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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Manufacturing plants are deeply entrenched; tied to infrastructure, suppliers, skilled labor, and regulatory requirements.

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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. Ethical sourcing entails: Labor Practices: Ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and compliance with local and international labor laws.

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At St. Luke’s, Supply Chain Excellence Depends Upon Doctor Involvement

Logistics Viewpoints

Procurement became a logical place for leading healthcare systems to focus. As vice president of supply chain and procurement, Mr. Wengert was brought in to drive change. Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We How did St.

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Turn Off the Fog Machine: Move Past Groupthink to Drive A Positive, Data-Driven Narrative

Supply Chain Shaman

” In this type of presentation, I struggle to sit in my chair. I prefer a grounded, data-driven presentation focused on improving value. CLM changed its name twenty years ago to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to be more inclusive of the source, plan, and make aspects of supply chain management.

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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

This enables companies to adjust sourcing, production, and logistics well in advance of potential disruptions. Operational Benefits of AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning Cost Reduction AI enables cost reductions by optimizing inventory management, logistics, and procurement.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Together, they presented the vision for the future and innovation priorities. 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. Infor calls this the Value Void.

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Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Companies find it difficult to fully trust the data from suppliers, complicating efforts to ensure product authenticity, safety, and ethical sourcing.