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ProMat Preview: Where Supply Chain Solutions Come Together

With 1,200 of the world’s leading manufacturing and supply chain solution providers under one roof, ProMat 2025 provides hands-on demonstrations, 4 keynote sessions and 200-plus educational sessions.

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3 Things to Watch in Freight: U.S. Bank

With the new administration in place, there has been an array of supply chain-related news and headlines. Here are three things to watch in freight, according to experts at U.S. Bank.

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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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Growing Resurgence in Supply Chain Crisis: Survey

RapidRatings releases the results of its 2025 Annual Risk Survey, which found that nearly 7 in 10 (68%) supply chain professionals expect supply chain risks to escalate in 2025.

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Disruption Proofing Your Supply Chain with Micro-Fulfillment

To consistently deliver fast, personalized shopping experiences in 2025 and beyond, retailers must finetune their fulfillment strategy – and look no further than micro-fulfillment.

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Facing Uncertainty with Flexibility in the Supply Chain

While the path forward may be uncertain, businesses that adapt with agility and foresight will emerge stronger. The future of supply chains lies in innovation and resilience— preparing for the unexpected will no longer be optional.

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ToolsGroup, Resilinc, Ericsson, ShipBob, ClimateAi, Kaleris: Personnel News

Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at ShipBob, Ericsson and more.

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Nextuple Introduces OnePint.ai for Inventory Management, Decision-Making and Simulations

Nextuple Inc. announces the launch of OnePint.ai, a new software company dedicated to ensuring that brands, mid-size retailers and grocers can get the right inventory, at the right place, at the right time.

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ISD's AS/RS System Balances Storage Density and More

Integrated Systems Design (ISD) announces the latest model of its high-density UltraStore Mid-Load Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS).

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Zebra Technologies Expands Symmetry Fulfillment Solution

Zebra Technologies Corporation announces the expansion of Zebra Symmetry Fulfillment, a comprehensive solution that utilizes the company’s new Zebra Connect Fulfillment AMRs, wearable technologies, software and more.

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AmbiStack Uses AI-Powered Robotic Sorting and Stacking for the Warehouse

Ambi Robotics unveils AmbiStack, a robotic system designed to automate the complex process of stacking items onto pallets or into containers achieving maximum density.

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Unlocking Smart Warehousing: Why Zero Reception Is No Longer an Option for Retail Businesses

Even if expansion isn’t in their near-future plans, having reliable connectivity will make their current operations antifragile, creating a solid foundation for the introduction of new smart technologies in the future.

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The Global Enabled: 2025 Supply Chain Map

Check out the updated Supply Chain Map, which serves as a guide to supply chain professionals, as they make business decisions that enhance, improve efficiency and increase ROI.

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Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era

In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, distribution executives face challenges in optimizing inventory and making intelligent supply chain decisions.

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Is Right-Sized Packaging the Secret to Transforming the Modern Warehouse?

As e-commerce demand continues to surge with no end in sight, brands are increasingly taking notice of right-sized packaging and its potential to transform its warehouse operations.

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Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2024

Thank you for your continued readership in 2024. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.

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Accessible Automation for Point Solutions in Distribution

Evaluating the tremendous volumes of information required from many dozens of automation options for each application and making the correct decisions throughout every step of the process, can be a risky and daunting task for any logistics team.

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An Ever-Shifting Balance Between Resiliency and Efficiency

As laws and regulations push and pull the industry, we see brands increasingly relying on their suppliers to deliver solutions to these demands through packaging.

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U.S. Tariffs Pose Potential for Global Supply Chain Implications: Alexis Asks

Tariffs are kind of like a double-edged sword: while they can protect domestic industries, they also pose significant challenges for global supply chains.

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Gear Up for Peak Season with Automated Container Unloading

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As warehouses labor to keep up with the demands of peak season, more are turning to robotics to fortify their processes.

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Changing Government Policies: Reshaping Supply Chain Dynamics

As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, understanding the implications of these policies becomes essential for organizations to maintain a competitive advantage and ensure resilience in the face of disruptions.

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How Supply Chains Can Prepare for a Second Trump Administration—and Potential Disruptions

As we look ahead at the next four years, we think businesses should view potential supply chain disruptions not as a threat, but as an opportunity to refine operations and strengthen their positions. Those that do will rise above the competition.

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A Sustainable Approach to Year-End Warehouse Cleanouts

As the end of the year approaches, warehouse managers have an opportunity to organize storage space and manage inventory, and utilize partnerships to maximum compliance, efficiency and environmental impact.

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How Technology, Social Media and Influencers Are Attracting Gen-Z to Logistics

By embracing these trends and investing in the development of their workforce, companies in these sectors can secure their place and once again compete as leaders of the industry.

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Offer Less, Sell More: How Retailers Can Beat Shopping Fatigue

By reducing complexity and focusing on what truly matters, retailers can enhance both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making the most of the holiday season and beyond.

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Guard Your Facility from Pests

By understanding the common pests that could affect your warehouse or distribution center and the risks they cause, as well as ways to help prevent or handle an infestation, you’ll be prepared to maintain a clean, safe and efficient operation all season.

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Social Engineering is a Common Entry Point in Warehouse Cyberattacks: Research

Ivanti releases its latest report on Supply Chain and Warehouse Trends in 2024 and Beyond, which reveals the state of the industry, key insights from insiders and trends to watch.

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Insights on In-Store Technology and Retail Teams

Unlocking the true value of store tech ultimately comes down to implementing it in a way that empowers retail workers.

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Ensuring Workplace Safety in Warehouses

Here are four of the best practices for improving workplace safety in warehouses heading into 2025 and beyond.

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Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks

Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.

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Why Continuous Manufacturing Is Essential to Realizing the Benefits of Automation

As more and more manufacturers embrace continuous operations, incorporating this approach throughout their entire supply chain, including packaging, labeling and distribution, is key to realizing its true benefits.

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Creating the Business Case for Warehouse Automation

By considering these factors, warehouse leaders can begin their efforts to create an effective business case for warehouse improvements and new automation.

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The Role of Robotics Interoperability in Warehouse

While standards to help with all this are being developed, for now a robotics integration and execution software platform will provide an attractive alternative to traditional programming-heavy approaches.