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Agentic AI poised to take supply chain decision-making to the next level

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
Agentic AI’s ability to make and execute on decisions will empower organizations to improve efficiency and free up staff for more value-add tasks.

Why build-to-order warehouses demand smarter WMS solutions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · Sreekumar Somasundaram
Implementing a warehouse management system in build-to-order environments requires advanced capabilities and customization to handle complex, variable operations that standard systems often cannot support.

Maintaining accurate country-of-origin certifications under federal awards amidst increasing tariffs

Monday, May 5, 2025 · Jayna Marie Rust
With supply chains potentially shifting, maintaining compliance with country-of-origin regulations requires enhanced diligence on the part of leadership.
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The Strategy-Driven Supply Chain Lab: A 5-step guide to cultivate strategic thinking about your supply chain

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Dan Kogan and Bram DeSmet
Participating in a multi-step workshop fosters fresh strategic ideas among management while equipping the organization with shared frameworks and models to build resilient, strategy-driven supply chains.
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Never come alone to a gang fight: Lessons on supply chain trust from nature’s amazing allies

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Stan Fawcett, Sebastian Brockhaus, Amydee M. Fawcett, & A. Michael Knemeyer
The reality is true win-win relationships are rare. Why, you ask? Because they are hard to nurture, few managers know how to build them, and they are resource-intensive. But supply chain managers can learn from nature’s symbiotic relationships.
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How supply chain leadership drives business growth, competitive advantage

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
No longer considered just a cost center, the supply chain now plays a pivotal role in generating new revenue opportunities and ensuring companies meet the rising demands of today and tomorrow. Procter & Gamble is proving how.
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Future-ready procurement: Breaking free from legacy silos to drive strategic value

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Dan Pellathy and Jadé Johnston
Procurement has a problem. It remains stuck in the past, but leading-edge companies have recognized this and have identified the foundational capabilities to transform their organizations.
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ProMat 2025 show wrap up

Friday, May 2, 2025 · SCMR Staff
MHI’s ProMat 2025 saw a record-shattering number of registered manufacturing and supply chain professionals, reaching a total of 52,223. The event, held March 17-20 in Chicago, saw attendees engaged with 1,160 exhibitors showcasing the latest supply chain technology and…
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Top 50 Trucking: What sets the best apart?

Friday, May 2, 2025 · John D. Schulz
The nation’s leading TL and LTL carriers are proving that vision, efficiency, and smart expansion are the keys to success—even in a soft market. Here’s a look at how the elite carriers pump up their continuous improvement processes while wooing shippers with new…
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Curing all that ails the procurement talent pipeline

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
Like most industries, procurement is facing a talent shortage. Targeting potential candidates earlier in their career journeys and continuing to invest in them can prove an effective anecdote.

Optimize procurement with standardization and technology

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Marisa Brown
The volatile environment for supply chains requires organizations to leverage all the tools at their disposal, including technologies such as AI.
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Invest in procurement to enhance digital transformation

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Marisa Brown
Supply chains operate in an environment where disruptions are almost guaranteed. To address this, procurement organizations must leverage all the tools at their disposal to not only anticipate disruptions but also change how they respond with targeted improvements in processes…
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Augmenting human capabilities and driving future supply chains with Agentic AI

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Global Links
Agentic AI systems embed intelligence at every node of the supply “NETWORK,” thereby driving actions, decision-making, and self-learning.
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Better AI does not always mean bigger

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The advent of AI as a widely available business tool has given rise to numerous applications that are proliferating at a dizzying pace. As we strive to stay current with the latest applications, it’s essential not to overlook the ongoing efforts to enhance existing ones.
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Responsible outsourcing revisited

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Larry Lapide
The risks and repercussions of chasing cheap labor abroad demand a new global dynamic that features a more balanced, strategic approach.
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