100 Humans Vs 1 Gorilla. But Make it Supply Chain
John Galt
MAY 14, 2025
We're taking the viral social debate to the world of supply chain: 100 Scenarios vs 1 Number Plan. What's the clear winner in supply chain planning?
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The Bumpy Road to Building Outside-in Processes
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 14, 2025
This week, I began teaching a new round of outside-in planning classes. These classes are designed for networking and exploring outside-in models in a safe environment. This is my fourth year of teaching the class and I want to build a guiding coalition for people to think differently and improve value. My goal is to build a guiding coalition for change.
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India and the UK ink a Historic Free Trade Agreement
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 14, 2025
After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the deal a new benchmark for equitable and ambitious trade between two large economies. Although the full text of the Agreement has not been released, the Indian industry has welcomed the development, even as concerns remain over potential impacts on agriculture and MSMEs.
Running Your Supply Chain on Floppy Disks?
Talking Logistics
MAY 12, 2025
Ive never liked Newark Liberty International Airport, and its even lower on my list of airports today. Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) caused widespread delays and a ground stop over the weekend, writes Naveen Dhaliwal at CBS News this morning. The Federal Aviation Administration said the third outage in less.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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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.
Delivering the Drinks: Streamlining Beverage Transportation with Kristina Bernarducci
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2025
Kristina Bernarducci and Joe Lynch discuss delivering the drinks: streamlining beverage transportation. Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Kristina and the Bettaway team are big supporters of Wreaths Across America. About Kristina Bernarducci Kristina Bernarducci isnt just building partnershipsshes building community.
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From Silos to Network: Why Grocery Retail Needs a Supply Chain Shift
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Achieving Digital Battery Passport Interoperability With Emerging Passports and Regulations
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Retailer Scorecards: What They Measure and How to Improve Yours
Freight Plus
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How AI-Powered Predictive Analytics is Shaping Supply Chains
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End-to-End Supply Chain Orchestration: Achieving Visibility and Operational Control
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 14, 2025
In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. Businesses are now managing goods and information across multiple locations, time zones, and partner networks. This complexity has introduced gaps in visibility and responsiveness that traditional systems werent designed to handle. As a result, many organizations are moving toward supply chain orchestration as a structured method for improving coordination.
Unsettled
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MAY 12, 2025
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What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada
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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI
ivalua
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Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. If you’re exploring procurement technology, chances are you’re not just looking for a better tool – rather, you’re looking for a smarter, scalable strategy. This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk
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.
U.S. and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions Following Geneva Discussions
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Today, May 12. 2025,the United States and China announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each others goods for a limited period of 90 days. The outcome follows several days of technical discussions held in Geneva between senior economic officials from both countries. The agreement applies to tariff and non-tariff measures imposed in recent months and is intended to facilitate further dialogue.
China Speeds Efforts to Make Supply Chains Domestic
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Reflections From the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando
Arkieva
MAY 12, 2025
Explore key takeaways from the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, from AI and risk management to scenario planning and robotics trends. Reflections From the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando was first posted on May 12, 2025 at 9:12 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Hybrid IoT Networks: Integrating Multiple Communication Technologies for Seamless Logistics
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In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. But with the explosion of IoT devices across transportation, warehousing, and distribution, logistics providers face a critical challenge: how to ensure continuous, reliable, and cost-effective communication across diverse physical environments and use cases.
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Tariff Blocker: Relocating Manufacturing Back to the U.S.
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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3
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