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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

A lot of people overuse the term, just to say ‘I made something better,’” says Jerry Yurchisin, senior data science strategist with Gurobi , provider of a prescriptive analytics software platform built on decision intelligence technology. By itself, the word “optimize” doesn’t mean anything specific. “A

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Supply Chain vs Logistics vs Transportation vs Operations: Understanding the Differences That Drive Business Success

ThroughPut

Pro Tip: Think of the supply chain as a value network — it’s about collaboration, data sharing, and synchronization across partners. helps companies forecast demand and balance inventory by using existing ERP and supply chain data — no new tools needed.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Advanced analytics can detect inefficiencies, identify high-emission areas, and forecast future emissions trends. AI also provides visibility into emissions across the supply chain.

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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Supply Chain Management! (Or is that 4,000 years?)

Supply Chain Game Changer

It started to show up in job titles, functional names, metrics, and processes. Having spent my entire career touching Supply Chain in one form or other it is interesting that I only began to hear the phrase “Supply Chain” in the early to mid 1990s.

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AI-Tuned Pricing and Inventory Strategies are the Way Forward for Retailers

Supply Chain Brain

The promise of computational power plus AI means predictive analytics are the way forward, Petro says. He adds that it’s no wonder that only 15% of U.K. consumers trust retailers on pricing, with that figure at 24% in the U.S. Then, there’s the power of AI to model consumer groups and forecast human behavior.

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Healthcare: Shortages, Tariffs, and Tech

Supply Chain Brain

When paired with technologies like AI, cloud computing, and predictive analytics, digital transformation creates an ecosystem that is not just efficient — but intelligent. Hospitals using RFID and advanced analytics have reported reduced medication waste, faster restocking cycles and improved regulatory readiness.

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AI in Retail Supply Chain: Transforming Retail with Next-Gen Intelligence and Strategic Advantage

ThroughPut

AI in retail supply chain refers to the deployment of intelligent algorithms—including machine learning, predictive analytics, computer vision, and generative AI—to digitize, optimize, and accelerate retail business operations. Standardize Metrics Across Teams: Align KPIs so that supply chain, finance, and sales speak a common language.