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Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?

Talking Logistics

When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other supply chain software (it’s a question of when, not if), will you be ready to respond as effectively as possible or will everyone on your team look at each other and frantically ask, “What do we do now?” I wrote that back in June 2024. Read more The post Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has bec

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Ransomware Attack Involving Blue Yonder Hosted Software

Supply Chain Matters

A ransomware attack targeting supply chain technology provider Blue Yonder has occurred and has reportedly caused the disruption of operations for a number of U.S. and United Kingdom based retailers. According to a published report by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), the attack im pacted retailers such as Starbucks and United Kingdom grocery chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.

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Exiger Resilience Summit: Investing in the Future of Supply Chain

Exiger Perspectives

Investing in the Future of Supply Chain Thank you for being an integral part of this exclusive event. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to innovate and collaborate on transformative solutions. Please take a moment to answer the following three questions to help us refine our vision and better support your needs. The post Exiger Resilience Summit: Investing in the Future of Supply Chain appeared first on Exiger.

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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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Bristlecone Flash – Nov 2024

Bristlecone

MASTERING RISK-FREE SAP S/4HANA MIGRATIONS Unlock the potential of SAP S/4HANA with strategies for smooth ERP migration, data-driven innovation, and scalable digital transformation. Enhance performance, agility, and resilience while confidently addressing critical data migration challenges READ WHITE PAPER TAKE YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN TO THE NEXT LEVEL Transform supply chain performance without disruption.

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Report: SMEs are Increasingly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain attacks have surged by 431% since 2021, indicating a growing vulnerability in interconnected business ecosystems.

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A Guide to Help You Estimate the Actual Value of Your Truck Accident Claim in Arkansas

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post A Guide to Help You Estimate the Actual Value of Your Truck Accident Claim in Arkansas appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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What is Order Picking?

Logistics Bureau

Order Picking is the productive operation in a warehouse operation. Any warehouse design exercise that doesn’t include a rigorous approach to designing the processes and equipment layout for Order Picking, is suspect. Order picking is a key part of managing a warehouse , where products are selected and retrieved from stock to fulfill customer orders.

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The Role of Technology in Modern Office Cleaning Solutions

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Technology in Modern Office Cleaning Solutions appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Advanced YMS Enhances Trailer Tracking

C3 Solutions

When operating large warehouses, visibility into yard operations and assets is crucial for performance tracking and simplified inventory management. With real-time visibility into where every trailer and asset is in the yard, businesses can reduce wasted time searching for "lost" trailers. The simplification of this one simple task can unlock great productivity for the company.

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The Future is Now: How SaaS is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future is Now: How SaaS is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Save the Planet and Secure the Global Food Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Those of us fortunate enough to live in peace and safety with easy access to food outlets seldom think about the domestic food supply chain — let alone the global food supply chain. However, we shouldn’t become complacent. Sheldon H. Jacobson , a professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explains, “For many, going to the grocery store to purchase food or visiting a favorite restaurant are activities we often take for granted.

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Unlocking Revenue: How the Right Payment Solutions Can Transform Your Financial Institution

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Unlocking Revenue: How the Right Payment Solutions Can Transform Your Financial Institution 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

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Increased Consumer Confidence Will Boost Holiday Shopping

Supply Chain Brain

Thanksgiving spending is expected to rise by 1.8% year-over-year, followed by a projected 2.8% bump for Black Friday, and then a 3% increase in Christmas sales.

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Custom Software Solutions vs. Off-the-Shelf Systems: What’s Best for Your Supply Chain?

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Custom Software Solutions vs. Off-the-Shelf Systems: What’s Best for Your Supply Chain? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Price Smart, Act Fast: Agentic AI’s Role in Retail’s Next Chapter

Supply Chain Brain

Understanding what makes an AI agent truly agentic, and integrating these models into their operations will be essential for retailers aiming to stay competitive and agile.

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Why is Twitter Now X?

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Why is Twitter Now X? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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German Steelmaker to Cut 40% of Jobs

Supply Chain Brain

The German steel industry already faces pressure from Asian competitors and high energy prices, but the outlook is worsened by threatened tariffs imported into the U.S. by President-elect Donald.

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Boost Your TikTok Reach in 2024: Buy Followers & Custom Comments

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Boost Your TikTok Reach in 2024: Buy Followers & Custom Comments appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Sweden Asks Ship Linked to Cable Breaches to Approach Its Waters

Supply Chain Brain

The bulk carrier, Yi Peng 3 , is currently anchored just outside of Denmark’s territorial waters, with vessels from Sweden, Denmark and Germany monitoring it.

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Maximizing Savings: How a Digital Mailbox Can Cut Your Expenses

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Maximizing Savings: How a Digital Mailbox Can Cut Your Expenses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Breaking Free from Legacy EDI Systems: Lessons from Hirschbach’s Migration to Orderful

Supply Chain Brain

Legacy EDI systems can slow growth, strain resources, and leave teams with limited visibility into critical processes. In this webinar, Ivan Ramirez, CTO at Hirschbach, shares how his team reduced onboarding times from 1-2 weeks to just 2-3 weeks by transitioning from a legacy system to Orderful’s modern EDI platform.

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Improve Productivity with Free Homework Helpers

IT Supply Chain

Free homework helpers help increase productivity by making it easier to organize tasks, solve complex issues, and save time.

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Is Your Business Ready for a Bi-Coastal Fulfillment Strategy? Key Indicators and How Staci Americas Can Help

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For growing retail businesses, expanding to a bi-coastal fulfillment strategy can unlock new efficiencies, improve delivery times, and create a smoother experience for customers nationwide. But how do you know if your business is ready to take this step? Strategic indicators—such as high shipping costs, rising demand and increased order volumes across regions—can provide clear signals.

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Transportation Planning Software: Boosting Efficiency and Profitability

MercuryGate

Transportation planning software allows you to leverage metrics built on solid analytics and helps you keep up with ever-changing volatility in today's market. The post Transportation Planning Software: Boosting Efficiency and Profitability appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Robotic Density in Manufacturing Continues to Grow, New IFR Report Finds

Supply Chain Digest

Korea Remains Far and Away the Leader in Robot Deployment

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The iDrive Logistics Story with Glenn Gooding

The Logistics of Logistics

Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. About Glenn Gooding Glenn Gooding , a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics.

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3PL Contracts – The Options

Logistics Bureau

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. As outsourcing consultants , we’re dealing with an increasing amount of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This article will focus only on outsourced warehousing contracts, including those related to fulfillment centers.

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