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What areas of SCM are best suited for the application of AI?

NC State SCRC

Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for AI.I hear of lots of people using Gamma, ChatGPT, Claude, and other platforms on a one-off basis to answer a question or settle a bet, but the formal integration of AI in work flows is in its infancy.

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ESG-Driven Supply Chains: Moving Beyond Compliance Toward Proactive Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability is increasingly important for companies facing expectations from investors, regulators, customers, and employees. While past efforts focused on meeting compliance requirements, organizations are now working to proactively embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their sourcing, production, and distribution activities.

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Supply Chains Are Shifting Gears With AI Behind the Wheel 

BlueYonder

In an IDC InfoBrief titled Building the Future of Supply Chains: AI-Driven Orchestration for Asia/Pacific Success, 99.7% of supply chain leaders in Asia-Pacific identified agility as critical to their success. Yet, the region fraught with challenges from cultural differences and language barriers to diverse regulations and uneven infrastructure makes achieving agility feel like performing ballet while wearing concrete boots.

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Airbus Reaches Agreement to Acquire Certain Spirit AeroSystems Facilities

Supply Chain Matters

There has been noteworthy news in the commercial aircraft industry in the announcement that European based Airbus has finally secured an agreement to acquire certain Spirit AeroSystems production facilities. These facilities are mainly dedicated to Airbus s fuselage and aircraft structures production needs. Background In July of last year, industry rival Boeing announced its re-acquisition of major aircraft aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems reported value of $8.3 billion when Spirits ne

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Exiger Joins UAE’s NextGen FDI Initiative to Enhance Risk and Supply Chain Management Solutions

Exiger Perspectives

Exiger specializes in advanced technology and data analytics to help businesses manage risk and compliance effectively across various sectors. ABU DHABI, USA. MAY 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Economy has announced that Exiger, a leading provider of AI-powered risk and supply chain management solutions, has joined the UAEs NextGen FDI initiative. The partnership will see Exiger establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, investing millions into technology and infrastructure while employi

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Closing the Data Accuracy Gap for a Stronger Supply Chain in 2025

All Things Supply Chain

Supply chain managers in 2025 are under mounting pressure to meet rising customer expectations while navigating a chaotic landscape shaped by disruptive policy shifts and global uncertainties.

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Manufacturers: Supply Chain Management Popular Use for AI

Supply Chain Brain

Ninety-five percent of more than 500 manufacturers surveyed said GenAI is already directly improving efficiency and bottom-line performance.

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Bristlecone Flash – Apr 2025

Bristlecone

TURN TARIFFS INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Tariffs are reshaping global supply chains, driving up costs and increasing risk. Discover how strategies like supplier diversification, nearshoring, and tariff engineering can help cut costs by up to 30% and reduce risk exposure by 60%. Learn how to future-proof your operations and stay ahead. READ WHITE PAPER REIMAGINE SUPPLY CHAINS WITH UNCHAINED AI is rewriting the rules are you ready?

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2025 Cheat Sheet to Boost Your Supply Chain with e-Invoicing

Supply Chain Brain

If you're looking to modernize your invoicing infrastructure, drive cost savings, and build a resilient, future-ready supply chain, this eBook provides the insights to lead that transformation with confidence.

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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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Supply Chain by the Numbers for May 1, 2025

Supply Chain Digest

US GDP Falls in Q1, Port of LA Expects Tariff Hit, UPS Announces Big Layoffs, Buy Now, Pay Later Surging

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Precision at Scale: How Hexcel Uses AI to Orchestrate the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In a market where customer expectations are rising and supply chains face increasing complexity, Hexcela global leader in advanced composite materialshas embraced digital transformation to stay ahead. This story is a must-read for supply chain professionals seeking to elevate performance through integration, visibility, and digital execution.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week onThe US Freight Recession Continues On

Supply Chain Digest

ATA Data Says Freight Volumes have been Weak Since Early 2023

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Airbus Tells U.S. Airlines They’ll Need to Pay Their Own Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

The aviation industry is scrambling to adjust to new fees filtering through an aerospace supply chain thats been shielded from tariffs for decades.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Gartner on Retail Strategies for Dealing with Tarriff Chaos

Supply Chain Digest

Evaluate Your Situation against Four Industry Profiles

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The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

The report, based on insights from over 300 C-suite and senior warehousing professionals worldwide, identifies key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry in 2025.

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UPS to Shed Jobs and Close Added Facilities

Supply Chain Matters

Parcel delivery and logistics services provider UPS announced that the provider will be cutting upwards of 20,000 operational jobs along with the closing of 73 leased or owned buildings. Multiple reports further indicate that the carrier will now pursue a strategy for supplementing automation of various processes including the loading and unloading of vans.

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Amazon Plans to Build Dozens of U.S. Warehouses in Rural Expansion

Supply Chain Brain

The world's largest e-tailer said it expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running as part of a broad effort to establish a dedicated rural delivery network.

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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!

The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.

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Watch: How Can Tax and Trade Leaders Prepare for Global Tariff Disruption?

Supply Chain Brain

A look at the ripple effect of tariffs on trade and tax policy, with two experts from EY: Jeroen Scholten, global trade leader, and Jay Camillo, global operating model effectiveness leader.

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'A Fool's Errand': The Fatal Flaw Behind a U.S. Manufacturing Revival

Supply Chain Brain

The infrastructure to educate and entice manufacturing workers simply doesn't exist, while the Trump administration has sought to deport the very people who would want those jobs the most.

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Ford CEO Says More Work Needed After Trump’s Auto Tariff Relief

Supply Chain Brain

Trump on April 29 signed directives to lessen the blow of tariffs hes enacted targeting the auto industry.