Tue.Jan 14, 2025

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Key Supply Chain Takeaways for 2025

Tecsys

As anyone in our industry can attest as we step into 2025, one thing is clear: The need for adaptable and resilient supply chains has never been more critical. The last few years have seen an accelerating pace of change across the industry, driven by economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, technological advancements and environmental pressures. With uncertainty expected to be a hallmark of 2025, the focus for supply chain leaders will be on building agile, responsive systems capable of navigatin

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My Favorite AI Use Cases

Supply Chain Shaman

Traditional supply chain planning was defined by the theory of constraints and the Deming Wheel of Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) philosophies. The PDCA cycle, advocated by Deming in the 1950s, is based on the scientific method of proposing a change in a process, implementing the change, measuring the results, and taking appropriate action. This is the world of best practices.

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Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse

SCM Research

I am very happy to announce that I have co-authored a new article, Taking Academic Ownership of the Supply Chain Emissions Discourse , with Felix Creutzig. In this editorial, published in the Journal of Supply Chain Management , we emphasize the need for SCM researchers to actively engage with the issue of supply chain emissions, which we define as the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by the entire network of interconnected and interdependent actors involved in all value-related activiti

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How telecom’s big bets in 2024 set the stage for 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Hamish White (pictured) CEO & Founder, Mobilise The post How telecoms big bets in 2024 set the stage for 2025 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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Resolve to Join a Blue Yonder User Group This Year

BlueYonder

Now that the holidays are behind us, tis the season for gym memberships, damp January and other self-improvement plans. This year, why not resolve to increase your companys returns on Blue Yonder software, improve your supply chain results, and find a like-minded community of peers by joining a Blue Yonder User Group? User Groups are a fantastic way for Blue Yonder users to network with one another to share best practices, tips and tricks, information and ideas.

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Transformation for Supply Chain Resilience: Engineering and Manufacturing's Crucial Role

Supply Chain Brain

Continued disruption is driving transformational change in industry supply chains. Companies are urgently evolving to new levels of technology and process maturity to address increasing challenges. But, what does supply chain resiliency look like and how do companies need to innovate to achieve it?

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UK Government’s ransomware crackdown: Expert insight on building cyber resilience

IT Supply Chain

By Mark Nutt (pictured) SVP, Cohesity The post UK Governments ransomware crackdown: Expert insight on building cyber resilience appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Eyelit Technologies Acquires Adexa

Adexa

Eyelit Technologies Acquires Adexa to Expand Smart Factory and Supply Chain Solutions For immediate release Press Contact: Peter Nilsson | (312) 731-3217 | pnilsson@eyelit.com Holmdel, NJ January 14, 2025 Eyelit Technologies (Eyelit), a leader in optimized planning, scheduling, and execution systems for manufacturers, today announced the acquisition of Adexa, a global provider of AI-driven supply chain and enterprise business planning solutions.

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Navigating Taxation and Legal Challenges with Employers of Record

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Navigating Taxation and Legal Challenges with Employers of Record appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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 Complete Procurement Competency Framework 2025

Procurement Academy

Procurement is often an overlooked area within organizations, working behind the scenes to ensure businesses have the goods and services they need to operate at their best. Without it, many of the worlds most successful companies would simply cease to exist. Considering its importance, it makes sense that modern procurement teams have a structured approach to developing essential skills and capabilities.

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How to Choose the Best Logistics Software Companies for Your Business

IT Supply Chain

By Maxim Rotaru (pictured) Founder & CEO of at Webamboos The post How to Choose the Best Logistics Software Companies for Your Business appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Unlocking Manufacturing Success Through Planning and Scheduling Synergy

QAD

The mantra for manufacturing companies is to deliver the right products to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities. But to do this repeatedly and successfully requires the ability to understand the critical difference between production planning and production scheduling. This differentiation becomes even more crucial when leveraging advanced tools like QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) for production planning and QAD Advanced Scheduling for detailed production sched

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JAGGAER Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment

Jaggaer

Driving Procurement Efficiency and Strategic Success in Direct Materials Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Research Triangle, NC, January 14, 2025 : JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, has been positioned in the Leaders category of the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US52734424, December 2024).

