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Probabilistic Demand Forecasting: Revolutionizing Supply Chains

ToolsGroup

At ToolsGroup, we’ve long championed probabilistic demand forecasting (also known as stochastic forecasting) as the cornerstone of effective supply chain management software. This advanced approach transforms demand planning from merely “good” to truly “exceptional,” providing businesses with a competitive edge in today’s volatile markets.

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Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned

Talking Logistics

Way back in June 2007, the Wall Street Journal published an article titled Boeing’s Nuts-and-Bolts Problem that highlighted how Boeing was facing a shortage of fasteners at the time to complete its first orders of the 787 Dreamliner. The unexpected lack of fasteners marks the sort of test Boeing will face in coming years as. Read more The post Some Supply Chain Lessons Are Never Learned appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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10 Yard Management KPIs You Should Be Tracking

C3 Solutions

Management of the yard is, for any company, one of the trickiest areas of its logistics and supply chain. Companies struggle to know where to start and, more importantly, how to maintain good yard performance. A well-organized yard keeps operations running smoothly, reduces delays, and improves efficiency. However, how can you tell if your yard is working optimally?

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The Future of Accounting: How AI is Transforming Tax Preparation

IT Supply Chain

By Dwight J. Lawrence (pictured) Content Writer The post The Future of Accounting: How AI is Transforming Tax Preparation appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The SAP Databricks Alliance is Truly Significant

Logistics Viewpoints

The combination of SAP agent technologies and Databricks data fabric solution, sets the stage for end-to-end enterprise orchestration. SAP recently announced what they called a landmark partnership with Databricks. This really is very significant. Every ten years or so, there is a technology that truly shakes up the enterprise and supply chain software markets.

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Why Integrating Cloud PLM With Microsoft 365 and Google Docs Is a Game Changer

Arena Solutions

Nowadays, Microsoft 365 and Google Docs are the preferred software apps for creating and maintaining documents. Cloud authoring tools like Google Docs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel offer advanced editing capabilities that simplify the creation of procedures, proposals, reports, and other business documentation. As manufacturing companies increasingly embrace modern cloud product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solutions to enhance collaboration and speed p

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7 Ways Consumer Demand Has Impacted the Automotive Supply Chain 

BlueYonder

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the worlds automotive supply chains from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events , interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). But over the past few years, one force has reshaped not just the automotive supply chain, but all supply chains, unlike any other: Consumer demand.

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Spring Forward: Elevating Quality Management in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

QAD

As winter fades and spring emerges, food and beverage manufacturers enter a season of renewal. The changing season signifies fresh opportunities to refine operations, refresh quality management practices, and embrace innovation. Just as farmers prepare fields for the upcoming crop, manufacturers must cultivate their quality management strategies to meet changing consumer expectations, regulatory demands, and supply chain complexities.

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Sailing Towards Sustainability

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE Sailing Towards Sustainability Date / Time 20th May 2025 12:30 PM Venue Singapore EXPO Do you struggle to convince your stakeholders towards sustainability? Come and join us to uncover practical insights into sustainable ocean freight. Learn how to measure your emissions, leverage procurement, and evaluate solutions from service providers.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Supply Chain Shock Waves: Strategies for Survival and Success with Mark Baxa and John Delgado

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark Baxa , John Delgado and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain shock waves: strategies for survival and success. Mark is the President and CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), a global organization dedicated to advancing the supply chain profession. John is CEO of FreightPath, an innovative talent firm that offers both a comprehensive learning management system and a direct candidate sourcing solution.

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How AI is Transforming Aftermarket Parts Planning

ToolsGroup

Your Aftermarket Supply Chain is More Complex Than You Think: Stop Guessing, Start Optimizing Lets be honest: managing spare parts inventory requires specialized strategies unlike any other inventory management process. Your distribution network spans multiple locations. Your parts portfolio includes thousandssometimes millionsof SKUs. And demand patterns are highly unpredictable.

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International Day of Happiness 2025

Enterra Insights

America’s Declaration of Independence famously declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Unfortunately, America is becoming a less happy place to live. Last year, the “Gallup World Poll for the World Happiness Report 2024” found that the U.S. had fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries

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[Video] Crisis, Chaos, And The Road Ahead: The New Era Of Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

Here we are at the beginning of 2025. What developments and trends will shape the year ahead? Well, if we learned anything from 2020 is that predicting in January what will happen in the weeks and months ahead is a fools errand. All we can say for sure is that 2025 will be unpredictable, risky, Read more The post [Video] Crisis, Chaos, And The Road Ahead: The New Era Of Supply Chains appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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The Pressures of Omni-Channel Fulfillment and Returns Are Growing

BlueYonder

The continuing growth of omni-channel commerce is a great thing, right? E-commerce is fueling strong results for sellers, as a record five billion Internet users worldwide contributed to online retail revenues of over $4.1 trillion in 2024 alone. Around the world, e-commerce accounted for 17% of all retail sales last year and that number is expected to rise to 21% by 2029.

