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Robotic Process Automation in Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Robotic Process Automation Deployment According to the APQC data, organizations are exploring Robotic Process Automation across a number of supply chain areas, including supply chain planning, sourcing and procurement, logistics and warehousing, and manufacturing.

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

Supply Chain Brain

Image: iStock/JuSun June 18, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” wrote William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development.

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Enterprise Spend Analysis: How to Reduce Cost and Risk

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If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. Misaligned priorities across finance, legal, and procurement create friction that delays decision-making and reduces impact.

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What Contractors Need to Streamline Procurement in 2025

IT Supply Chain

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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Spare Parts Inventory Optimization: Maximizing Efficiency and Reducing Costs

ThroughPut

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. Why Spare Parts Inventory Optimization Matters Spare parts inventory optimization is essential for keeping operations smooth and cost-efficient.

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ERP vs. Best-in-Class — What is Best for Managing the Healthcare Supply Chain

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What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts. Efficient warehouse management.