Mon.May 26, 2025

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Protecting Supply Chains from AI-Driven Risks in Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

AI is embedded deeply in nearly every manufacturing and supply chain operation. Everything from logistics and inventory management to quality assurance and production scheduling relies on smart systems.

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Meeting Deadlines on the Factory Floor: How to Keep Production on Track

SCMDOJO

Factory production runs on precision, timing, and coordination. When deadlines slip, the consequences ripple through the supply chain, affecting deliveries, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. Nonetheless, staying on schedule requires more than hard work on the floor. It demands a system that can adapt, anticipate problems, and support the workforce behind the machines.

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Leveraging AI for Smarter Decision-Making in Manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In the fast-paced world of smart manufacturing, making quick, accurate and informed decisions is essential. Real-time decision-making, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) , is revolutionizing smart manufacturing processes. It enables manufacturers to make decisions about production schedules, inventory management, quality control and more, all based on live data.

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Why Supply Chain Companies Need Employer of Record Services for Global Hiring

SCMDOJO

Managing a global supply chain has become more complex than ever. According to a 2024 McKinsey survey, 71% of businesses in the supply chain sector face compliance challenges when operating in foreign markets. Moreover, 68% of companies have experienced significant delays due to workforce-related issues while expanding to new regions. As businesses grow their operations globally, managing payroll, taxes, and legal compliance becomes more difficult, with 60% of global companies turning to externa

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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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Top 7 Supply Chain Management Systems Transforming the Food Industry in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Danish Raza (pictured) Senior Product Manager & Practice Director, Folio3 The post Top 7 Supply Chain Management Systems Transforming the Food Industry in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Do Advisors Use Forecasting Software? 13 Reasons

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Do Advisors Use Forecasting Software? 13 Reasons appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe 2025

EFT

Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Tags: supply chain logistics freight shipping cargo containers tariffs Trade Manufacturing Event Date: Wed, 2025-10-15 to Thu, 2025-10-16 Event URL: [link] Event Location: Amsterdam Number of attendees: 400 Programme URL: [link] Brochure URL: [link] Speakers URL: [link] Purchase Recording URL: Event Organiser: Hew Rous-Eyre Event Organiser E-mail: Hew.Rous-Eyre@thomsonreuter

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Group Life Insurance for Logistics Companies: What to Offer Your Employees

IT Supply Chain

By Paul Williamson (pictured) Content Writer The post Group Life Insurance for Logistics Companies: What to Offer Your Employees appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Joint Action Plans: Unlocking Growth Through Collaboration

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In an earlier blog this year I covered the subject of Joint Business Planning. This particular blog came after a discussion with a fellow RtM professional and senior commercial manager.

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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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Tulldagen Stockholm Sweden 2025

Descartes

Tulldagen Stockholm Sweden 2025 Annual customs conference in Stockholm, Sweden, hosted by Tullverket , Transportindustriförbundet and Handelskammaren. Descartes participate as exhibitors. cfrisk@descartes.

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Watch: Item-Level Traceability: The New Frontier in SC Transparency

Supply Chain Brain

Colby Cavanaugh, senior vice president of marketing at Seagull Software, argues that item-level traceability improves operational efficiency, mitigates risk, enhances sustainability and boosts customer satisfaction.

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Tulldagen Malmö Sweden 2025

Descartes

Tulldagen Malmö Sweden 2025 Annual customs conference in Malmö, Sweden, hosted by Tullverket , Transportindustriförbundet and Handelskammaren. Descartes participate as exhibitors. cfrisk@descartes.

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Watch: The State of American Infrastructure in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Elaine Nessle, executive director of the Coalition for Americas Gateways & Trade Corridors, tracks the progress of transportation infrastructure projects across the country.

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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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Tulldagen Göteborg Sweden 2025

Descartes

Tulldagen Göteborg Sweden 2025 Annual customs conference in Göteborg, Sweden, hosted by Tullverket , Transportindustriförbundet and Handelskammaren. Descartes participate as exhibitors. cfrisk@descartes.

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India Races to Contain Oil Spill From Sunken Container Ship

Supply Chain Brain

The vessel, which was carrying 84 tons of diesel and 367 tons of furnace oil, sank due to flooding, the coast guard said.

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T-Accounts: Meaning, Examples, Benefits, And Recording

Precoro

Definition: A T-account is a financial account that takes the form of a T, which separates the debits and credits of double-entry bookkeeping. Keep reading to learn: What is a T-account? How to record the T-accounts Common mistakes when recording T-accounts Types of T-accounts T-account examples Advantages of T-accounts Challenges of T-accounts Comparing T-accounts to accounting books and statements Frequently asked questions about T-account What is a T-account?

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Shipping Bottlenecks in Europe Send a Warning to U.S., Asia

Supply Chain Brain

U.S. tariffs combined with sudden threats and truces make it difficult for importers and exporters to calibrate their orders, causing unseasonal swings in demand.

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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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The Hidden Costs of Bad Slotting in the Warehouse

Lucas

By Evan Danis, Corporate Marketing Manager, Lucas Systems Slotting optimization is often overlooked when discussing warehouse efficiency, yet poor slotting can have significant direct and indirect costs.

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Watch: 'The Brownfield Reality': Implementing Automation in an Active Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

It's not easy bringing automation to a distribution center that's already up and running. Matt Kelly, director of business development with Hai Robotics, offers some tips on a successful implementation.

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Matcha

All Things Supply Chain

Imagine this: You are standing in front of your favorite barista, the scent of freshly brewed coffee lingering in the air.

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Consumer Goods Industry Guide to Retailer-Supplier Collaboration

Alloy

Explore the primary sales channelsretail, wholesale, D2C, marketplaces, and morealong with their strengths, tradeoffs, and how to strategically combine them.

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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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The need to know

EFT

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists What's at stake as Trump's tariffs threaten EU exports U.S. President Donald Trump has backed away from a threat to impose 50% tariffs imminently on imports from the European Union, giving more time for talks between Washington and the 27-nation bloc to produce a deal. French, German leaders call on EU to scrap supply chain audit law The leaders of France and Germany have called on the European Union to scrap its new supply

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Financial and Operational Foundations

Alloy

Explore the primary sales channelsretail, wholesale, D2C, marketplaces, and morealong with their strengths, tradeoffs, and how to strategically combine them.

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Guide to Selling Consumer Goods Through E-commerce

Alloy

Explore the primary sales channelsretail, wholesale, D2C, marketplaces, and morealong with their strengths, tradeoffs, and how to strategically combine them.

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Marketing & Brand Building for Consumer Brands

Alloy

Explore the primary sales channelsretail, wholesale, D2C, marketplaces, and morealong with their strengths, tradeoffs, and how to strategically combine them.

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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.