Wed.Apr 02, 2025

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Watch: Changes and Innovation in the Tobacco Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Paulo Saath, global head of leaf operations at JTI, describes the current challenges facing the tobacco supply chain, and how the industry is evolving in its relations with farmers.

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‘Solution Agnostic’ approach to automation brings warehouse agility

IT Supply Chain

By Chris More (pictured) Head of Sales, Ferags UK & Nordic Regions The post Solution Agnostic approach to automation brings warehouse agility appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Revolutionizing Enterprise AI Security:​ Critical Role of ACLs

Bristlecone

Revolutionizing Enterprise AI Security: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ACLs Download White Paper The post Revolutionizing Enterprise AI Security: Critical Role of ACLs appeared first on Bristlecone.

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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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Climate change affects the global cocoa trade― leading to increasing confectionary prices in 2025

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Climate change affects the global cocoa trade leading to increasing confectionary prices in 2025 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Gartner on Keys to Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Digest

Moving from Rigid to Elastic

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Measured Integration of AI Into Your Sales Tech

IT Supply Chain

By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer The post Measured Integration of AI Into Your Sales Tech appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for April 3, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

ProMat Show Sets Record. Robot Policy Advise from A3. US Manufacturing Contracts in March.

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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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Raising the Defences Against Porch Piracy with Better Delivery Practices

IT Supply Chain

By Andrew Tavener (pictured) Head of Marketing, Descartes The post Raising the Defences Against Porch Piracy with Better Delivery Practices appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Find Reefer Capacity During Produce Season

Freight Plus

If youre a shipper who relies on refrigerated truckload freight, youve likely experienced the challenges of securing reefer capacity during produce season. Every year, from March through July, the demand for temperature-controlled freight surges as fresh produce moves from major growing regions to grocery stores, food service providers, and distribution centers across the country.

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Understanding the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

Kodiak Hub

By now, everyone in Procurement & Sourcing has heard about CSDDD but as a complex regulation, not everyone might be aware of the ins-and-outs of this recent ESG initiative. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is the EUs latest step in turning corporate accountability from a nice-to-have into a must-do. And yesits kind of a big deal.

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Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way

Loginext

LogiNexts delivery management software helps businesses handle exceptions efficiently with AI-driven tracking, smart re-routing, and automated alerts for smooth deliveries. The post Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Navigating Tariffs and Market Disruptions in Times of Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturing and industrial executives today are operating in an environment rife with uncertainty.

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Automotive Supply Chains Tariff Impacts: Brandon Daniels on Trump’s New Tariff Plan

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Tesla Faces Q1 Slump as Deliveries Plunge

Supply Chain Brain

This comes on the heels of Tesla's stock price tumbling by 36% in Q1, making it the worst quarter the company has seen since 2022.

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With Trump’s Tariffs, the Chasm Between Allies and the U.S. Widens

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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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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China Ship Sales Collapse as Industry Sweats Over U.S. Port Plan

Supply Chain Brain

Just four made-in-China bulkers ships that ferry everything from coal to salt were sold in the second-hand market in March.

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Americans’ Reactions to Trump’s Tariffs Range From Worried to Enthusiastic

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Boeing CEO Touts 'Drastic Changes' in Testimony to Senate

Supply Chain Brain

Ortberg acknowledged to the committee that Boeing's string of controversies was "unacceptable," and stressed the company's commitment to safety.

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A Message On New Tariffs And De Minimis (Section 321)

Stord

Today we enter into a new world for e-commerce and retail. This is not a political post, but a reflection on what this means for brands and their supply chains. As of April 2nd, the White House made sweeping changes to global trade through executive action - eliminating De Minimis (Section 321) exemption for imports from China and Hong Kong and implementing a universal 10% tariff on nearly all imported goods, with specific higher "reciprocal" tariffs on countries perceived to have trade imbalanc

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Carmakers See Sales Jump as Buyers Race to Beat Tariff Hikes

Supply Chain Brain

Ford saw a 19% rise in sales at dealerships in March, while General Motors reported a 17% year-over-year bump in first quarter sales.

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Highlights: Trump Imposes Vast Global Tariffs

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger provides thought leadership and expert perspectives on the compliance, risk, and governance industry through our blogs, articles & white papers.

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Maersk Billionaires Offer to Take Over Svitzer, Valued at $1.3B

Supply Chain Brain

Svitzer was spun off from A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S about a year ago, and the shares had lost about 8% since the listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen before April 2.

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