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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook.

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Navigating Complexities of Modern Life Sciences Supply Chains: Insights From LogiMed 2025

BlueYonder

In the dynamic world of MedTech, supply chain management is a critical component that directly impacts patient care and organizational efficiency. The recent LogiMed conference in Carlsbad, Calif., on March 24 26 brought together industry leaders to delve into the challenges and opportunities that define today’s life sciences supply chains. Here are the key insights from this gathering of minds, highlighting strategies for navigating complexities and enhancing operational resilience.

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean. Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. But todays global environment is more unstable than it was a decade ago. Lean models alone are no longer sufficient. Recent years have brought a series of disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in how supply chains are designed.

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Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal with Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal. Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. About Anne Reinke Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North Americas third President & CEO in December of 2024.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – May 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Optimising the Cold Chain This edition focuses on advancing sustainability and resilience in cold chain logistics, featuring articles on green cold chain solutions, compliance, rapid disruption response, and technological innovations for efficient operations. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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ProMat 2025: Robotics Steps Up to Tackle the Warehouse Labor Crisis

Logistics Viewpoints

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. This years exhibition, held from March 17th to 20th, resonated with a palpable urgency, driven by a challenge that casts a long shadow over the industry: the persistent and intensifying labor shortage in warehousing and logistics.

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How Supply Chains Can Adjust to New Tariffs

ModusLink Corporation

Global Tariffs Image In the constantly shifting landscape of global trade, businesses are once again being tested by the resurgence of tariffs. With new policies affecting imports and exports across key marketsincluding the U.S. and Chinasupply chain leaders must move quickly to assess the impact and adapt their operations. Tariffs, while often imposed for strategic or political reasons, directly affect the cost of goods, the viability of certain supplier relationships, and ultimately, the botto

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – June/July 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Embracing Supply Chain and Corporate Resilience This edition covers key topics aimed at strengthening supply chains through various strategies. It delves into the role of biodiversity in enhancing ecosystem resilience, emphasizing the benefits of maintaining diverse species. The issue also addresses the specific challenges and risks associated with halal supply chains.

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Evaluating Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report

Arkieva

See how Arkieva performed amongst 20 vendors in the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report for supply chain planning solutions use cases. Evaluating Supply Chain Planning Solutions: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities Report was first posted on April 9, 2025 at 8:42 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Faced With Complex Challenges, Life Sciences Companies Must Embrace Digitalization

BlueYonder

Supply chain optimization might be a timeless concept, but the way we define and achieve it evolves over time depending on demand levels, supply shortages, the competitive landscape, geopolitical conditions, technology innovations, regulations and other challenges. The life sciences industry including pharmaceutical, medical technology and healthcare equipment manufacturers is a great example.

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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

The current economic climate is beginning to slow down and moving towards recession. Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – March 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Embracing the Work-From-Anywhere Trend in Logistics and Supply Chain: Pros, Cons, and Implications This edition explores the logistical implications of remote work, sustainability initiatives, and barriers to creating environmentally-friendly supply chains. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now! DOWNLOAD NOW Featured articles from this issue: The Green Corridor: Is AI Green?

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Embracing the Future: How Manufacturing 4.0 is Transforming Industry

Jaggaer

Embracing the Future: How Manufacturing 4.0 is Transforming Industry What is Manufacturing 4.0? Also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Manufacturing 4.0 integrates data with smart technology and automation to optimize production, supply chains, and create agility. With it, the pace of change in manufacturing is accelerating like never before.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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7 insights from The Rise of AI in the Finance Function report and debate

Taulia

7 insights from The Rise of AI in the Finance Function report and debate Brady Cale, CTO, considers the findings of Taulias research into AI with peers The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance function is not a future state; it is here and now. Taulias research into AI adoption by the finance function and discussions with finance leaders reveal high levels of trust, experimentation, and a core belief that AI will empower finance teams to deliver much more to the organization.