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How Demand Forecasting Software Turns Uncertainty Into a Competitive Advantage

ToolsGroup

The supply chain industry is no stranger to uncertainty. Unexpected challenges like shifts in global markets, economic upheaval, commodity shortages, advancements in technology, or environmental changes can send shockwaves through operations in unexpected ways. While businesses cant predict every challenge, they can take proactive steps to anticipate disruptions and strengthen their supply chain management systems with advanced demand planning tools.

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National Ag Day 2025

Enterra Insights

For most of us, the food we eat relies on the efforts of others. Today, on National Ag Day, we recognize those efforts. The Days of the Year staff writes, “National Agriculture Day is a special moment set aside to recognize the importance of agriculture in our daily lives. This event shines a spotlight on the farmers, ranchers, and all the workers involved in producing the food, clothing, and even the biofuels we rely on every day.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Brian Kirst as a 2025 Pros to Know Winner

SnapFulfil

Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the premier publication covering the global supply chain industry, has selected Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at Synergy Logistics (SnapFulfil), as a recipient of the 2025 Pros to Know award. This prestigious recognition celebrates supply chain executives whose achievements significantly impact the industry by driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enhancing collaboration.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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The Importance of Ensuring a Supervisory Control Framework Spanning Supply Chain Planning and Execution Decision Making

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides the second of a two-part market education series addressing what we term as broadening the context from warehouse control layer or accelerator to that of supply chain execution orchestration. In our prior Part One installment , our focus addressed the importance of a broader end-to-end data management framework while overcoming the fragmentation of data that is locked in separate, unconnected supply chain execution software applications.

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Inside Magna’s Strategy: Winning Business Through Early Customer Collaboration

QAD

In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, the role of a Customer Chief Engineer is evolving. Gone are the days of simply reacting to customer demands. Today, it’s about proactive collaboration, early engagement, and building strong relationships. Guillermo Cano, a forward-thinking leader in this space, shares his insights on how to revolutionize customer interactions and the importance of prioritizing mental health within the industry.

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How Will Higher Education Procurement Cope in an Age of Uncertainty?

Jaggaer

Uncertainty around federal and state policy changes poses a significant challenge for procurement leaders across all types of higher education institutions. Community colleges, public universities, and private institutions alike must navigate the potential for budget cuts, shifts in federal aid programs, and changing regulatory requirements. One major concern is the possibility of reductions in public service funding, which could lead to cuts in state appropriations for higher education, putting

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Measure what matters in CPG marketing with Haus and Crisp

crisp

When real-time retail data meets incrementality testing, CPG brands can finally measure whats working and optimize ad spend with confidence. For consumer goods brands navigating the complex web of omnichannel retail, understanding the true impact of marketing spend can be a significant hurdle. Consumers dont always buy where an ad suggests for example, a buyer might learn about your product through an Instagram ad that points to a brands DTC site, but the consumer ultimately purchases on Amazon

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Transform Your Supply Chain into a Predictive AI-Driven Knowledge System

Fragmented processes and unstructured data pose significant challenges for supply chains. This whitepaper explores how AI and predictive insights revolutionize supply chain management. By analyzing real-time data from disparate sources, these advanced systems offer actionable insights to anticipate potential issues, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.

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GE Aerospace to Invest $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

Aircraft engine designer and producer GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest upwards of $1 billion in its existing U.S. factories and supporting supply chain ecosystem. According to the announcement , this added investment is aimed at strengthening manufacturing capabilities while increasing the use of innovative new parts and materials needed for the future of flight.

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Exiger CEO Named Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2025 Pro to Know

Exiger Perspectives

Brandon Daniels recognized in the Leaders in Excellence Category WASHINGTON, DC. MAR. 18, 2025 Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive has named Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels one of the winners of this years Pros to Know Award for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantag

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The adaptive supply chain

Demand Driven Technologies

A effect bullwhip with no apparent cause. The bullwhip effect: supply chain practitioners know this phenomenon well – a slight change in demand downstream can create large fluctuations upstream, and conversely small delays upstream can create a catastrophe for downstream partners in the chain. In many cases, we are subjected to these shocks without understanding their.

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ERP Strategies for Manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Throughout 2024, manufacturers were on a high-speed journey packed with technological advancements. That pace is set to continue in 2025 as ERP systems continue to transform the way manufacturers operate. An ERP strategy to optimize the potential of the innovations on offer is critical for manufacturers across the globe. The following five evolving tech trends will inform manufacturers ERP strategies in 2025.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari Featured in New Podcast

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we alert our many readers to the appearance of Bob Ferrari, our Founder and longtime supply chain technology industry analyst appearance in a recently published and very timely podcast. The SCM Talent Group , founded in 2024, is a nationwide firm focused on multi-functional supply chain talent and leadership needs.

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Strategic Approaches for Effective Blogger Outreach Services

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post Strategic Approaches for Effective Blogger Outreach Services appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Vendor Management: What It Is, How It Works & Best Practices

Kodiak Hub

Vendor Management is more than just a buzzword in procurement its a crucial discipline that can make or break a businesss supply chain. From ensuring your suppliers deliver quality materials on time, to negotiating better rates and reducing risks, vendor management plays a pivotal role in keeping operations running smoothly. In todays complex supply chains (think Manufacturing, Energy, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, and beyond), having a solid vendor management process is lik