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Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers

The Network Effect

A New Business and Deployment Model Traditionally, supply chain software requires organizations to purchase licenses, pay for consulting and customization, and commit to ongoing maintenance—all at high and rising costs. Bruens spent 28 years in the US Army, retiring at the rank of Colonel, spending his career as a logistics officer.

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How Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains: A Closer Look at Strategy, Inventory, and Resilience

RFgen

Tariffs are reshaping sourcing strategies, forcing tech upgrades, and making inventory planning a lot more complicated. For global businesses relying on real-time logistics and lean inventory models, the question is how prepared is your supply chain when tariffs hit? How Do Tariffs Affect Supply Chains? One example?

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How did Comcast Transform Planning Across Business Units?

o9 Solutions

We used the people that we acquired from fourteen different regions and three different divisions… and we reduced inventory and spend by hundreds of millions of dollars.” After refining the scope, Comcast implemented purchasing and replenishment, resulting in greater planner productivity and more proactive decision-making.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. Christopher J.

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How to Drive Cost-Effective Nearshoring with Automation

IQMS

In fact, Deloitte’s Future of Freight Report found that 62% of United States manufacturers have begun the process of shifting from suppliers in Asia to suppliers based in closer-proximity markets. Optimize inventory management. for use in offshore production. Strengthen collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

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o9 Co-Founder and CEO Charts the Next AI-Driven Frontier in Enterprise Planning and Execution

o9 Solutions

For instance, Gartner predicts that by 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have tested or implemented GenAI tools, a considerable leap from under 5% in 2023. That question shaped the conversations at aim10x Europe, o9 Solutions’ flagship event in Amsterdam. Supply chain is focused on cost and inventory. Forecasts are missed.

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The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online 

ShipBob

Amazon offers Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) services where Amazon will store your inventory in its warehouses and fulfill orders for you. Advanced advertising tools help you get your products in front of the right people. eBay is popularly used for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace for international selling.