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The Notions and Implications of Elastic Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Matters

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, Editor Bob Ferrari cites a recent Gartner report addressing the notions of elastic supply chain strategies. Background Many of our loyal Supply Chain Matters readers might know that this Editor rarely cites Gartner’s supply chain research reports. The reasons are many and stem from my assessment of the overall quality and experience levels of Gartner’s SCM focused analysts.

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Cloud-Driven Manufacturers: Leading the Way to a Bright Future for Supply Chains

Logility

The cloud has emerged as the cornerstone of modern business and supply chain innovation. From retail and food and beverage to manufacturing and life sciences, companies from a wide variety of industries are realizing the benefits of the technology, revolutionizing how they operate, collaborate, and generate value. Yet, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, self-managed ERPs – and the consequences are nothing short of severe for every supply chain they touch.

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Problems, Questions, and Solutions

Enterra Insights

An oft-quoted marketing truism is: “People don’t want quarter-inch drill bits. They want quarter-inch holes.” The source of this quote is unclear. The late Harvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen credited another HBS Professor, Theodore Levitt, as the originator. The staff at Quote Investigator (QI) reports the earliest strong match for the adage occurred in an advertisement in a Somerset, Pennsylvania newspaper in 1942.

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Three Perspectives from Women in Healthcare Supply Chain at AHRMM: A Panel Preview

Tecsys

With the AHRMM24 Conference in Columbus coming up soon, hundreds of healthcare supply chain professionals are busy reviewing which sessions to attend. With more than 80 speakers across five specialized knowledge tracks, there is quite a variety to choose from!

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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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U.S. Dept. of Commerce Unveils Supply Chain Risk Assessment Tool

Supply Chain Brain

SCALE allows the U.S. to weigh supply chain risk across the economy, and then provides an in-depth diagnostic assessment of what's driving those issues.

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Supply Chain Visibility Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Loginext

Supply Chain Visibility Software offers real-time insights to optimize operations, reduce disruptions, and cut costs. This guide explores its key features, benefits, and trends, helping businesses adapt to modern supply chain challenges. Learn how AI and predictive analytics can transform your logistics and improve customer satisfaction. The post Supply Chain Visibility Software: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Maximize Warehouse Efficiency: How ASRS Automation is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain 24/7

Discover how ASRS automation systems revolutionize supply chain management by optimizing warehouse efficiency, reducing human error, and accelerating order fulfillment in industries like retail, eCommerce, pharmaceuticals, and cold storage.

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CO₂ Subway Map

Supply Chain Movement

Measuring ones own CO emissions seems to be more popular among consumers than among businesses. According to news agency Bloomberg, smartphone apps that track individual CO emissions from purchases are very much on the rise. For example, users of the Commons app earn points towards gift vouchers when they purchase products labelled as sustainable. The problem is that the CO footprint-related information for these products is completely inadequate, because the true data about the end-to-end suppl

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DPW

Exiger Perspectives

DPW Amsterdam - Keynote session The Missing Ingredient: Why AI Unlocks Procurement’s World-Saving Potential. Days Hours Minutes Seconds Until keynote with Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels Free Livestream Save your seat Think big is the mandate for growth. But when you add AI into the equation, moonshot mindset is more fitting. That’s just the mentality we’re preparing for at DPW/Amsterdam.

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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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Perspective on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Procurement:

Jaggaer

Let Tech Take Care of the Tech, Let Humans Take Care of the Human Rapid technological evolution can be intimidating, even for the most tech-forward companies. With the acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and its role in our world and how procurement functions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by both the possibilities and the risks. But the only way out of fear is through it, and when you get to know the tech, generative AI will transform procurement processes and create highly inspired procu

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Building a Culture of Security: A Strategic Approach to Supply Chain Resilience

Exiger Perspectives

Table of Contents Security is essential in nearly every aspect of supply chain management , from protecting business communications and supplier data to verifying software components and raw material sourcing. Making security a priority at all levels of the organization — or establishing a culture of security — can boost compliance and resilience while adding a competitive advantage.

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Optimising Distributor Performance - Balancing KPIs for Long Term Success

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In my last article and post I covered the topic of distribution performance, specifically the topic of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or Metrics.

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Exiger Achieves FedRAMP® Authorization for Supply Chain AI

Exiger Perspectives

FedRAMP Moderate Authorization of Exiger Federal Cloud Reflects AI Company’s Commitment to Meeting Highest Security Standards in Supply Chain Risk Management WASHINGTON, DC. SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – Exiger , the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, announced ­that Exiger Federal Cloud has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Moderate Authorization.

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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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Mastering TMS Integration: 5 Tactics to Reduce Costs and Enhance Efficiency

Talking Logistics

Almost exactly 1 year ago, I wrote an article for Talking Logistics regarding my top tactics for estimating TMS implementation duration and budget. Readers seemingly latched onto this single statement with some skepticism: “…the quantity of integrations is the #1 driver of implementation duration and cost.” The Impact of Integrations on TMS Implementation While I.

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Top Trends in S&OP for Tomorrow

Supply Chain Brain

Sales and operations planning is experiencing both a renaissance and a revolutionary transition, thanks to rapid technological innovation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Product Update, August 2024

Precoro

Precoro presents our latest series of product updates. Please feel free to explore at your leisure or navigate directly to the updates that most interest you: Easily transfer unspent budget amounts to future periods Automatically calculate invoice due dates based on payment terms Effortlessly create custom orders from requisitions Simplify document numbering with unique legal entity codes Improved notifications for QuickBooks integration disconnections New Shipping item type Suppliers and Items

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China Asks Its Carmakers to Keep Key EV Technology at Home

Supply Chain Brain

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

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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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Decoupling Points and the Art of Making Pizza

Demand Driven Technologies

Even if they don’t know it, the notion of a decoupling point is very familiar to your favorite pizza chef. Last week I made a call to the excellent pizzeria near my house to order two pizzas. But wait a minute. There’s a menu of 25 different pizzas, that’s a lot of different ingredients, and.

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Podcast | The Impact of Robots on Warehouse Worker Morale

Supply Chain Brain

Call smaller warehouses finally afford the automation they need to complete with larger operators?

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Top 8 Reasons ERP Projects Fail

QAD

The purchase and deployment of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software can be some of the most expensive, yet most important initiatives that a company can execute. I have had the opportunity to witness and be a part of a number of successful large IT projects in my career, but I will also admit that I have witnessed a couple that weren’t so successful.

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Germany's Largest Industrial Union Starts Negotiations on New Labor Deal

Supply Chain Brain

The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.

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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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Port of New Orleans Closed Until September 13, Assessing Damage from Hurricane Francine

Supply Chain Brain

Other Louisiana shipping hubs forced to close by the storm included ports in Plaquemines, Cameron, Lake Charles and Houma.