Before a potential customer buys an autonomous mobile robot solution, Locus Robotics often uses different types of simulation to determine the type of robots needed and the number needed to optimize productivity at a warehouse. This allows Locus to make a robust calculation of the ROI that will result from the project. This capability can …
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Why Transformation Is a Boardroom Priority Supply chain management is now a core strategic concern for business leaders. Recent disruptions have exposed significant vulnerabilities in traditional models, driven by geopolitical instability, fluctuating demand, and operational inefficiencies. Companies that fail to modernize face supply shortages, revenue loss, and regulatory risks. A data-driven, technology-enabled approach is required …
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The combination of SAP agent technologies and Databricks data fabric solution, sets the stage for end-to-end enterprise orchestration. SAP recently announced what they called a “landmark partnership” with Databricks. This really is very significant. Every ten years or so, there is a technology that truly shakes up the enterprise and supply chain software markets. Vendors …
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The global trade, logistics, and maritime sectors are witnessing significant shifts driven by AI, sustainability initiatives, and evolving economic policies. Concirrus and OceanMind’s new partnership integrates AI-driven risk analytics with maritime emissions tracking to help insurers meet decarbonization goals. At ProMat 2025, Made4net is showcasing AI-powered warehouse management solutions, while CMA CGM is committing $20 …
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Imagine a world where supply chains run with complete transparency, efficiency, and automation—where every transaction, shipment, and payment are executed seamlessly without intermediaries slowing things down. This is the promise of smart contracts, a blockchain-driven innovation that’s beginning to impact the global supply chain industry. For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, …
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50% as a retaliatory move against Ontario’s recent tax hikes on electricity exports …
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Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data …
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Duncan Angove, CEO Blue Yonder Blue Yonder, is one of the largest providers of supply chain software. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic. They recently gave the industry analyst community an update on their business performance over the last year and their outlook for the year ahead. Duncan Angove, the CEO, and Corey …
Global supply chains are facing fresh disruptions as trade tensions escalate, digital innovation transforms logistics, and energy partnerships reshape infrastructure. The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, triggering retaliatory measures that could drive up costs and destabilize markets. Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyd’s new Container Payment Portal streamlines cargo movement, and GE Vernova’s partnership …
Supply Chain and Logistic News March 3rd – 6th 2025 Read More »
As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. Your inbox quickly fills with concerned emails highlighting rising costs, delayed materials, and your team’s urgent efforts to assess the situation and determine the next …
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