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Tariffs and Trade Barriers Top Concern of Supply Chain Leaders: Study
A study released by Descartes Systems Group and SAPIO Research showed that 48% of respondents identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their top concern, closely followed by supply chain disruptions at 45% and geopolitical instability at 41%.
Manufacturing
4 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Human-Machine Collaboration
Emerging Technologies
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Packaging: Powering the Next Wave of Technology
Sourcing Solutions
Scalable Automation: The Key to Staying Competitive in Fulfillment
Manufacturing
Belting Solutions Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance
Procurement Software
Procurement Strategies for a Smooth Peak Season: Alexis Asks
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Automation
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain Kicks Off Dec. 3
SCN Summit: Future of the Supply Chain kicks off Dec. 3. Experts from PLM Fleet, Datex Corp. and Alteryx will talk about how to leverage clean technologies, warehouse management and analytics automation.
Automation
Fostering Agile Supply Chains with Data Analytics: Alexis Asks
Supply chain resiliency requires the ability to predict, prepare and act on insights before disruptions occur— this is no longer a luxury.
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Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturers Prioritize Targeted Investments in Their Digital and Data Foundation: Survey
Deloitte’s 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook explores trends to help leaders shape strategies and priorities in the coming year.
ERP
Emerging Trends in Manufacturing ERP Systems and Their Benefits
As manufacturing organizations continue to adopt AI, the benefits will only grow, leading to smarter, more agile and more competitive operations.
Sourcing Solutions
Disconnected Supply Chains to Data-Driven Ecosystems: Lessons from the Automotive Aftermarket
CSCOs struggling to realize ROI from their digital transformation initiatives would do well to study the automotive aftermarket’s template: start with the data, embrace transparency and focus your efforts on the business problems you most need to solve.
Manufacturing
Supply Chain’s Facelift: How AI Revolutionizes Innovation and Production
As AI continues to evolve, this technology is bound to play an even more critical role in the future of manufacturing, helping companies bring new products to market faster and more efficiently than ever.
Emerging Technologies
Take Charge of Your Supply Chain, One Part at a Time
Supply chain disruptions continue to be an issue for the manufacturing industry. While there are many causes, taking an in-depth look at inventory and operations as a whole can be the key to dealing with problematic disruptions.
Manufacturing
Factory Demand Weakens Across Major Economies in October: GEP Index
The index remained in territory that indicated one of the highest levels of spare capacity at global suppliers in over a year during October, with no imminent turnaround in Western manufacturing in sight.
Sponsored
Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
Manufacturing
How Smart Component Feedback Is Revolutionizing Predictive Maintenance
Although predictive maintenance is a proven and rapidly maturing field, it’s still seen as new by many customers who fear the risks of adopting it too soon.
Manufacturing
What Proposed Tariffs Could Mean for American Manufacturing: Alexis Asks
Post-election, manufacturers big and small are examining president-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs with questions surrounding the impacts and how these plans might transpire.
Retention
AutoStore Strengthens Leadership Team with CCO
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Resilinc, Critical Manufacturing and more.
Manufacturing
Embracing Digitalization on the Shop Floor
Manufacturing leaders should address four key trends in 2025. Regardless of the size of the organization, these trends can be applied by integrating new technology with existing processes.
AI/AR
QAD Redzone Debuts New AI Capabilities to Drive Meaningful Productivity Gains in Manufacturing
QAD Redzone announces the launch of Champion AI, a groundbreaking suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to empower the frontlines with predictions, recommendations, proactive problem solving, and enhanced productivity.
Manufacturing
Trump Tariff Proposals Could Cost Americans $78B in Annual Spending Power: NRF Study
A universal 10-20% tariff on imports from all foreign countries and an additional 60-100% tariff on imports specifically from China would impact apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods.
Sourcing Solutions
Shortened Peak Season, Inflation/Affordability and Online Shopping Trends: Survey
Kenco has brought back its survey of over 250 U.S. consumers to get a pulse on their peak season spending habits and their holiday shopping plans and concerns.
Manufacturing
Trump vs. Harris: How Each Candidate’s Policies Would Impact the M&D Industry
No matter what, it’s critical to know how the election outcome may impact your M&D business and to plan accordingly for either outcome
E-Commerce Solutions
Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Convenience Despite Tight Shopping Budgets: Survey
Cin7 releases the findings of their Winning The Holiday Dollar report, which surveyed over 600 consumers on their holiday shopping plans and preferences.
Hiring
AutoScheduler Adds Vice President of Customer Success
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Resilinc, Logpoint and more.
Manufacturing
Navigating Manufacturing’s Regulatory Maze: 3 Essential Moves for Success
Acting now to put clear processes and policies in place to navigate the changing regulatory environment will give you control of your supply chain. Here are three areas where manufacturers can begin.
Sponsored
Move Over, Humans: AI Agents Are Ready to Operate Our Supply Chains!
Picture this: procurement leaders and teams who not only respond to market shocks in real time, but are able to predict and mitigate risk while continuing to achieve our cost and sustainability targets.
Manufacturing
How Business Intelligence Empowers Manufacturers and Distributors
As companies increasingly rely on Business Intelligence (BI) for real-time insights and decision-making, investing in the right technology and professional expertise will be crucial to stay competitive.
Manufacturing
From Reactive to Proactive: Demand Planning and Sensing in CPG Supply Chains
By leveraging real-time data and machine learning, businesses can not only enhance forecast accuracy but also ensure that their supply chains are prepared for whatever disruptions may come their way.
Procurement Software
Indicators to Watch Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Peak Season
Supply is high while demand and rates are low, so an inflationary market flip in the near term is highly unlikely unless an unforeseen and severe black swan event occurs.
Hiring
From Manual Labor to Cutting Edge: How Manufacturing Can Win Over Gen Z Workers
Gen Z requires the manufacturing industry to reimagine itself as a leader in growth and development, social impact and tech innovation. As manufacturers adopt these practices, they will attract Gen Z and together build a dynamic industry.
Sourcing Solutions
Preparing Procurement Teams for U.S. Election Impacts: Alexis Asks
As elections signal shifts in government policies, procurement teams must proactively prepare for potential changes that could affect supply chains, regulatory environments and market dynamics.
Manufacturing
U.S. Businesses at a Crossroads: Preparing for Success Post-2024 Presidential Election
U.S. leaders should focus on responsiveness for building long-term success regardless of who occupies the Oval Office in 2025.
Manufacturing
Salesforce Powers Up Manufacturing with New Suite of Capabilities
Salesforce announces Connected Assets, a new suite of capabilities for Manufacturing Cloud that gives manufacturers a comprehensive, real-time view of their connected asset data.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Nominations Open
This award recognizes influential individuals whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. Submissions close Dec. 27.
Robotics
Orbbec Unveils GMSL2/FAKRA Stereo Vision 3D Camera Gemini 335Lg
The Gemini 335Lg utilizes advanced Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link 2 (GMSL2) and a FAKRA connector, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms.
Supply Chain Education
Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders
These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference. Thank you to this year's sponsors.
Procurement Software
Dealmakers Anticipate a Resurgent U.S. M&A Market in 2025: Survey
Dykema's 20th Annual M&A Outlook Survey examines more than 200 senior executives and dealmaking advisors' expression towards growing optimism for the year ahead.