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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supply chain planning technologies with “AI.” Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

The adoption of AI in supply chain automation is enabling companies to make more accurate decisions, reduce cycle times, and better manage complexity. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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ESG-Driven Supply Chains: Moving Beyond Compliance Toward Proactive Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain sustainability is increasingly important for companies facing expectations from investors, regulators, customers, and employees. Integrating ESG across supply chains presents clear operational and strategic challenges that require focused attention. Data collection and verification remain areas of concern.

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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? Theyre feeling the heat most, as sudden trade policy curveballs throw procurement plans into chaos.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

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The Role of AI in Sourcing and Procurement: Benefits, Use Cases, and Roadmap

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In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Key Takeaways Understand the potential impact of AI – including Generative AI & AI Agents – in procurement.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

The new law meant that the way medical systems operated had to change. This lowered hospitals’ margins and created an impetus for hospital chains to begin to tackle costs, but to do so in a manner that did not compromise patient outcomes. Procurement became a logical place for leading healthcare systems to focus.