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Key Supply Chain Takeaways for 2025

Tecsys

As anyone in our industry can attest as we step into 2025, one thing is clear: The need for adaptable and resilient supply chains has never been more critical. The last few years have seen an accelerating pace of change across the industry, driven by economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, technological advancements and environmental pressures. With uncertainty expected to be a hallmark of 2025, the focus for supply chain leaders will be on building agile, responsive systems capable of navigatin

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Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse

SCM Research

I am very happy to announce that I have co-authored a new article, Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse , with Felix Creutzig. In this editorial, published in the Journal of Supply Chain Management , we emphasize the need for SCM researchers to actively engage with the issue of supply chain emissions, which we define as the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by the entire network of interconnected and interdependent actors involved in all value-related activiti

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Is Nearshoring the Solution to Rising Transportation Costs?

Logistics Bureau

The explosion in globalisation, and corresponding reduction in transport availability over the last decade or so, have together kiboshed some of the factors which once fueled a steady growth in offshore manufacture and procurement. Added to the transportation issues, is the fact that labor is no longer as cheap in some popular offshore manufacturing locations as it used to be.

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Resolve to Join a Blue Yonder User Group This Year

BlueYonder

Now that the holidays are behind us, tis the season for gym memberships, damp January and other self-improvement plans. This year, why not resolve to increase your companys returns on Blue Yonder software, improve your supply chain results, and find a like-minded community of peers by joining a Blue Yonder User Group? User Groups are a fantastic way for Blue Yonder users to network with one another to share best practices, tips and tricks, information and ideas.

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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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Eyelit Technologies Acquires Adexa

Adexa

Eyelit Technologies Acquires Adexa to Expand Smart Factory and Supply Chain Solutions For immediate release Press Contact: Peter Nilsson | (312) 731-3217 | pnilsson@eyelit.com Holmdel, NJ January 14, 2025 Eyelit Technologies (Eyelit), a leader in optimized planning, scheduling, and execution systems for manufacturers, today announced the acquisition of Adexa, a global provider of AI-driven supply chain and enterprise business planning solutions.

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UK Government’s ransomware crackdown: Expert insight on building cyber resilience

IT Supply Chain

By Mark Nutt (pictured) SVP, Cohesity The post UK Governments ransomware crackdown: Expert insight on building cyber resilience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Transformation for Supply Chain Resilience: Engineering and Manufacturing's Crucial Role

Supply Chain Brain

Continued disruption is driving transformational change in industry supply chains. Companies are urgently evolving to new levels of technology and process maturity to address increasing challenges. But, what does supply chain resiliency look like and how do companies need to innovate to achieve it?

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What You Need to Know About Fleet Vehicle Leasing

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post What You Need to Know About Fleet Vehicle Leasing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 in Review: Top Milestones from Locus Robotics’ Customers

Locus Robotics

Home January 14, 2025 2024 in Review: Top Milestones from Locus Robotics' Customers Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager 2024 was a remarkable year for warehouse automation , and as we start 2025, were taking a moment to reflect on the incredible successes our customers achieved last year. At Locus Robotics, we pride ourselves on building strong partnerships that help warehouses optimize their operations and exceed their goals.

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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 telecom’s big bets in 2024 set the stage for 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO & Founder, Mobilise The post How telecoms big bets in 2024 set the stage for 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Understanding Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Bureau

The supply chain has continuously evolved to meet increasing consumer demands. This is especially true for a global supply chain, which needs to consider distribution on a much larger scale – we sometimes refer to these as supply chain networks. What is a Supply Chain Network? Think of a supply chain network as a system that needs to adapt to serve your business effectively.

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Navigating Taxation and Legal Challenges with Employers of Record

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Navigating Taxation and Legal Challenges with Employers of Record appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Best Practices for Maintaining Food-Grade Warehouses

Supply Chain Brain

Food-grade warehouse maintenance requires exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to strict regulatory compliance, and a proactive approach to quality management.

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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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How to Choose the Best Logistics Software Companies for Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Maxim Rotaru (pictured) Founder & CEO of at Webamboos The post How to Choose the Best Logistics Software Companies for Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Retail Brands Want to Make Sales Associates Shine in AI’s Spotlight

Supply Chain Brain

The latest technologies offer a vision of the future where sales associates are empowered to make consumers feel they are seen and known, not impersonal data caches.

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Reverse Logistics: Turn Returns Into Your Competitive Advantage

MercuryGate

The clock continues ticking as you untangle shipping costs, processing times, and rapid-fire decisions about what can be resoldall while your phone lights up with another notification. Welcome to the world of reverse logistics. The post Reverse Logistics: Turn Returns Into Your Competitive Advantage appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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CBP Looks to Increase 'De Minimis' Data Requirements

Supply Chain Brain

The proposal would require low-value shipments to include additional data to allow customs agents to easily and accurately verify the contents of each package.

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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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Growing Concerns over Fork Truck Safety

Supply Chain Digest

Growing Number of Companies Looking to become All or Part Fork Free

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Starbucks: Buy Something or Leave

Supply Chain Brain

The move is part of the "back to Starbucks" strategy to push back against diminishing sales.

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My Favorite AI Use Cases

Supply Chain Shaman

Traditional supply chain planning was defined by the theory of constraints and the Deming Wheel of Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) philosophies. The PDCA cycle, advocated by Deming in the 1950s, is based on the scientific method of proposing a change in a process, implementing the change, measuring the results, and taking appropriate action. This is the world of best practices.

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How Will GRIs Impact Your 2025 Budget?

Supply Chain Brain

Download the 2025 GRI Guide today and take control of your shipping strategy for the year ahead. Dont let the rising costs of parcel shipping derail your budgetgain the clarity and confidence to make proactive, informed decisions.

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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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Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight Strategies

Logistics Bureau

The Factory Gate Pricing (FGP) and Primary Freight (PF) strategies, as adopted by major grocery retailers, are causing a shudder up the spine of many retail suppliers. The reason for this concern is quite simple: many suppliers do not have a sufficiently detailed understanding of their Supply Chain costs, to confidently sit at the negotiating table with their major customers.

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U.K. Bars German Livestock Imports Over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

German officials first discovered the disease in a herd of water buffalo on January 10 outside Berlin in the Brandenburg region.

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The Complete Procurement Competency Framework 2025

Procurement Academy

Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Without it, many of the worlds most successful companies would simply cease to exist. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.

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Egypt Inks Deal with Medlog for New Dry Port and Logistics Area

Supply Chain Brain

Egypt currently has 22 dry ports and logistic zones, and has a goal to eventually increase that total to 32.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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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Unlocking Manufacturing Success Through Planning and Scheduling Synergy

QAD

The mantra for manufacturing companies is to deliver the right products to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities. But to do this repeatedly and successfully requires the ability to understand the critical difference between production planning and production scheduling. This differentiation becomes even more crucial when leveraging advanced tools like QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) for production planning and QAD Advanced Scheduling for detailed production sched

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U.S. Bans Imports from 37 Chinese Companies Linked to Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

Among the new additions to the list is one of the world's largest textile manufacturers in Huafu Fashion, as well as 26 companies in the cotton industry.

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JAGGAER Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment

Jaggaer

Driving Procurement Efficiency and Strategic Success in Direct Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Research Triangle, NC, January 14, 2025 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, has been positioned in the Leaders category of the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US52734424, December 2024).