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At Manifest 2025, we talk with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager for Alibaba.com, about how AI and automation are transforming the B2B sourcing experience. With new AI-powered communication tools, supplier verification, and automated comparison reports, Alibaba.com is streamlining supply chain operations for U.S. buyers and sellers. Learn how businesses can optimize sourcing, mitigate risks, and expand globally using Alibaba’s latest innovations.
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Special thanks to our sponsors TGW Logistics for making our Manifest coverage possible. To learn more about TGW head here: www.tgw-group.com.
At Manifest 2025, Birger Beusching, Head of Supply Chain for Philips North America, shares insights on supply chain transformation, AI-powered decision-making, and enhancing supply chain visibility. Learn how Philips is optimizing operations, improving planning efficiency, and leveraging AI for data-driven supply chain management.
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Special thanks to our sponsors TGW Logistics for making our Manifest coverage possible. To learn more about TGW head here: www.tgw-group.com.
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At Manifest 2025, we talk with Wesley Williams, VP of Supply Chain at Daily Harvest, about the biggest supply chain challenges and strategies for 2025. Instead of chasing the latest AI trends, Daily Harvest is doubling down on fundamentals like ERP, transportation management, and materials resource planning (MRP). Learn how supply chain leaders are making the most of their existing technology while preparing for long-term innovation and scalability.
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Special thanks to our sponsors TGW Logistics for making our Manifest coverage possible. To learn more about TGW head here: www.tgw-group.com.
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The Future of Logistics & Supply Chain Automation is here! Live from Manifest 2025, we talk with Blake Neal, TGW Logistics Head of Business Development, about the biggest industry trends, including AI-driven warehouse solutions, supply chain efficiency, and automation in logistics. Whether you’re in retail, grocery, or apparel, this episode covers the most important innovations shaping the future of logistics.
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0:00 - Introduction & welcome to Manifest 2025
0:33 - Shoutout to sponsor TGW Logistics
1:08 - Meet Blake Neal & his background in automation
2:00 - From airport baggage handling to warehouse automation
3:35 - What TGW Logistics does & its supply chain solutions
5:10 - Why AI & automation are critical for logistics
6:58 - How retailers are upgrading warehouses without downtime
8:45 - The role of AI in trucking & logistics efficiency
10:25 - Key supply chain priorities for 2025 & beyond
12:00 - How to connect with TGW Logistics for automation solutions
To learn more about TGW Logistics, head here: www.tgw-group.com
What’s happening with retail automation in 2025? Investment in supply chain technology appears to be flattening out as retailers shift focus from large new projects to optimizing existing infrastructure.
Anne and Chris sit down with Kim Baudry from Dematic to explore what this means for AI in logistics, warehouse automation, and the future of retail distribution.
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#supplychain #warehouseautomation #retailtrends #retailinnovation
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In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: A Suitcase Full Of Sunshine Lightning Round
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQ
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: The Impact Walmart's Same-Day RX Delivery Will Have On The Healthcare Landscape
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQ
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: What We Should Make Of IKEA's Secondhand Marketplace
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQ
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: The Pros Or Cons of Clinics Inside Of Retail Stores
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQ
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Simbe, Ocampo Capital and Scratch Event DJs Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by special co-host and Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s VP of Original Content and Strategy Ben Miller. In this clip, the group discusses: If The Third Time's The Charm For Buybuy Baby
For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ySon4C9S-hQ
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