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State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful

The current and future state of warehousing encompasses the impact of AI and automation, taking consideration of cybersecurity risks, balancing human and tech-driven solutions, and adopting sustainable practices.

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Pros to Know Award: Supply Chain Leaders Over-Deliver in All Facets of Logistics

Every year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Pros to Know award celebrates the true supply chain professionals to know. Let's meet the winners.

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2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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Carriers Reveal Uptick in Factor Planning: Truckstop Survey

In comparison to last year, 38% of factoring customers plan to factor more loads, underscoring a growing reliance on factoring to maintain cashflow.

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Intelligent Lifting Devices for Warehousing

New additions entail a new intelligent lifting device, hoist, and series of portable ergonomic conveyors, designed to boost productivity and safety.

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Automatic Wheel-Based Vehicle Restraint System

The automated POWER CHOCK system provides loading docks with additional safety measures to ensure safety at this vulnerable area in the logistics journey.

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Oracle Debuts AI Agent Studio

Oracle AI Agent Studio delivers advanced testing, robust validation, and built-in security to help Oracle Fusion Applications customers and partners create and manage AI agents.

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AI-Assisted Search and AI-Powered Intelligent Assistant for SaaS

These new capabilities transform how users interact with product data and PLM business processes, enabling engineers and product teams to quickly find, analyze, and act on critical information through scalable search and conversational AI.

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Economy, Cyber Threats, Talent Rank as Critical Near-Term Risks: Study

Risks related to talent – whether challenges about attracting and retaining talent or increasing labor costs – occupy three of the Top 5 short-term risks, indicating significant ongoing challenges.

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Pros to Know: ChainSequence's Bill Mrzlak: Why Human Interaction is Key to Making Positive Change

We talked exclusively with Mrzlak to discuss the importance of customer service and why AI can't deploy solutions; that's why human connections is key to making positive changes.

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Women in Supply Chain: STG's Nikki Driskill Details Why Customer Experience is Suffering

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Women in Supply Chain: WSI's Maria Madrigal Details Why Human Connection is Key

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Women in Supply Chain: STG Logistics' Mercedes Pina: Why Mentoring is Crucial

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Women in Supply Chain: Tecsys' Annie Torikian Talks Balancing Professional and Social Responsibility

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AI Adoption Already Achieving Breakthrough ROI for Supply Chain Organizations: Study

Organizations that invest in upskilling activities and create clear governance structures for AI see adoption rates 3.5 times higher than those focusing solely on technological capabilities.

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Manufacturing Leaders Bullish on AI for Supply Chain Growth: Study

A majority (92% of executives, 100% of supply chain leaders) agree that AI-driven insights are essential for predicting and preventing disruptions.

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Fleetio Acquires Auto Integrate to Create One-Stop-Shop for Fleet Maintenance

These investments will directly benefit existing Fleetio and Auto Integrate customers, including fleet management companies, rental car operators, repair shops, and other vendors, while expanding capabilities for Fleetio's growing customer base.

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Pros to Know: ChainSequence's Bill Mrzlak: Why Human Interaction is Key to Making Positive Change

We talked exclusively with Mrzlak to discuss the importance of customer service and why AI can't deploy solutions; that's why human connections is key to making positive changes.

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The Modern Lean Mandate

Instead of addressing issues piecemeal to achieve an aggregated result, modern lean strategy requires working backward from the desired outcome to create optimal conditions necessary to achieve it.

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AI-Powered Assistant to Simplify Global Trade for SMEs

The solution aims to democratize access to global trade expertise, enabling businesses of all sizes to compete effectively in international markets.

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Robotics Skills Training App

Designed for anyone at any level of expertise, the app can be tailored to deliver personalized learning experiences, aided by features such as videos, feeds and a community function.

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SMEs to Make Major Changes to Sourcing Strategies: Study

Just over one-third of U.S. SMEs say that sourcing products at more cost-effective prices (36%) is a top priority in 2025, followed by finding trusted suppliers (35%).

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Low-Code API Management Framework

Aras InnovatorEdge is a low-code API management framework that simplifies API creation and integration, reducing the need for coding and development expertise.

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Descartes Acquires 3GTMS, Strengthens Transportation Management Capabilities

Shippers, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers leverage 3G’s platform to optimize domestic over-the-road shipments with tools for planning, rating, consolidation, and routing that cover the entire shipment lifecycle.

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How Advanced Technologies Enhance Supply Chain Visibility

The journey ahead requires commitment, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change by leveraging technologies like GenAI, IoT, cloud computing and more.

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Trucking Capacity-to-Demand Ratio Could Increase Rates for Dray, Rail Capacity

There are signs that the trucking capacity-to-demand ratio may soon start pushing rates up for dray and rail capacity. In addition, equipment availability for exports is still an issue affecting individual ocean carrier lines throughout North America.

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Pros to Know: Raymond Corp’s Damon Hosmer Talks Advancing Sustainability Initiatives in Material Handling

Supply & Demand Chain Executive talked exclusively with Hosmer optimizing lithium-ion batteries, the benefits of full-scale battery energy storage systems and advancing sustainability initiatives in the material handling industry.

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Zone-Skipping Solutions for Apparel Retailers to Streamline Store Replenishments

This zone-skipping solution bypasses sortation centers and directly routes shipments to stores.

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Agentic AI Assistant Enables Instant Insight into Supply Chain Data

Agentic AI assistant, Sophia, is an intelligent supply chain companion fully integrated into Surgere’s Interius platform that delivers real-time analysis and action based on their unique supply chain data.

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Claims Report to Simplify Rules of Origin Under USMCA

This tailored report significantly streamlines the process of demonstrating compliance and mitigating regulatory risk with regards to rules of origin under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

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Mexico Surpasses China as Top Tariff Disruptor: Research

64% of companies began preparing for trade shifts before the 2024 U.S. election, while 36% are now racing to adjust. Automotive, manufacturing, and aerospace industries are driving change.

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State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful

The current and future state of warehousing encompasses the impact of AI and automation, taking consideration of cybersecurity risks, balancing human and tech-driven solutions, and adopting sustainable practices.

Pros To Know 2025 [color]

Pros to Know Award: Supply Chain Leaders Over-Deliver in All Facets of Logistics

Every year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Pros to Know award celebrates the true supply chain professionals to know. Let's meet the winners.

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Tariff Impact Report Details SMB Challenges and Opportunities

75% of SMBs have either not implemented tariff mitigation strategies before, or have faced challenges doing so, indicating a still evolving response to this landscape.

Top Supply Chain Projects Resized

2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

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Will Chinese Warehouse Automation Vendors Dominate the World?

As Chinese vendors expand into new global markets, the competitive landscape for automation solutions is set to evolve. This shift also presents opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

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ORO Labs Acquires ProcureTech

ORO and ProcureTech have a deep history of co-innovation, including four-plus years of working together to help large enterprises transform procurement operations with orchestration and AI technology.

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Global Electronics Supply Chains Shift to Chaos Amid Tariff Mandates

Electronics suppliers, particularly purveyors of multi-sourced parts, have cut capacity to throttle supply and maintain pricing. The increase in sales is translating into new demand for suppliers.