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The Impact of NIS 2 Regulations on Manufacturing Supply Chains 

Logistics Viewpoints

NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the Supply Chain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2).

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and.

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The AI Wars: Battlefronts, Breakthroughs, and the New Era of the Industrial AI (R)Evolution

Logistics Viewpoints

Colin heads up ARC’s research into Industrial AI. This analogy is not just a matter of abstract concepts; it is about real-world investments, strategic partnerships, and the tangible products being developed that are shaping the future of industrial AI. This puts pressure on other device manufacturers to follow suit.

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Infor Analyst Innovation Summit 2025: A Look at the Future of Industry Cloud

Logistics Viewpoints

They emphasized being an Industry Cloud Complete Company with industry-specific solutions for over 2000 micro verticals across Process Manufacturing, Distribution, Service Industries, and Discrete Manufacturing. They are focusing on how Infor creates value through insights, automation, and process.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.

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A Call for Cross-Industry Collaboration for Better Supply Chain Resilience 

Logistics Viewpoints

All major industries and the utilities and logistics companies that serve them stand to gain immensely from adopting better planning approaches with regard to supply chain and infrastructure vulnerabilities. This is a two-way street, since the spirit of cooperation (and of cross-industry learning) cuts both ways.

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Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities

Kinaxis

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist. Learn how industrial manufacturers are navigating tariff disruptions.

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Contract Management in Telecom & High-Tech

Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden?

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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Chip Shortages

Because software-driven architectures touch virtually every industry, there has been an increased need for electronic components including computer chips in every industry. It will have a long-term impact on all industries, even those that don’t directly relate to the chip manufacturers. Understanding the chip industry.

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How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Future Shortages

There has been an increased need for electronic components in every industry. Manufacturers that don’t have a direct relationship with chip factories, such as those producing automobiles, heavy industrial equipment, medical diagnostics equipment, and electronics, are greatly affected. How to better understand the chip industry.

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8 Questions to Rate Supply Chain Platform Needs and Capabilities

Based on more than 25 years of our experience in supply chain technology, TadaNow has created some critical questions for manufacturing leaders to ask while evaluating supply chain platforms: What is the business outcome you’re trying to deliver?

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Industry 4.0: Are You Ready?

The supply chain is moving towards automation - and even awareness - that will change how products are ordered, manufactured, shipped and consumed. This evolution is called Industry 4.0, Are you ready? and it's happening now.

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Cognitive Manufacturing: 4 Strategic Pillars That Drive Successful Outcomes

Manufacturers are eagerly embracing Industry 4.0 Explore the 4 strategic pillars that drive successful cognitive manufacturing outcomes. to gain end-to-end supply chain visibility, reduce OpEx spend, improve asset health and accelerate time to market.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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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. Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-driven decisions—without losing the value of human insight! Register today!