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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Imagine a world where supply chains run with complete transparency, efficiency, and automationwhere every transaction, shipment, and payment are executed seamlessly without intermediaries slowing things down. This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trust issues.

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Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned

Talking Logistics

Way back in June 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled Boeing’s Nuts-and-Bolts Problem that highlighted how Boeing was facing a shortage of fasteners at the time to complete its first orders of the 787 Dreamliner. The unexpected lack of fasteners marks the sort of test Boeing will face in coming years as. Read more The post Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Blue Yonder: 2024 Year in Review

Logistics Viewpoints

Duncan Angove, CEO Blue Yonder Blue Yonder , is one of the largest providers of supply chain software. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic. They recently gave the industry analyst community an update on their business performance over the last year and their outlook for the year ahead. Duncan Angove, the CEO, and Corey Tollefson, the chief revenue officer, were the speakers.

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Building a Winning Business Case for Demand Forecasting: A Comprehensive Guide

ToolsGroup

Demand forecasting is a critical strategy for supply chain management that can dramatically improve business decision-making and financial performance. However, securing leadership buy-in for demand forecasting technology requires a strategic approach that clearly demonstrates value. Why Demand Forecasting Matters in Supply Chain Management Improving demand forecast accuracy is more than just predicting customer demand its about understanding supply trends, pricing fluctuations, and creating a

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It with Sean Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Sean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss why brokers are drowning in accounting work: how Denim simplifies it. Sean is VP of Product at Denim , a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data. About Sean Smith Sean Smith ,VP of Product and Client Servicesat Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities.

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The Counterintuitive Truth About Inventory Optimization

ToolsGroup

Optimize /ptmz/ verb 1. make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). (Oxford Languages) One of the biggest challenges in supply chain management is understanding counterintuitive principleslike the “ bullwhip effect. ” This concept is so difficult to grasp that a “Beer Game” simulation was created to show how minor demand fluctuations can wreak havoc upstream.

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Freight Forwarders and Real-time Freight Visibility

Talking Logistics

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by Magaya where Gustavo Gomez, Alfred Murgado, and I discussed some of the key findings from The 2025 State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding research report. If you werent able to attend, you can watch it now on demand. Alfred kicked off the conversation by asking what surprised. Read more The post Freight Forwarders and Real-time Freight Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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The Broker-Carrier Summit: From Conflict to Collaboration with Dan Lindsey

The Logistics of Logistics

Dan Lindsey and Joe Lynch discuss The Broker-Carrier Summit: from conflict to collaboration. Dan is the Founder and President of the the Broker-Carrier Summit , which will be held in Indianapolis,IN, April 28 May 2, 2025. About Dan Lindsey Dan Lindsey is the Founder of the Broker-Carrier Summit, a conference and community designed to foster strong partnerships between freight brokers and trucking carriers, moving beyond basic transactional communication.

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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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Two Blue Yonder Associates Share Their Journey of Motherhood and Being Working Moms

BlueYonder

National Working Moms Day is celebrated every year onMarch 12 and is a day to show appreciation for and to recognize working moms for their contributions to society. Blue Yonder associates Charlotte Coy and Katie Thorne share the ups and downs of being a working parent. Share a little about yourself and your role at Blue Yonder. Charlotte : I live in North Yorkshire with my husband Adam, baby son Hudson, and stepdaughter Phoebe.

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Stop Guessing, Start Optimizing: How AI is Transforming Aftermarket Parts Planning

ToolsGroup

Your Aftermarket Supply Chain is More Complex Than You Think Lets be honest: managing spare parts inventory requires specialized strategies unlike any other inventory management process. Your distribution network spans multiple locations. Your parts portfolio includes thousandssometimes millionsof SKUs. And demand patterns are highly unpredictable. With multi-echelon networks, supplier uncertainty, multiyear product lifecycles, and reverse logistics channels , aftermarket supply chains exceed th

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[Video] Crisis, Chaos, And The Road Ahead: The New Era Of Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

Here we are at the beginning of 2025. What developments and trends will shape the year ahead? Well, if we learned anything from 2020 is that predicting in January what will happen in the weeks and months ahead is a fools errand. All we can say for sure is that 2025 will be unpredictable, risky, Read more The post [Video] Crisis, Chaos, And The Road Ahead: The New Era Of Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply chain gaming

Supply Chain Movement

In todays uncertain times, with increasing geopolitical tensions, decision-makers making plans must try to predict the future. But as Nobel laureate Niels Bohr once said, predicting is very difficult, especially when it comes to the future. Nevertheless, decision-makers can train themselves to predict the future. Jane McGonnigal, an American developer of video games and social simulations, predicted the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2010.

