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How to Boost Resilience in Multi-Tier Supply Chains?

AIMMS

The post How to Boost Resilience in Multi-Tier Supply Chains? appeared first on AIMMS.

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The Complexity of Last-Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

Retail supply chains are complicated, with factories, container ships, and communication networks spanning thousands of miles across the globe to connect raw materials with end consumers. Supply chains have become complex webs of global activity due to the emphasis logistics managers have placed on the first mile, crossing oceans in search of affordable labor and favorable taxes, tariffs and regulations.

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Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives

Talking Logistics

I met Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder & CEO Future Insights Network, in person for the first time last September at the Transporeon Summit conference in London. We were the bookends of the conference: I gave the opening keynote and Maria wrapped up the conference by sharing her takeaways from the event and moderating an insightful panel. Read more The post Top of Mind Challenges and Opportunities for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez

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3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment with Nathan Lugo-Montanez

The Logistics of Logistics

Nathan Lugo-Montanez and Joe Lynch discuss 3 reasons to outsource fulfillment. the empty container marketplace. Nathan is the EVP of Strategy and Transformation at STACI-US , a leading provider of supply chain end-to-end solutions. About Nathan Lugo-Montanez Nathan Lugo-Montanez is a turnaround executive with over 15 years of experience in supply chain and business operations.

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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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Inventory Management vs. Inventory Optimization: What’s Wrong with ABC Inventory Classification?

ToolsGroup

ABC inventory classification has been around so long that most planners just assume it’s the only way to segment your inventory. In fact, it’s not. And it’s not even nearly the best way. It’s actually a throwback from technology developed during the 1960s that hasn’t responded to the orders of magnitude increase in computer power that has enabled far better ways of solving the problem.

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It’s Time to Embed Climate Considerations Into Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

As companies focus on reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, buyers and suppliers have an opportunity to embed climate considerations into their supply chain strategies.

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Demand Forecasting in the new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. Failure to effectively address this challenging question can result in enormous inefficiencies caused by misalignment of demand and supply throughout the supply chain. The misalignment can result in multitude of negative consequences such as high warehousing costs, cash flow difficulties, loss of sales, which can lead to permanent loss of loyal custo

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Microsoft “Patch Tuesday”

IT Supply Chain

By Gal Sadeh (pictured) Head of Data & Security Research, Silverfort The post Microsoft “Patch Tuesday” appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Celebrating Holi: The Festival of Colors

BlueYonder

We recently sat down with Himanshu Agarwal, Sr. Director of Learning at Development at Blue Yonder, to ask him about celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors. Here’s what he had to say. Q: Would you tell us a little about Holi? A: Holi is actually a series of vibrant celebrations that takes place over two days, and it involves dancing, singing, eating and playfully throwing powdered colors and water at friends, family and even strangers.

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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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Hot vs. Cold: What’s The Best Crypto Wallet For You?

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Hot vs. Cold: What’s The Best Crypto Wallet For You? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to optimise the Supply Chain in the Rail Industry

DiManEx

Produce and organise Spare Rail Parts in a new way! Roboze and DiManEx, for the past few years, have been developing a synergy aimed at advancing additive manufacturing in their various target industries, with the aim of accelerating the digital transition of production. Although the railway sector is among the sectors that have suffered most from the effect of global pandemic on its supply chain, it is seeing strong growth in the application of new digitisation and production technologies in th

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Spring Budget no cause to relax, retailers need more support

IT Supply Chain

By Paul Lynch (pictured) Head of UK Experience & Commerce UK&I, Merkle The post Spring Budget no cause to relax, retailers need more support appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for March 16, 2023

Supply Chain Digest

Retail Sales Drop in February, as Credit Card Debt Soars.Most Supply Chain Tech Investments Disappoint. Low Forecast for eTrucks from Amazon Worries Rivian.

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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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Writing Like a Pro: How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Paper

IT Supply Chain

By Cory Shilling (pictured) Entrepreneur & Published Author The post Writing Like a Pro: How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Paper appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Watch: What Goes Around, Comes Around: Circularity in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain circularity involves procurement, transportation management, customer tracking and reverse logistics, says Kristin Toth, president and chief operating officer of Fernish.

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Opportunities Created by IT in the Gaming Industry

IT Supply Chain

By David Fowler (pictured) Content Writer The post Opportunities Created by IT in the Gaming Industry appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Upcoming Special MIT CTL Crossroads Event

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Crossroads 2023 event, along with the opportunity to attend in person at a discounted rate. Each year the MIT Center for Logistics and Transportation (CTL) holds an annual Crossroads event, a sponsored symposium where invited faculty and industry speakers address leading-edge industry and global supply chain trends and insights developed by MIT and external business and academic focused research.

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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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Will inflation rage the longest in the UK?

Taulia

We surveyed 550 senior stakeholders at companies with revenues of more than $750 million USD across the USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore. While none of these territories have been able to escape the present global economic adversity fully, the UK appeared a striking outlier in terms of the scale and severity of the challenges inflation poses to its business community.

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Volkswagen Selects Canada for North America Battery Production

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight announcements being made by global auto manufacturers regarding supply network moves to support domestic and regional EV production and supply network needs. Global automotive maker Volkswagen announced this week its decision to construct a battery production plant in Canada. This facility, which will represent VW ’s first battery production facility outside of Europe , is to be located in the city of St.

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Technology and Supply Chain Digitalization

American Global Logistics

Now is the perfect time for supply chain digitalization. The pandemic added a lot of volatility to global supply chains that already were volatile and unpredictable. Since then, the market dynamics have intensified. For starters, the pandemic exacerbated the employment situation. Today, logistics jobs remain unfilled. And many companies are struggling to find employees with the requisite skill sets.

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EVs Finally Land at North America’s Biggest Machinery Conference

Supply Chain Brain

Multiple machinery companies at the event said the main reason for the slow uptake in the U.S. is the lack of incentives like those offered in Europe.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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Trucking Projections for 2023: Spot Quotes, Industry Challenges and Industry Drives

TransAudit

If your business relies on trucking, then you’ll want to know the current state of the industry. You can’t assume that things will stay the same this year as they were last year. Understanding 2023 trucking projections will help you make smart shipping decisions and save money where possible. Trucking Projections for the Spot Market The spot market doesn’t look much like it did a year ago.

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Port of LA to Establish Green Shipping Corridor with Tokyo & Yokohama Ports

Supply Chain Brain

MOUs finalized during the 2023 California Japan Clean Energy Trade Mission build on Port of LA’s pursuit of expanded global sustainability cooperation, and further its long-standing relationships with Japan’s ports.

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CERA Week 2023 pulls international CEOs together to talk net zero

Maine Pointe

By Stephen Ottley, Senior Managing Director, Chemicals & Energy

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Canadian Pacific’s Merger With Kansas City Southern Is Approved

Supply Chain Brain

The new network could draw traffic away from U.S. West Coast ports to gateways in Canada and Mexico, and tens of thousands of shipments away from trucks, an environmental selling point for the combination.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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.

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Automated Decision-Making in the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

With significant advances in computing technology, it’s time to review and adopt new automated warehouse decision-making systems.

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Germany Forms Alliance to Change EU's Planned Combustion Engine Ban

Supply Chain Brain

The ICE ban, the EU's main tool to speed up Europe's shift to electric vehicles, was put on hold earlier this month after last-minute opposition from Germany.

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U.S. Toxic Chemical Rules Pit Economic Growth Against Public Health

Supply Chain Brain

Many of the substances in question are important to industries that President Biden has backed through other policies intended to bolster global competitiveness and national security.