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How Shippers Can Build a Winning Playbook (Lessons from Peyton Manning)

Talking Logistics

If you’ve spent more than five minutes in a supply chain meeting lately, you’ve probably played an unintentional game of buzzword bingo. Over the past decade, we’ve cycled through circular logistics, smart logistics, blockchain, autonomous logistics, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, control towers, end-to-end visibility, digital twins — the list goes on.

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Dynamic Inventory Replenishment Optimization Guide

ToolsGroup

Disruptions in the supply chain happen with surprising regularity. Financial crises, global tensions, supply shortages, technological innovations, and regulatory changes are inevitable we just cant predict when theyll strike. This uncertainty makes dynamic inventory replenishment optimization essential for business success. Effective inventory optimization directly impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty, operational costs, and waste reduction making it a critical business function in todays vo

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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VWs production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian dealerships.

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Please Don’t AI Stupid

Supply Chain Shaman

Drip. Drip. Drip. Industry 4.0. Drip Big Data. Drip. The Connected Supply Chain. Drip Digital Supply Chain. Drip. Autonomous Supply Chain Planning. Drip. Self-Healing Supply Chains. Drip. Touchless Supply Chains. Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip. Many messages to the market, but where is the value? I have developed an allergy for word speak and hollow promises.

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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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FMCG Stock Shrinkage: Where are you leaking cash?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Shrinkage? The term 'shrinkage' covers a multitude of possibilities e.g. damage, theft, administration errors and even variable supplier integrity. All these and more inevitably lead to missing stock, extra cost and ultimately, poor Customer Service. If you and your systems think stock is available and you provide a promise to factories or customers then finding (or not finding) the required materialsk will not le ad to a 'Happy Bunny' situation.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing and supply chain agility.

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Navigating Tariff Turbulence: A Practical Guide for Supply Chain Leaders

SCMDOJO

Global trade is complex, and supply chains are intertwined and interconnected. This has boosted growth but also created vulnerabilities, with tariff volatility being a major concern. Recent changes by the US government have made things even more challenging. Supply chain leaders must adapt and use smart strategies to remain competitive. This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains.

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Diversifying Supply Chain Locations During Global Tariff Wars

AIMMS

Companies that use scenario modeling, network design studies, and location risk analysis are better positioned to navigate tariff disruptions.

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Breaking Barriers in Golf: Blue Yonder Associate Shares Her Experience With Fore the Ladies

BlueYonder

April is National Volunteer Month and is meant to recognize those who give of their time, skills and energy to support different causes, helping others. In honor of the month, Blue Yonder associate Ellie Hislop shares her experience volunteering with a nonprofit dedicated to introducing more women to the game of golf. One area where Im especially passionate about advancing gender equality is by increasing accessibility and inclusivity for women and minorities in golf.

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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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How a Flexible 3PL Partner Helps Nutrition & Wellness Brands Navigate Seasonal Demand

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

For nutrition and wellness brands, seasonal demand fluctuations are always in motion. Whether it's a surge in orders during New Years resolutions, an increase in protein powders for summer fitness, or a boost in immunity products during cold and flu season, managing inventory and shipping efficiently is critical. Without the right logistics partner, brands risk stockouts, delays, or overstockingand nobody wants to be caught with a cold with their supply chain.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China trade disputes, and natural disasters. Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in manufacturing ERP have recently added a new realm of technology that can address the complex operations found in manufacturing.

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Highlights of Kinaxis 2025 Customer Conference

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides initial highlights of the annual Kinaxis customer conference held last week. Supply chain orchestration software provider Kinaxis held its annual kinexions customer conference last week in Austin Texas with this Editor in attendance. According to conference staff, this years attendance exceeded 1000 attendees, a new record.

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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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Reimagining Retail: Unifying Category Management and Inventory Planning for Tomorrow’s Success

BlueYonder

In todays volatile retail landscape, organizations face unprecedented challenges across both category management and inventory planning. While point solutions promise to address specific pain points, they often perpetuate silos that hinder cohesive, effective planning and optimization. To remain competitive, retailers must embrace a comprehensive approach that taps into the synergy across all functions from category management to inventory allocation.

