Marty Parker

Your TMS and ERP aren’t enough. Despite billions spent on supply chain tech, most teams still run on PDFs, spreadsheets, and email threads—creating manual chaos that slows everything down. This eye-opening white paper reveals how top supply chain teams are using an invisible layer of AI to streamline operations—no dashboards, no extra headcount, no noise.   Download now to learn how to eliminate manual bottlenecks and give logistics teams their time—and sanity—back. Uncover the hidden gems – Manual workflows waste hours and create delays. Learn how to fix it fast. See real results – Cut shipment intake from 30 minutes to 10 seconds, without new tools or extra headcount. Discover smart automation – Learn how to turn messy emails and PDFs into structured data that flows seamlessly into your systems.   Ditch manual chaos and see how an ambient back office that never sleeps can save your team thousands of hours, eliminate costly errors, and unlock the true potential of your supply chain.   Download the white paper here to learn more  

Special Guest Blog Post written by Stela Jaqueta   In today’s fast-changing world, Africa’s role in global supply chains is at a tipping point. For too long, the continent has been viewed primarily as a source of raw materials rather than as a strategic partner in value creation. But what if we reimagined everything, from policies and technologies to mindsets and sustainability practices, through an Africa-centered lens? In this blog post, I explore five questions that challenge conventional supply chain thinking. From redefining Africa’s place at the global negotiation table, to elevating cultural intelligence from “soft skill” to strategic necessity, to designing climate-restorative logistics and embracing the digital revolution in a way that includes youth-led and informal businesses, each question is a call to rethink, redesign, and re-center. 1. What would a truly Africa-centered global supply chain look like? A truly Africa-centered global supply chain would shift from a model of extraction to one of empowerment and value creation. It would prioritize investment in local manufacturing, infrastructure, and knowledge transfer, ensuring that raw materials sourced from Africa are processed, packaged, and innovated on the continent. African-led businesses are seen as power players, with a voice and authority at the negotiation…