ModusLink Corporation

MAY 19, 2025

A supervisor with scanner in hands checking on goods in boxes in storage. In todays unpredictable business environment, inventory is no longer just a cost centerits a strategic asset. From global supply chain disruptions to shifting consumer demand, businesses are facing increasing volatility. And with volatility comes the need for smarter, faster, and more flexible inventory management strategies.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

There is nothing like harnessing the energy of a user conference to outline a bold vision for a transforming world. In that vein, Blue Yonders ICON 2025 didnt disappoint. Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. As you would expect, major emphasis was placed on the role of AI to deliver accurate, timely, and improved decisions at all points of supply chain processes using a combination of human-to-AI ag

Supply Chain Design Software

Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. It’s only a matter of time before it explodes. Eventually, you have to face far bigger issues than if you’d followed the protocols in the first place.

Procurement Analytics

o9 Solutions

MAY 19, 2025

In today’s globally connected economy, companies no longer compete as isolated entities but as part of dynamic, interdependent supply networks. These networks, while essential to agility and growth, are increasingly susceptible to disruptions, particularly in the upstream supply chain. The reality is stark: most organizations rely on a limited number of key suppliers, and many of the most critical dependencies lie hidden in the second or third tier of their supply networks.

Risk Management

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Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2025

I like to read the obituaries in the newspaper, especially the ones in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal. Most of the people featured are unknown to the general public, or at least to me, but they accomplished great things in life despite dealing, in many cases, with great obstacles or challenges early. Read more The post Supply Chain Lessons from an Obituary appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Supply Chain Software

IT Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

By Grace Nam (pictured) Strategic Solutions Manager, Healthcare, at Laserfiche The post WannaCry anniversary: the lessons to take forwards in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Supply Chain

AIMMS

MAY 19, 2025

Tariff management means integrating planning, logistics, and technology into a unified supply chain strategy that prioritizes agility and resilience.

Gartner

Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 19, 2025

Variability, the enemy of flow As any supply chain practitioner knows, variability is deleterious – variability runs against our ability to have the right product in the right place at the right time to satisfy a customer need, and thus secure or increase our company’s revenues. Some have characterized variability as constituting “anti-flows” – disturbances.

Supply Chain Software

IT Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Title: The Difference Between PLA and ABS for 3D Printing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

Inventory Reduction

EFT

MAY 19, 2025

The need to know from Reuters’ global network of journalists Retailers rush to save US summer shopping season U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N) and several clothing brands are racing to secure China-made merchandise for the busy summer shopping season starting in late May after Washington and Beijing agreed to temporarily slash tariffs. Container ship owners swamped as US-China trade detente revives demand Container ship bookings for China-to-U.S. cargo have surged since the countries dec

Price Reduction

All Things Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

On Monday in April 2025, parts of Spain and Portugal were suddenly plunged into complete darkness.

Portugal

Locus Robotics

MAY 19, 2025

Home May 19, 2025 Packaging Automation: The Key to Sustainable and Efficient Warehouse Operations Bryan Boatner , Global Managing Director, Ranpak Manufacturers across industries are under pressure to deliver more and pushed to develop workflows that are faster, smarter, and greener than ever before to keep up with evolving consumer and regulatory demands.

Supply Chain Software

IT Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of OCR in Modern Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

Manufacturing

The Network Effect

MAY 19, 2025

The post How to Use Predictive Analytics to Streamline Cross-Border Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.

Predictive Analytics

Locus Robotics

MAY 19, 2025

Home May 19, 2025 Celebrating Nine Years at Locus: Reflections and Vision for the Future of Warehouse Automation Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer Nine years ago this month, I embarked on an exciting journey as CEO of Locus Robotics. What started as a visionary idea from our founders has flourished thanks to our exceptional customers and dedicated employees, whose contributions have propelled Locus into one of the worlds largest automation providers for warehousing and logistics.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer The post The Next Era of CPG: Smart Strategies for Sustainable Growth appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Last week featured news in the parcel logistics and last mile delivery segment with the announcement from Amazon adding FedEx as a multi-year partner for large or specialized packages. The question that is open to speculation is whether there is more to this move after both of these parties elected to split their parcel delivery services co-relationship in 2019.

Waste Reduction

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The golden age of offshoring is over, and simply bringing production home isn’t enough. This eBook breaks down why smart factories are the essential path to successful onshoring in a volatile global economy. You'll explore a shift from nostalgia to reinvention: how digital-first systems, real-time feedback loops, and empowered frontline teams make onshore production faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.

Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Is the warehouse technology being deployed by "fast-fashion" apparel sellers up to the challenge of meeting customer demand? Supply chain professional Leslie O'Regan details some of the problems that stand in the way of successful tech adoption.

Demand Planning Software

Bristlecone

MAY 19, 2025

Constructing Resilient Supply Chains in the Apparel, Footwear and Retail Sector Download White Paper The post Constructing Resilient Supply Chains in the Apparel, Footwear & Retail Sector appeared first on Bristlecone.

Apparel

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Throughout the supply chain, artificial intelligence promises to transform how organizations plan, produce, move, stock, sell and deliver all types of products, from candy bars to car parts.

Supply Chain Planning

My Office Apps

MAY 19, 2025

Kechie Recognized with the 2025 Best Ease of Use Award in Warehouse Management Category And More IRVINE, Calif. , May 2025 / We are excited to share that Kechie , a versatile and innovative solution has been recognized with multiple awards, like 2025 Best Ease of Use” and more badges from Gartner Digital Markets platforms: Capterra and GetApp.

Gartner

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High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Yard management system (YMS) software is developing rapidly, offering greater efficiencies and valuable data for that segment of the distribution supply chain, says Colin Mansfield, vice president with YMS.

Supply Chain Software

Freight Plus

MAY 19, 2025

NMFC codes, or National Motor Freight Classification codes, are standardized numeric identifiers used in LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipping to classify freight. Developed by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), NMFC codes are essential for determining shipping rates, freight classes, and carrier liability. Each code corresponds to a specific commodity type and is used by carriers and shippers to maintain consistency, improve billing accuracy, and ensure proper handling during

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Stord

MAY 19, 2025

The acquisition brings Stords WMS, OMS, and CX technology to 21 fulfillment centers and hundreds of customers, driving value at scale while strategically aligning with a major carrier. ATLANTA, May 19, 2025 Stord , a commerce-enablement leader providing high-volume fulfillment services and e-commerce technology for leading brands, today closed its acquisition of Ware2Go , a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE:UPS), and announced its partnership with UPS.

Supply Chain Network Software

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Unlike the initial deal proposed by the DOJ in 2024, the new pretrial resolution that's now under consideration wouldn't require Boeing to plead guilty.

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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.

Modeling

Freight Plus

MAY 19, 2025

If youre searching for a reliable NMFC code lookup, you’re likely trying to classify LTL freight correctly and avoid issues like reclass fees or delayed shipments. NMFC codes determine your freight class, which directly affects your rates, liability, and how your freight is handled. Many shippers struggle to find the correct code on their own.

Guidelines

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 19, 2025

Amazon also has robotics fulfillment centers in Louisiana and Texas, and announced another new facility in North Carolina in March.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 19, 2025

I was talking to a fellow RtM professional at a recent event. The subject of Distributor performance came up.

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