Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

By harnessing the growing power of AI to not only sense demand at a very fine-grain, real-time level, but also to govern decisions about pricing and inventory. And that’s not forecasting; it’s modeling. That’s what AI is capable of doing. The human brain has limitations. It also has great, unlimited imagination.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.”

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

The challenge is compounded by the comparatively slow digital transformation in the supply chain and distribution sector, with many organizations remaining dependent on pricing systems that are either fully or partially manual. As the speed of trade policy changes continues to escalate, spreadsheets simply cannot keep up.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

CAGR , the global supply chain management software market is expected to touch USD 50 billion by 2032. This one figure speaks volumes about how organizations worldwide want access to the best supply chain management tools to boost efficiency and value in their distribution and logistics network. Growing at an overwhelming rate of 11.1%

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. Multimodal in Practice At a basic level, multimodal shipping can refer to using two or more distinct modes — such as truck, rail, air or ocean — in a single supply chain.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Supply Chain Management – SCM – The Coordinated Process of Producing and Delivering Goods and Services from Suppliers to Consumers – Conceptual Illustration In todays rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain disruptions have become a regular occurrence.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. To truly build resilience across the entire organization — including supply chain and logistics — businesses need to remove the internal silos that can lead to restricted data flow and collaboration. It all starts with adaptability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Traditional AI dates back to at least the 1960s and encompasses techniques such as machine learning, which utilizes historical data to optimize problems and predict future outcomes. SPECIAL REPORT AI: Real or Hype? There are also what Wood describes as "the new kids on the block" — generative AI and agentic AI. Resources include the U.S.

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IQMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Faced with continuing inflation, manufacturers are seeking strategies to contain per-unit costs while maintaining margins. But geopolitical rivalries and an emerging wave of tariffs are introducing new levels of supply chain uncertainty. Create an index of supply chain metrics. Embed metrics in supply chain processes.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The message from markets is finally sinking in with shippers and 3PLs after nearly a decade of conflicting economic signals, demand volatility and heightened customer expectations: Uncertainty is the only certainty; risk, complexity and costs aren’t likely to ease, and no help is coming. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

Most of the activity that occurs behind the scenes at all stages of the supply chain involves human activity, processing transactions on screens and Excel sheets. Risk Management Monitoring different events that could disrupt supply chains is an ideal application of AI. Tariffs coming out of the US, how will that impact us?

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IQMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

The past couple of years’ supply chain delays and uncertainty have led many manufacturers to rethink their long-term supply chain strategies. Optimize inventory management. Strengthen collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers. for use in offshore production.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

E-commerce growth, labor shortages and unpredictable demand are pushing many facilities to turn to automation as a way to stay competitive. When evaluating vendors, look for flexibility in both the technology and the implementation model. – Can you easily add or remove robots as demand fluctuates? Can your system keep up?

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Adexa

JANUARY 14, 2025

“Adexa’s expertise in AI-driven supply chain management enhances our ability to offer customers an integrated approach from planning to scheduling to execution. Together, we are uniquely positioned to help manufacturers optimize their factory and multi-factory operations.” About Eyelit Eyelit Inc.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Now is an excellent time to develop organizational execution intelligence, which means using data and analytics to optimize operations across inventory management, pricing and promotion to squeeze every last ounce of efficiency out of your processes. To use a rudimentary illustration from the U.K.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The DPP is a key part of the EU’s broader Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations (ESPR), which officially entered into force in July of 2024 as part of the region’s stated desire to “accelerate the transition to a circular economy model.” Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport SCB FEATURE Selling Into the EU?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2025

What can supply chain leaders do to mitigate these risks? AI chatbots are beneficial, but they have room for improvement, so supply chain executives should understand the pros and cons and deploy them with caution. Data privacy and employee resistance are two running-with-scissors risks. Customers Like AI.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

At Optimal Dynamics’ recent Transportation Leadership Strategy Session, 25 industry peers gathered to exchange perspectives on how we’re all adapting to these pressures. Some of the most exciting developments are happening in AI-driven network optimization.

