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Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND. Optimization accounts for over 90% of all work that is being done by SCND teams. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. But it has gaps. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain.

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IoT in the Supply Chain: Why Do We Need It?

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturers looking to deploy IoT in that time should partner with specialists to help them deliver their vision.

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Predictive AI vs. Generative AI in Supply Chain Management

Resilinc

Learn how Resilinc is using predictive AI and generative AI to innovate supply chain risk management. In part one of our AI in supply chain blog series, “ How is AI Revolutionizing Supply Chain Risk Management?”, we sat down with Resilinc’s Associate Vice President of Product Management, Shahzaib Khan, to learn about Resilinc’s ongoing investment in AI.

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The Supply Chain Industry: A Rewarding Career for GenZ

Supply Chain Brain

The next batch of graduates are a part of GenZ, and many facets of supply chain industry jobs are what they’re looking for in their entry level experiences.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Third party cookies, AI and consumer privacy – What’s new?

IT Supply Chain

By Peter Ibarra (pictured) Head of Adtech Solutions, Amperity The post Third party cookies, AI and consumer privacy – What’s new? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Is the LockBit takedown really a victory for law enforcement

IT Supply Chain

By Adam Marré (pictured) CISO, Arctic Wolf The post Is the LockBit takedown really a victory for law enforcement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence

QAD

From my recent conversations with companies one topic is becoming increasingly prevalent — stock loss. This problem impacts the business operations of a range of industries and company types. From the automotive industry with both OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, through to packaging companies supplying the CPG industry. Stock loss isn’t selective on item size either.

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Unlocking Seamless Supply Chain Integration with No-Code Solutions

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Seamless Supply Chain Integration with No-Code Solutions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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5 Models of Supply Chains: Learning from the Leaders

C3 Solutions

In a world where customer demands change as quickly as fashion trends, the supply chain is the foundation that keeps businesses standing but moving ahead. A robust supply chain model can put a business in the spotlight for their customers. The customers start realizing the benefits of supply chain excellence in many tangible and intangible ways. This distinction over the other companies can be in the form of product availability, quality, innovation, or pricing.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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The Rise of TikTok Shop as a Tier-One Marketplace

IT Supply Chain

By Sarah Znideric (pictured) VP of Global Partnerships, Linnworks The post The Rise of TikTok Shop as a Tier-One Marketplace appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Gartner: Top Supply Chain Orgs Use AI at Twice the Rate of Lower-Performing Peers

Supply Chain Brain

Forty percent of the high performers surveyed said that they are using AI/ML for demand forecasting, while that figure came in at just 19% for the lower performers.

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Locking Out Hazards: How LOTO Procedures Keep Employees Safe

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Locking Out Hazards: How LOTO Procedures Keep Employees Safe appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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EU Approves $7.4B in Funding for Hydrogen Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The money will support 32 companies working on 33 projects along the EU’s hydrogen value chain and likely unlock over $5.81 billion in private investments.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

Tail spend — often unmanaged, fragmented and costly — can account for as much as 80% of total transaction volume. Without the right strategy, enterprises face hidden risks and unnecessary spend. It’s time to shift from fragmented, ad hoc purchasing to a strategic, technology-driven approach. Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.

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Boeing’s Corporate Culture Fix is a Systemic Challenge

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters Editorial , Founder and Executive Editor Bob Ferrari focuses on Boeing’s ongoing corporate culture challenges. It involves and weights operational excellence and process discipline and a corporate culture focused on producing each aircraft with the utmost quality and efficiency. It should reward production and supply chain workers for their ingenuity and follow through and for contributing to achieving key operational milestones.

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S&P: Carmakers Shrug off Red Sea Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

The current earnings reporting season indicates the impact on supply chains may not be as significant as initially feared

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What is Extended Reality, and How Does It Affect Manufacturing?

OptiProERP

Digital transformation is aggressively scaling up across all sectors of the manufacturing industry. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D printing, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality are transforming the manufacturing world. In this blog, we will learn about Extended Reality (XR), which is a superset of emerging technologies, such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality.

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Supply Chain News on ATA, Cass Data from January Continue to Show Freight Weakness

Supply Chain Digest

ATA Freight Tonnage Index Falls versus Previous Year for Eleventh Straight Month

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Composting Cardboard Boxes for a More Substantiable Future

Supply Chain 24/7

Join the sustainability movement: compost your cardboard boxes for a greener future! Convert waste into gold!

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ONE Increases Transpacific Service with Asia Pacific 1 Service

Supply Chain Brain

The inaugural sailing for AP1 service is expected to commence in late Spring, around April or May, with specific details to be announced soon.

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Automating Key Order Management Operational Decisions

Stord

Learn how an order management system can automate key operating decisions to manage DTC and B2B orders smarter, faster and cheaper.

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EU Industry Calls for Green Shift Help to Rival China and U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Over 70 business and industry leaders are urging the bloc to introduce a European Industrial Deal to boost competitiveness during the shift.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Synergy Announces Dynamic New Tech Integration Partnership at Manifest

SnapFulfil

Warehouse technology innovator, Synergy Logistics, has partnered with leading connected fulfillment solutions specialist, Techdinamics, to provide customers with integrated rate shopping and transportation management capabilities.

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Naval Escort Helps CMA CGM Ship Pass Through Red Sea Despite Recent Attacks

Supply Chain Brain

The EU announced February 19 that it plans to begin its own naval missions to protect shippers passing through the Red Sea.

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Navigate the Unexpected: Master the Delivery Exception with MercuryGate

MercuryGate

The impacts of a delivery exception are multi-faceted and significant, affecting businesses, customers, and the environment. For the last mile, failed deliveries increase operational costs and negatively impact resource allocation for redelivery or return management. The post Navigate the Unexpected: Master the Delivery Exception with MercuryGate appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Terminal Operator Holt Logistics Being Reviewed for Anticompetitive Behavior

Supply Chain Brain

An investigator said in an email to Tri State Intermodal that the FMC was reviewing information and documents provided by truckers.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Robot Association Identifies Five Key Trends for 2024

Supply Chain Digest

Here come the Humanoids

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Introducing WaveBatcher+ | Overview

Saleswarp

Warehouse teams often grapple with diverse batch strategies, delivery visualization complexities, and the need for process automation. These challenges can lead to errors that result in delayed fulfillment. Recognizing these pain points, WaveBatcher+ has been engineered to provide a comprehensive solution. Ideal for multichannel operations, this technology automates the release of orders based on individual channel needs.

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High Seas Troubles Affect Global Supply Chains, Part One: Security Risks

Enterra Insights

Recent events remind us how big the world is and how vital ocean supply lines are for the global economy. Nearly 90 per cent of global trade is carried by sea-going vessels. That means maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system. Protecting international sea lanes is a critical responsibility for the world’s navies.