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Dispelling Untruths: 10 Generative AI Myths

Logility

Leveraging AI for Faster, Strategic Decision Making There is a lot of information out there around generative AI, and it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction. As a member of Logility’s research and development team with a specialization in generative AI, I have a front row seat to witness the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technology.

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. My job was redesigning work to improve effectiveness. The plant was 24 acres under one roof. The concept was a factory with many factories in a common facility. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Three Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

BlueYonder

Material handling and supply chain industry professionals converge at a few marquee shows across the world. MODEX is one of those events and it took place last week in Atlanta. I have been going to MODEX since 2004 when it was called NAMH (held in Cleveland) and have made an incredible number of connections, some of which have become lifelong clients and friends.

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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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4 Tips for Managing Commercial Real Estate Properties

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post 4 Tips for Managing Commercial Real Estate Properties appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Proper Use of Emergencies in Production Workshops

Demand Driven Technologies

In a production workshop, with a supplier, in transport, there are …brrr, it’s a bit scary… yes, yes… supply chain EMERGENCIES. In my career, I’ve seen all kinds: red, bright red, dark red, and even black. At a car parts manufacturer I once worked for, you were never to raise your hand if the boss came.

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Stord Expands Fulfillment Capability with Dallas Facility

Stord

Growing national footprint helps DTC and B2B brands reach their customers rapidly and more cost-effectively ATLANTA, March 21, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and supply chain technology for omnichannel mid-market and enterprise brands, announced expanded warehouse capacity with a new Dallas fulfillment center. The 280,000-square-foot facility will serve Stord’s omnichannel customers for both DTC and B2B fulfillment across the southern part of the United States.

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The Impact of Evolving Regulation and Compliance on API Security

IT Supply Chain

By Karl Mattson (pictured) Field CISO at Noname Security The post The Impact of Evolving Regulation and Compliance on API Security appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

Clear Spider

In the age of technology, the message to customers and businesses everywhere is loud and clear: sky’s the limit. Supply chains are expected to operate effectively through natural disasters, pandemics, trade barriers, unforeseen factory shutdowns, and product recalls. AI inventory solutions create more powerful and adaptive supply chains. In today’s fast-paced world, simple, reactive supply chains just won’t cut it.

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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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Four Benefits of Automating a Cold Storage Facility

Supply Chain Brain

Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.

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QAD Announces the Release of EQMS 2024

QAD

Greetings, QAD EQMS Users! QAD is pleased to announce the latest iteration of QAD EQMS software. The spring 2024 release includes improved user experience and additional capabilities. A Fresh Look and Feel We took advantage of a technical uplift of the user interface to upgrade your user experience. Our UX uplift isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about driving adoption, ease-of-use and overall efficiency gains.

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How Knowledge Graphs Accelerate Digital Twin Adoption for Manufacturers

Supply Chain Brain

The key to accelerating digital-twin development is through the use of knowledge graphs — machine-readable representations of the physical and digital worlds.

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4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch

Loginext

Showcasing the driver bonus and payouts within the driver app can significantly impact driver performance and fleet productivity. By enabling drivers to track their progress and make informed decisions, companies can effectively empower their delivery associates to maximize their earnings and achieve their goals. The post 4 Driver Bonus Programs That Result In Improved Fleet Dispatch appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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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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Transfix Rolls Out Suite of Fraud Prevention Tools for Shippers and Carriers

Supply Chain Brain

The overarching suite — dubbed Transfix Shield — includes a pair of offerings: RateCon Shield and Facility Shield.

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Optimizing Ecommerce Warehouse Costs: Spend Less, Gain More

ShipBob

Warehousing is expensive. Setting up and maintaining a warehouse makes up a significant portion of your overall ecommerce operational costs and has a heavy impact on your bottom line. If you’re considering renting or buying a warehouse, you need to keep these expenses in mind. Optimizing your ecommerce warehouse costs will help your brand increase profitability but it can be challenging to do.

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Intel Receives $8.5B in Grants to Build Chip Plants

Supply Chain Brain

The effort is at the center of the president’s goal to reduce America’s reliance on foreign countries.

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India Vying with China for Commodity Semiconductor Production Leadership

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides an additional commentary relative to ongoing developments related to global semiconductor supply chain networks. In our prior published commentary, we provided perspectives relative to announcements this week from Intel and the Biden Administration regarding significant fabrication and associated supply network investments in U.S. based facilities destined to produce the most advanced semiconductor devices domestically.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Shipping Company Allegedly Linked to Houthi Financier

Supply Chain Brain

The U.S. Department of the Treasury claims that a vessel owned by Vishnu Inc. has been involved in "illicit shipments" to China, in support of Iran-backed Houthis.

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US Semiconductor Fab Investments Make Headlines and Concerns

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides added perspectives to this week’s announced developments involving planned U.S. semiconductor fab investments. U.S. Chips and Science Agreement Funds Release This week the Biden Administration announced a grant of up to $8.5 billion to Intel to aide in the funding and the construction of proposed advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities within four different U.S. states.

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France Cracks Down on Temu, Shein Amid Concerns Over Alleged Forced Labor

Supply Chain Brain

Both Temu and Shein have faced frequent allegations over forced labor at their production and manufacturing facilities.

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Drought Threatens to Snarl Mississippi River Traffic for a Third Year

Supply Chain Brain

Low flows on the Mississippi could have potential impacts on those navigation and commercial interests that depend on water from the river, NOAA said.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Podcast | And Now, 3D Printing for… Submarines?

Supply Chain Brain

3D printing is just hitting the acceptance curve for wide-scale adoption by manufacturers.

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Webasto Highlights Load Management Services for EV Charging Grids

Supply Chain Brain

Webasto's charging systems optimize real-time power and load distribution, taking into account peak grid times, weather conditions, and surplus charging.

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Boeing’s Board Plans to Meet Airline Chiefs Without CEO Calhoun

Supply Chain Brain

For Boeing board chair Larry Kellner and other board members, the initiative will provide unfiltered feedback from some of the largest airlines in the world.

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