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Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing and supply chain agility. However, technology was only part of the story.

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Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain teams face a similar dilemma – companies are overloaded with vast amounts of data, and the ability to sift through the noise and focus on relevant insights has become a critical capability. Decision-makers must operate with agility and speed, often orchestrating complex scenarios across vast supply chain networks.

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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. AI in supply chain automation is gradually reshaping how core functions operate, particularly in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

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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. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world.

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10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supply chain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supply chain.

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Fleet Management 2.0: The Rise of Connected Vehicles in Global Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Enhanced Efficiency Through Real-Time Data Connected vehicle technology drives efficiency improvements across route planning, driver safety, maintenance, and fuel management. Together, these capabilities show how connected fleet technology supports precise, cost-effective fleet management.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. What new tools and strategies can help? No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. And guess what?

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.

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Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations.

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The New Tech Toolbelt: Digital Twins, IoT, Cobots, & More

Speaker: Cory Skinner, Founder and CEO of FactR

From limited visibility and a lack of real-time data to a lack of agility and responsiveness to changing market conditions, there's no shortage of difficulties that today's supply chain professionals can encounter. What can be done to not only address these challenges, but overcome them? Register now!

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. This session will also cover: How to widen your pool of potential suppliers to achieve stronger supply chain resilience and adaptability.

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Rethinking Supply Chain Risk: New Threats Demand New Tools and Strategies

Companies like Bayer AG and Akamai coped with recent supply chain disruptions much better than their peers. Read this new HBR – GEP report on new tools and strategies to mitigate supply chain risk. What did they do differently?