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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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Starbucks: Buy Something or Leave

Supply Chain Brain

The move is part of the "back to Starbucks" strategy to push back against diminishing sales.

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The Vertical Warehouse: How Mezzanines Improve Space Optimization

Locus Robotics

Home January 14, 2025 The Vertical Warehouse: How Mezzanines Improve Space Optimization Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Warehouse design doesnt just involve planning for sprawling square footage. You also need to think about vertical space intelligently. As eCommerce orders increase and new retail spaces become scarce, businesses are finding ways to expand and optimize their warehouse by growing up instead of out with mezzanines and pick towers.

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Best Practices for Maintaining Food-Grade Warehouses

Supply Chain Brain

Food-grade warehouse maintenance requires exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to strict regulatory compliance, and a proactive approach to quality management.

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2024 in Review: Top Milestones from Locus Robotics’ Customers

Locus Robotics

Home January 14, 2025 2024 in Review: Top Milestones from Locus Robotics' Customers Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager 2024 was a remarkable year for warehouse automation , and as we start 2025, were taking a moment to reflect on the incredible successes our customers achieved last year. At Locus Robotics, we pride ourselves on building strong partnerships that help warehouses optimize their operations and exceed their goals.

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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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How Will GRIs Impact Your 2025 Budget?

Supply Chain Brain

Download the 2025 GRI Guide today and take control of your shipping strategy for the year ahead. Dont let the rising costs of parcel shipping derail your budgetgain the clarity and confidence to make proactive, informed decisions.

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Reverse Logistics: Turn Returns Into Your Competitive Advantage

MercuryGate

The clock continues ticking as you untangle shipping costs, processing times, and rapid-fire decisions about what can be resoldall while your phone lights up with another notification. Welcome to the world of reverse logistics. The post Reverse Logistics: Turn Returns Into Your Competitive Advantage appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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Retail Brands Want to Make Sales Associates Shine in AI’s Spotlight

Supply Chain Brain

The latest technologies offer a vision of the future where sales associates are empowered to make consumers feel they are seen and known, not impersonal data caches.

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Micro-Warehousing and Hyperlocal Logistics: The Rise of Localized Fulfillment Centers

Saleswarp

What Is Micro-Warehousing? Micro-warehousing makes use of smaller-scale storage facilities situated around consumer hubs, such as urban areas or highly populated neighborhoods. Unlike traditional warehouses, usually large and centralized, micro-warehouses store less inventory of stock positioned based on demand in the immediate vicinity. These compact hubs heavily employ automation, AI, and warehouse management systems that optimize operations and enable businesses to fulfill orders more quickl

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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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U.K. Bars German Livestock Imports Over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

German officials first discovered the disease in a herd of water buffalo on January 10 outside Berlin in the Brandenburg region.

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Growing Concerns over Fork Truck Safety

Supply Chain Digest

Growing Number of Companies Looking to become All or Part Fork Free

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Egypt Inks Deal with Medlog for New Dry Port and Logistics Area

Supply Chain Brain

Egypt currently has 22 dry ports and logistic zones, and has a goal to eventually increase that total to 32.

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Factory Gate Pricing and Primary Freight Strategies

Logistics Bureau

The Factory Gate Pricing (FGP) and Primary Freight (PF) strategies, as adopted by major grocery retailers, are causing a shudder up the spine of many retail suppliers. The reason for this concern is quite simple: many suppliers do not have a sufficiently detailed understanding of their Supply Chain costs, to confidently sit at the negotiating table with their major customers.

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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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U.S. Bans Imports from 37 Chinese Companies Linked to Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

Among the new additions to the list is one of the world's largest textile manufacturers in Huafu Fashion, as well as 26 companies in the cotton industry.

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China’s 2024 Export Performance is Telling for Potential Tariff Impacts

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights recent data regarding China s reported trade deficit and export trade volumes and the implications to industry supply network strategies in 2025. Background Earlier this month, our research arm shared one of our ten specific 2025 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , namely that increased tariffs and trade conflict policies will lead to added assessments of supply chain global sourcing strategies.

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CBP Looks to Increase 'De Minimis' Data Requirements

Supply Chain Brain

The proposal would require low-value shipments to include additional data to allow customs agents to easily and accurately verify the contents of each package.

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