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

Logistics Viewpoints

A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the Infor Analyst Innovation summit here in Manhattan, New York. Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. Below you can find the three Innovation Pillars they are focusing on within the next year and beyond.

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The Saga of Stale Data and Stalled Innovation

Supply Chain Shaman

The new innovators are not challenging existing paradigms. Innovation is stalled. In parallel, Mars, a private food manufacturer purchased Kellanova (NYSE: K) for $35.9 ” It is a flywheel of technologists selling outdated visions to manufacturers/retailers of faster horses. Buyers scratch your heads.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

These pillars provide a comprehensive framework to align operational goals with broader corporate and societal objectives, fostering resilience, innovation, and long-term value. Transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing collectively contribute significantly to carbon emissions, making these areas critical for meaningful change.

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Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Comprehensive Insights for Manufacturing and Distribution in 2025

ToolsGroup

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. Here are 7 key trends to watch for that will define the future of manufacturing and distribution.

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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!

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Suppliers are now crucial strategic partners that support product innovation, efficient supply chains, and overall competitiveness. Or they may have expertise in manufacturing processes and have flexible capacity to allow contract manufacturing for new product introduction. They are no longer just vendors of goods and services.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. Similarly, the adoption of energy-efficient technologies in manufacturing and logistics aligns operational goals with environmental stewardship.

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How To Set Up Innovation So That It Aligns With And Enables Corporate Strategy

Speaker: Paul Heller

Most innovation work proceeds independently from company strategy. This challenge is particularly significant in organizations with transformation-oriented strategies, where innovation must directly support growth, scalability, and strategic pivots. Register today!

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. With Logi Symphony, you’re not just overcoming obstacles, you’re driving innovation in manufacturing and supply chain.

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Hot Off the Grill: Optimizing Summer Supply Chains for Seasonal Staples

Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter

Topics covered include: The impact of seasonal demand on supply chain operations Unleashing innovative strategies that will help bring seasonal products to the market faster than ever Delivering frosty delights while maintaining cold chain compliance Case studies of companies that have successfully implemented supply chain visibility solutions for (..)

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

No matter what industry you’re in – whether it’s product management, software, or manufacturing – you’re going to benefit from incorporating supplier diversity into your dynamic strategy. How bringing in fresh ideas and perspectives drives innovation and improves your bottom line.