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The Supply Chain Merry-Go-Around

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, I feel like a bobble-head. My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supply chain planning market. Is it musical chairs? Or a Merry-Go-Round? I am not sure, but it does not feel good. Here, I give my take. Noodle.AI Renames the Company Daybreak. No doubt that the company, Noodle.ai, needed a fresh start after burning through $107M in capital of five rounds of financing.

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 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 — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and. Read more The post Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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5 Steps to Improve Carrier Relationships Without Adding Complexity

Talking Logistics

Carrier relationships are the backbone of a successful supply chain. When managed well, they ensure smoother operations, fewer delays, and better overall performance. But heres the catch: many shippers overcomplicate these partnerships with unnecessary processes and unclear communication. The good news? Building better relationships doesnt have to mean adding layers of complexity.

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Planning at the Edge of Chaos

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase planning at the edge of chaos. I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. This involves the use of new technologies on their platform.

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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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Optimizing Inventory and Logistics for Luxury Retail

The Network Effect

The post Optimizing Inventory and Logistics for Luxury Retail appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Trends 2025: Artificial Intelligence

Enterra Insights

According to journalist Mark Sullivan , “2024 saw a real acceleration in both the development and the application of [artificial intelligence]. Expectations are high that AI will move beyond just generating text and images and morph into agents that can complete complex tasks on behalf of users. But thats just one of many directions in which AI might move in 2025.”[1] Tracking various directions in which AI might head is critical for today’s business leaders.

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Manhattan Associates Joins a Select Group of SCM Software Vendors in the Billion Dollar Club

Logistics Viewpoints

Eddie Capel, CEO of Manhattan Associates Yesterday, Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) reported annual revenue of $1.042 billion, up from $929 million last year. This represents year-over-year growth of 12.1%. Manhattan joins a select group of supply chain software suppliers generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. Manhattan Associates is a leader in two markets, warehouse management systems and omnichannel systems.

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FMCG - 7 Top Tips To Tip-Top Customer Service

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Service with a smile? Do FMCG companies delude themselves on Customer Service (CS) performance? I think some companies are guilty of this but may or may not know it is happening! Whatever service related Key Performance Indicator (KPI) you measure, the objective is to see how you are performing both internally and at a retailer or outlet level and importantly, against peers.

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Why the Bill of Lading Is Crucial in Supply Chain

C3 Solutions

Learn what a Bill of Lading is, its importance in logistics, types, key components, and tips to optimize its use for seamless supply chain management.

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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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How to Incorporate Local SEO into Supply Chain Management

SCMDOJO

Most people today are active online, using computers and smartphones to search for services and goods nearby. Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and Supply Chain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supply chain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.

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Editor’s Pick: How to Protect Your Transportation Technology from Supply Chain Cyber Threats

Talking Logistics

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This recent post from JBF Consulting’s blog discusses the rise of cyber attacks (for example, see Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are.

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What is a Magnetic Connector?

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post What is a Magnetic Connector? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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AI in 2025: Expect Another Wave of Innovation in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In supply chain, all the talk today is about AI-driven autonomous operations, removing the need for human intervention in key decision-making.

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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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Collaboration is urgently needed

Supply Chain Movement

In the Netherlands, supply chain collaboration has been a hot topic for years, both in the media and at conferences. The topic feels like a kind of common ‘charity’ that no one can be against. Until it has to become concrete. Because despite those years of attention and millions of subsidies, supply chain collaboration is making slow progress in practice.

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Magic Quadrant or Tragic Quadrant?

Demand Driven Technologies

At the end of 2023, while attending a supply chain planning conference organized by a leading analyst firm, I was particularly impressed by one of the presentations. An Austrian company presented its project to overhaul its supply chain planning processes, with the support of a major consulting firm for the implementation of a digital supply.

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Should You Say YES to MEIO?

John Galt

Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) elevates inventory management by optimizing stock levels across the supply chain. Read more.

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How to Prevent Underpayment In Medical Billing

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Prevent Underpayment In Medical Billing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

In an increasingly unpredictable world, supply chain disruptions are no longer the exception but the rule. From natural disasters and geopolitical tensions to pandemics and labor shortages, the challenges facing supply chain professionals have grown more complex. The ability to navigate these disruptions isnt just a competitive advantageits a necessity for long-term success.

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From Buzzword to Business Driver: How RFID is Fueling AI in Manufacturing

QAD

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) was everywhere in countless headlines, on every conference agenda and on the minds of leaders in virtually every industry. But for many, it remained more of a buzzword than a business driver. In 2025, however, QAD Director of Product Marketing Michael Ochi predicts that will change as more businesses discover how to move beyond experimentation and pilot projects to deliver tangible results.

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Digital Procurement Training for Technological Transformation

Procurement Academy

Just as technology has the potential to transform other major industries, its also having a major impact on procurement. One thing that is often overlooked in procurement, however, is the need to develop staff that are capable of using these technologies. This is where digital procurement training comes in, and were going to discuss what it is, how your company can do it, and how to deal with any roadblocks that may get in your way.

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Optimizing Digital Marketing for Supply Chain in 2025 

SCMDOJO

Not every business thrives solely on digital marketing; word of mouth and traditional networking often play significant roles. However, in the logistics and supply chain industry, digital marketing can offer quick results and streamlined quotes, making it an invaluable way to attract potential clients and build lasting relationships. After all, companies needing logistics support typically need fast and reliable service, so having a strong digital marketing presence can lead to a long-term appro

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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Hybrid Work Models in Education: A Combination of On-Campus & Remote Work

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post Hybrid Work Models in Education: A Combination of On-Campus & Remote Work appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Takeaways From the 2024 Holiday Fulfillment Period

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides our summary and perspectives wrap up of the 2024 holiday fulfillment season. The Numbers Government data along with added adjustments by The National Retail Federation (NRF) indicates that retailers experienced a rather positive 2024 holiday fulfillment period. Core retail sales spanning the period from November 1 through December 31, 2024 reportedly increased 4 percent to a noted record of $994.1 billion.

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The Top 10 Causes of Shipping Delays — and How to Mitigate Them 

BlueYonder

Getting shipments from the production facility or warehouse to the retail store or the consumers doorstep is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Todays supply chains span thousands of miles, cross continents and oceans, rely on multiple modes of transportation, and involve many supplier tiers. Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, driver shortages, blocked shipping lanes and frequent supply chain disruptions make it tough to achieve reliable on-time delivery amid this complexity.

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Meeting DORA Requirements: The Critical Technologies and Solutions to Ensure Compliance

Exiger Perspectives

Table of Contents Introduction As previously explored, the Digital Operation Resilience Act (DORA) has an exhaustive set of complex requirements that cover information and communication technology (ICT) risks within the financial sector and their critical third-party technology service providers. Failure to comply leads to significant fines that can go up to 1,000,000 Euros for financial entities and up to 5,000,000 Euros for critical third-party technology providers.

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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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Supply Chain Innovation Technology: IoT and Beyond

Procurement Academy

The supply chain management industry is growing and changing before our very eyes, and new technologies are at the very heart of that change. In the same way that a solid supply chain is the cornerstone of business efficiency and effectiveness, investing in supply chain innovation technology can help improve your business processes and cost margins while giving you a strong advantage over your competitors.

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The Future of Collaboration with AI in Business Media

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future of Collaboration with AI in Business Media appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the concept of sustainability has taken center stage.