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Artificial Intelligence: Getting a Handle on a Moving Target

Arkieva

Artificial intelligence for supply chain is a hot topic. Uncovering misleading claims and understanding the differences between types of AI is crucial. Artificial Intelligence: Getting a Handle on a Moving Target was first posted on January 21, 2025 at 8:11 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Unlocking Supply Chain Potential with AI Agents and Multi-Agent Workflows

Logistics Viewpoints

Colin Masson, ARC Advisory Groups expert on Industrial AI. The industrial sectorparticularly supply chain management, is facing unprecedented complexity. Volatile markets, global disruptions, and the need for real-time insights are pushing traditional systems to their limits. While Generative AI (GenAI) has shown promise, its limitations in planning, workflow automation, and dynamic adaptation necessitate a more sophisticated approach.

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NRF 2025: Transforming Retail Through AI, Data, and Customer-Centric Innovation

ToolsGroup

Setting the Stage The National Retail Federation’s 2025 conference has unveiled a clear vision of retail’s future, where artificial intelligence, integrated planning solutions, and customer-centric approaches are reshaping the industry landscape. As retailers navigate an increasingly complex marketplace, several key themes emerged that are set to define the next era of retail innovation.

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2025: The International Year of Quantum Science & Technology

Enterra Insights

Quantum mechanics emerged gradually from theories used to explain observations that could not be reconciled with classical physics. There were numerous individuals who contributed to the field. Building on the technology developed in classical mechanics, the invention of wave mechanics by Erwin Schrdinger and expansion by many others triggered the “modern era” of science beginning around 1925.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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10 Supply Chain Improvement Essentials for Your Company

Logistics Bureau

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient. What is Supply Chain Efficiency? Supply chain efficiency focuses on improving your processes whilst also reducing costs.

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The 7 Truths of Customer Service in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Customer service is not the first thing that most people think of when it comes to logistics, but it’s an integral part of the supply chain. After working with hundreds of companies over decades, you’d probably be surprised by how many are getting things wrong.

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Unlock Singapore’s Cold Chain Advantage: Drive Efficiency, Scalability, and Growth

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE Unlock Singapores Cold Chain Advantage: Drive Efficiency, Scalability, and Growth Synopsis As global trade dynamics evolve, multinational corporations (MNCs) require cold chain solutions that are strategic, agile, efficient, and scalable. Singapore is emerging as a competitive hub, investing heavily in temperature-controlled infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, and strategic partnerships.

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Supply Chain Trends 2025: What to Watch in the Future of Logistics

RFgen

The global supply chain is transforming rapidly. Disruptions like pandemics and geopolitical instability, combined with rising consumer demands for speed and convenience, have reshaped logistics. Rapid technological advancements offer opportunities but require constant adaptation. Therefore, traditional supply chain management is no longer enough; businesses must embrace new strategies to thrive.

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Unlocking Production Excellence with a Manufacturing Optimization Platform

QAD

Blending Forecasting, Production Planning, Advanced Scheduling and a Connected Shop Floor For manufacturers, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how well you can synchronize your people, processes and systems. Achieving operational excellence isn’t just about having individual components working well; it’s about creating a seamless flow between them.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Complete Supply Chain Competency Framework 2025

Procurement Academy

How can you ensure that your supply chain team are consistently up-to-speed with the modern supply chain landscape? A well-defined supply chain competency framework can be extremely useful. It sets out the skills and capabilities required for each role within your supply chain function and gives clear paths for development for all of your staff. Lets take a look at the main competencies that your framework needs to address, along with why theyre important and how you can invest in them to furthe

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management with AI Contract Management Technologies

IT Supply Chain

By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer The post Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management with AI Contract Management Technologies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Blue Yonder Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail AI-Driven Assortment Planning Solutions for 2025  

BlueYonder

As the complexities of assortment planning have grown starker in recent years, the need for technology that can help empower retailers has grown in equal measure. This is especially true when it comes to building space-aware assortments that are designed to meet the needs of localized demand. Assortment planners need to be able to make accurate decisions faster than ever before, at a scale never before imagined.

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6 Ways Technology Has Transformed Sports Betting

IT Supply Chain

By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer The post 6 Ways Technology Has Transformed Sports Betting appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Hyperautomation and the Human Factor in Supply Chain: Insights from Bob Ferrari

Tecsys

Hyperautomation: The term evokes a vision of futuristic supply chains seamlessly powered by AI, robotics , and machine learning. But what does it really mean , and how does it play out in practice? While its often positioned as a universal fix for inefficiency, the reality is more nuanced and sometimes messy.

