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Key Features to Look for in a Pharmaceutical Labeling Machine Company

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Key Features to Look for in a Pharmaceutical Labeling Machine Company appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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America’s Largest Small Truck Network with Alex Winston

The Logistics of Logistics

Alex Winston and Joe Lynch discuss America’s largest small truck network. Alex is the President of Expedite All , Americas largest small truck network, with over 9,000 vehicles ranging from cargo vans to straight trucks. Alex is also the President of Reefer Van Network , a prominent player in the refrigerated transportation industry, specializing in the safe and efficient delivery of temperature-sensitive goods across North America.

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AI in procurement: Applications, Challenges, and Mitigation Strategies

Precoro

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact. Procurement AI enables teams to quickly process mountains of data, uncover hidden patterns, and automate repetitive tasks like invoice processing and supplier evaluations.

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Retailer Roundup: Everything CPG Shippers Need to Know About Big Box Retailers

Zipline Logistics

With the new year on the horizon, we’re finalizing 2025 supply chain strategies for our most important customers. While no two customers will have quite the same game plan, we’re building off the same foundation of retail logistics expertise we’ve accumulated over 15+ years of service to the CPG community. And as our gift to you this holiday season, we want to share that foundation with you!

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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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Outsourcing transport and warehousing: How to be Successful

Logistics Bureau

Over the last 10-15 years, outsourcing of logistics activities to third-party logistics service providers has become increasingly popular. Research indicates that up to 75% of firms report positive impacts from outsourcing to logistics service providers (Langley J, Capgemini 2007). But what of the balance? Why have they struggled to obtain the results that they were hoping for?

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How Space Technologies are Redefining Supply Chains on Earth

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post How Space Technologies are Redefining Supply Chains on Earth appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Fix Your 3PL Contract

Logistics Bureau

Sitting in an airport terminal after yet another meeting with a frustrated client, I find myself thinking about a pattern Ive seen so many times in the logistics industry. Todays meeting went like this: another company at their wits end with their Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider, considering the nuclear option of re-tendering their contract. As a third party logistics consultant whos seen this play out so many times, I feel more like a marriage counselor than a business advisor.

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Cloud DMZ vs. Traditional Security Solutions: Which is Better?

IT Supply Chain

By Ellie Yantsan (pictured) Digital Marketer The post Cloud DMZ vs. Traditional Security Solutions: Which is Better? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Best Practices for Importing via LTL Freight

Freightera

Here are some pro tips and best practices for mporting via less than truckload shipping When it comes to importing goods, Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping is a cost-effective solution for smaller shipments of about 2-5 pallets that dont require a full trailer. However, compared to Full Truckload (FTL) shipping, LTL imports can be somewhat trickier to handle, particularly for international shipments.

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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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Top 11 Supply Chain Management Consulting Companies

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 11 Supply Chain Management Consulting Companies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Brazil Shuts Down Construction of BYD Factory Over 'Slavery' Conditions

Supply Chain Brain

Brazil's Public Labor Prosecutor's Office said workers were put in a "degrading" environment and had their passports and salaries withheld by a building company.

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Supply Chain Management Jobs

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Tailor Your Resume for Supply Chain Management Jobs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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American Air Says Christmas Eve Delays Caused By Tech Glitch

Supply Chain Brain

Operations were disrupted on a day where the Federal Aviation Administration expects to see about 30,000 U.S. flights across all carriers.

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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 Climate Data Helps Companies Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post How Climate Data Helps Companies Reduce Their Carbon Footprint appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Christmas 2024

Enterra Insights

Some people complain about the commercialization of Christmas. It was inevitable, however, that a holiday season associated with gift giving was going to have commercial ties. Today Christmas goods can be found in every kind of store, from supermarkets to hardware stores. There is a tendency for people, as they grow older, to remember and often long for simpler times.

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Unlocking Scalability in Quantum Computing with Photonic Systems

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Scalability in Quantum Computing with Photonic Systems appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Transportation Companies Should Invest in Custom Software Instead of Off-the-Shelf Solutions

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Transportation Companies Should Invest in Custom Software Instead of Off-the-Shelf Solutions 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