Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Yesterday April 4 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced a plan to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026. The affected dyes include Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow Nos. 5 and 6, Blue Nos. 1 and 2, Green No. 3, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Suketu Gandhi and Joe Lynch discuss the strategic COO: navigating disruption and driving change. Suketu is a partner and global chair for the Strategic Operations Practice at Kearney, a leading management consulting firm. About Suketu Ghandi Suketu Gandhi is a partner and global chair for the Strategic Operations Practice at Kearney, a leading management consulting firm.

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Stord

APRIL 21, 2025

With the global e-commerce market projected to surpass $8 trillion by 2027 1 , brands are presented with a massive opportunity for international growth. This means far more than just new sales channels. Its about gaining access to larger, less saturated markets, often in regions where demand for certain products or categories is growing faster than in the brands home market.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2025

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Top 6 Uses of Digital Signage in Retail and Offices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Procurement Academy

APRIL 24, 2025

When the tariff tide changes – like the recent Liberation Day measures – organizations either get swept away in the current or navigate forward with confidence. What makes the difference? Preparation. At Skill Dynamics, we know that preparation starts with people. Understanding regulations is critical – but what truly builds resilience is training agile, informed teams who can pivot fast, minimize risk, and protect performance when global trade gets turbulent.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2025

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Automated Polishing Solutions: Measuring the True Business Impact appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. This year has been one hell of a rollercoaster ride, with changes to the global trading environment every day. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 23, 2025

Supply chain professionals always look for ways to streamline operations and cut waste.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 20, 2025

Following are five major challenges that supply chain and logistics organizations face when adopting AI-powered tools, along with some suggested solutions.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2025

Intensifying geopolitical unrest. Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Extreme tariff volatility. Its a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Add emerging compliance requirementssuch as sustainability, transparency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulationsto the mix and youve got an unprecedented, complex global trade environment.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. For me, it was a big sigh. I believe that the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a barrier to progress in supply chain planning, and that vendors that rally in support have a false sense of superiority. Reflection Let me start with some history.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2025

Briana Birkholz and Joe Lynch discuss blind spots & bottlenecks: unmasking the hidden enemies of supply chain. Briana is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce, the worlds leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners. About Briana Birkholz Briana Birkholz is the Vice President of Product Management for the 3PL market segment at SPS Commerce.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

The global freight sector faces growing pressure to balance cost-efficiency with environmental responsibility. With freight transport accounting for a significant share of global emissions, efforts to improve logistics now extend beyond operational metrics to include resilience, regulatory compliance, and climate performance. This shift reflects a broader transition toward data-driven, performance-based management of freight networks.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 20, 2025

Cold Chain Logistics for Food, Pharma & Retail The April edition of LogiSYM magazine highlights the critical role of cold chain logistics in maintaining efficiency, compliance, and resilience across the food, pharmaceutical, and retail sectors. It introduces a collaborative platform aimed at strengthening Halal supply chains through shared knowledge and partnership.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Excess inventory weighs down supply chains. It ties up capital, wastes storage space, and risks product obsolescence. Companies often overproduce to hedge against demand swings, yet end up with shelves of unused goods. These inefficiencies inflate costs and slow response times when customer needs change. This is where On-Demand Production comes in plat A smarter approach is taking shape.

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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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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2025

The high-tech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. As companies strive to stay competitive, they face several trends and challenges that require innovative solutions. Here, we explore the five biggest trends and challenges in the high-tech industry and how Blue Yonder’s solutions can help overcome them. 1.

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Stord

APRIL 24, 2025

I recently had a really insightful virtual sit-down with Ronan Croke, Director of Credit at Wayflyer. For e-commerce businesses, this is likely a major concern right now: US tariffs. We also had Niamh Garry, Funding Analyst at Wayflyer, expertly guiding our discussion. It was a really informative session where we went into the details and there's a lot to learn when it comes to navigating these tariffs.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses. April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility,

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Procurement Academy

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. Theyre often seen as separate worlds, each with its own goals, systems, and ways of working. But the truth is, when these two functions join forces, the results can be game-changing: lower costs, faster responses, and a more resilient operation overall.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 23, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain planning, Blue Yonder has again emerged as an industry-recognized Leader. The Gartner 2025 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions 1 report positions Blue Yonder furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision. This Magic Quadrant also marks the twelfth consecutive time Blue Yonder has been named a Leader since the report started in 2010 2.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 21, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights an announcement from supply chain orchestration provider Kinaxis regarding the release of the Kinaxis Tariff Response application. The Announcement Last week the supply chain orchestration technology support provider announced Kinaxis Tariff Response, a new offering aimed at helping companies simulate tariff exposure, run strategic scenarios, and make data-informed decisions quickly.

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QAD

APRIL 24, 2025

QADs annual global partner event, Teamwork 2025, held in Athens April 8-9, was an overwhelming success. Drawing a capacity crowd from 42 reseller, referral, implementation and solution partner companies, representing a staggering 75 countries. QAD partners with 30 different nationalities from every region they cover joined us, emphasizing the truly global nature of our growing partner community.

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Locus Robotics

APRIL 23, 2025

Home April 23, 2025 Agility as a Warehouse Survival Strategy Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager When Kevin Hume talks about agility in warehouse design, you can tell right away that hes been in the trenches and knows what hes talking about. As the co-founder of ThruPut Partners , Hume has spent over three decades rethinking how warehouses can respond to constant market shifts, labor pressures, and the relentless pace of technology.

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Advertiser: GEP

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 24, 2025

Exiger Ranked Highest for Supplier Risk Identification Use Case and Supply Ecosystem Risk Management Use Case in the Critical Capabilities Report WASHINGTON, DC. APR. 24, 2025 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain AI company, has been named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant. In the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for this market, Exiger is positioned in the Leaders Quadrant for completeness of vision and ability to execute.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2025

Elliott joins JAGGAER to expand customer relationships and drive global sales strategy RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 22nd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in source-to-pay and supplier collaboration, today announces the appointment of a new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Joe Elliott. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Elliott will lead JAGGAERs efforts to drive bookings growth and continue to expand customer relationships.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 21, 2025

88% of U.S. barbeque consumers prefer grilling meat. But how many know where that meat comes from or how it got there?

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