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The AI Revolution: Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics with Artificial Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

As this vital technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, businesses that embrace AI in their supply chain operations will be well-positioned for long-term success.

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Optimising Supply Chains Post Peak Periods

Logistics Business Magazine

By: Andrei Danescu (pictured left), CEO and Co-Founder, Dexory. As holiday seasons wind down each year, supply chains and retail businesses face a new challenge: getting back on track post-peak shopping periods. Having navigated the busy period successfully, businesses now shift focus to streamlining operations and enhancing productivity for the upcoming year.

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Optimizing Cold Chain Logistics for Fresh Produce

Supply Chain Brain

The landscape of produce transportation is evolving, and in the coming years, we can expect a continued commitment to optimizing cold chain logistics.

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How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks

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Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. The amount, velocity, and sharing of data all influence how it is received and evaluated, and these changes intensify with the consolidation of digital transformation. The supply chain depends more and more on IT systems to ensure information flow and security as it develops.

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End High Turnover: Discover Stability with Remote-Insourcing

High turnover isn't just inconvenient—it's costly. U.S. logistics businesses lose thousands in training, productivity, and morale every year, with an average quit rate exceeding 27%. Remote-Insourcing changes this reality. Remote-Insourcing seamlessly integrates dedicated, remote professionals into your team, significantly reducing turnover to under 4%.

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Watch: Building an Effective Digital Marketing Campaign

Supply Chain Brain

Russ Henneberry, a digital marketing consultant and founder at theCLIKK.com, describes the five main elements of a successful digital marketing campaign.

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How to Improve Order Fulfillment With AI

Supply Chain Brain

AI-powered systems enhance warehouse operations and improve order fulfillment.

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Flexitanks: A Game-Changer in Beverage Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

These innovative containerized shipping options offer an enhanced means of transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids both domestically and globally.

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How 2D Barcodes Support Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

The power of 2D barcodes lies in their ability to provide extensive content and visibility, meeting the demands of both consumers and supply chain stakeholders.

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Transparent Software Supply Chains Will Usher in Healthcare Cyber Quality

Supply Chain Brain

As software bills of materials analysis yields business-relevant risk information, customers will use it to make more informed decisions about what to buy and how to price risk transfers.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Going the Extra Mile for the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chains become more digital, it should get easier to provide proof of delivery, enhanced order tracking and real-time visibility.

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The Top Three Crops Threatened by Climate Change in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

In the coming year, here’s how producers of three essential food categories can proactively plan their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with extreme weather and climate change.

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Revolutionizing Retail: Aisle-Ready Pallets and Speedy Deliveries

Supply Chain Brain

As we navigate the e-commerce age, the pivot toward automation underscores the industry's commitment to meeting the demands of a dynamic market while fortifying against unforeseen disruptions.

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Don’t Forget the Human Side of the SRM Equation

Supply Chain Brain

Development of SRM tools using artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies is rapidly proliferating, but supply chain organizations shouldn’t forget to personally nurture supplier relationships.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

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Strengthening Freight Networks Amid Mounting Geopolitical and Climate Pressures

Supply Chain Brain

The transportation sector faced significant challenges in 2023, including rising operational costs that impacted each step in the supply chain.

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A Global Logistics Outlook for 2024

Supply Chain Brain

While many shippers have made great strides toward building resilience into their supply chains over the years, it’s important that they don’t pump the brakes on progress.

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For Automotive Manufacturers, a New Age of Nearshoring

Supply Chain Brain

Nearshoring is going to alter global supply chains for years to come. By considering the right factors upfront, you can avoid unexpected costs and complications.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Securing a Satellite Communications Future Through Green Business Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the many advantages offered by satellite internet, especially in areas lacking traditional telecom infrastructure, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the associated environmental impacts.

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Accelerating Adoption of Supply Chain AI: The Critical Role of Trust

Supply Chain Brain

As many organizations struggle to achieve full value realization, the importance placed on trust in the user-AI relationship continues to grow.

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Key Transportation Trends in 2024: Visibility, Innovation and Risk Mitigation

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers and logistics companies must become more agile to meet customer expectations, close the “black holes” of visibility in transportation networks and reduce risk.

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Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Redefining Trade Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

Supply Chain Brain

As trade compliance regulations become more complex and nuanced, this is a pivotal moment for global organizations to build a more holistic framework of compliance risk mitigation.

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The Missed Opportunity of Duty Recovery in Canada

Supply Chain Brain

In light of the shifting CBSA regulatory landscape, businesses in 2024 should be focused on optimizing their Customs operations to protect profit margins.

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Are the Days of Voluntary GHG Reporting Over? Not for EPA SmartWay

Supply Chain Brain

Successful strategies will use a combination of high-quality primary data — like that of the SmartWay program — and other global frameworks to meet freight efficiency goals and reporting requirements.

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Air Cargo Adapts: E-Commerce, Customs Clearance and Shipment Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

This year, e-commerce is still expected to be a major driver of increased air cargo demand.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Overcoming an Ethical and Sustainability Crisis in the Cotton Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Expect to see users of cotton seeking to improve the visibility of their multi-tier supply chains to avoid regulatory fines, protect themselves from reputational damage, and understand their risk exposure.

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Navigating the Changing LTL Market

Supply Chain Brain

If the economy plays out favorably, freight volumes will increase, and capacity constraints will emerge. That could put pressure on companies when shippers scrambled to find available truck space.

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Recruitment Site Suggests Cure for Transportation and Warehousing Sector's Hiring Woes

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics support roles key to transformation are among the fastest-growing on ZipRecruiter and are projected to grow 18% over the next decade — far faster than average.