Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and redefining work. Today, in supply chain planning, this could not be further from reality. What’s missing? This bearish attitude is well-founded.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Key Takeaways Understand the potential impact of AI – including Generative AI & AI Agents – in procurement.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

Warehouse automation appears to be gaining traction despite prior forecasts of a dip in market growth for autonomous mobile robots. Global market researcher Interact Analysis released a report in January predicting growth in the mobile robotics market would dip by 18% over the next two years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2025

Labor Challenges and the Push for Automation Labor constraints- exacerbated and revealed by the pandemic- have made automation a necessity. A majority of warehouses report labor shortages, and more than 50% cite this as a significant business challenge that is only worsening.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2025

Fast forward to 2025, and the pace has significantly slowed, with projected annual growth hovering around 6% —a stark contrast to the pandemic peak of 18–20%. Complicating matters, e-commerce retailers—particularly those heavily reliant on imports from China—are feeling the pressure from higher costs of goods sold (COGS). In 2020, U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features our latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology or industry services providers.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

The landscape of public sector procurement has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, evolving regulatory frameworks, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Predictive analytics powered by ML helps organizations anticipate procurement trends and identify potential risks.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. Discover the Power of Analytics The report underscores the importance of analytics, with 51% of companies investing in this area.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

To call todays supply chain environment high pressure feels like the understatement of 2025. At the same time, companies have been forced to pull forward inventory purchases, creating a squeeze where carrying costs are up while cash flow is tight.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025 By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 111 Views You’re on-site before dawn, the framing crew’s ready, but the steel shipment’s stuck in limbo, the invoice isn’t approved, and your project management app just pinged you for the fourth time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The supply chain industry faces a transformative era heading into 2025. Technological advances, sustainability goals, and stronger resilience plans emerge as central themes shaping the future of logistics.

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Locus

JUNE 10, 2025

Streamline Your Route Planning Process Daily route planning can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re managing delivery routes using spreadsheets, manual methods, or basic mapping tools. Top 10 Route Planning Software Solutions: Overview Here’s a quick comparison of the top route planning software solutions in 2025.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 12, 2025

In 2025, efficient spare parts inventory management is no longer a competitive advantage — it’s a business necessity. Obsolete stock, fragmented procurement workflows, and disconnected data only make the challenge harder. This is where software steps in. What is Spare Parts Inventory Management Software?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Descartes Systems Group Inc. We remain committed to growing our business with prudent investments and cost discipline to build the premier network and technology for logistics-intensive businesses."

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

China Announces Export Controls on Five Critical Minerals Proactive intelligence Alert February 12, 2025 On February 4, 2025, China announced it would restrict exports of five critical minerals: tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, and molybdenum. defense and technology. It is not clear whether U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Photo: iStock/South_agency July 2, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor How does a retailer stay ahead of the dizzying number of factors that go into whether it can sell what it puts on the shelves at a profit? AI can help. I’ve been in this industry since 1985, and it feels like the drama increases every year,” says Petro.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

. <Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

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Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada sharkins Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:53 Tariffs have been a constant threat since the beginning of 2025, but one sector has felt the impact more immediately than most: consumer packaged goods.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2025

The ThroughPut Catalyst Program directly addresses the common hurdles organizations face when attempting to digitalize their supply chain processes, such as financial constraints and tool fatigue. Its the fastest way to build the case for transformation without the usual risk and resistance.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Also, same-day delivery will reach a 25-percent market share by 2025. Supply Chain Disruptors Impact Last Mile Logistics. Supply chain disruptors , such as venture capitalist start-ups, previously discussed in the Uberization of Trucking, are also impacting last mile logistics. trillion by 2018 as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010. The tobacco industry is changing.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

Jassy called generative AI a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that will change the way the company operates, and said Amazon is already using it in “virtually every corner of the company,” calling out the supply chain areas of inventory and demand planning as examples. The Fed Downgrades GDP Forecast.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Locus

JUNE 25, 2025

In 2025, rising costs in the delivery business, tighter delivery windows, and growing customer expectations mean that “good enough” directions from a free app like google maps just don’t cut it anymore. Ratings pulled from G2 spring 2025 grid for our delivery service. Upper Ease of use 500-stop import, clean UI $120/mo No 4.6

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They integrate finance, HR, sales, and supply chain management into one complex platform. Within this setup, an ERP procurement module helps companies make purchases and manage suppliers. Numbers speak louder: According to Procurement Tactics’ top procurement trends in 2025 , 83% of CPOs prioritize digitization.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. Margin and risk resilience Procurement policy advisor : Helps procurement professionals increase the speed and accuracy of creating, processing, and fulfilling purchase requisitions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Photo: iStock.com/ Alexandros Michailidis June 16, 2025 Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Companies often push aside procurement compliance to focus on more pressing issues. No wonder—procurement often gets tedious and burdened with time-consuming processes. However, ignoring procurement compliance is like ignoring a ticking time bomb. Scroll down to find out: What is procurement compliance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. The data, which is reported on the EcoVadis platform, highlights the supplier’s emissions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

In 2025, we will likely see many supply chain organizations creating multi-purpose COEs that carry out several different processes. They also perform P2P transactions, analytics studies, business intelligence, and other work. AI technologies may be very helpful in improving the efficiency of such processes.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics. Predictive Data Analytics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends (Possibly) Shaping Supply Chain Trends: Technology. The necessity of having a technology scan every few months is becoming essential in today’s world. In doing so, use cases and new tech announcements are gathered and shared across the organization and used as inputs driving the technology roadmap.

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