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Fashion Brand Achieves Seamless Fulfillment & Growth Through Revamped Supply Chain Operations

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Fashion Brand Achieves Seamless Fulfillment & Growth Through Revamped Supply Chain Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Changing Your Perspective to Measure Supply Chain Performance

Logistics Bureau

Why measure the performance of a supply chain? Because a supply chain is increasingly the sole competitive differentiator for an enterprise, and measuring its performance helps to improve it and detect and solve any problems. However, traditional enterprise measures of performance do not work for supply chains. To paraphrase a saying, the road to supply chain hell is paved with good intentions and bad metrics.

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From Hurdles to Hustle: How DFY Vending Turns Every Obstacle into a Game-Changing Opportunity

IT Supply Chain

By John Hampton (pictured) Content Writer The post From Hurdles to Hustle: How DFY Vending Turns Every Obstacle into a Game-Changing Opportunity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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A Guide to Benchmarking Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Has your company discovered how to really turn knowledge into power? If not, you might be surprised at the many ways supply chain benchmarking can be used to understand performance, identify areas for improvement and actually turn those improvements into reality. I asked Steven Thacker, one of our benchmarking management experts, to explain exactly what benchmarking is.

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Can You Mow a Wet Lawn?

IT Supply Chain

By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post Can You Mow a Wet Lawn? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Why Does Software Time to Value Matter to Your Business?

Arena Solutions

We all want to get the highest and fastest return from our investments, whether were purchasing a home, participating in the rewards program for our favorite products, or selecting a software solution for our company to help improve our work. Be it personal or professional, we all want to reap the benefits of our investments as quickly as possible. Time to value (TTV) refers to the amount of time it takes for a business to realize the value of its investment in a new solution or product.

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Fashion Brand Achieves Seamless Fulfillment & Growth Through Revamped Supply Chain Operations

IT Supply Chain

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post Fashion Brand Achieves Seamless Fulfillment & Growth Through Revamped Supply Chain Operations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Uncovering Singapore’s Cold Chain Logistics – Challenges, Innovations and Opportunities

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE Uncovering Singapores Cold Chain Logistics – Challenges, Innovations and Opportunities Date / Time 20th May 2025 12:15pm 1:45pm Venue Singapore Who should attend: Senior Executives and Key Decision Makers professionals from: Food and Beverage Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Biotechnology and Life Sciences Retail and E-commerce Wine and Beverage About Enterprise Singapore We champion enterprise development and work with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and go

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5 Ways to Improve Your Instagram Captions for Greater Engagement

IT Supply Chain

By Peter West (pictured) Content Writer The post 5 Ways to Improve Your Instagram Captions for Greater Engagement appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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An Efficient Temperature Controlled Logistics – From Cold Storage, Transportation to Chain of Custody

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SIGN UP HERE An Efficient Temperature Controlled Logistics – From Cold Storage, Transportation to Chain of Custody Synopsis: Today, most cold chain capability and capacity is catered for domestic consumption. We want to help our cold chain logistics solution providers anchor more MNC customers as way to position Singapore as a Regional Distribution Centre to facilitate more flows from/via Singapore to the regional markets.

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How to Measure and Maximize Warehouse Management System ROI

RFgen

Warehouse operations are expensive. Between labor, inventory, and customer demand, maximizing your return on investment (ROI) is critical. A warehouse management system (WMS) can significantly improve your bottom line, but implementing it effectively involves understanding the associated costs and benefits, and how factors like inventory accuracy and order fulfillment speed contribute to overall value.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Mastering Order Management: Subscription Businesses

Saleswarp

Subscription model-based businesses can face spikes in demand throughout the year. While many companies experience a surge in sales, this time of year also brings unique challenges for order management. Whether you are running a meal kit service, software subscription, or eCommerce membership model, managing customer expectations while scaling operations can be difficult.

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The Role of Algorithms in Production Planning and Scheduling

synchrono

By: John Maher | January 20, 2025 | 7 min read In my last post, I talked about the challenges of using spreadsheets to manage production planning and scheduling in complex manufacturing. Some of you have probably experienced those challenges first-hand , but if you want to read that post, you can access it here. If you’re ready to move beyond manual processes, today I will explore APS software further and dig deeper into algorithms, the logic behind Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)

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East Coast Farms Continue to Battle Bird Flu Outbreak

Supply Chain Brain

More than 134 million birds have been affected since the outbreak began in January 2022, killing more than 20 million egg-laying hens in the fall of 2024 alone.

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