporations.

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Happening Now: Retail sales dip in January but see YOY gains

West Coast and California Logistics

According to DC Velocity , retail sales declined in January as consumers took a break from holiday spending, yet the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports that year-over-year gains remained strong.

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BRW Names Brandy Pennington as Executive Vice President of Finance

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Pennington brings two decades of expertise in corporate finance leadership, accounting, and strategic planning to further strengthen BRWs […]

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How to Elevate Your Container Drayage Operations to Maximize Profit and Growth

Supply Chain Brain

Are low staff and dispatcher-to-driver ratios and high costs impacting your top- and bottom-line? Are inefficient, error-prone and manual processes preventing you from scaling? Are you struggling to meet increasing levels of visibility, connectivity and data accuracy?

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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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Supplier Collaboration | Benefits, Importance, and Strategies

Kodiak Hub

Supplier collaboration isnt just about shaking hands and signing contracts - its about building real, strategic partnerships that drive mutual success. Instead of a one-off transaction, its like a long-term business relationship where both parties invest in each others growth.

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Coca-Cola May Have to Use More Plastic Because of Tariffs, CEO Says

Supply Chain Brain

The drinks company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, which is likely to be hardest hit by a 25% tariff on aluminum.

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Kodiak Hub Enters U.S. with $6M Investment & AI-Powered Insights

Kodiak Hub

Kodiak Hub , an AI-powered supplier relationship management (SRM) platform, today announces its strategic expansion into the U.S. market. Backed by a $6 million investment from Oxx , this move positions Kodiak Hub to help U.S. companies build resilient, sustainable supply chains amid growing pressure from regulatory changes, emerging tariffs, and increasing demands for supply chain transparency.

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Watch: Navigating the Federal Funding Freeze for Transportation Projects

Supply Chain Brain

Michael K. Friedberg, partner with the law firm of Holland & Knight and a member of its Transportation & Infrastructure Industry Sector Group, addresses the uncertainties surrounding continued federal funding of infrastructure projects in the second Trump Administration.

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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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EU Trade Chief Talks to Trump Team to Find Tariff Solution

Supply Chain Brain

The bloc could move quickly by re-applying duties it first imposed on the U.S. during Trumps first term.

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Brazil Sees Quotas as ‘Good Solution’ to Trump’s Steel Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Brazilian steelmakers said they expect the governments to reach an agreement similar to the one from Trumps first term.

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