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How a Leading Automotive Interiors Company Boosted Cart Utilization by Deploying Just-In-Time Across Shifts

ThroughPut

Summary of the Impact A globally recognized Automotive Interiors Manufacturer deployed ThroughPuts AI-powered supply chain solution, Supply chain decision intelligence & analytics platform , to optimize Just-in-Time manufacturing across all operational shifts. With advanced analytics and actionable insights, the company: Improved cart utilization and labor productivity across shifts Reduced quality defects in underperforming shifts by up to 30% Identified and eliminated process bottlenecks a

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Adopting Supply Chain Efficiency Through Shopify CRM Integration

SCMDOJO

With international commerce increasingly digitalized and customer requirements continuing to grow, the demands on supply chain professionals to create frictionless, responsive, and cost-effective operations have never been higher. Front and center in this revolution are the marriage of customer relationship management (CRM) software and capable e-commerce platforms like Shopify.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – February 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Digital Transformation: Digitalisation & Digital Supply Chain Strategies The content covers the incorporation of digital transformation in supply chain processes, the intersection of transportation with the wider decarbonisation agenda at COP28, and the competitive landscape and challenges in advancing the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuels.

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4 Ways To Drive Supply Chain Excellence in the Food Industry

The Supplier Relationship Management Playbook is your guide to building effective supplier partnerships that drive supply chain excellence. This playbook equips supply chain professionals with strategies for managing compliance, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration to reduce supply chain risks. Inside, you’ll find: Strategies for Compliance: Best practices to help meet regulatory standards.

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Manufacturing Execution Systems: How MES Transforms Production Efficiency

Jaggaer

How MES is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing and Boosting Production Efficiency What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)? A manufacturing execution system (MES) is a comprehensive, dynamic software system that monitors, tracks, documents, and controls the process of manufacturing goodsfrom raw materials to finished products. An MES provides a functional layer between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and process control systems, giving decision-makers the data they need to make their

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Tech, Sustainability & Talent: How Martinrea is Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow

QAD

The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today’s leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and ensuring supply chain transparency. In a recent Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast episode , Megan Hunter, Executive Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain Operations at Martinrea International, shared invaluable insights on navigating this evolving landsca

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Crisp acquires Atheon Analytics and ClearBox Analytics to unlock global retail and CPG data to optimize retail and food service supply chains

crisp

Strategic acquisitions in the UK expand Crisps retail reach globally and extend our offering into food service. Crisp is excited to announce the acquisition of two entities: Atheon Analytics ( SKUtrak ) and ClearBox Analytics ( ClearView ), both based in the United Kingdom and connecting supply chain data across major retail chains and their CPG suppliers.

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Essential Supply Chain KPIs to Track for Enhanced Decision Making

SCMDOJO

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. Are you truly getting the best value? Are materials arriving when needed? Is inventory bloating your costs? Too often, businesses operate on gut feel rather than hard data. But what if you could get a clear, birds-eye view of your core performance without investing in complex, expensive software?

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Freight Procurement Simplified: Bids from Hours to Minutes

Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski

Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If you’re frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea

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How Manufacturers Can Start Using AI in ERP

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP? There are so many options for using AI in ERP that it can be tempting to rush into a project without thinking it through properly.

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Choosing the Right ERP System for Manufacturing: Key Features to Consider

Jaggaer

Choosing the Right ERP System for Manufacturing: Key Features to Consider Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, bringing together core business functions to improve operational efficiency. While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – April 2024

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Technology empowers the Supply Chain This edition explores the impact of technology on supply chain management, delving into generative AIs role, its influence on logistics, and its potential environmental benefits. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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What Are the Key Functions of a Warehouse? Tips & Examples

ShipBob

Table of Contents ** Minutes What are warehouse functions? Core functions of warehousing every brand should know Security and risk mitigation strategies in warehousing functions How technology powers each warehousing function How ShipBob optimizes warehouse functions for ecommerce brands Get started with ShipBob Warehouse functions FAQs Many dismiss warehousing simply as storage.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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How to Mitigate and Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences

QAD

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While its impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry at large can take proactive steps to minimize disruptions and improve supply chain resilience. The Biggest Supply Chain Challenges in Life Sciences The biggest supply chain challenges for life sciences are: Raw material and component shortages Demand volatility and Over-Reliance on

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Invoice Fraud: What It Is, Ways to Spot It, and Steps to Stop It

Precoro

Nothing hits harder than a fake invoice scam landing on your AP desk. Especially when the payment process seems transparent, steady, and ready: vendor bills that cement supply deals, steer liquidity, and keep your P&L on track. All of a sudden, invoice fraud crashed. As a result, the EBITDA hit stings, but the real damage is the erosion of financial trust.

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A Deep Dive into AI in Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases

Jaggaer

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! As a leading vendor of procurement technology and solutions to manufacturing companies around the world, JAGGAER is witness to these changes as they happen, and even before they happen.