#ThursdayInsight
December 20, 2024 at 2:35 AM
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February 28, 2025 at 2:55 AM
#ThursdayInsight Grocery prices going up
January 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
January 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
January 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
📦 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...
#ThursdayInsight #SmartPackaging #AI #Blockchain #GearChain #QRcodes #NFC
July 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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-...

#Excel #ProductivityHacks #DataMagic #ThursdayInsight
September 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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...

#ThursdayInsight #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #Resilience #Logistics #GearChain
Mastering supply chain uncertainty: 9 strategies every manufacturer needs to know
Turn uncertainty into opportunity with these 9 supply chain tactics.
www.supplychaindive.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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

#ThursdayInsight #ChatGPT #Shopify #GearChain
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.
influencermarketinghub.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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...

#thursdayinsight #supplychain #AI
From algorithm to workforce: Preparing supply chain leaders for the AI…
AI is transforming supply chains from algorithm-driven functions into…
www.scmr.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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.
#GearChain #SupplyChain #Blockchain #Glocal #ThursdayInsight
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.
www.supplychaindive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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...

Start free 👉 gearchain.io/download 🚀

#thursdayinsight #Excel
40 years on, Excel remains indispensable across generations
Finance teams have refused to ditch Excel for newer alternatives
www.techradar.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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-...
#SupplyChain #AI #GearChain #ThursdayInsight #Logistics
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…
hbr.org
August 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The manufacturing is getting smarter, but automation is still doing the heavy lifting. AI may be the next layer, but the foundation is clear: automate first, then optimize with AI.
Read the full article:
pitchbook.com/news/article...
#ThursdayInsight
Ground control to private equity: has AI landed on the factory floor? - PitchBook
Buyout firms are pushing new tools into old-economy businesses, but measurable gains are coming from automation, not AI.
pitchbook.com
August 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Is this the beginning of the end for traditional enterprise software?

AI isn't replacing inventory management. It's replacing the interface.

Interesting read:
buff.ly/McgWaJp

#ThursdayInsight #AI #InventoryManagement #EnterpriseSoftware #GearChain
July 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
GS1 US's recent study shows 2D barcodes can cut warehouse costs by 60%+.

GearChain offers:
✅ GS1 Digital Link Generator
✅ QR Code Generator
✅ Barcode Labels & Inventory Tracking

Read More:
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GS1 US Research Reveals 2D Barcodes Can Cut Warehouse Costs by Over 60%
/PRNewswire/ -- New research commissioned by GS1 US and conducted by VDC Research shows that organizations implementing two-dimensional (2D) barcodes in...
buff.ly
May 28, 2026 at 1:39 PM
🚗 QR codes were invented in 1994 to track Toyota parts. Today, they’re powering product transparency, supply chain verification, and digital trust. 📦🔍

Interesting read:
buff.ly/BkFL8BA

#ThursdayInsight #QRCode #SupplyChain #RetailTech
May 21, 2026 at 4:06 PM
AI is about to run your supply chain… without you.

By 2031, 60% of disruptions will be resolved without humans.
AI + agentic AI = #1 driver of supply chain performance in the next 2 years.

Are you building for it?

Read: www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/...

#ThursdayInsight #AI #AgenticAI #SupplyChain
Gartner Predicts 60% of Supply Chain Disruptions Will Be Resolved Without Human Intervention by 2031
By 2031, 60% of supply chain disruptions will be resolved without human intervention as AI enables increasingly autonomous supply chains
buff.ly
April 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
BYD shows blockchain works, but only when optimized.

Study (modeled on BYD):
• 1.2–12% cost ↓
• ~5.4% emissions ↓

👉 Value comes from optimization
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

GearChain keeps inventory fast + verifiable.
Try: gearchain.io/download

#ThursdayInsight #Blockchain #GearChain
March 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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...

#thursdayinsight #supplychain #AI #logistics
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.
diginomica.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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...

#ThursdayInsight #SupplyChain #Retail
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.
ktvz.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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...

#thursdayinsight #gearchain
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.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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...
#ThursdayInsight #GearChain
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
retailasia.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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
#thursdayinsight #gearchain #gs1 #sunrise2027
September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM