Five trends impacting customs and trade in 2025
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By John Wegman (pictured) CEO, Customs Support Group The post Five trends impacting customs and trade in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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ToolsGroup Welcomes Supply Chain Leader Sean Elliott as Chief Executive Officer
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
20-year industry veteran brings deep technical expertise and leadership to guide ToolsGroups next phase of growth BOSTON February 4, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, today announced the appointment of Sean Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Elliott brings more than two decades of strategic leadership and technical expertise in supply chain software development and leadership to ToolsGroup.
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Understanding Mexico’s IMMEX Program and What It Means for US Shippers
West Coast and California Logistics
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The IMMEX (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportacin) program, established in 2006 by the Mexican government, was designed to promote foreign investment, boost manufacturing, and increase exports from Mexico. It allows companies to temporarily import goods duty-free into Mexico if these goods are used in manufacturing or processing for export.
ToolsGroup Recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024
ToolsGroup
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
BOSTON February 3, 2025 ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and retail optimization software, today announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning for Spare Parts/MRO Industries 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc ID #US51541424, December 2024). IDC evaluated 12 key vendors in the Spare Parts/MRO Supply Chain Planning Marketscape based on each vendors current capabilities and future strategy.
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.
How to Choose the Best Supply Chain Training Platform 2025?
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Ready to unlock the secrets of the supply chain training platforms? These supply chain training platforms offer a treasure trove of knowledge to elevate your skills and drive business success. We have compiled this information after careful and in-depth research. Before we deep dive into the details of each supply chain training platform, look at the summarised value proposition table we have made for you: Which Supply Chain Training Platform to Choose?
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Dispatch from Davos: Rehabilitating the Supply Chain
Exiger Perspectives
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Introduction Access to the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is as rarefied as the air atop the Swiss Alps, and Exiger had a seat at the 2025 summits table. CEO Brandon Daniels, also a WEF Governor, addressed several high-level sessions on issues like trade warfare and gen AI innovations that will shape this years global economy. The invitation-only gathering in Davos, Switzerland, took place amid uncertainty about a new U.S. administration and a fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.
SAP SE Latest Financial Performance and Executive Changes
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Cloud ERP and technology provider SAP SE reported both Q4 and 2024 full year financial performance along with senior executive alignment moves. Q4 and 2024 Financial Performance SAP SE reported both Q4 and 2024 full year performance that was positively received by global financial markets. Q4 Quarterly Performance Total revenues during the final quarter of 2024 increased 11 percent to 9.4 billion.
The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online
ShipBob
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Table of Contents ** Minutes The best 8 ecommerce marketplaces for selling online Deliver faster and sell more with ShipBobs omnichannel fulfillment Best online marketplaces FAQs Selling through an online marketplace is a great way to diversify your ecommerce sales channels as you grow your business. Even if you’re just starting out, selling on an online marketplace allows you to tap into the platform’s existing customer base and reach thousands of shoppers quickly and easily.
AFFI-CON - Making More Possible for Your Cold Chain With Complete, Tailored Solutions
Americold
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Americolds cold chain experts will be onsite at the 2025 AFFI CON event in Dallas, Texas from February 22-25. Meet with us about your temperature-controlled supply chain challenges and learn how we streamline activities to reduce transit time and cost while maintaining an unbroken cold chain.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Exiger Announces New CRO Christian Woodward
Exiger Perspectives
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Software GTM Veteran Tapped to Supercharge Next Phase of Exigers Growth WASHINGTON, DC. FEB. 3, 2025 Exiger , the market-leading supply chain visibility and third-party risk AI company, today announced that it has hired Christian Woodward as its new Chief Revenue Officer. A disruptive technology expert and Go-to-Market veteran scaling Silicon Valley icons and trailblazing start-ups alike, Woodward takes on a key role on the executive leadership team accelerating Exigers hypergrowth at scale.
Impact of US trade tariffs
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Chris Clowes (pictured) Executive Director, SCALA The post Impact of US trade tariffs appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
The World’s Largest Shipping Companies in 2025: Who Dominates the Seas?
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The container shipping industry is dominated by a handful of global companies that own and operate vast fleets.
Smart Solutions for Building Logistics: The Benefits of PackageX
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Smart Solutions for Building Logistics: The Benefits of PackageX appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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
Trimble Transporeon Visibility: Real-Time Freight Tracking with Seamless TMS Integration
Supply Chain 24/7
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Trimble's Transporeon Visibility provides real-time freight tracking, AI-powered ETA predictions, and seamless integration with TMS systems, offering carriers, shippers, and brokers a reliable solution to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance visibility across road, ocean, and air transportation modes.
Why Workflow Automation is Essential for Scaling Modern Businesses
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Workflow Automation is Essential for Scaling Modern Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Building Stronger Supply Chains Through Sustainability and Ethical Responsibility
Exiger Perspectives
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
Advanced Google Ads Techniques for eCommerce: Beyond Keyword Targeting
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post Advanced Google Ads Techniques for eCommerce: Beyond Keyword Targeting appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Power BI Embedded Takes SC Navigator to the Next Level
AIMMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Discover how Power BI Embedded in SC Navigator empowers you to create custom reports, visualize scenario data, and make data-driven decisions.
Hybrid equals happy and productive – but also needs cyber security
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Caitlin Watkins (pictured) Marketing Manager, Zeus Cloud The post Hybrid equals happy and productive but also needs cyber security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Will Relatively Stable Freight Rates Stay That Way in 2025?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Shippers are holding their collective breath to see how a rash of uncertainties surrounding the U.S. and global economies will impact freight rates in 2025.
Hybrid equals happy & productive – but also needs cyber security
IT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
By Caitlin Watkins (pictured) Marketing Manager, Zeus Cloud The post Hybrid equals happy & productive but also needs cyber security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Shein Relaunches in India as Five-Year Ban Ends
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
India had banned Shein, TikTok and several other Chinese apps in 2020, over claims that China's government had used the apps to steal user data.
How Fleets Can Minimize Downtime with Trimble’s TMT Road Call Solution
Supply Chain 24/7
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Trimbles TMT Road Call minimizes fleet downtime by streamlining roadside breakdown management with real-time service provider access, integrated repair workflows, and AI-driven fleet maintenance insights.
Costco Reaches Tentative Deal with Teamsters in 11th Hour
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
If the union had gone on strike, it would been the largest work stoppage at a U.S. retail chain in history, and the first for a big-box retailer.
The Benefits for Shippers of Using a Bulk Freight 3PL
Bulk Connection
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Shipping bulk freight, whether dry bulk or liquid bulk, comes with significant logistical challenges. Managing the right equipment, ensuring carrier reliability, complying with stringent regulations, and optimizing costs all require deep industry expertise the kind youre not going to find with an automated load board.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Canada Joins Mexico in Achieving a Month’s Delay to Threatened Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The February 3 announcement came only hours after Mexico negotiated a similar delay.
Unlocking Resilience. Cyber Risk In OT.
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.
Digital Product Passports: A Game Changer for Traceability
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Infor’s NexTrace Digital Product Passport As businesses face emerging regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital product passports will become crucial for navigating these challenges. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a products entire lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency.
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