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Vendor Assessment | A Guide to Find the Best Suppliers

Kodiak Hub

In the competitive world of Procurement and Sourcing, identifying the right suppliers is critical to business success. A thorough vendor assessment can ensure your supply chain operates smoothly while aligning with your organizational goals. This guide will walk you through what vendor assessment is, its importance, key areas to focus on, and tips for effective supplier evaluation.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025)

Talking Logistics

As you read this, Ill be making my way to my sons graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Moore, Georgia. After 10 weeks of basic training and 12 weeks at OCS, hell be a newly commissioned officer in the United States Army. The forecast calls for snow and ice for most of the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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NFI Wrapped 2024

NFI

Reading Time: 5 minutes 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and meaningful impact as NFI continued to lead the way in supply chain solutions across North America. We’ve not only adapted to industry challenges but have seized opportunities that enable us to offer even greater value to our customers.

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Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 3/3

Locus Robotics

Home January 10, 2025 Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 3/3 Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer Now that Ive looked back at 2024 and offered my warehouse automation predictions for 2025 , lets turn to the three areas warehouse leaders should concentrate on to prepare their operations for the future. Flexibility vs.

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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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Modernizing Defense Supply Chains

The Network Effect

The post Modernizing Defense Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Vendor Assessment Process Guide

Kodiak Hub

In the competitive world of Procurement and Sourcing, identifying the right suppliers is critical to business success. A thorough vendor assessment can ensure your supply chain operates smoothly while aligning with your organizational goals. This guide will walk you through what vendor assessment is, its importance, key areas to focus on, and tips for effective supplier evaluation.

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The risks and concerts of digital wallets

IT Supply Chain

By Nick France (pictured) CTO of Sectigo The post The risks and concerts of digital wallets appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Top Supply Chain Stories by Month 2024

Supply Chain Digest

An Interesting and Eventful Year as Usual

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Northern VCTs launch £36 million fundraise

IT Supply Chain

By Nicholas Hyett (pictured) Investment Manager, Wealth Club The post Northern VCTs launch 36 million fundraise appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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U.S. & U.K. Escalate Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, Shadow Fleet

Supply Chain Brain

The new sanctions target more than 180 vessels from Russias fleet of shadow tankers used by Moscow to evade existing oil sanctions.

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March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin, TX

Bristlecone

Kinexions, Austin, March 31 – April 2. 2025 The post March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin, TX appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Navigating the Halloween Rush: How to Master Seasonal Inventory Challenges

All Things Supply Chain

Last year, Halloween brought neighborhoods to life with lookalikes of Barbie, Spider-Man, and Indiana Jones lookalikes, all inspired by the years top trends.

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March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin, TX

Bristlecone

Kinexions, Austin, March 31 – April 2. 2025 The post March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin, TX appeared first on Bristlecone.

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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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Looking Ahead to NRF 2025

BlueYonder

From Jan. 12 14, 2025, over 40,000 retail professionals will descend on the Javits Convention Center in New York City for the retail industrys biggest show of the year NRF 25. Every year, retail professionals gather to learn from their peers, see and hear about the latest strategies and technological innovations in the retail space. The event brings together stakeholders from every link in the supply chain to network, connect and share experiences.

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May 19 – 21, 2025 – SAP Sapphire, Orlando, Florida

Bristlecone

SAP Sapphire, Orlando, May 19 21, 2025 The post May 19 – 21, 2025 – SAP Sapphire, Orlando, Florida appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up January 6th – January 9th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

This week had events that have highlighted significant shifts and challenges in supply chains, transportation, and urban planning. With climate change, geopolitical tensions, and cybercrime poised to disrupt global logistics, what steps must industries take to adapt in 2025? As Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Corp. challenge a merger block on national security grounds, what does this mean for the future of industrial policy?

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March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin

Bristlecone

Kinexions, Austin, March 31 – April 2. 2025 The post March 31 – April 2, 2025 – Kinexions, Austin appeared first on Bristlecone.

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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