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Tariffs Are the New Normal: Boardrooms are Finally Demanding a Pivot to Real-Time Supply Chain Orchestration – by Mark Morgan, Kinaxis

Logistics Viewpoints

Scenario modeling, running what-if simulations to stress-test sourcing, pricing, and inventory decisions, has become a cornerstone of supply chain strategy. AI-powered orchestration platforms bridge this gap with responsive visibility into cost impacts, risk exposure, and sourcing alternatives. Lippert Components is a clear example.

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Manufacturing’s Forced Shift Toward Nearshoring in North America

RFgen

Cost, Proximity and Speed Freight cost per container from Asia to North America has risen by nearly 60 percent since 2020, driven by port congestion and shipping-line rate hikes. Economic and Strategic Payoffs Resilience and Risk Management An agile network of nearshore and domestic sites enables dual-sourcing strategies.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains Amid the Automotive Microchip Shortage

RFgen

To thrive in this high-stakes environment, supply chain and procurement leaders must rethink their approach to inventory planning, sourcing strategies, and financial collaboration. Compounding the problem, many automakers depend on sole-source suppliers, leaving them exposed when a fab goes offline or when geopolitical disruptions arise.

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2025 Ivalua NOW AMER: Recap + Photos

ivalua

Their story serves as an inspiring example of how digital innovation can drive meaningful change in even the most complex industries. Their transformation is a powerful example of how procurement can go beyond its traditional role, driving continuous value and delivering a far-reaching impact across the organization.

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AI-Powered Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Complicated World

Supply Chain Brain

North America continues to dominates the market, with a 32.49% share in 2023. For example, they can support managers by processing large amounts of data, then analyzing proposed decisions to address complex operational and tactical challenges. Justin Newell is chief executive officer of INFORM North America.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

In North America, 81% of consumers said they would stop buying products from brands they learned were harming the environment. The beverage industry offers a valuable example. The Demand for Carbon Accounting The push for sustainability isn’t new, but it has reached a tipping point. Retailers are following suit.