Seven capabilities that separate modern supply chain platforms from legacy tools Blue Yonder's Salil Joshi identifies the seven pillars that enable efficient, agile, AI-powered supply chains.

Legacy supply chains focus on control. Modern platforms focus on speed.

Real-time data, AI forecasting, end-to-end visibility, automation, and scalability are what separate leaders from laggards. 🚀📦

diginomica.com/seven-capabi...

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Retail supply chains brace for a redefined 2026 as tariffs, technology gaps, and nearshoring upend old models Kase reports a retail supply chain shift by 2026, driven by tariffs and tech gaps, prioritizing regionalization and resilience over speed.

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Looking back at 2025, retail supply chains are heading into a redefined 2026 shaped by tariffs, tech gaps, and nearshoring. Resilience and visibility matter more than ever.

Read full: ktvz.com/stacker-mone...

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40 years on, Excel remains indispensable across generations Finance teams have refused to ditch Excel for newer alternatives

Excel is still a favorite at work and younger pros love it 📊 GearChain takes it further by syncing real world barcode scans directly to Excel. No manual updates. Just accurate inventory.

Read more 👉 www.techradar.com/pro/security...

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4 Scenarios That Will Shape Supply Chains By 2030 The supply chain landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As we look toward 2030, businesses face a future defined by disruption, innovation, and resilience.

Supply chains in 2030 will be more digital and built for resilience. 🌍⚡️
Gearchain gives teams the real-time visibility to stay ready through any shift. 📦

👉 www.forbes.com/sites/sap/20...

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From algorithm to workforce: Preparing supply chain leaders for the AI… AI is transforming supply chains from algorithm-driven functions into…

AI is reshaping supply chains fast. Leaders need real AI literacy as procurement shifts from manual tasks to strategic work and supplier risk oversight. Teams that get the training and data foundations right will stay ahead.

Read more: www.scmr.com/article/from...

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Consumers resist QR codes with trust shifting to AI search tools Whilst 45% of businesses plan to invest in barcodes and GS1 infrastructure over the next five years, only 27% of consumers prefer QR codes for in-store product

This article points to a clear trend: trust now comes from data quality, AI-readiness, and transparent identifiers. GearChain supports this with GS1 Digital Link, blockchain verification, and an AI inventory assistant. Read: retailasia.com/news/consume...
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Beyond the tariff cycle: Building a supply chain that outlasts policy swings Resilient supply chains aren’t built for tariffs—they’re built for what’s next.

Global → Glocal 🌎📦 Trade policies keep shifting—smart supply chains are going glocal: agile, regional, and resilient. GearChain makes it real with barcodes, blockchain for end-to-end visibility. Stay local. Think global. Operate glocal.
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Mastering supply chain uncertainty: 9 strategies every manufacturer needs to know Turn uncertainty into opportunity with these 9 supply chain tactics.

Supply chain uncertainty is the new normal. 🏭
Check out 9 key strategies to stay resilient — from smarter forecasting to digital transformation.
👉 Read more: www.supplychaindive.com/spons/master...

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ChatGPT’s New Instant Checkout Redefines E-Commerce ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout empowers Etsy and Shopify merchants with seamless in-chat sales, driving conversions and reshaping e-commerce.

ChatGPT just launched Instant Checkout, so users can shop right in chat — no redirects. Big step for conversational commerce.
Read: influencermarketinghub.com/chatgpt-inst...
Gearchain helps you integrate this new flow fast.
👉 gearchain.io/contact

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Ever felt stuck trying to merge data from multiple Excel sheets? There are smarter ways 🤓 Use functions that let you stack and consolidate effortlessly. Check out this guide for a smoother workflow: www.makeuseof.com/these-excel-...

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Sunrise 2027

Sunrise 2027 is coming. GS1 is shifting barcodes to 2D for safer, smarter, more transparent data. www.nacsmagazine.com/Issues/Septe...
GearChain helps you get ready - don’t wait.
👉 gearchain.io/contact
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Exciting news! We’re part of the GS1 US Rapid Record early adopter program - a simple SMS solution for farmers to log harvest & cooling events. 🚜🌱 Smarter, faster traceability starts here. Join & test 👉 gearchain.io/contact
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Report: Supply Chain Costs Soon to Exceed Inflation by 7% Kearney's report projects that inventories stockpiled ahead of tariff deadlines are now being depleted, forcing companies to restock at higher prices.

Supply-chain costs are forecasted to surge 7% above inflation by Q4 2025 (up from 2% last year).
Volatility is the new normal. Real-time visibility & smarter forecasting are key.
Read more: www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/424...
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Google’s Upcoming L1 Blockchain for Finance: How It Compares to L1s From Stripe and Circle Rich Widmann, head of Web3 strategy at Google, outlined on Tuesday how his firm's upcoming layer-1 blockchain for finance differs from Stripe's Temp and Circle's Arc.

Google launches Universal Ledger (GCUL) 🚀
Not just crypto—think traceability, tokenization, programmable finance.
Huge signal for the future of asset management & Web3.
GearChain is ready.
www.coindesk.com/business/202...

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From Spreadsheet Chaos to Streamlined Systems Streamlined Systems

Spreadsheet chaos? There’s a better way. 📊
Free Google Sheets & Excel templates + free app to streamline your inventory or asset tracking 👉 gearchain.io
Read how to get started: vocal.media/fyi/from-spr...
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Use AI to Stress Test Your Supply Chain Firms around the world are struggling to adjust their supply chains and operations to the chaotic trade war unleashed by the Trump administration. Some firms have developed a dynamic stress-testing…

Is your supply chain ready for the next shock? Companies are now using AI to simulate trade and tariff disruptions so they can spot weak links and plan smarter. AI is the new crystal ball for logistics. 📖 hbr.org/2025/08/use-...
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📦 From QR codes to AI labels, packaging is getting smarter with traceability, AI & blockchain. GearChain is leading this shift in inventory & asset tracking. 👇
🔗 yourstory.com/2025/07/qr-c...
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Blockchain technology needs to become invisible to go mainstream Blockchain technology must become invisible to achieve mainstream adoption. Abstracting complexity, focusing on user experience and integration with existing platforms will drive Web3’s success.

Blockchain should be invisible—and at GearChain, we get it. Seamless inventory management, powered by blockchain, without the complexity. Just secure tracking & transparent records. Read: buff.ly/40CiYkr

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🔗 Supply chains are the backbone of every business, and AI is the key to keeping them agile. Gearchain AI offers solutions that adapt, predict, and optimize for a seamless operation. 🚀 Read more: https://buff.ly/3EjqbhR
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