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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

For decades, supply chain management has encountered bureaucratic bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and trust issues. Even digital advancements, like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, only partially solve these challenges because they still need centralized oversight and reconciliation. How Are Smart Contracts Built?

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90-day tariff response: From crisis management to competitive advantage

Kinaxis

90-day tariff response: From crisis management to competitive advantage sharkins Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:25 The August 1 deadline for tariff negotiations has arrived, and with it, the realization that global trade volatility will be a persistent obstacle, not a temporary disruption. Enter the 30-60-90 plan for tariff response.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods.

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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

ivalua

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

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Distributor Management – Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for FMCG Principals

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

As part of the workshop, we are developing a list of Do’s and Don’ts related to Distributor Management. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization.

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Infor Analyst Innovation Summit 2025: A Look at the Future of Industry Cloud

Logistics Viewpoints

Thirty percent of digital transformation projects meet expectations. Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. IDP converts paper-based documents into automated digital processes. Infor calls this the Value Void.