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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

They integrate AI into demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods. Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Businesses are responding with production shifts, supply chain diversification, inventory stockpiling, and trade route adjustments in efforts to lessen the financial burden and avoid long-term instability. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Approximately 40% of U.S.

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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These systems can adjust plans mid-route in response to delays or congestion.

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Supply chains are entering the era of legal volatility

Kinaxis

Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility. As a next step, automotive companies should expand legal-scenario-based control towers and embed tariff-triggered workflows across the tier-1 to tier-3 supplier network.

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Enterprise Spend Analysis: How to Reduce Cost and Risk

ivalua

But when spend is scattered across systems, business units, and suppliers, finding those insights is easier said than done. This blog offers a clear, practical overview of what spend analysis is, how it supports strategic sourcing, and why it matters for both direct and indirect procurement.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

ivalua

Platform-enabled capabilities like workflow automation, supplier segmentation, and performance tracking are essential for scale and resilience. Regular performance reviews and feedback loops help teams and suppliers adapt to change and refine processes, so they can demonstrate strategic value to the business.