Sat.Jan 04, 2025 - Fri.Jan 10, 2025

article thumbnail

How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supply chain planning technologies with “AI.” I agree that the market is a bit of a mess. Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions.

article thumbnail

Tariffs and Trade in 2025: Uncertainty Will Create Opportunity for Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Trends 2025: Innovation, Resilience & Sustainability

All Things Supply Chain

In 2025, supply chains are undergoing a fundamental transformation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

article thumbnail

The State of Order Management: Commerce and Order Management Strategies to Drive Success 

BlueYonder

The retail landscape continues to evolve. Every retailer must create customer-centric experiences from click to deliver and back, leverage stores as fulfillment hubs and keep an eye on sustainability to meet the needs of sustainability conscious shoppers. Trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), new selling channels and store fulfillment are having an outsized impact on retailers commerce and order management strategy.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthen and Adapt Your Operations

Procurement Academy

Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel.

More Trending

article thumbnail

What is Ocean Freight?

Logistics Bureau

You know how we often take for granted that we can order something from across the world and it’ll show up at our doorstep? Well, ocean freight makes that possible. It’s essential to global trade, moving about 90% of everything we use in our daily lives. Think about it this way – that coffee you’re drinking? Before it reached your cup, those beans probably spent weeks crossing an ocean in a container, stacked among thousands of others on a vessel bigger than several footb

Freight 74
article thumbnail

Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

When you talk to companies that have implemented enterprise or supply chain applications, executives will usually admit that they have under-invested in training and preparing users to use the new technology. People issues are always challenging. But change management is significantly more difficult when the technology deployed is used not just internally, but also by key trading partners.

article thumbnail

Finding Enterprise Adaptability Through Industrial Transformation

QAD

Between geopolitical constraints, workforce shortages, supply chain challenges and evolving consumer demand, working in manufacturing today can feel like playing a game of dodgeball; just when you think youre in the clear, another disruptive event comes flying your way. If only there was a referee to call a timeout so everyone could catch their breath!

article thumbnail

Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

SCMDOJO

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. This article delves into how these two elements, working together, can transform procurement strategies into long-term competitive advantages.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Trust More: A New Year’s Resolution for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

At the start of 2017, I wrote a post highlighting four things supply chain and logistics professionals should stop doing in the new year. Last January, I updated the list and added a couple of more things to stop doing in 2024 and beyond (see Supply Chain New Years Resolutions: Things To STOP Doing In. Read more The post Trust More: A New Year’s Resolution for Supply Chain Executives appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

article thumbnail

OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill Catania and Joe Lynch discuss OneRail’s winning strategy for final mile. Bill is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. About Bill Catania Bill Catania is the Founder & CEO of OneRail , a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service that provides

article thumbnail

Transforming Supply Chain Planning: Embrace the Shift

Bristlecone

With the advent of the digital era, supply chain has transformed dramatically. To increase flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness in the long run, the investment in supply chain digitalization will increase by 10%-15% over the next few years. According to a leading company in the global market, digitalizing the supply chain increases the companys productivity by 45%.

article thumbnail

LSPs Need to Build Digital Leadership Quickly. Blue Yonder Can Help.

BlueYonder

Faced with unprecedented supply chain complexity, more companies are making a strategic choice to focus on their core business, while outsourcing their warehousing and transportation to the experts logistics services providers, or LSPs. Among Fortune 500 companies, 80% are outsourcing logistics and 68% of all businesses report that theyve achieved cost savings from logistics outsourcing.

article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025)

Talking Logistics

As you read this, Ill be making my way to my sons graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Moore, Georgia. After 10 weeks of basic training and 12 weeks at OCS, hell be a newly commissioned officer in the United States Army. The forecast calls for snow and ice for most of the. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 10, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

Georgia 273
article thumbnail

What is Volume Leverage?

Logistics Bureau

Think of volume leverage like having a stronger negotiating position when you’re dealing with larger quantities. When we talk about volume leverage in logistics, we’re essentially looking at how we can use higher volumes to create advantages across different areas of the supply chain. Here’s where it gets interesting – volume leverage isn’t just about getting better prices (though that’s certainly part of it).

article thumbnail

NFI Wrapped 2024

NFI

Reading Time: 5 minutes 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and meaningful impact as NFI continued to lead the way in supply chain solutions across North America. We’ve not only adapted to industry challenges but have seized opportunities that enable us to offer even greater value to our customers.

