Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Ibrahim Al Syed, the director of digital manufacturing at Celanese, was surprisingly forthcoming about how Celanese developed these capabilities at ARC Advisory Groups 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum. Agentic AI involves creating a system of interacting agents, each trained on a specific task or dataset. They must be.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Scaling manufacturing operations is crucial for business growth but presents unique challenges. Balancing increased demand with consistent quality and controlled costs is difficult but essential for manufacturers looking to expand. Successfully scaling manufacturing requires more than just adding resources.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Negotiations faced delays over complex issues, including visa liberalization demands from India and social security contributions.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As businesses strive to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals has never been higher. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 7, 2025

This article will explore key strategies for building supply chain resilience, and how Skill Dynamics can help support your business throughout this transformation. A lack of resilience can cause disruptions and delays to sourcing, transportation, or even manufacturing all of which lead to higher costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 16, 2025

Based on my analysis of product flows in my training classes, 20-30% of sales in process industries today are turn volume. Buyers scratch your heads. In parallel, Mars, a private food manufacturer purchased Kellanova (NYSE: K) for $35.9 The new innovators are not challenging existing paradigms. Innovation is stalled.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers with our further update on commercial aircraft manufacturer Boeing ’s ongoing labor strike and subsequent labor talks. It has been 27 days since workers represented by the IAM labor union rejected a prior tentative contract offer that had been negotiated.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

In manufacturing, performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimization are crucial. Manufacturers have adopted innovative solutions and technologies to deal with these issues. There is no question that AI and ML will have important roles in shaping the future of manufacturing ERP. What is AI and ML?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2025

(Infographic) In recent years, the focus on sustainability has become more crucial than ever, especially within the supply chain of appliance manufacturing. Let’s dive into how sustainability can be woven into the appliance manufacturing supply chain and the strategies that lead to significant carbon emission reductions.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Manufacturers now generate and own vast volumes of it.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Embracing the Future: How Manufacturing 4.0 is Transforming Industry What is Manufacturing 4.0? Also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Manufacturing 4.0 With it, the pace of change in manufacturing is accelerating like never before. Manufacturing 1.0: Manufacturing 1.0: Manufacturing 2.0:

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 10, 2025

In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP?

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Kinaxis

JUNE 17, 2025

This curiosity led me to self-learn core ML skills—programming, calculus, and linear algebra—before formalizing my knowledge with a Master’s in Machine Learning from the University of Toronto. Before pursuing my Master’s, I was a Project Manager in the manufacturing industry, making injection molding machines. Stay tuned!

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ivalua

JULY 3, 2025

Capturing Value: A contract is established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, as well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place, to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services, and prices. What Is Indirect Procurement?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives relative to despite having a tentative back-to-work wage negotiation, the outstanding issue of port automation provides added concerns for global industry supply chain teams. ILA President Harold Daggett’s emphatic “ no automation ” line in the sand reportedly points to a tough negotiation.

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2025

Global manufacturing is realigning. During the pandemic, lockdowns in key manufacturing hubs in Asia disrupted supply of essential components, from semiconductors to medical supplies. Guadalajara has emerged as a hub for printed-circuit-board manufacturing, and Querétaro hosts major aerospace assembly lines. border cities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

However, if the buyer wants to buy complimentary solutions, buying and combining solutions might make sense. At a recent seminar, when I asked how many metrics companies measured in S&OP, all of the manufacturers in the room hands were raised when I said over fifty. The reason? They are too different. So, What Do You Do About It?

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

Organizational Change Management : Organizations need to develop a culture of no-touch supply chains by training their people in the use of new technologies. Companies must focus on developing these skills internally with the help of strategic service providers.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 3, 2025

Real-World Applications for Digital Calculators Across Industries: Learn how sectors like construction, general contracting, skilled trades, and manufacturing benefit from the assistance of these smarter tools. Manufacturing: Underestimating the needs of a project can disrupt production timelines.

