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The AI Revolution: Transforming Supply Chain and Logistics with Artificial Intelligence

Supply Chain Brain

As this vital technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, businesses that embrace AI in their supply chain operations will be well-positioned for long-term success.

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Ask SIG: Do you have experience negotiating with the big four?

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the many things I like about SIG is their way of engaging the expertise of their membership to answer some of our industry’s questions. Having written extensively about negotiation over the years, this latest one really caught my eye. It also gave me the opportunity to reach out to one of the top experts in negotiation I know – LavenirAI’s Clive R.

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Optimizing Cold Chain Logistics for Fresh Produce

Supply Chain Brain

The landscape of produce transportation is evolving, and in the coming years, we can expect a continued commitment to optimizing cold chain logistics.

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The ESG Imperative: Balancing the Attainable With the Aspirational

Art of Procurement

“I think a large part of the ESG model is about bringing each other up together – capacity building –. The post The ESG Imperative: Balancing the Attainable With the Aspirational appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges. But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain, and category management professionals operate.

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Watch: Building an Effective Digital Marketing Campaign

Supply Chain Brain

Russ Henneberry, a digital marketing consultant and founder at theCLIKK.com, describes the five main elements of a successful digital marketing campaign.

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Navigating Supply Chains With A Sourcing And Procurement Consultant

Procurement Freelancers

The efficient control of supply chains is currently a crucial factor in determining how well…

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If you’re a chipmaker, we want you

Procurement Bulletin

If you’re a chipmaker, we want you The competition for chipmaker investment is heating up. As AI is on everyone’s radar, the race to capture as much semiconductor chips is heating up. We’ve written about how Canada has offered subsidies for chipmakers to setup shop in Canada, now, the US doesn’t want to lag behind, so they’ve announced billions of dollars worth of subsidies for chipmakers to build factories in the US.

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How to Improve Order Fulfillment With AI

Supply Chain Brain

AI-powered systems enhance warehouse operations and improve order fulfillment.

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Flexitanks: A Game-Changer in Beverage Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

These innovative containerized shipping options offer an enhanced means of transporting non-hazardous bulk liquids both domestically and globally.

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How 2D Barcodes Support Supply Chain Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

The power of 2D barcodes lies in their ability to provide extensive content and visibility, meeting the demands of both consumers and supply chain stakeholders.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Transparent Software Supply Chains Will Usher in Healthcare Cyber Quality

Supply Chain Brain

As software bills of materials analysis yields business-relevant risk information, customers will use it to make more informed decisions about what to buy and how to price risk transfers.

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Going the Extra Mile for the Last Mile

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chains become more digital, it should get easier to provide proof of delivery, enhanced order tracking and real-time visibility.

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The Top Three Crops Threatened by Climate Change in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

In the coming year, here’s how producers of three essential food categories can proactively plan their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with extreme weather and climate change.

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Revolutionizing Retail: Aisle-Ready Pallets and Speedy Deliveries

Supply Chain Brain

As we navigate the e-commerce age, the pivot toward automation underscores the industry's commitment to meeting the demands of a dynamic market while fortifying against unforeseen disruptions.

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GEP Outlook Report 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it. In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI). The GEP Outlook 2025 report examines the disruptive transformation AI is driving in procurement and supply chains, alongside other key trends and the macroeconomic

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Don’t Forget the Human Side of the SRM Equation

Supply Chain Brain

Development of SRM tools using artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies is rapidly proliferating, but supply chain organizations shouldn’t forget to personally nurture supplier relationships.

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Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

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Strengthening Freight Networks Amid Mounting Geopolitical and Climate Pressures

Supply Chain Brain

The transportation sector faced significant challenges in 2023, including rising operational costs that impacted each step in the supply chain.

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A Global Logistics Outlook for 2024

Supply Chain Brain

While many shippers have made great strides toward building resilience into their supply chains over the years, it’s important that they don’t pump the brakes on progress.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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For Automotive Manufacturers, a New Age of Nearshoring

Supply Chain Brain

Nearshoring is going to alter global supply chains for years to come. By considering the right factors upfront, you can avoid unexpected costs and complications.

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Securing a Satellite Communications Future Through Green Business Practices

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the many advantages offered by satellite internet, especially in areas lacking traditional telecom infrastructure, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the associated environmental impacts.

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Accelerating Adoption of Supply Chain AI: The Critical Role of Trust

Supply Chain Brain

As many organizations struggle to achieve full value realization, the importance placed on trust in the user-AI relationship continues to grow.

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Key Transportation Trends in 2024: Visibility, Innovation and Risk Mitigation

Supply Chain Brain

Shippers and logistics companies must become more agile to meet customer expectations, close the “black holes” of visibility in transportation networks and reduce risk.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

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Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

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Redefining Trade Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

Supply Chain Brain

As trade compliance regulations become more complex and nuanced, this is a pivotal moment for global organizations to build a more holistic framework of compliance risk mitigation.

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Are the Days of Voluntary GHG Reporting Over? Not for EPA SmartWay

Supply Chain Brain

Successful strategies will use a combination of high-quality primary data — like that of the SmartWay program — and other global frameworks to meet freight efficiency goals and reporting requirements.

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Air Cargo Adapts: E-Commerce, Customs Clearance and Shipment Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

This year, e-commerce is still expected to be a major driver of increased air cargo demand.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Overcoming an Ethical and Sustainability Crisis in the Cotton Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Expect to see users of cotton seeking to improve the visibility of their multi-tier supply chains to avoid regulatory fines, protect themselves from reputational damage, and understand their risk exposure.

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Navigating the Changing LTL Market

Supply Chain Brain

If the economy plays out favorably, freight volumes will increase, and capacity constraints will emerge. That could put pressure on companies when shippers scrambled to find available truck space.

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Recruitment Site Suggests Cure for Transportation and Warehousing Sector's Hiring Woes

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics support roles key to transformation are among the fastest-growing on ZipRecruiter and are projected to grow 18% over the next decade — far faster than average.

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Germany Invests $1.1B to Counter China on Raw Materials

Supply Chain Brain

A selection process will be established to determine which projects — including extraction, processing and recycling materials — are eligible, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?