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The Ripple Effect of Tariffs on B2B Supply Chains

Clear Spider

Global trade is essential for the smooth functioning of supply chains. Tariffs, which are taxes imposed on imported goods, have significant effects on a companys bottom line. By directly elevating the costs of raw materials and finished products, these trade barriers introduce volatility at every point of a business supply chain. In todays interconnected global economy, tariffs have become a significant challenge for B2B operations.

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How SAP Streamlines Supply Chain Planning: Best Practices & Key Insights

RFgen

Introduction Today’s supply chain presents significant complexity and operates at an accelerated pace. Businesses increasingly encounter challenges in maintaining visibility and operational efficiency, especially as disruptionsfrom supply shortages to unexpected demand surgesbecome more frequent occurrences. Without real-time insight into inventory, logistics, and production planning, organizations face the potential for costly inefficiencies, operational delays, and unrealized opportuniti

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Mitigate the Impact of Tariff Changes

QAD

Manufacturers and distributors are highly susceptible to global trade disruptions, particularly tariff changes stemming from trade wars, geopolitical shifts, or regulatory updates. Tariff changes can significantly impact production costs, supplier relationships, overall efficiency – and your profitability. It is crucial that organizations consider and develop strategies for effectively mitigating the impact of tariffs.

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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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Spare Parts Inventory Optimization: Maximizing Efficiency and Reducing Costs

ThroughPut

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. It’s about strategic optimizationensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs. With effective Spare Parts Inventory Optimization , businesses can strike a balance between availability and cost, ensuring seamless operations without overburdening budgets.

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Redefining Supply Chain Excellence in the AI and Digital Network Era

BlueYonder

Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. We are witnessing nothing short of a reinvention of what it means to excel in supply chain management: respond well to every disruptive event and find ways to move ahead of the competition in an increasingly complex marketplace.

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GenAI and the Skills Gap in Procurement

Jaggaer

In the Hackett Groups Enterprise Key Issues Study , 89% of executives across business functions said their organizations are advancing GenAI initiatives, up from 16% in the prior year. A July 2024 Gartner survey also found that 72% of procurement leaders are focusing on incorporating generative AI, anticipating a shift towards strategic decision-making and innovation.

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The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence

Loginext

Logistics is evolving beyond speed to intelligence. AI, IoT, and logistics management software are driving smarter supply chain solutions, optimizing costs, and enhancing efficiency. The post The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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The Importance of Digital Sourcing Applications for Complex, Strategic Sourcing

QAD

Supplier Management solutions have garnered significant recognition in the procurement industry for their innovative approach and substantial business benefits. QAD has been mentioned as one of the Representative Suite Solution Vendors in the Sourcing Applications Market in Gartner’s 2025 Gartner “Market Guide for Sourcing Applications 1 report” QAD has ascended from the 50 Procurement Providers to Know list to the 50 Procurement Providers to Watch list by Spend Matters, a lead

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The Role of Tariffs in Supply Chains : Building Flexibility

Bristlecone

The Role of Tariffs in Supply Chains : Building Flexibility in Challenging Times Download White Paper The post The Role of Tariffs in Supply Chains : Building Flexibility appeared first on Bristlecone.

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FSMA 204: From Compliance Mandate to Competitive Advantage for Grocery Retailers

BlueYonder

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 is set to reshape food traceability for grocery retailers. With the January 2025 compliance deadline approaching, retailers must establish end-to-end tracking for products on the Food Traceability List (FTL) capturing and retrieving Key Data Elements (KDEs) across Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) in less than 24 hours.

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New Chief Strategy Officer for JAGGAER

Jaggaer

Leader in procurement technology expands its team appointing Pascal dArc as new Chief Strategy Officer RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, April 3rd, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Pascal dArc to Chief Strategy Officer. Pascal is an innovator and pioneer in the procurement industry. He is based in the UK and will join the Executive Leadership Team at a key inflection point in the procurement and supply chain space.

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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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Book Discussion: Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration

John Galt

In this Q&A, Deborah Dull shares key insights from the book Sustainable Supply Chain Orchestration to empower leaders in their journey towards supply chain sustainability.

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How to Prioritize Supply Chain Sustainability in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

As operating landscapes become increasingly turbulent, companies in every region are reviewing their supply chain strategies for navigating uncertainty and sudden change.

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Data Security: Best Practices for E-commerce Logistics

All Things Supply Chain

Data breaches during order fulfillment put millions of customer records at risk each year, making security a central concern for logistics operations.