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Mitigating Tariff Impacts: The Digital Supply Chain Advantage

BlueYonder

The eruption of the trade war and subsequent shifts in tariffs has thrown organizations into disarray, and has them scrambling to understand the effects of tariffs on their businesses and supply chains. Even a tariff pause brings little relief, as substantial tariffs remain in place and will likely continue to ebb and flow for the foreseeable future.

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DHL Group acquires CRYOPDP from Cryoport to strengthen “DHL Health Logistics”

Logistics Viewpoints

DHL to acquire 100% of CRYOPDP, a leading specialty courier providing logistics services for clinical trials, biopharma, and cell & gene therapies. This acquisition enhances DHL’s capabilities in specialty pharma logistics and supports Group’s 2030 strategy to become a leader in life science and healthcare logistics. DHL and Cryoport form strategic partnership to strengthen their respective supply chain services offerings for the global life sciences and healthcare sector.

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Improving Demand Forecast Accuracy with Machine Learning

ToolsGroup

Improving demand forecast accuracy is crucial for supply chain success. Businesses must analyze vast amounts of data to predict ever-changing consumer behavior accurately. Traditional demand forecasting methods often fall short, resulting in inefficiencies, excess inventory, and lost revenue. Machine learning is transforming the demand planning process, enhancing demand forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory management, and strengthening supply chain resilience.

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Shipium and Kibo Pair Composable Commerce with Headless Logistics in New Partnership

Logistics Viewpoints

Shipium, the modern shipping platform for enterprise shippers, recently announced a partnership with Kibo Commerce, a composable commerce platform. Kibo enables retailers, distributors and manufacturers to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences while optimizing fulfillment efficiency. With a modular, API-first architecture, Kibo provides businesses with the agility to adapt quickly to market changes, reduce operational complexity, and drive revenue growth.

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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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Unpacking Cargo Theft: Trends and Solutions with Danielle Spinelli

The Logistics of Logistics

Danielle Spinelli and Joe Lynch discuss unpacking cargo theft: trends and solutions. Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. About Danielle Spinelli Danielle Spinelli is an Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal. With a decade of experience in the logistics and transportation industry, Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in carrier sales and vetting.

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Surviving the Tariff Storm of 2025: Why Post Payment Audits are Now Essential

TransAudit

Why Tariffs Are Stealing the Spotlight in 2025 Were only a few months into 2025, and yet one word has dominated nearly every conversation in global trade and transportation: tariffs. Since Inauguration Day, the landscape has shifted dramaticallywith new duties, revised agreements, and retaliatory tariffs shaking up supply chains across the globe. These rapid changes are creating uncertainty for logistics professionals, procurement teams, and trade compliance experts who now must monitor updates

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The Best 5 Tips for Utilizing Salesforce CRM for Logistics

SCMDOJO

An effective business model is aimed at making customers maximally satisfied. Yet, in this sense, no business model can stay effective for a long time without reasonable updates. When the business world is evolving at an incredible speed and market competition is getting constantly harsher, customer demands are also changing fast. Talking about logistics and transportation services, clients do not want to stay behind the scenes anymore, they prefer to monitor and control each step of delivery pr

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Navigating Fads: QAD’s Approach to Managing Shifting Consumer Product Trends

QAD

The Latest Trend in Baseball: the Torpedo Bat Consumer product trends and fads have always shaped consumer behavior. One moment, a product or idea rises rapidly in popularity, and the next, it can fade just as quickly. The sporting goods industry is no exception, where new trends often make waves, creating opportunities and challenges for manufacturers.

