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Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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KRONOS Worldwide Improves Service and Reduces Costs with Managed Trans

Logistics Viewpoints

KRONOS is a provider of titanium dioxide pigments. These pigments are used in a wide range of applications for whitening and brightening. KRONOS Worldwide, headquartered in Dallas, is a leading global producer and marketer of titanium dioxide pigments used in a wide range of applications. The company has thousands of 3,000 customers in over 100 countries.

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Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 Gaurav Bajaj July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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My Notes From the Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Barcelona

BlueYonder

Last month, I had the pleasure of presenting at the 2024 Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo , held in Barcelona, Spain. While the event attracted over 2,000 attendees from all over the world, what struck me was that we’re all facing the same challenges today as supply chain professionals. The theme of this year’s conference was “Rethink Supply Chain” — and many of my personal conversations there revealed an urgency among supply chain professionals to drive transformational innovative.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. More Resources Home Empowering Freight Forwarders with AI: Insights from Industry Leaders AI Popup #2 July 8, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More For years, technology has been cast as a threat to freight forwarders.

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The Importance of Clear Service Level Definitions in Inventory Management

The Smart Software

Inventory optimization software that supports what-if analysis will expose the tradeoff of stockouts vs. excess costs of varying service level targets. But first it is important to identify how “service levels” is interpreted, measured, and reported. This will avoid miscommunication and the false sense of security that can develop when less stringent definitions are used.

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Selecting a unified communications platform

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured) Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline The post Selecting a unified communications platform appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Olympic Gold: Optimizing Supply Chains with Intelligent Event Data

John Galt

Explore best practices and strategies to optimize your supply chain and turn events like the Olympic Games into new opportunities for growth.

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Decoding the Real Impact of WMS in Modern Warehousing: A Nucleus WMS Technology Value Matrix Analysis

IT Supply Chain

By Bill Denbigh (pictured) VP GTM Strategy, Tecsys The post Decoding the Real Impact of WMS in Modern Warehousing: A Nucleus WMS Technology Value Matrix Analysis appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Reimagining TMS in SouthEast Asia

Locus

Whether it is Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand or the Philippines, reimagining the Transportation Management Platform (TMS) is crucial for businesses in Southeast Asia due to the region’s unique and complex logistics challenges. With diverse geographical landscapes, dense urban areas that make for more greater traffic on the roads, and varied infrastructure quality that can contribute to delays on the ground, traditional TMS solutions often fall short in addressing these challenges in real tim

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How to Adjust Your Daily Routine After a Personal Injury

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Benson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Adjust Your Daily Routine After a Personal Injury appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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UNCTAD Report Cites Global Trade Growth Increase

Supply Chain Matters

The United Nations Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD)’s recent Q1-2024 Global Trade Output report points to global trade originating from developing countries outpacing that of developed countries. In this commentary, we highlight what we believe are the key insights and takeaways from the latest UNCTAD Global Trade Update. Supply chain and direct materials strategic encouraged to make their own review of the report findings and stated implications.

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Exiger Leads Market in AI-Driven Multi-Tier Visibility with Versed AI Acquisition

Exiger Perspectives

Acquisition of state-of-the-art product breakdown technology expands Exiger’s AI-driven multi-tier supply chain visibility, data and mapping capabilities WASHINGTON, DC. July 8, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today announced the acquisition of Versed AI. Born out of the University of Cambridge’s Language Technology Lab, Versed AI’s artificial intelligence technology accelerates the process of extracting and aggregating multi-tier supplier netwo

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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The Advantages of Big Data Analytics in Suppliers Management

All Things Supply Chain

Traditionally, purchasing and supply management (PSM) has strongly relied on data management, as procurement managers need to dispose of, clean, and update data of different natures to compare suppliers’ performance,…

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Key Factors Shaping Transportation Management in 2024

Talking Logistics

If you’re on the front lines of transportation management, you know that navigating the ebbs and flows of capacity and rates is a constant challenge, as is dealing with new regulations and changing customer requirements. How can you find the right balance between cost, service, and risk, while also ensuring compliance? That question is more. Read more The post Key Factors Shaping Transportation Management in 2024 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Extreme Weather Along South African Coast Could Bring Shipping Delays

Supply Chain Brain

An intense cold front bringing snow to some areas of the country is resulting in damaging coastal winds, rains and waves that threaten infrastructure.

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Agile processes and daily standups drive engagement for warehouse workers

Lucas

Daily Scrum, a crucial component of the Agile/Scrum process, occurs at least once a day at most warehouses. Standups serve as a short, daily synchronization meeting where team leaders and members discuss their progress and achievements, challenges, and plans. The post Agile processes and daily standups drive engagement for warehouse workers appeared first on Lucas Systems.

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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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Digital Threads: The Path to Sustainable Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

Growing environmental concerns, rising consumer expectations for ethical production, and increasing regulatory pressures are pushing businesses toward sustainable operations.

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The Enactment of the FMC’s Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements: Final Rule in Motion

TransAudit

In the maritime industry, detention and demurrage charges are crucial for managing the logistics of cargo transportation. These charges serve as penalties for the late pickup of cargo or delayed return of containers, ensuring that the flow of goods remains uninterrupted. However, the lack of standardized billing practices has often led to disputes and confusion among stakeholders.

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Chicago Metro Area to Get First All-Water Route for Container Ships

Supply Chain Brain

Although Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor is the 25th largest port in the U.S., all containers that travel through the Chicago area are moved by rail or truck.

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Autonomous Trucking Firm Waabi Committed to AI based Solution

Supply Chain Digest

Plans Full Commercial Operations by 2025

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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The Hidden Costs to Business of the AI Revolution

Supply Chain Brain

AI promises to save effort and time on a scale never before witnessed in human history. But to quote Serena Williams: “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?

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Possible Strike at British Columbia Ports Halted By Canada Labor Board

Supply Chain Brain

The dispute dates back to December, when DP World Canada revealed plans to automate parts of its rail intermodal yard at Vancouver's Centerm Terminal.

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Watch: The Value of True Collaboration With Suppliers and Customers

Supply Chain Brain

Collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) has to involve both suppliers upstream and customers downstream, says Noha Samara, senior director analyst with Gartner.

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China to Escalate Probe into Imported EU Brandy in Wake of New EV Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

China's commerce ministry has a hearing set for July 18 to look into claims that the EU has been flooding the country with brandy priced well below market value.

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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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Boeing to Accept 'Sweetheart Deal' Over 737 Max Crashes

Supply Chain Brain

The DoJ gave Boeing the choice of entering a guilty plea and paying a fine or facing a trial on the felony criminal charge of conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

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