ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If you were still using a computer or a telephone from the 1960s today, youd get some strange looks, to say the least. But many supply chain practitioners dont realize that the most common approach to supply chain planningusing a demand-driven forecast as the primary input to future planningis just as outdated. Demand Forecasting Challenges As businesses grapple with shifting consumer behaviors, market disruptions, and global uncertainties, the traditional demand forecasting methods are proving

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

On some of the earliest European maps of the known world, the phrase “Here be dragons” can be found. The phrase signified uncharted or dangerous areas where cartographers warned mariners “we don’t know what’s there, so beware.” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supply chains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known.

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C3 Solutions

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Picture a plant with tens of trucks rushing up to a facility, containers in the yard, and delayed deliveries. Chaos, inefficiency, and a great deal of wasted money this defines poor yard management , and is the day-to-day reality for many businesses worldwide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The average cost of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) install continues to rise each year, with implementations often reaching millions of dollars today. But heres the good news: this doesnt have to be the reality for your warehouse operations. When searching for a new WMS , the first step is to gain a full understanding of your warehouses complexity.

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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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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Scissor Lift Maintenance | The Comprehensive Guide appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Implementing a Transportation Management System (TMS) marks a significant milestone for companies aiming to enhance their supply chain operations. However, the journey doesn’t end at implementation. Organizations can continue to extract value from their TMS investment, meet cost reduction goals, and drive ongoing supply chain improvements through strategic analysis and optimization.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Risks are guaranteed when dealing with a supply chain, but that doesnt mean you can afford to ignore them. Understanding and addressing any legal issues within your supply chain is vital to ensuring compliance with regulations and developing an effective chain that can operate efficiently and at scale. Your supply chain professionals need high-quality training around supply chain legal issues to make sure that your organization is safeguarded against threats and to navigate legal complexities ea

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Home February 12, 2025 Why Warehouse Agility Wins: The Case for Flexible Automation Kait Peterson , Vice President, Product Marketing The past few years have reinforced that disruption can come from anywhere, including natural disasters, economic shifts, viral product trends, or labor shortages. Warehouses that prioritized flexibility have succeeded and will continue to do so because they can adjust their operations dynamically while maintaining efficiency and throughput.

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MercuryGate

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Cyber security in supply chain has never been more critical. Just ask the Fortune 500 companies who lost $5.4 billion in the 2024 Crowdstrike incidenta breach that started with a single compromised access point. The post Build Cyber Security Resilience in Your Supply Chain appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sustainable Shared Transport Inc. (SST), a subsidiary of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (1) and Fujitsu Limited, today announced the launch of a joint transportation and delivery system for shippers and logistics providers in Japan. SST will start providing the service on February 1, 2025. SST, established on May 21, 2024, aims to build a sustainable supply chain through this platform, which utilizes standardized pallet transportation (physical) and standardized information exchange (digital).

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China Announces Export Controls on Five Critical Minerals Proactive intelligence Alert February 12, 2025 On February 4, 2025, China announced it would restrict exports of five critical minerals: tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, and molybdenum. Industries dependent on these metals, including defense , renewable energy , electronics, and manufacturing, may experience supply chain disruptions, including delays, price increases, and supply bottlenecks, due to China’s leading role in their

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the dynamic manufacturing landscape, planning orders into production is no longer a routine task. Its become a pivotal competency that can significantly impact a manufacturers efficiency, productivity, profitability and service levels. Why is intelligent production planning so essential? Because, in todays disrupted supply chain, both demand and supply have become fast-moving and ever-changing targets.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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TransAudit

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In todays rapidly shifting business landscape, supply chain evolution has become essential. The goalposts are constantly moving due to factors like global disruptions, technological advancements, and evolving customer demands. Companies that rely on reactive strategies risk falling behind, while those that prioritize resilience are better equipped to thrive.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A guest post by Rose Stephani, Project Leader, Sustainability at H&Z. H&Z partners with JAGGAER to help organizations transform their ESG data into actionable sustainability outcomes. By combining H&Zs sustainability expertise with JAGGAERs advanced procurement technology for Scope 3 emissions tracking and data collection, organizations can better integrate sustainability into their procurement strategies.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Your call is important to us. Previously, we looked at how some companies are economical with the truth when it comes to measuring Customer Service. Today we take a look at how your telephone face to the customer can be helping or hindering your business.

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success. There is now a pressing need for supply chain professionals to acquire and develop new skills that are better suited to modern organizations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), Outsight, and Embotech AG announce a strategic collaboration to deliver cutting-edge lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology deployed in BMW facilities and known internally at BMW as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW). This collaboration brings together industry leaders in autonomous driving solutions and sensing technology.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Editors Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, The State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding 2025. The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Magaya, highlights digitization trends and priorities in the freight forwarding industry. The report includes data and insights from a survey conducted in November 2024 with.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By Louis Columbus (pictured) Senior Industry Marketing Manager, DELMIA The post Driving Efficiency Gains: The Value of IIOT & Connected Applications appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Whether youre a logistics manager, supply chain leader, or transportation professional, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights to improve cost efficiency and enhance operational performance.

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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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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? By definition blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Unlike traditional databases, which rely on a central authority, blockchain uses cryptographic methods to ensure that data is tamper-proof and transparent.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Two leading industrial rail service providers announced their merger to combine their rail fleet logistics and asset management expertise into one company solution. Bourque Logistics, the leader in rail logistics systems, and AllTranstek, the leader in rail asset management services, have combined operations to provide a complete and unified offering to rail shippers, railcar owners, and their railcar maintenance providers.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post 8 Expert Tips for Getting Better Results with Your Laser Cutter appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Can the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain come home or, at least, get closer to it?

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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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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Valentines Daya time for grand gestures, sweet surprises, and heartfelt moments shared with loved ones.

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John Galt

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Learn about real-world use cases in supply chain planning to tackle tariff volatility, leveraging scenario planning to evaluate the impact of decisions.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Mini Excavator Safety: Essential Tips and Features appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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