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InterSystems READY 2025 – Modern Supply Chains, Practical Data Strategy, and Tools That Work

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The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. The tools now exist to explore those questions, not just log them. Time to deploy?

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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

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The tool Molex used to drive adherence to the new process was, without a doubt, a major contributor to the success of this program. The company uses a process monitoring tool called Celonis. With the tool, visibility is gained when the POs are sent out, and again when the confirmations come back in. You took 30 days.

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How AI is Enabling Agile Supply Chain Operations

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Thankfully, artificial intelligence and generative AI offer powerful tools to build resilient, agile supply chain operations that can respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow. AI provides intuitive, user-friendly tools that align with their expectations of a modern, connected workplace. The time to act is now!

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People + AI: Augmenting the Supply Chain Workforce

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Most effective AI implementations today are designed to improve decision-making, reduce routine tasks, and increase operational efficiency through human-in-the-loop systems and decision support tools. These tools help employees act more efficiently but do not eliminate their involvement. Investing in training and support.

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3 Essential Supply Chain Tools to Combat Inflation

Here are 3 tools that GEP recommends for your company to use. As inflation and geopolitical instability worsen, many companies are going slow on investments. But investing in supply chain and procurement technology will help manage inflationary pressures better.

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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

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Key transparency initiatives include: Supply Chain Mapping: Using digital tools to trace the journey of products from raw materials to finished goods. For example, using AI-powered tools to optimize logistics can reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

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One essential tool used by the supply chain team is supply chain design. One key tool they use to accomplish this is a supply chain design solution from Coupa. As Schneider Electric matured with the network design tool, they also found they could drive savings through shipment consolidation.

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

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

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How Legacy Tools Are Failing Inventive Manufacturing Engineers

Bringing new and improved products to market takes more than just good ideas. It requires agile, iterative production, and real-time collaboration. Most manufacturers recognize the risk of not adapting, but they’re hampered by technologies like MES that haven’t kept up with the pace of hardware innovation.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.

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Conquering Tail Spend in 2025: New AI-Powered Tools and Strategies for Success

What's Inside: How AI and automation are streamlining tail spend management Strategies to enhance visibility, compliance and savings The role of digital procurement tools in reducing risk Explore the report today to align your approach with emerging tail spend management trends.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans. Use this checklist to strengthen your review process and better support employee performance and development.

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AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Closed-loop AI software tools, such as Palladyne IQ, provide a low-code platform to expand use cases, offer superior data utilization capabilities, and accelerate time-to-value for manufacturers’ robot investments. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST.

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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. Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist.