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6 Strategies for Building an Adaptive Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Traditional supply chains react, while Adaptive Supply Chains are built to anticipate and evolve. Learn how these strategies can transform your supply chain and multiply margins despite today’s turbulent market environment.

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UNFI: Another Reminder of Cyberattack Risks on Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

In June 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — “How prepared are you today to keep your operations running as best as possible if your ERP or any of your supply chain or logistics systems. Read more The post UNFI: Another Reminder of Cyberattack Risks on Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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A Call for Cross-Industry Collaboration for Better Supply Chain Resilience 

Logistics Viewpoints

The tens of thousands of bucket trucks and other equipment were brought by utility personnel from utilities of all sizes, all over the U.S. The NOAA’s National Weather Service most recent prediction calls for above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. It is worth noting that the major damage to interstate highways from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 took more than five months to repair.

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The Role of Chemical Import and Export Companies in Global Supply Chains!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Circular Economy in Chemicals: Collaborative Supply Chain Solutions! Ever wondered how the humble bottle of shampoo on your bathroom shelf made its way to you? Or how your favorite soda gets that perfect fizz? You might think it’s magic, but it’s actually the hard work of chemical import and export companies working behind the scenes to keep global supply chains ticking.

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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Import demand recovers back to even with 2024

Freight Waves

Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEU Volume Index – USA SONAR : IOTI.USA Import container bookings, as measured by the Import Ocean TEUs Index ( IOTI ), have rebounded sharply after plunging in response to the historic tariffs imposed on Chinese goods in April. This swift recovery has raised questions about the potential impact on supply chains and surface transportation as a new wave of imports makes its way to U.S. ports.

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How 3PLs Support the Auto Parts Industry Amid Global Disruption

3PL Insights

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. However, recent years have tested the industry with persistent global disruptions, including pandemic-related slowdowns, raw material shortages, labor constraints, and international shipping delays.

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Mastering Inventory Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Ensuring your inventory management processes are streamlined and efficient is key to the success of your business operations. Having your customers receive their products on time should be one of your biggest priorities as an organisation. In this article, we’ll be discussing how best to navigate the complexities and challenges of mastering inventory management and how to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.

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Borderlands Mexico: US trade with Mexico over $69 billion in April

Freight Waves

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: US trade with Mexico over $69 billion in April; Cold storage provider inks $15M deal with Texas grocery chain; and Hengli Hydraulics opens $325 million plant near Monterrey, Mexico. US-Mexico trade decreases moderately to $69B in April Mexico was the top trading partner of the U.S. in April, with two-way commerce totaling $69.7 billion, a 4% year-over-year decli

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Hack the Food Chain: What the UNFI Cyberattack Really Means for Your Grocery Cart

All Things Supply Chain

This past week, a cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), the main distributor for Whole Foods, delivered a gut punch to America’s food supply chain.

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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.

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Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

Supply Chain Brain

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How Can Customer Service Outsourcing Improve Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Reasons to Invest in Excellent Customer Service for Your Online Store Call center outsourcing services help many businesses by reducing costs, streamlining operations, and delivering consistently excellent service. In this article, we look at how customer service outsourcing can positively impact your supply chain 1. Reduces Costs Outsourcing is often more cost-effective than maintaining your own team.

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The Logistics M&A Market: January – May 2025

Cathy Roberson

My first report for subscribers is out - The Logistics M&A Market: January – May 2025 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. A brief introduction: The global M&A market in 2025 is navigating through a storm of uncertainty. From geopolitical tensions and tariff wars to inflation and tightening financial conditions, dealmakers face a volatile environment that is testing the res

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The State of U.S. Logistics is One of High Uncertainty

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides observations and additional information perspectives related to the 2025 State of Logistics report. The report points to an upcoming period of high uncertainties along with the need to fundamentally rethink supply chain resilience as a strategic imperative. Background and Summary Earlier this month, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSMP) released findings from its annual State of Logistics research report.

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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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Not All AI Is Created Equal: Choosing the Right Supply Chain Planning Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain planning leaders face an increasingly complex landscape of AI technologies, where the wrong choice can undermine automation goals and planning quality. This white paper provides a structured guide to matching the right optimization to supply chain challenges, mapping business requirements to algorithmic strengths.

