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Top 6 Retail Logistics Software Companies in the US

Locus

In the competitive world of retail, efficient logistics operations are essential for increasing the Return On Investment (ROI). Retailers must ensure products move seamlessly from warehouses to customers while keeping costs low and satisfaction high. This necessity has driven the emergence of innovative logistics software companies offering specialized solutions for the retail sector.

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Redefining Your Relationship with Data

Supply Chain Shaman

Driving a supply chain transformation? Want to be data-driven? Prepare for the journey by redefining your relationship with data. And encourage your organization to do the same. Data has a cycle as described by this quote from Techtarget.com. Most organizations only focus on usage. To be demand-driven, own the cycle. D ata management is the process of ingesting, storing, organizing, and maintaining the data created and collected by an organization.

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Why Process Orchestration is Essential to Modern Supply Chain Planning

John Galt

Learn all about process orchestration, an important component of supply chain planning to connect decisions across functions and domains.

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Challenges in Supply Chain for Medical Devices

BlueYonder

Supply chains for medical devices are getting increasingly complex and face unique challenges. Many of the most complex medical device supply chains exist within large conglomerates producing a myriad of diverse products from pacemakers to testing kits and from MRI machines to disposable needles. The sheer diversity of the products that need to be managed warrants a robust and scalable planning solution.

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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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Airbus Cuts Guidance as Supply Chain Snags Continue to Bite

Supply Chain Brain

The company now expects to hand over 770 aircraft this year, down from a previous goal of 800, it said in a surprise announcement.

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Watch: Managing Today’s Difficult Supply Chains With Ultimate Command and Control

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain leaders need both an artificial intelligence-enabled command center and a control tower, says Harsh Koppula, chief operating officer and co-founder of TADA.

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How Traders & Contractors Can Benefit From High-quality Bookkeeping Services

IT Supply Chain

By Richard Pearson (pictured) Content Writer The post How Traders & Contractors Can Benefit From High-quality Bookkeeping Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Satellite Technology & Agriculture: Transforming Supply Chain Management

All Things Supply Chain

Remote sensing has become essential across various industries, notably revolutionizing logistics and supply chain management.

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Brits are set to become the biggest contributors to electronic waste this year, but why?

IT Supply Chain

By Steve Haskew (pictured) Head of Sustainability & Social Leadership, Circular Computing The post Brits are set to become the biggest contributors to electronic waste this year, but why? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Shipment Visibility Is Enabling Freight Forwarder Growth and Customer Loyalty

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chains grow more intricate and consumer expectations increase, the ability to track shipments in real time becomes a crucial component for forwarders striving to maintain a competitive edge.

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Going beyond PSTI (& ETSI): the critical importance of next-level cybersecurity

IT Supply Chain

By Steven Kenny (pictured) Manager Architecture & Engineering Program, EMEA, Axis Communications The post Going beyond PSTI (& ETSI): the critical importance of next-level cybersecurity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Control Tower: New Essential for Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Control Towers are the new essential for modern supply chain planning. Unlock real-time visibility and control over your entire supply chain. Monitor KPIs, optimize inventory, track suppliers, and streamline logistics with AI-powered predictive analytics. Enhance collaboration, prioritize tasks, and make data-driven decisions to increase efficiency and agility.

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Supply Chain News on Warehouse Operators Slow to Add Solar Power on Roofs

Supply Chain Digest

Despite Lots of Interest, ROI can be Challenging

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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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Companies Face New Normal of Tariffs, Trade Regulation Compliance

Supply Chain Brain

It may seem like rapidly changing trade rules are the result of temporary geopolitical upheavals, but compliance experts say the chaos is here to stay.

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Maximizing Savings: Insights from Reveel’s Shipping Intelligence

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover how Reveel's Shipping Intelligence Platform empowers shippers to secure lower rates and optimize shipping costs through comprehensive audits and real-time insights, ensuring maximum savings and competitive advantage in today's dynamic market.

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Report: Majority of Women Truckers Have Faced Harassment on the Job

Supply Chain Brain

Roughly one in six women drivers surveyed said they experience harassment or discrimination daily.

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Locus Recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions Report

Locus

We are excited to announce that Locus has been mentioned as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Technology Solutions (LMD). This is the fourth year for Locus being mentioned in different Gartner® Market Guides. Recently, Locus was also recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, 2024 (MCPMS).

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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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Federal Prosecutors Push for Criminal Charges Against Boeing

Supply Chain Brain

The DOJ has until July 7 to make a final decision on criminal charges against Boeing, stemming from a pair of deadly 737 crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Making Bread – Always Interesting to Learn About! (from the Wall Street Journal – frj).

Operations and Supply Chain Management

We Bought This Bread in April. It Still Looks Fine. Culinary engineering has transformed this staple of the American diet, landing it in the middle of a debate over ultra-processed foods By Jesse Newman Photography by Evan Angelastro for WSJ WSJ – June 21, 2024 The loaves that line America’s grocery-store bread aisles are marvels of modern culinary engineering: uniform and built to last, with a shelf life that typically runs at least two weeks from the day they emerge from the oven.

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Driving Business Growth with Advanced Shipping Strategies

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover how Reveel’s shipping intelligence platform empowers shippers with advanced strategies to optimize operations, reduce costs, and drive business growth in today’s competitive e-commerce landscape.

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U.S. Railroads Now Have to Alert First Responders to Dangerous Chemicals After Derailments

Supply Chain Brain

Firefighters said it took two hours to get details on hazardous materials aboard derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio.

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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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The Supply Chain Road Map with Mike Droesch

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Droesch and Joe Lynch discuss the supply chain road map. Mike is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, a venture capital firm that backs promising startups in technology, supply chain, healthcare, and consumer markets. Mike’s focus is on logistics and supply chain. Click the link to see Mike review BVP’s Supply Chain Roadmap. Summary: The Supply Chain Road Map In this podcast, Mike Droesch from Bessemer Venture Partners shares insights on the importance of a supply chain r

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China and European Union Attempt to Head Off Trade War

Supply Chain Brain

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, had announced plans for tariffs of up to 38% on electric cars from China, on top of an existing 10% on all imported cars.

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