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TradeBeyond's Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends

Supply Chain Brain

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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Do You Understand Your Chief MRO Inventory Challenges?

Logistics Bureau

If your company is in the business of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) – providing services and supplies to keep equipment and facilities running – you should already be aware of the strengthening trend in service as a source of value, both in business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketplaces. Given this knowledge, does your organisation place enough importance on the management of MRO inventory?

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Robot and Goods-to-Person Selection Guide

Supply Chain Brain

The Softeon Robot and Goods-to-Person Selection Guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for organizations exploring robotic automation. With a focus on navigating the vast options in robot and goods-to-person (GTP) technology, the guide outlines strategies for setting clear objectives, avoiding common pitfalls, and developing a data matrix for success.

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Bread Supply Chain – A Tough Logistics Challenge

Logistics Bureau

Next time you enjoy a delicious slice of fresh-baked bread, think about the complex supply chain that brought it to you! Modern bakeries are increasingly focused on reviewing and optimizing their distribution operations for the AI-driven supply chain era. These reviews typically identify many millions of dollars’ worth of cost-saving opportunities and service improvements through the implementation of IoT sensors, predictive analytics, and automated routing systems.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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5 Challenges for Global Fulfillment in the Next 5 Years

Supply Chain Brain

In this guide, we explore five important fulfillment questions that should be on the boardroom agendas of businesses – from retail to grocery, 3PL to manufacturing – over the next five years.

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Rethinking the Box

Supply Chain Brain

Space — the final frontier. There’s too much of it in the average shipping carton; 40-60% void and filler on average. To be fair, some of that filled space is to protect the shipment from shock or breakage. The rest? You’re paying to ship air.

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Guide: 6 Ways to Get More From Your Manufacturing Facilities

Supply Chain Brain

Download this guide, 6 Ways to Get more From Your Manufacturing Facilities, to learn six key strategies leaders can use to maximize value from their manufacturing facilities—and set the stage for sustainable growth.

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Guide: Solving the Land-power-labor Challenge

Supply Chain Brain

Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing, introducing new complexities in site selection. Beyond the traditional "three P's”—people, power and place—smart manufacturers are now considering advanced technologies like IoT, AI and big data.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Warehouse Labor Management

Supply Chain Brain

Discover how to optimize your warehouse labor operations and avoid the costly mistakes thatlead to inefficiencies.

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Load Optimization: A Sustainable Way To Reduce Transportation Costs

Discover strategies to optimize load building and achieve significant transportation cost savings. Plus, learn how load optimization can help reduce CO 2 emissions and align with climate regulations and consumer expectations. Finally, discover best practices for sustainable load optimization.

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Mexico’s President Says She’s Sure Country Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S.’s No. 1 trade partner has a plan if Trump does impose tariffs, but Sheinbaum says she doubts it will be necessary to implement.

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