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IQMS

DECEMBER 21, 2022

One of the most valuable benefits of attending so many conferences in-person again has been getting to talk with manufacturers about their experiences and priorities for the coming year. Here are the top 2023 manufacturing trends that are being driven by these priorities. Our discussions spanned industries, technologies, and regions.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

In 2025, we will likely see many supply chain organizations creating multi-purpose COEs that carry out several different processes. A CPO for a transportation manufacturing equipment provider noted: RPA will have a big impact on COEs, especially on the lower end of the system.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 21, 2025

With the growing demand for automation in financial processes, several innovative tools have stepped up to simplify A/R management. Gaviti Gaviti is a dedicated accounts receivable platform that focuses on improving cash flow by optimizing the invoice-to-cash process. Highly customizable, scaling up with business demands.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

He explains how artificial intelligence, and especially large language models, are making possible digital humans that can detect, interpret and respond to human emotions in real time. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Watch: Supply Chain Planning in Times of Disruption More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter!

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

These systems, often in the form of lightweight autonomous drones with no human operator, or more expensive but higher-throughput telescoping autonomous mobile robot (AMR), draws on advances in AI "world models" to navigate cluttered, dynamic warehouse environments — something not feasible via technology even a few years ago.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

If you asked those same leaders what they wished they had in place and are now investing in heavily, the answer would be “supply chain analytics.” Moving from raw, unintegrated data to useful supply chain analytics is expensive — and it takes time. Enter 2025, and we’re facing another major supply chain challenge.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Over the next five years, those leaders have top priorities around enhancing the customer experience with more service options, increasing automation and further digitalizing processes and offerings What is a supply executive to do?

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2025

Off-the-shelf applications typically follow a one-size-fits-all model, which can lead to limitations and unwanted features. They can be engineered to integrate seamlessly with accounting software, CRMs, supply chain tools, or customer-facing platforms. Custom applications are built with your entire digital ecosystem in mind.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2025

Just load a template and go—no AI credits needed for these standard scenarios. Octoparse: No-code, cloud-based, templates, subscription model. Instant Templates: For popular sites like Amazon, Zillow, Instagram, and Shopify, Thunderbit offers pre-built templates. Best for non-technical business users. Great for regular web scraping.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Just recently, Gartner itself did an interesting look at what supply chain execs were saying at the Orlando conference as well as a similar event in Europe. On sustainability, Gartner says that there was a notable difference between the North American and EMEA regions.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Aronow observes that many supply chain organizations are perpetually chasing their commercial partners to engage and improve the demand forecast. Aronow says to start by investing in organizational storytelling skills. What do you say?

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 6, 2025

However, their installation has often been seen as time-consuming, technically demanding, and inconsistent across different properties. However, their installation has often been seen as time-consuming, technically demanding, and inconsistent across different properties. That narrative is rapidly changing.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Or, we could look at the Gartner top 25 supply chains list. That famous ranking used to be released at a dinner the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May (now called the Supply Chain Symposium), but this year it was again released in a webinar a few weeks after the conference. Gilmore Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

lost net about 200,000 manufacturing jobs per year to offshoring. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. Ian Jansen Mr, NHLS Posted on: Sep, 14 2016 SCM is all about getting the order delivered to the Customer on date/ time requested because happy Customers = Revenue.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. lost net about 200,000 manufacturing jobs per year to offshoring. In order to help companies decide objectively to reshore manufacturing back to the U.S. Using the right tools to do the right job is important and SCM is heavily dependent on sophisticated ERP systems to get right real data info ASP.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

The on-going conflict creates risks to critical raw materials and the continued flow of finished goods, Garter says, requiring supply chains to conduct cost-benefit analyses of mitigation actions in partnership with finance leaders. Supply Chain Digest Says. Prepare CFOs for continued supply chain cost volatility 3.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Drewry notes that transpacific rates from Asia to the US West Coast have been especially volatile in the last six months, in the context of tariff announcements and sudden changes in both capacity and demand. lost net about 200,000 manufacturing jobs per year to offshoring.

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