Supply Chain Brain

JULY 27, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The science of forensic chemistry, familiar to millions of viewers of crime dramas on TV and film, is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin. Ethical sourcing science can be applied in so many different ways,” she adds. Or so they say, when asked in surveys.)

Manufacturing Procurement

Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

The Future of Freight Festival, now in its fourth year, is FreightWaves’ flagship event designed to convene industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore emerging trends in transportation, logistics. -China trade dynamics and supply chain volatilities. ports, trucking networks, and warehouses. “The U.S.

China

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too. Increasingly, companies are weighing transportation efficiency as a factor in where and how they source. For instance, if a regional supplier in the southeastern U.S.

Freight

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

In this case, gen AI gathers insights from this data, while agentic AI autonomously adjusts sourcing strategies for supply chain risk mitigation. Consider an AI solution that analyzes supplier locations by region and the potential effects of a new tariff.

Sourcing Strategies

Arena Solutions

MAY 13, 2025

A digital passport electronically enables consumers, businesses, and governments to make responsible purchasing decisions about a products origin, materials, components, carbon footprint, supply chain, and much more. The objective is to develop roadmaps for DPP prototypes focused on three value chains: batteries, electronics, and textiles.

Supply Chain Design Software

Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2025

To strengthen resiliency, companies invested in AI and machine learning, made strides to reduce dependency on single sourcing, and prioritized nearshoring and reshoring efforts. Hewlett Packard described its acquisition of Juniper networks as a way to accelerate AI-driven innovations. Read more in our special report.

Supply Chain Disruption

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

A New Age of Disruption Many businesses are already feeling the impact of tariff changes, with sectors such as automotive, electronics, steel, and aluminum seeing tariffs swing dramatically in short periods, creating uncertainty around whether their next shipment will arrive at a 5% or 25% premium.

Price Reduction

Arena Solutions

JULY 10, 2025

This includes modular designs, flexible manufacturing processes, and interchangeable components that reduce dependency on single sources. Cost Optimization Strategic cost management—such as renegotiating contracts, optimizing logistics, and leveraging economies of scale—can free up resources to invest in risk mitigation and innovation.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Visibility Regulation & Compliance Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

Rail Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2025

It demands a deep dive into complex calculations and multi-faceted considerations that impact everything from sourcing and production strategies to long-term investment and risk management. Evaluating the options around sourcing from different countries and applying different inbound and outbound transportation strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge Facility Location Planning Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Software

RFgen

JULY 18, 2025

Automotive OEMs have poured resources into new assembly plants, while electronics giants are expanding semiconductor-packaging facilities. Economic and Strategic Payoffs Resilience and Risk Management An agile network of nearshore and domestic sites enables dual-sourcing strategies. Japan and the Europ ean Union.

North America

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Cost Reduction Strategies

Arena Solutions

JUNE 26, 2025

Although we’re years removed from the COVID-19 pandemic, sourcing electronic components remains a struggle. I ensure alignment across these teams to build the right innovation roadmap, present Arena’s offerings effectively, and craft messaging that resonates with our audience.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

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Hawaii

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. The conversations are becoming real,” he says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

For supply chains, AI offers new paradigms and approaches, delivering streamlined processes and results that are unprecedented. The technology reduces risks, operational errors, delays and waste, while simultaneously improving the customer journey.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

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Warehousing

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2025

How Recruitment Technology Drives Efficiency and Innovation By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 31 Views The backbone of the modern supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics sectors is increasingly reliant on cutting-edge IT, automation, and digital solutions.

Sourcing Strategies

IQMS

MAY 22, 2023

For example, in its study, “Pairing Blockchain with IoT to Cut Supply Chain Costs,” Boston Consulting Group (BCG) calculated how much a $1B electronics equipment company could save by implementing blockchain-as-a-service, a decentralized track-and-trace application, and 30 nodes that share among key supply chain stakeholders.

Optimal Sourcing

QAD

MAY 1, 2025

In todays complex and often volatile global environment, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to cut sourcing costs while navigating geopolitical instability, inflation, tariffs and talent shortages. The truth is, sourcing smarter isnt just about softwareits about strategy, support, and best practices.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

With fewer regulatory pivots to manage, the industry can redirect resources toward long-term innovation and profitability. When everyone operates from the same source of truth, decision-making gets faster, more accurate and far less dependent on legacy processes. For this reason, centralized data governance is becoming essential.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Price Reduction

Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 2, 2025

Semiconductors are microchips designed to manage and control the flow of electrical current in electronic devices. Because of the complexity of the machinery required, two companies dominate this market: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and South Koreas Samsung Electronics. What Are Semiconductors?

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Together, we’re opening doors and inspiring the next generation of female c-suite change-makers,” said Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation for DHL Supply Chain North America and First Vice Chair of Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

When interoperable with electronic health records, billing systems and regulatory frameworks, they reduce friction and streamline compliance workflows. These platforms consolidate fragmented information, simplify reporting, and improve visibility into stock levels, expiration dates and usage trends. But software alone isn’t enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2025

That means dynamically rerouting orders, reprioritizing fulfillment sources, and adjusting service level agreements on the fly. Order management plays a pivotal role in this process by acting as the operational source of truth. But resiliency isn’t simply about alerting delays — it’s about actionable adaptability.

Supply Chain Planning Software

IT Supply Chain

JULY 6, 2025

Higher Demand for Precision and Speed Industries today demand high precision and speed, especially in sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automotive. While exploring the future of robotics in industrial automation , it’s important to stay updated with trustworthy sources and platforms that share insights, trends, and case studies.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Webinars Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Watch: Getting Ahead of Customs Compliance Violations Regulation & Compliance Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

Packsize Box First or Box Last? Punching Through Your Packaging Process More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Packaging

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Additionally, AI can detect potential supply chain risks, such as delayed shipments or geopolitical disruptions, and recommend alternative sourcing strategies to maintain production continuity. Electronics manufacturers use cobots for precise component placement in circuit board assembly, improving both speed and accuracy.

Material Savings

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. Direct material management oversees the sourcing, procurement, storage, and flow of raw materials, components, and subassemblies.

Manufacturing Procurement

John Galt

JULY 29, 2025

With a single, unified source of truth, companies can see what’s happening on the shelf, in the warehouse, and across the supply chain in real time. This allows faster decision-making, reduced stockouts, optimized inventory, and stronger collaboration between supply chain, sales, and finance teams. Ready to Move Beyond Fragmented Planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software