Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Imagine a world where supply chains run with complete transparency, efficiency, and automationwhere every transaction, shipment, and payment are executed seamlessly without intermediaries slowing things down. This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trust issues.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 12, 2025

Optimize /ptmz/ verb 1. make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). (Oxford Languages) One of the biggest challenges in supply chain management is understanding counterintuitive principleslike the “ bullwhip effect. ” This concept is so difficult to grasp that a “Beer Game” simulation was created to show how minor demand fluctuations can wreak havoc upstream.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 12, 2025

Networking I recently met the CEO of an FMCG beverages company at a charity fund raising evening and both being fans of the foaming ale, we settled on a canape-fuelled discussion on all things beer. At this event I was not wearing my Supply Chain consultant hat so the conversation was very open and informative in a way that formal, office-based meetings seldom allow.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2025

National Working Moms Day is celebrated every year onMarch 12 and is a day to show appreciation for and to recognize working moms for their contributions to society. Blue Yonder associates Charlotte Coy and Katie Thorne share the ups and downs of being a working parent. Share a little about yourself and your role at Blue Yonder. Charlotte : I live in North Yorkshire with my husband Adam, baby son Hudson, and stepdaughter Phoebe.

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Advertiser: GEP

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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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

Introduction Negotiation is at the heart of supply chain management. Whether dealing with suppliers, logistics providers, or internal stakeholders, striking the right balance between assertiveness and flexibility is key. Richard Todd , a negotiation expert describes a successful negotiation as one that requires understanding not just what is needed from a supplier but also what the supplier needs from us.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

Introduction Modern advancements call for efficient logistics networks that are the backbone of economic growth. Developing markets, with their diverse geographical landscapes, infrastructure limitations, and regulatory complexities, often face significant challenges in ensuring seamless distribution and delivery of goods. One promising solution is the implementation of integrated logistics networks, a strategy that promotes coordination, technology adoption, and collaborative partnerships to en

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Global based contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn announced this week the availability of an Advanced AI based large language model aimed at improving manufacturing and supply chain management services. According to a published reports by both the Wall Street Journal and by Reuters , this LLM which is named Foxconn Brain , was trained utilizing 120 of Nvidia s high performance graphics processors.

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John Galt

MARCH 12, 2025

The global population is ageing at an unprecedented rate. Companies that adapt will stay ahead and find new ways to drive growth. Is your supply chain ready?

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2025

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post Mini Electric Ambulances vs. Golf Cart EMS Vehicles: Which One Is Right for You? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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Supply Chain 24/7

MARCH 12, 2025

Loop's AI-driven Atomic Task System revolutionizes supply chain data processing by automating extraction, normalization, and decision-makingenhancing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability for logistics operations.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2025

By Nicholas Hyett (pictured) Investment Manager, Wealth Club The post 2022/23 UK Income Statistics: incomes rise, but lose the rose-tinted spectacles appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how businesses manage cumbersome supply chains by improving demand forecasting and inventory management.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2025

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post A Powerful Tool for Brand Enhancement: An In-depth Analysis of Using Custom Labels & Stickers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Advertiser: GEP

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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synchrono

MARCH 12, 2025

By: John Maher | March 13, 2025 | 5 min read Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software can dramatically simplify daily life for production planners and schedulers tasked with creating and optimizing production plans. However, the benefits of optimized production extend far beyond the role of production planning and scheduling. With the right tools, an advanced planning system can positively impact every corner of your enterprise, reshaping how teams collaborate, strategize, and operate.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2025

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Why is it crucial for email template builders to support responsive design for various mobile devices? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

The evolution of supply chain technology today is about rethinking the way that businesses collaborate, operate and innovate.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 12, 2025

Swedish Battery Maker Goes Bust. Tariffs Whack F150 Costs. Target to Distrbute its Own Produce.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In this exploration, we're diving into predictions about the future of sales. We're talking about a complete shake-up powered by automation and artificial intelligence (AI). These aren't just fancy tools — they're real game-changers. Automation and AI are here to redefine every interaction, making them smarter, faster, and more meaningful. From personalized customer journeys to streamlined sales processes, the goal is to make every moment count, enhancing both efficiency and connection.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 12, 2025

Report from Gartner Says Most Companies not Prepared

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

A March 7 report from the USDA says that there haven't been any significant bird flu outbreaks detected on farms in at least two weeks.

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Alloy

MARCH 12, 2025

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Advertiser: GEP

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 12, 2025

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

Real-time data collection and analysis are at the heart of the industrial internet of things (IIoT).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on todays milestone of U.S. import tariffs taking effect for steel and aluminum imports. Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs Take Effect Today, the Trump Administrations previously announced 25 percent tariffs specifically on steel and aluminum imports took effect amid increased concerns among a variety of business, economic and other groups.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

A successful supplier risk framework will only be successful if a well thought out strategy is supported by a governing body and aligned resources.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2025

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs came into force on March 12, and apply to all steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.

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