article thumbnail

From HMPV to Resilience: Why Future-Ready Supply Chains Are Critical Now

Locus

Disruption is quickly becoming the new normal for global logistics. Hot on the heels of COVID-19, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak is highlighting just how fragile our supply chains remain. According to a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), HMPV is quietly spreading through key manufacturing regions, echoing the operational challenges we faced during the pandemic.

article thumbnail

Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

article thumbnail

Navigating the Future of Supply Chain Planning: Blue Yonder’s Insights From the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Planning Summit

BlueYonder

I had the pleasure of attending the Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024, held on Dec. 3 4 in Denver, CO. This event offered a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain firsthand insights into the latest trends and innovations in supply chain planning. The event, themed “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence,” included presentations, discussions and networking opportunities that highlighted the importance of intelligent decision-makin

article thumbnail

The Top 5 Key Supply Chain Capabilities

Procurement Academy

Strong supply chain capabilities drive efficiency and develop competitiveness in an oversaturated market. Global disruptions such as COVID-19 have unearthed a wide range of vulnerabilities within international supply chains. They taught businesses that you simply must be prepared for rapid change with contingency plans and alternative solutions ready to go.

article thumbnail

Future-Proof Logistics Warehouses with Flexibility and Throughput

Logistics Viewpoints

Flexibility and throughput are indispensable for success in logistics warehouses today. According to Benchmark International, e-commerce sales are projected to hit $6.3 trillion globally by 2024. Logistics providers face escalating pressures to meet high-speed delivery expectations and manage unpredictable market dynamics. Logistics warehouses that prioritize flexibility, operational efficiency, and throughput will be able to secure long-term growth, meet client demands, and stay ahead of evolvi

article thumbnail

Top Blogs of 2024 (Plus Some Supply Chain Analytics Blasts from the Past)

Arkieva

From supply chain analytics to demand planning best practices and beyond. Heres a roundup of 2024s most popular blogs, including a few blasts from the past. Top Blogs of 2024 (Plus Some Supply Chain Analytics Blasts from the Past) was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 8:23 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Looking Ahead to NRF 2025

BlueYonder

From Jan. 12 14, 2025, over 40,000 retail professionals will descend on the Javits Convention Center in New York City for the retail industrys biggest show of the year NRF 25. Every year, retail professionals gather to learn from their peers, see and hear about the latest strategies and technological innovations in the retail space. The event brings together stakeholders from every link in the supply chain to network, connect and share experiences.

article thumbnail

Thank You

Supply Chain Trend

Dear reader, As Im starting 2025 it is time for some change. I will finish my editorship at Foresight, and I will stop this blog supply chain trend. For 15 years Ive been writing this blog and related articles & field studies on average monthly. Content was anchored in S&OP and supply chain planning but touched visioning, strategy execution, company culture & behaviours, communication, philosophy, psychology, automation & augmentation, AI, human-machine collaboration & proces

article thumbnail

Stord Brings Enterprise-level Fulfillment, Last-Mile and Order Management Software Capabilities to Emerging, High Growth DTC Brands

Stord

Heaven Mayhem, SuperPlants, Wunderground, and more among rapidly scaling e-commerce brands gaining access to new level of commerce enablement services and technology ATLANTA, January 7, 2024 Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, has launched an accelerator initiative designed to bring enterprise-level fulfillment, parcel and last-mile services, plus market-leading order management software (OMS) to emer

article thumbnail

Introducing AI Blueprints: Unlock actionable insights with AI-ready pre-built templates

crisp

Streamline complex analytics workflows & tackle challenges like anomaly detection, store clustering, and more with ease. If youve ever felt overwhelmed by messy sales data or spent endless hours piecing together reports, youre not alone. For data scientists and supply chain leaders, transforming raw data into actionable insights can be a constant challenge.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Keep or Return? Fashion Influencers Have Created a Costly Trend for Retailers

BlueYonder

Its no secret that product returns are one of the biggest challenges facing the worlds retailers especially retailers of fashion apparel. Clothing trends and product seasons come and go with increasing speed today. That means fashion retailers must get returned products back in stores, or back into online inventories, as quickly as possible to capture the fleeting resale opportunity.

article thumbnail

Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 3/3

Locus Robotics

Home January 10, 2025 Warehouse Automation Reflections for 2024 and What Lies Ahead in 2025: Part 3/3 Rick Faulk , Chief Executive Officer Now that Ive looked back at 2024 and offered my warehouse automation predictions for 2025 , lets turn to the three areas warehouse leaders should concentrate on to prepare their operations for the future. Flexibility vs.

article thumbnail

Modernizing Defense Supply Chains

The Network Effect

The post Modernizing Defense Supply Chains appeared first on The Network Effect.