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Automotive Production Flow Optimization Software That Drives Uptime, Reduces Defects, and Boosts ROI in Under 90 Days

ThroughPut

Impact Summary: A global automotive parts manufacturer transformed its production flow and operational efficiency using ThroughPut.AIs Supply Chain Decision Intelligence Manufacturing Production Optimization Software suite. The implementation delivered: 500% faster data analysis for real-time decision-making Over $2MM+ in potential savings from just a 1% improvement in uptime Up to 30% reduction in quality defects for the lowest-performing shifts Enhanced equipment utilization by cloning overuse

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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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Global Trade and Economic Forecasts Now Factor Tariff Uncertainties

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group via its Supply Chain Matters blog revisits assumptions included in 2025 predictions and how they are changing with ongoing developments. Background In our research arms advisory report, 2025 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , published in January, our first prediction was: Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers face another extended period of high uncertainty related to global wide and domestic business strategies, disruption risks an

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ThroughPut.AI Empowers Reshoring with AI-Driven Supply Chain Visibility and Inventory Optimization

ThroughPut

New AI capabilities accelerate manufacturing reshoring with faster, more agile inventory planning and supply chain decision-making PALO ALTO, CA, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ ThroughPut.AI ,the Industrial AI Supply Chain Analytics and Advanced Decision Making pioneer, as recognized by Gartner, today announced powerful new capabilities to its platform to support global reshoring efforts and localized manufacturing strategies.

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How To Set Up IT Infrastructure and a Data Centre For Business

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How To Set Up IT Infrastructure and a Data Centre For Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.

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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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6 Data-Driven Amazon Seller Strategies That Work in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post 6 Data-Driven Amazon Seller Strategies That Work in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Alphabet Spins Off ‘Moonshot’ Supply Chain Project

Supply Chain Brain

Chorus roots were in an earlier X moonshot project, Project Delta , that focused on visibility in the global food supply chain, using AirTag and Bluetooth technology, among others.

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Why Vehicle Telematics Is a Game Changer for Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Why Vehicle Telematics Is a Game Changer for Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Strategies to Leverage Bonded and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Warehouses

FLEXE

Leveraging bonded and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) warehouses allows businesses to defer duty payments, improve cash flow, and enhance supply chain resilience in a dynamic trade environment.

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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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Is Your Business Doing Enough To Empower Its Supply Chain Teams?

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Is Your Business Doing Enough To Empower Its Supply Chain Teams? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain AI Company Sounds the Alarm Over America’s Reliance on Chinese-made Pharmaceuticals

Exiger Perspectives

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

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Lessons from successful M&A financing: insights from treasury professionals

Taulia

Lessons from successful M&A financing: insights from treasury professionals Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) present strategic growth opportunities, but their success hinges on effective financial planning and execution. A recent discussion among treasury professionals, highlighted critical lessons on M&A financing transactions. Here are the key takeaways and considerations for treasury teams navigating complex acquisitions. 1.

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RaaS and the Circular Economy for Warehouse Sustainability

Locus Robotics

Home April 17, 2025 RaaS and the Circular Economy for Warehouse Sustainability Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager At Locus Robotics, we believe sustainability shouldnt be a once-a-year headline. Earth Day is a great reminder of the importance of protecting our planet, but for us, its just another day to keep doing what we already do: build smart, scalable warehouse automation thats better for business and the environment.

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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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Why Traceability & Regulatory Compliance Matter in Industrial Manufacturing Logistics

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Customer safety is a must and maintaining traceability and regulatory compliance is crucial in the industrial market. These two factors certify that products are manufactured, transported, and delivered according to industry standards and safety regulations.

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Shein and Temu Warn of Impending 'Price Adjustments' for U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Both retailers have also dramatically pulled back on their social media advertising in the U.S. on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok among other platforms.

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Demand for Customs Bonded Warehouses Surging as Tariff Tactic

Supply Chain Digest

Hold Inventory for as Long as 5 Years

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Mexico: Battleground for Trade in the U.S.-China Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

Mexicos dual role in global trade both a nearshoring powerhouse and a potential loophole for tariff evasion highlights its opportunities and challenges in the U.S.-China trade war.

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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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Exiger Report Shows Urgent Risk to U.S. Healthcare and Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals, with One-Third of Antibiotics Traced to Forced Labor

Exiger Perspectives

The post Exiger Report Shows Urgent Risk to U.S. Healthcare and Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals, with One-Third of Antibiotics Traced to Forced Labor appeared first on Exiger.

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Walmart Opens New Jacksonville Distribution Center

Supply Chain Brain

The one-million-square-foot facility situated 10 minutes from the Port of Jacksonville will also store and sort imported goods to deliver to other Southeast distribution centers.