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Resilinc at ISM World 2025: Reinventing Supply Chain Risk Management with Agentic AI

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Resilinc made a powerful impact at ISM World 2025—highlighting how AI-driven foresight and financial risk intelligence can transform reactive supply chains into strategic assets. In Orlando, thought leaders, procurement professionals, and supply chain executives came together under the theme of building resilient, responsive supply networks.

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The Role of Supply Chain Planning in Today’s Complex Business Environment

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Planners are uniquely positioned with an end-to-end focus, from procurement of materials, through manufacturing and engineering, to the movement, storage, and delivery of finished products or services. Supply chain professionals use various tools, including supply chain modeling, inventory management, and forecasting.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

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Fragmented systems, rising cost pressures, and shifting risk profiles are making it harder than ever to manage procurement effectively. But what does it actually take to regain control and build a procurement strategy that’s both resilient and scalable? How do you begin developing a procurement strategy?

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon is a leader in AI-driven supply chain management. 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 Excess inventory, stockouts, and increased transportation expenses are common consequences of outdated planning methods.

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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI

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Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. Adopt a Holistic Direct Spend strategy Move beyond isolated tactics and adopt a holistic, approach to direct spend that integrates sourcing, contract management, procurement and invoicing.