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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has bec

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Life Insurance Policies

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Exploring the Pros and Cons of Different Types of Life Insurance Policies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Key Challenges and Strategies for Retail Success

All Things Supply Chain

With the holidays shopping season approaching, Black Friday is becoming a pivotal event for retailers worldwide.

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9 Common Warehousing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

To say there is any one single way in which to manage a warehouse would be folly—much depends on the nature of the supply chain and of the warehouse itself. However, there are certain common principles that can and should be applied. Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following nine co

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's 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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Preparation is central to Black Friday success for eCommerce retailers

IT Supply Chain

By Damian Donnelly (pictured) Chief Operating Officer, Shipster The post Preparation is central to Black Friday success for eCommerce retailers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Ransomware Attack Involving Blue Yonder Hosted Software

Supply Chain Matters

A ransomware attack targeting supply chain technology provider Blue Yonder has occurred and has reportedly caused the disruption of operations for a number of U.S. and United Kingdom based retailers. According to a published report by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), the attack im pacted retailers such as Starbucks and United Kingdom grocery chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.

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Happening Now: Port of Oakland receives infrastructure grant

West Coast and California Logistics

The Port of Oakland has announced that it has received a $50 million grant to modernize its terminal infrastructure. This will include upgrading docks to accommodate ultra-large vessels.

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How to Use Procurement Reporting and Dashboards to Make Data Actionable

Precoro

Let’s be honest: managing procurement can feel like a juggling act — with pending requisitions, undelivered purchase orders, unpaid invoices, budget tracking, and stock transfers all in the mix. That’s where procurement reporting dashboards come in and let procurement managers see what’s really going on. Procurement reports help companies track spending , monitor procurement documents, check how their suppliers perform , and make smarter, faster decisions to save mone

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Global Supply Chain News onThe Strange Year it has been with Shipping Troubled in the Red Sea

Supply Chain Digest

Trouble Started in October 2023, have Send Container Shipping Rates Soaring

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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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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

In the rapidly evolving world of global supply chains, interoperability—the ability of systems, devices, and organizations to work together seamlessly—has become a critical factor for operational efficiency. By applying the ISO OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) seven layer model, traditionally used in networking, to logistics, businesses can achieve a structured framework that enhances communication, reduces friction, and improves collaboration throughout the supply chain.

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Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?

Talking Logistics

When a cyberattack takes down your TMS, WMS, or other supply chain software (it’s a question of when, not if), will you be ready to respond as effectively as possible or will everyone on your team look at each other and frantically ask, “What do we do now?” I wrote that back in June 2024. Read more The post Blue Yonder Cyberattack: How Prepared Are You If Your TMS or WMS Goes Down?

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The iDrive Logistics Story with Glenn Gooding

The Logistics of Logistics

Glenn Gooding and Joe Lynch discuss the iDrive Logistics story. Glenn is the President of iDrive Logistics , a national network of top-tier owner operated warehouses for brands and retailers who require the highest level of service with a focus on customer experience. About Glenn Gooding Glenn Gooding , a veteran of the small parcel supply chain, brings 39 years of industry expertise to iDrive Logistics.

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4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Key Features to Look for in a Digital Display System for Modern Businesses appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto

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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Why the Medical Device Supply Chain Must Embrace Automation

Supply Chain Brain

The old-school model of a medical device manufacturing supply chain just doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Supply Chain 2025: When Visibility Isn’t enough

All Things Supply Chain

In today’s supply chain landscape, mere supply chain visibility isn’t enough for any business involved. And the reason is quite simple. Visibility alone cannot drive business value.

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Breaking Down Supply Chain Optimization: Turning Data Into Actionable Insights

RFgen

Ever feel like your supply chain is a tangled mess of spreadsheets, frantic phone calls, and last-minute scrambles? You’re not alone. Customers expect seamless experiences, and inefficiencies can quickly erode your bottom line. That’s where data analytics comes in. It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine.

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Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup

IT Supply Chain

By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer The post Tech-Savvy Entrepreneurs: Why Dubai is the Ideal Place to Launch Your Startup appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Supply Chain Software Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

Supply Chain Brain

It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.

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Unintended side effects

Supply Chain Movement

Starbucks is in big trouble. In recent years – especially in the US – placing orders online for subsequent pick-up in its outlets has grown substantially. This has resulted in long queues that also irritate customers who are ordering on the premises. And on top of that, the online customers order products with lower margins than customers who order in store.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. And they have very different dynamics. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King. So everything in the retailer’s Supply Chain strategy needs to be focused on the customer, and of course the shareholders, that goes without saying.

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Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology

IT Supply Chain

By Vitaliy Prokopenko (pictured) Leafio Marketing Manager The post Leveraging Technology in Retail Space Planning: How to Design High-Impact Store Layouts with Technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution

Loginext

The recent Blue Yonder breach exposes the risks of legacy systems. Learn why LogiNext’s secure, modern approach to supply chain management is the right solution. The post Blue Yonder’s Security Fails: LogiNext is the Right Solution appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Analysis on Why LogiNext Went Out of Business and How Roambee Gained the Upper Hand

Roambee

The news about LogiNext, which had over 200 employees and was backed by top investors such as Tiger Global and Steadview Capital, l iquidating its assets to a US entity for a mere $250K after raising $50 million , is a stark reminder of how quickly the dynamics in the SaaS logistics space can shift.

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3PL Contracts – The Options

Logistics Bureau

The outsourcing of Logistics services continues to be a growing trend, and can encompass a very broad range of services. As outsourcing consultants , we’re dealing with an increasing amount of clients looking for help with outsourcing their warehousing needs. This article will focus only on outsourced warehousing contracts, including those related to fulfillment centers.

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Broker vs Exchange in Crypto

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post Broker vs Exchange in Crypto appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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How Pfizer optimizes performance and profitability with Taulia solutions

Taulia

Building a holistic working capital management strategy is crucial in significantly improving cash flow and building supply chain resiliency. The post How Pfizer optimizes performance and profitability with Taulia solutions appeared first on Taulia.

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Exiger Resilience Summit: Investing in the Future of Supply Chain

Exiger Perspectives

Investing in the Future of Supply Chain Thank you for being an integral part of this exclusive event. Your insights are invaluable as we continue to innovate and collaborate on transformative solutions. Please take a moment to answer the following three questions to help us refine our vision and better support your needs. The post Exiger Resilience Summit: Investing in the Future of Supply Chain appeared first on Exiger.

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Report: SMEs are Increasingly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain attacks have surged by 431% since 2021, indicating a growing vulnerability in interconnected business ecosystems.

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