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Precoro

JULY 4, 2025

For example, you might choose one electronics manufacturer to supply all your circuit boards, even if five others could do it too. So, the procurement team evaluates several battery manufacturers.  Negotiation power With single sourcing, you can negotiate more effectively. Sole sourcing gives the buyer no power.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

Negotiate better prices with suppliers, use alternative materials, or implement lean manufacturing. This requires strong supplier relationships, good communication, and data analysis skills. Consider political stability, economic conditions, and the availability of skilled workers. This increases production flexibility.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

By engaging in rigorous supplier selection and negotiation, companies can secure better pricing and ensure higher quality standards. Upskill Your Procurement Team Equip your procurement professionals with the skills needed to use innovative solutions effectively.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Reshoring, the practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to the United States, has gained renewed momentum in recent years, largely driven by a combination of political priorities, economic strategies, and global supply chain disruptions. Companies no longer need to account for extended shipping durations or customs clearance delays.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 25, 2025

The Current Landscape “Manufacturing pessimism has spiked dramatically in April as industrial producers deal with changing tariff plans and try to assess how global trade policy will impact their costs and operations in the coming months.” The landscape is rather brighter in the emerging manufacturing superpowers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Many Fleet Leaders Aren’t Set Up for Success Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most new fleet leaders don’t get trained to lead. That’s a whole different skill set. They step into roles requiring HR finesse, budgeting expertise, conflict resolution, and regulatory knowledge, often with zero formal training or support.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For instance, disruptions in the supply of petrochemicals, a key component in foam insulation, can lead to increased production costs and delays in manufacturing. Manufacturers often find themselves in bidding wars for raw materials, leading to increased costs and potential delays.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 26, 2025

It also reduces the risk of injury and allows employees to focus on tasks that require problem-solving or technical skills. Beyond automation, digital systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) provide real-time visibility into production activities. Hence, automating these functions ensures greater consistency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

They work closely with suppliers who manufacture high-quality cards and chips to ensure a steady supply. Casinos source these wheels from specialized manufacturers who create them with precision engineering. Personnel Training: A well-trained security team is the frontline defense against potential threats.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Declining sales of newly announced EV vehicle models, eroding market share within China , coupled with high manufacturing costs across Germany have impacted VW s profitability levels. Of this, over 4 billion per year will come from the present negotiations on labour costs, structural and production measures and plant utilisation.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brandon Daniels: One of the things that generative AI is doing is it’s making it so procurement and supply chain people are able to bridge a skills gap. Artificial intelligence is making it so that we can bridge that skills gap. And then also that last thing of bridging the skills gap.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

Today, there are few efficiencies to wring out of the four walls of manufacturing plants, but massive white space opportunities in the daily activities that supply chain planners, buyers, and contract officers undertake. Lack of training and unwillingness to change ways of working is another challenge.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Workforce training needs You may have been facing a shortage of skilled workers who can help you deploy and manage new supply chain technologies. Accordingly, you’ll need to invest in development and training. Gary is the CMO of ketteQ and has more than 25 years of experience leading marketing for top software companies.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

However, due to bulk purchasing negotiations, the company secures a discount and purchases the material at $4.50 This positive variance is achieved through effective negotiations, efficient internal management, and leveraging market opportunities. However, its impact is typically greater on the buyer than on the supplier.

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ShipBob

JUNE 20, 2025

Six steps to successful product sourcing Benefits of having multiple sources for your products How ShipBob supports your ecommerce business post-sourcing FAQs As a retail buyer, sourcing the consumer packaged goods (CPG) products to stock your shelves is integral to the success of your store.

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3PL Insights

MAY 16, 2025

As robotics continues to reshape manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment, more companies are investing in large, complex automation systems to gain a competitive edge. Proper Handling and Transportation Protocols Beyond storage, the physical handling of large robots demands special equipment and training.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 8, 2025

They help manufacturers and distributors foster loyalty and encourage bulk purchasing. Training and Support Choose a vendor that offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition and continued success with the software. However, managing these rebates manually can lead to errors and inefficiencies.

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