Mastering Center of Gravity Analysis in Supply Chain Network Design – Best Practices
AIMMS
MARCH 25, 2025
What makes center of gravity analysis a cornerstone of any supply chain network optimization strategy? Find answers from best practices.
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Contractor Chaos: Fixing the Last Mile’s Biggest Headache with Jon Doolen
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 25, 2025
Jon Doolen and Joe Lynch discuss contractor chaos: fixing the last mile’s biggest headache. Jon is a Strategy Leader at Doolen Strategy Partners that specializes in providing leadership development programs, business advisory services, and public speaking engagements. About Jon Doolen Jon Doolen is a seasoned business coach with over two decades of expertise in retail logistics, particularly specializing in final mile delivery and third-party logistics for home furnishings and luxury produ
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Dealing with Strategic Risks
Enterra Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
The late Sir Winston Churchill once stated, “However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” He was, of course, spot on with that observation. The aim of any strategy is to accomplish a stated goal. Anything that can derail accomplishing a company’s stated goal is a strategic risk. As Henry Mintzberg , the Cleghorn Professor of Management Studies at McGill University in Montreal, has pointed out, “The real challenge in crafting strategy lies
Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics
TransAudit
MARCH 25, 2025
The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Industries such as semiconductors, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and transportation equipment are at the forefront of reshoring efforts , leading to a fundamental shift in freight demand patterns.
The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report
Advertiser: GEP
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
Two Added Warnings- FedEx and Hapag-Lloyd
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 25, 2025
Two companies, global parcel and logistics carrier FedEx , and global container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd recently reported warnings related to 2025 financial performance. Both can be looked upon for barometers of global trade and industry supply chain activity trending. FedEx Quarterly Financial Performance FedEx has reported financial results for the quarter ending on February 28 th , which includes the December final month of holiday fulfillment.
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How Automation Is Powering Remote Agriculture and Energy Supply Chains
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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Load Board for Freight: One-Stop-Shop for Smoother Supply Chains
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Todays platforms deliver market intelligence that strengthens your negotiating position, real-time tracking that prevents customer service fires, and automation that eliminates the administrative burden slowing you down. The post Load Board for Freight: One-Stop-Shop for Smoother Supply Chains appeared first on MercuryGate International.
How AI is Increasing Cyber Attacks and How to Stay Safe
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The Benefits of Using One Integrated Logistics Services Provider
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MARCH 25, 2025
Conventional wisdom tells you not to put all your eggs in one basket. In the logistics industry, however, this isnt always good advice. By leaning on one integrated logistics services provider (3PL) for each leg of the distribution cycle, you may find greater efficiency and improved operational success than you would sourcing la carte. In this article, well examine the benefits of an integrated logistics services approach.
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MARCH 25, 2025
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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook
Advertiser: GEP
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MES vs MOM: Understanding the Key Differences
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MES vs MOM The term MES (Manufacturing Execution System) was first used by analysts in the 1990s to describe a category of software that defined a system that tracks and monitors the production of manufactured goods on a factory floor. A decade later the term MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) replaced MES to refer to a system that was broader in scope.
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MARCH 25, 2025
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post How to Choose the Right Voice Emotion for Your Audio? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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EMERGE App
MARCH 25, 2025
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Supply Chain Brain
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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