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10 Ways AI Adds Value to Your Supply Chain

Aug 12, 2025 - Ellie Gabel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is so pervasive in manufacturing and logistics, it can be hard to tell what is hype and what is valuable. There are many productive ways to incorporate it into supply chains without…

These Supply Chain Books Will Deepen Your Perspective About the World’s Goods

Jul 8, 2025 - Emily Newton

Feeling curious about how products move around the world? Check out these supply chain books!

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The Latest in Electrostatic Discharge Protection for Material Handling

Jun 3, 2025 - Emily Newton

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is when two materials collide and create a spark of electricity. The energy transfer is not always desirable, as it can damage components and present safety concerns. Material handlers in electronics face…

Endure Empty Shelves With These Home Preparedness Products

Mar 27, 2025 - Ellie Gabel

Worried about empty shelves at your local stores? These products can help you become more prepared.

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What Is a Closed-Loop Supply Chain and How Can it Help?

Dec 30, 2024 - Revolutionized Team

Supply chains are often environmentally harmful and wasteful. Closed-loop supply chains could change that.

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Why You Need a Telematics Fleet Management System in 2025

Dec 26, 2024 - Ellie Gabel

Digitalization is reshaping the logistics sector. Amid this shift, it’s becoming increasingly important to capitalize on new technologies to remain competitive. One of the most critical of these solutions is a telematics fleet management system.…

Supply Chain Shortages and the Future of Just-in-Time Manufacturing

Nov 19, 2024 - Emily Newton

Global logistics and inventory networks have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, leading to widespread disruptions. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters have highlighted vulnerabilities in traditional production models. As…

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How a Procurement Network Provides Opportunities for Your Business

Nov 5, 2024 - Emily Newton

Supply chains no longer have to worry about juggling supplier communications, third-party agreements and inventory oversight. Sourcing, tracking and receiving materials has never been easier if an organization deploys a procurement network system. These assets…

The Effect of Supply Chain Issues on Global Commerce and How to Respond

Oct 3, 2024 - Emily Newton

Unraveling the cause and effect of supply chain issues on global commerce presents a multifaceted challenge. A single disruption almost always creates a ripple effect impacting every link in the chain, from manufacturing to last-mile…

What’s the Latest in Recycled Packaging?

Mar 5, 2024 - Emily Newton

What have people achieved in recycled packaging lately? Discover the innovations here.

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15 Useful Supply Chain Magazines and Blogs to Read

Nov 20, 2023 - Emily Newton

Finding up-to-date news on such niche topics as logistics, transportation, warehousing and storage might seem like an impossible task. With the advent of the internet, however, supply chain magazines and blogs make it easy to…

How Supply Chain Functions Drive Success in Manufacturing

Nov 17, 2023 - Emily Newton

The supply chain is the backbone of the manufacturing industry. The network moves raw materials into production facilities and finished goods to the consumer. In this process, various supply chain functions — like procurement and…