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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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Supply Chain Scheduling Best Practices: Developing the Tools to Execute your Supply Chain Plan

Arkieva

If supply, inventory and demand planning are building materials, scheduling is the tool that helps you assemble them. Learn best practices of effective production scheduling. Supply Chain Scheduling Best Practices: Developing the Tools to Execute your Supply Chain Plan was first posted on March 11, 2025 at 9:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The SAP Databricks Alliance is Truly Significant

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of SAP agent technologies and Databricks data fabric solution, sets the stage for end-to-end enterprise orchestration. SAP recently announced what they called a landmark partnership with Databricks. This really is very significant. Every ten years or so, there is a technology that truly shakes up the enterprise and supply chain software markets.

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Importance of Ensuring a Data Management and Supervisory Control Framework Spanning Supply Chain Execution Decision Making

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides the first of a two-part market education series addressing what we term as broadening the context from warehouse control layer or accelerator to that of supply chain execution orchestration. In this commentary we focus specifically on the importance of a broader end-to-end data management framework while overcoming the fragmentation of data that is locked in separate, unconnected software applications.

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Creating a Strategy for Competitiveness Using Scenarios

AIMMS

As new policies shape the new now, scenario planning becomes a key tool for supply chain leaders to anticipate changes, mitigate risks etc.

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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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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Brian Kirst as a 2025 Pros to Know Winner

SnapFulfil

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the premier publication covering the global supply chain industry, has selected Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at Synergy Logistics (SnapFulfil), as a recipient of the 2025 Pros to Know award. This prestigious recognition celebrates supply chain executives whose achievements significantly impact the industry by driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enhancing collaboration.

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The Role of Stock Balancing in Supply Chain Optimization

RFgen

Supply chain disruptions have become all too common. But the realities on the ground are often far more nuanced than a simple shortage or surplus. While some warehouses overflow, others sit nearly empty, creating a frustrating paradox of excess and scarcity. This imbalance isn’t just an operational headache; its a drain on efficiency and a major threat to customer satisfaction.

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The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing

BlueYonder

The continuing growth of omni-channel commerce is a great thing, right? E-commerce is fueling strong results for sellers, as a record five billion Internet users worldwide contributed to online retail revenues of over $4.1 trillion in 2024 alone. Around the world, e-commerce accounted for 17% of all retail sales last year and that number is expected to rise to 21% by 2029.

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2025 NMFC Changes: Important Updates for LTL Freight Shippers

Freight Plus

The 2025 NMFC changes are set to impact freight classification and pricing structures for shippers across various industries. The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system determines freight classes based on key factors such as density, handling, stowability, and liability. Any updates to these classifications can affect shipping costs, compliance requirements, and overall logistics strategies.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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The Art of Compromise as a Negotiation Strategy in Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

Introduction Negotiation is at the heart of supply chain management. Whether dealing with suppliers, logistics providers, or internal stakeholders, striking the right balance between assertiveness and flexibility is key. Richard Todd , a negotiation expert describes a successful negotiation as one that requires understanding not just what is needed from a supplier but also what the supplier needs from us.

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Survey on Communication Gaps Among C-Suite and Supply Chain Executives

Supply Chain Matters

A recent and timely survey published today points to continued perception or communication gaps and among business C-Suite and supply chain senior executives. Survey Structure This survey, sponsored by supply chain operations technology provider LeanDNA and conducted by Wakefield Research , involved a reported 100 U.S. C-Level executives with influence over or oversight of supply chain decisions, with titles described as CFO, COO, or CSCO.

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3 Technology Trends to Optimize Supply Chain Digitalization

Loginext

Supply chain digitalization is transforming operations. Learn how data analytics, orchestration, and generative AI are optimizing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving decision-making. The post 3 Technology Trends to Optimize Supply Chain Digitalization appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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5 Years Later: 3 Things COVID-19 Changed in Supply Chain And 2 It Didn’t 

BlueYonder

March 11 th a date that marks five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace. As well as adapting to a global pandemic, the supply chain has faced a seemingly relentless barrage of ‘unprecedented times: The Suez Canal blockage, devastating wildfires, the war in Ukraine, escalating Red Sea tensions, persistent chip short

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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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Improving Efficiency and the Customer Experience with QAD Supplier Relationship Management

QAD

Insights from a Former Procurement Manager People often ask me why I left FORVIA, a French global automotive supplier, to join QAD. The truth is, although my time at FORVIA was challenging and I had been there for 12 years, I simply love new technology and couldn’t resist the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and help solve complex business problems.

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Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Business With ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Factories have changed hugely in the past 50 years. Advances in automation, sensors, analytics, and other technologies have made significant changes in manufacturing. A modern manufacturing ERP system will make use of these technologies so that their benefits can be realized. Two major transformational changes have occurred in manufacturing. The smart factory The smart factory represents a transformational change from traditional practices to a connected and flexible system.

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Implementing Integrated Logistics Networks in Developing Markets

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Introduction Modern advancements call for efficient logistics networks that are the backbone of economic growth. Developing markets, with their diverse geographical landscapes, infrastructure limitations, and regulatory complexities, often face significant challenges in ensuring seamless distribution and delivery of goods. One promising solution is the implementation of integrated logistics networks, a strategy that promotes coordination, technology adoption, and collaborative partnerships to en