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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance. From balancing cost-efficiency with ethical sourcing to enhancing transparency and integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses face mounting pressure to align their operations wi

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My Favorite AI Use Cases

Supply Chain Shaman

Traditional supply chain planning was defined by the theory of constraints and the Deming Wheel of Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) philosophies. The PDCA cycle, advocated by Deming in the 1950s, is based on the scientific method of proposing a change in a process, implementing the change, measuring the results, and taking appropriate action. This is the world of best practices.

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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.

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ToolsGroup Unveils Inventory.io to Deliver AI-Powered Inventory Optimization for Retailers

ToolsGroup

New solution debuting at NRF 2025 reduces stockouts and markdowns, driving profitability BOSTON January 13, 2024 ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of Inventory.io, an AI-powered solution designed to simplify inventory management and enhance profitability. Inventory.io empowers retailers to achieve inventory excellence by maximizing margins with every inventory decision, even in the face of market uncertainty.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

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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Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse

SCM Research

I am very happy to announce that I have co-authored a new article, Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse , with Felix Creutzig. In this editorial, published in the Journal of Supply Chain Management , we emphasize the need for SCM researchers to actively engage with the issue of supply chain emissions, which we define as the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by the entire network of interconnected and interdependent actors involved in all value-related activiti

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Modernizing Defense Supply Chains

The Network Effect

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

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 17, 2025)

Talking Logistics

Im attending a funeral later this morning for a family friend. He died unexpectedly last week. His wife came home from having dinner with friends and found him unresponsive in bed. Based on family history, he likely suffered a heart attack. He was 64 years old and had retired less than 2 years ago. Earlier. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 17, 2025) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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How to Build Responsible and Resilient Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Companies need to understand their environmental impact and the risks they face, as well as the collaborative opportunities that mitigating and adapting to such risks presents.

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‘Right to Repair’ will need a ‘Right-size’ approach

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured) Business Development Manager, Sparck Technologies The post Right to Repair will need a Right-size approach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Transforming Warehousing: Unlock New Opportunities with Geek+

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Transforming Warehousing: Unlock New Opportunities with Geek+ Synopsis We are excited to announce an event where we delve deeper into Geek+ and our transformative solutions for the warehousing industry. What to Expect: Reintroducing Geek+: Discover our three core solutionsShelf-to-Person (STP), Tote-to-Person (TTP), and Pallet-to-Person (PTP). Learn how these innovative solutions set us apart in the market and provide distinct advantages that empower businesses to optimize their warehouse operat

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FMCG Planning: Chocolate Challenges!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

A diet beckons? Have you been brave enough to step on the bathroom scales yet or are you trying to ignore the inevitable weight gain? You may well have overindulged in chocolate during the holidays but do you still crave more? Get yourself and a large blue IKEA bag down to your local supermarket as chocolate is likely to be very heavily discounted. If you are planning in the medium term horizon, Valentines Day and Easter are not far away so why not save a little cash and stock up now - sell/use/

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Setting Warehouse Management Goals for 2025

SnapFulfil

As businesses face evolving challenges in e-commerce, customer expectations, and supply chain efficiency, setting clear warehouse management goals is critical for success in 2025. A well-optimized warehouse is no longer just about storage; its a strategic asset that drives profitability and customer satisfaction.

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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: EU’s Anti-Deforestation Reg Is Less Than a Year Away

Supply Chain Brain

As companies strive to uphold the rights of human workers in their global supply chains, they shouldnt overlook another critical concern of regulators: trees.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

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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The Role of Specialized Training in Enhancing Digitized Supply Chains

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Role of Specialized Training in Enhancing Digitized Supply Chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Impact Supply Chains?

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain organizations must be efficient, strategic and aligned with modern values.

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When a Simple Error Derails Supply Chains

John Galt

Explore how errors, misinformation, and consumer trust intersect to influence demand, highlighting the need for agility in supply chain planning.

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The Future of Automated Fulfillment: Trends to Watch in 2025

Invata Intralogistics

As we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of automated fulfillment continues to evolve rapidly. For businesses striving to stay competitive, it’s crucial to understand the emerging trends shaping this dynamic field. From advanced robotics to data-driven optimizations, the future of automated fulfillment promises efficiency, precision, and scalability like never before.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

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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Electronic Supply Chain: Adapt or Be Left Behind

Supply Chain Brain

Join a panel of seasoned industry leaders as they delve into the key trends shaping the electronics supply chain in 2025. In this engaging webinar, the experts will share actionable strategies to mitigate risks, optimize supplier relationships, and transform volatility into opportunity.

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UK Government Launches AI Opportunities Action Plan

IT Supply Chain

By Dr. Kjell Carlsson (pictured) Head of AI strategy, Domino Data Lab The post UK Government Launches AI Opportunities Action Plan appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Overcoming the Challenges of Shipping Packaging Materials

Freight Plus

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. From cost fluctuations to sustainability requirements, understanding and addressing these hurdles is essential for smooth logistics. Heres a breakdown of the most common obstacles and practical ways to navigate them effectively. Fluctuating Raw Material Costs The costs of key materials like resin for plastics or pulp for paper are subject to market volatility.

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Supply Chain Integration with ERP

My Office Apps

Supply Chai n Integration with ERP A well-integrated supply chain is vital for businesses aiming to remain competitive. It ensures seamless coordination between procurement, manufacturing , inventory, and distribution. ERP systems play a key role in achieving supply chain integration by providing a unified platform that connects all these processes.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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The Network Effect Part 1: Driving Value Across the Supply Chain Ecosystem

BlueYonder

In recent years, companies have outgrown the traditional capabilities provided by hub and spoke, enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Based on an increasingly omni-channel world, these systems are challenged to handle the combination of downstream demand variability, upstream supplier variability, and the risk that comes with leveraging global sourcing and supply chain strategies.

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Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm 

Exiger Perspectives

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. The Santa Ana winds, combined with dry conditions, triggered widespread fires in Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Ventura County. Affected areas include the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, Pasadena, and Sylmar.

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Making Tech Feel Less Like Rocket Science

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Making Tech Feel Less Like Rocket Science appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Guide to Manufacturing Inventory Management Software

RFgen

Keeping track of all your moving parts in manufacturing is a tall order. Raw materials, works-in-progress, finished goods it’s enough to make your head spin. Spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore. That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. It’s not just a nice-to-have; it’s the key to staying competitive.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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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.

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Resolve to Join a Blue Yonder User Group This Year

BlueYonder

Now that the holidays are behind us, tis the season for gym memberships, damp January and other self-improvement plans. This year, why not resolve to increase your companys returns on Blue Yonder software, improve your supply chain results, and find a like-minded community of peers by joining a Blue Yonder User Group? User Groups are a fantastic way for Blue Yonder users to network with one another to share best practices, tips and tricks, information and ideas.

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A Look Back at Biden's Supply Chain Legacy

Supply Chain Brain

Joe Biden may have been a one-term president, but his time in office could end up being defined by his impact on U.S. supply chains in the years following the pandemic.