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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

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And cross-functional teams — from procurement and sales to finance and customer service — are left scrambling to react. Each transfer increases the chance of delays or damage, and cargo liability is limited, usually calculated based on the amount of trailer space occupied. Assembly lines pause. Inventory buffers shrink.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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

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Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Retailers are following suit.

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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

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Producer Global Supply Chain Management Mideast Conflict Is Latest Threat to Global Fertilizer Supplies Global Trade & Economics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Before You Automate: Five Tips Every Fulfillment Leader Should Know

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Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge Facility Location Planning Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Pricing Power: The Most Effective Weapon During Trade Wars

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By embracing a pricing mindset that is as agile as the trade policies it responds to, businesses can take full advantage of pricing as a profit lever, increasing resilience in the face of uncertainty. Andrew Butt is founder and CEO of Enable.