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Supply Chain
10 Tips for Storm-Proofing Your Shipments
You can’t control the weather, but you can weather-proof your shipments by taking steps to keep operations safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
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Diego Fonseca Strikes The Right Chord
Diego Fonseca is leading the end-to-end inbound supply chain for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, which comprises sales and operations planning, replenishment, inventory management, and supplier relationships, as well as logistics and the supply chain center of excellence.
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What Is One Supply Chain “Trade-off” That Is Actually Not a Trade-off?
Costs down means performance is up. Not always. Cost control that eliminates waste and duplication is good; but if it squeezes R&D, product quality, etc. it will eventually bring down revenue and profit. Cost and performance (whether operational or financial) are not in a true trade-off like buying vs. saving, or insourcing vs. outsourcing. –Dr. […]
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The Opportunity in Rural Last Mile; Unpacking Freight Underutilization; AI Moves from Hype to Impact & More Logistics and Supply Chain News
The latest insights on global supply chain trends, including the impact of AI, changes in last mile logistics, and optimizing freight utilization.
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Supply Chain Predictive Analytics: What It Is, Key Components, and Benefits
Supply chain predictive analytics helps companies navigate uncertainty, reduce waste, and make better decisions using real-time data and intelligent forecasting. By applying predictive analytics in supply, teams improve supply chain management, cut delays, and align with future trends.
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Echo’s $9.8M Logistics Play: Dodging Tariffs, Delivering Savings
When trade tremors hit, hydrogen health tech company Echo didn’t flinch. Faced with looming tariffs and rising risk, the wellness brand moved fast—overhauling its supply chain, shifting manufacturing to the Philippines, and saving nearly $10 million in one year. Here’s a firsthand account of how smart logistics made it possible.
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Experience the Future of Supply Chain & Warehousing Technology at IntraLogisteX in Miami Beach
IntraLogisteX, the premier free-to-attend trade show and conference for logistics, supply chain, and warehousing professionals, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center on September 17–18, 2025. This event brings together the industry’s innovators, thought leaders, and cutting-edge technology under one roof.
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Panasonic’s $4 Billion Battery Factory Set to Transform U.S. EV Supply Chain
This state-of-the-art facility will ramp up domestic EV battery production, helping reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and supporting faster, more sustainable vehicle manufacturing.
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2025 Inbound Logistics Perspectives: 3PL Market Research Report
Amid policy shifts and uncertainty, geopolitical volatility, and fast-rising new technology solutions, third-party logistics (3PL) providers are adopting and evolving to serve the changing needs of their clients. The 2025 Inbound Logistics 3PL Perspectives report highlights how recent adjustments are shaping 3PL services and operations, while also revealing shifts in the diverse shipper landscape they […]
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Rare Earth Elements: What’s the Drill?
While rare earths are not exactly “rare” (even the rarest of these elements, thulium, is 125 times more common than gold), these critical metals present tricky supply chain challenges and opportunities for companies to mine:
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Prepping for Peak-Season; Next-Level Yard and Dock Ops; Strategies to Mitigate Disruption; & More Supply Chain News
Get the latest supply chain and logistics insights from expert research, analysis, and trend reports.
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Everything You Need to Know About Demand Forecasting: Types, Methods, Benefits and Examples
Businesses need to stay ahead in a fast-moving market. Strong demand forecasting helps companies make better decisions, reduce risk, and stay ready for sudden changes.
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Retail Stores as Fulfillment Hubs; Logistics Trends to Watch; Women Thrive in Manufacturing; other Supply Chain and Logistics News
Retail’s Big Shift It’s official: Retailers are no longer just merchants; they’re experts at building logistics networks. Leading retailers are transforming stores into fulfillment hubs, cutting costs while speeding delivery. That’s the consensus from Manhattan Associates’ 2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail—an analysis of 220 retailers across seven industry segments, evaluating 300+ customer experience […]
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Hyster expanded its lineup of configurable, high-capacity electric forklifts. The Hyster J230-400XD series offers load capacities from 23,000 to 40,000 pounds and 24-, 36-, or 48-inch load centers.
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What is a Vendor in the Supply Chain: Types, Key Responsibilities, and Financial Considerations
Running a successful supply chain starts with one question: What is a vendor? Vendors are essential to supply chain success. They are business entities that supply goods or services to other businesses or individual consumers. To describe their role more clearly, a vendor is specifically the party that is paid for goods and services, distinguishing […]
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Transloading: Key Benefits and Best Practices for Your Logistics Needs
Discover how transloading can improve your supply chain efficiency. Learn the key benefits, cost savings, and best practices to optimize your logistics operations.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
TRANSPORTATION: Maersk, an entity under A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd launched an operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. Around 340 vessels will be phased in as part of the shared ocean network with the first sailings in February with more vessels to gradually sail on the new schedules. The goal is a flexible and interconnected ocean network with schedule reliability above 90%, once fully implemented
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
GOOD WORKS: Averitt associates and customers held their annual toy drive to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now in its fifth year, the effort has provided thousands of toys to children undergoing treatment at St. Jude.
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If You Were to Put Your Logistics Motto on a Bumper Sticker, What Would It Say?
In the complex supply chains of today, visibility is important because you can’t strengthen what you can’t see. Visibility is the foundation for resilience and efficiency, enabling businesses to anticipate disruptions, optimize operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
–Jennifer Chew
VP, Solutions and Consulting
Bristlecone
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management: Definition, Strategies, and Best Practices
Supply chain management faces unprecedented challenges in today’s supply chains, from natural disasters to fluctuating markets. A robust approach to these hurdles is not just beneficial but necessary. Resilience in supply chains allows businesses to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen disruptions, maintaining operational continuity and safeguarding revenue streams. Companies that improve supply chain resilience […]
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