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The All in One Resume Guide for Production Workers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Writing an Impressive Resume! The best production worker resume is more than just showing your ability to assemble the goods on the production line. It should also show why you are the best pick for the position. Putting the pieces of the best production worker’s resume will help you stand out from the rest. And we’ve provide this resume guide to help you through the writing process step by step.

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Why Custom Apps Are a Game-Changer for Modern Businesses

IT Supply Chain

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project44 unveils Movement: a revolutionary Decision Intelligence Platform for supply chain management

Freight Waves

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains. Project44 has spent years painstakingly stitching together a web of APIs connecting thousands of supply chain participants. The major challenge faced by customers of real-time visibility data had always been how to operationalize what could quickly become overwhelming quantities of fast-changing infor

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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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Canadian Postal Workers Ordered to Vote on Final Contract Offer

Supply Chain Brain

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Top 10 University Supply Chain Management Programs

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, and supply chain management has become a critical aspect of business operations. With the rise of globalization, businesses need to have an efficient and effective supply chain to succeed in the global marketplace. As a result, universities around the world have developed supply chain programs to meet the growing demand for supply chain management professionals.

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Bow Miner cloud mining income revealed: XRP earns $20,000 a day, ETH earns $35,000 a day, & BTC is even more amazing!

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post Bow Miner cloud mining income revealed: XRP earns $20,000 a day, ETH earns $35,000 a day, & BTC is even more amazing! appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Warp raises $10M to fund fully automated robotic cross-dock facility

Freight Waves

Los Angeles-based tech logistics company Warp announced Friday it has secured a $10 million Series A round to scale its AI-powered freight network via robotics and automation. A news release from the company stated that the fundraising effort, led by Up.Partners and Blue Bear Capital, brings Warp’s total funding to $22 million since its founding in 2021.

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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.

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The Changing Landscape of Order Management Systems (OMS)

Supply Chain Brain

Learn how your business, regardless of size, can no longer put off the need for a powerful order management system (OMS) that coordinates the essential stages of a purchase journey.

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A Guide to Small Business Internet Providers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

5 Everyday Internet Connection Problems and Solutions! Choosing a small business internet service provider is not an easy task. When it concerns internet providers, there is no dearth of options. Several factors determine the best small business internet provider. Business owners should consider all those elements before investing in an internet provider.

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Evans Goes Live with New Trimble TMS Systems Across Entire Transportation Operation 

3PL Insights

Evans is proud to announce its full adoption of the Trimble Transportation Management Software (TMS) on both our asset-based and non-asset-based (brokerage) freight operations. In February of 2025, Evans announced implementation of the Trimble ® TMW.Suite TMS to address the technical requirements of the Alden Logistics operation including integration capabilities, real-time reporting, digital documentation, route optimization and customer visibility.

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Israel ports unfazed by new missile strikes

Freight Waves

While the world holds its collective breath as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes for a fourth day, there have been no reported disruptions to maritime traffic at ports in the danger zones. Israel on Monday said it will escalate attacks on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic weapons facilities, charging it was on the verge of building a nuclear weapon. Iranian missiles targeted Haifa, Israel’s busiest container port, and a nearby oil refinery, over the weekend.

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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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SnapFulfil Honored as Winner of 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award

SnapFulfil

SnapFulfil, a leading advanced warehouse management system (WMS), has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. The award celebrates innovative projects that significantly automate, optimize, streamline, and enhance supply chain performance. SnapFulfil earned this recognition for its transformative collaboration with Troy Lee Designs (TLD) , a renowned action sports apparel and custom paint company.

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The Financial Foundations of a Secure Retirement: What You Need to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe How to Build a Balanced Portfolio for Long Term Growth! Retirement is one of the most significant transitions in a person’s life. After decades of working, earning, and saving, the goal of financial independence takes center stage. For some, it’s a long-awaited reward—time to explore the world, pursue hobbies, or spend more time with family.

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Leveraging IoT for Manufacturing: Smarter Inventory Management through ERP Integration

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers have started implementing features of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to be more flexible and responsive and make more intelligent, data-driven decisions. One of the technologies of the 4IR is the Internet of Things (IoT). Manufacturing can not only use IoT for manufacturing, but also to give inventory management greater flexibility and improve decision-making.