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Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

This system allows for dynamic inventory adjustments across warehouses, reducing stockouts and minimizing excess inventory. Automated warehouse operations streamline order fulfillment, reducing dependency on manual labor. AI-driven procurement tools analyze pricing trends and supplier performance to negotiate better contract terms.

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Walmart and the New Supply Chain Reality: AI, Automation, and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers.

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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

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Keelvar Keelvar specializes in autonomous procurement and supplier negotiations, making sourcing more efficient and cost-effective. Analyzes supplier performance, market trends, and contract terms. Facilitates seamless communication between procurement teams and suppliers.

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A Deep Dive into AI in Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases

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How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Manufacturers now generate and own vast volumes of it.

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Cost Performance Index (CPI): What is it and How to Calculate it?

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While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. indicates cost inefficiency, signaling a need for supplier negotiations or alternative sourcing strategies.

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How SAP Business One Is Embracing AI – And Why That’s a Game-Changer for OptiProERP Customers

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For manufacturers and distributors using OptiProERP, which is built on SAP Business One, these AI innovations deliver tangible benefits. With this foundation, SAP Business One is evolving to include more AI capabilities across finance, supply chain, sales, and manufacturing processes.

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

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Here are some key distinctions to make between Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Procurement is responsible for identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant purchases. It’s heavily tied to spend management, risk mitigation, and supplier performance.