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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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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Life Insurance Policies

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Life Insurance Policies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Key Challenges and Strategies for Retail Success

All Things Supply Chain

With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide.

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9 Common Warehousing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following nine co

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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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Preparation is central to Black Friday success for eCommerce retailers

IT Supply Chain

By Damian Donnelly (pictured) Chief Operating Officer, Shipster The post Preparation is central to Black Friday success for eCommerce retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Happening Now: Port of Oakland receives infrastructure grant

West Coast and California Logistics

The Port of Oakland has announced that it has received a $50 million grant to modernize its terminal infrastructure. This will include upgrading docks to accommodate ultra-large vessels.

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How to Use Procurement Reporting and Dashboards to Make Data Actionable

Precoro

Let’s be honest: managing procurement can feel like a juggling act — with pending requisitions, undelivered purchase orders, unpaid invoices, budget tracking, and stock transfers all in the mix. That’s where procurement reporting dashboards come in and let procurement managers see what’s really going on. Procurement reports help companies track spending , monitor procurement documents, check how their suppliers perform , and make smarter, faster decisions to save mone

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Global Supply Chain News onThe Strange Year it has been with Shipping Troubled in the Red Sea

Supply Chain Digest

Trouble Started in October 2023, have Send Container Shipping Rates Soaring

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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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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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Breaking Down Supply Chain Optimization: Turning Data Into Actionable Insights

RFgen

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? You’re not alone. Customers expect seamless experiences, and inefficiencies can quickly erode your bottom line. That’s where data analytics comes in. It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. And they have very different dynamics. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

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Unintended side effects

Supply Chain Movement

Starbucks is in big trouble. In recent years – especially in the US – placing orders online for subsequent pick-up in its outlets has grown substantially. This has resulted in long queues that also irritate customers who are ordering on the premises. And on top of that, the online customers order products with lower margins than customers who order in store.

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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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Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution

Loginext

The recent Blue Yonder breach exposes the risks of legacy systems. Learn why LogiNext’s secure, modern approach to supply chain management is the right solution. The post Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Boston University’s Sourcing Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2017, a strategy consultant was hired to do a top-to-bottom assessment of the Boston University procurement program. They recommended a change in leadership. Randall Moore was hired as the new chief procurement officer in May. He took the job after receiving assurance from BU’s chief financial officer that there would be sufficient headcount where needed.

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What The Canada Post Strike Means for Freight Shipping

Freightera

Canada Post’s Strike Is Impacting Businesses Across North America: Here’s What You Need to Know The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers, which began on November 15, 2024, has had a significant impact on the freight-shipping landscape of Canada. While this strike mainly affects mail and parcel services, its ripple effects can be felt across the freight industry too.

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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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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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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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4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why the Medical Device Supply Chain Must Embrace Automation

Supply Chain Brain

The old-school model of a medical device manufacturing supply chain just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Supply Chain 2025: When Visibility Isn’t enough

All Things Supply Chain

In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.

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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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Solvoyo Is Recognized in the 2024 Gartner Midmarket Context Market Guide

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Solvoyo has been recognized among 8 Notable Vendors in the 2024 Gartner® Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. The report states that “Gartner defines supply chain planning (SCP) solutions as platforms that provide technological support to enable a company to manage, link, align, collaborate and share its planning data across an extended … Continue reading "Solvoyo Is Recognized in the 2024 Gartner Midmarket Context Market Guide" The post Solvoyo Is Recogn

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Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Software Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

Supply Chain Brain

It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.

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What is Same-Day Shipping?

Logistics Bureau

Perhaps your supply chain company is switching to a same-day shipping promise as a result of changing customer needs. You might be involved in a new 3PL project specializing in time-critical shipping. Maybe you’ve been hired to stop the rot in a same-day shipping organisation that’s not meeting its goals. But a lot of people get confused with the terminology, so what exactly is same day shipping?

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How Pfizer optimizes performance and profitability with Taulia solutions

Taulia

Building a holistic working capital management strategy is crucial in significantly improving cash flow and building supply chain resiliency. The post How Pfizer optimizes performance and profitability with Taulia solutions appeared first on Taulia.

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Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology

IT Supply Chain

By Vitaliy Prokopenko (pictured) Leafio Marketing Manager The post Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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