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Procurement Software
Ivalua Makes the Procurement Experience Conversational with New Intake Management Solution
Designed with an intuitive AI-powered chat interface, the solution guides employees to express their needs simply and efficiently while ensuring effortless compliance with procurement policies.
Sourcing Solutions
Peak Performance: How Retailers Prepare for the Holiday Season
Reverse Logistics
54% of Retailers are Looking for Ways to Increase the Financial Recovery from Returns: Report
Procurement Software
Cleo Releases Update to Cleo Integration Cloud with New Procurement Automation Solutions
AI/AR
MaterialsZone Launches Fully Integrated, AI-Guided Product Development Feature
Sourcing Solutions
94% of Consumers Plan to Spend the Same or More Online This Season: Survey
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Fleet Management
Leveraging U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Logistics in 2025: Alexis Asks
The U.S.-Mexico cross-border corridor offers potential for businesses looking to drive efficiency in their supply chains. Collaborative strategies and digital tools can help businesses through evolving trade policies and unlock new opportunities.
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.
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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
4 Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Human-Machine Collaboration
Here are 4 steps manufacturers can take to create a harmonious environment for human-machine collaboration.
Reverse Logistics
Holiday Returns Expected to Reach $160 Billion This Season: Research
With the holiday shopping season underway, a new report from CBRE projects a staggering $160 billion—roughly 16% of all holiday retail sales—will be returned this year.
Emerging Technologies
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Packaging: Powering the Next Wave of Technology
To remain competitive and drive future advancements, it is imperative for companies across the semiconductor supply chain—manufacturers, suppliers and technology developers—to invest in advanced packaging innovations.
Manufacturing
Belting Solutions Powering the Manufacturing Renaissance
Embracing Industry 5.0, sustainability and worker wellbeing will help U.S. manufacturers weather contraction and continue to fuel a transformation of the sector. It feels like manufacturing isn’t just coming back. It’s in a full-blown renaissance.
Procurement Software
Procurement Strategies for a Smooth Peak Season: Alexis Asks
The best of times and the worst of times, peak season can be a rewarding challenge; with a proactive and technology-enhanced approach, procurement processes can evolve into a competitive advantage.
Procurement Software
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Role in Revolutionizing Procurement
Predictive and prescriptive analytics can help businesses make the right procurement decisions and advances in AI will leverage data to further shape predictions around future outcomes based on existing information.
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
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.
Visibility Software
Predictive Analytics Beyond Peak: Preparing Retailers for the Unexpected
Ultimately, predictive analytics isn’t just a tool for managing peak seasons; it’s a year-round necessity that helps retailers navigate unpredictable demands, ensuring they remain agile and responsive in an ever-changing marketplace.
Emerging Technologies
Unleashing the Power of Channel Data for Revenue Optimization and Compliance
Let's examine how this data can help you gain market insights, identify lost revenue, discover new opportunities, and build greater business agility that will lead to long-term growth.
AI/AR
Jabil and Cyferd Unveil AI-Driven, Fully Autonomous Supply Chain Platform
Jabil announces ID8 Global, a joint venture with Cyferd. Together, they are introducing a generative AI-driven, autonomous supply chain and procurement software platform.
Emerging Technologies
Workrise Bid Management to Streamline the Energy Industry’s Bidding Process
The product streamlines and optimizes the bidding process on energy projects, benefiting both operators and the suppliers they rely on to complete and maintain projects in the field.
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
Manufacturing Trends Set to Define 2024’s Holiday Rush
Adopting agile manufacturing principles can enhance flexibility, enabling companies to streamline processes and reduce waste. However, the power of an agile supply chain is in the preparation.
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.
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
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.
Financial Management Software
Almost a Quarter of Small Businesses Have Fewer Than Six Months of Cash Reserves: Survey
Stenn releases new findings highlighting where small to medium (SMB) business leaders need support.
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.
Risk/Compliance
Navigating The Complexities of Supply Chains Ahead of Peak Season
In the face of global supply chain challenges, the importance of end-to-end visibility, as well as accurate inventory management cannot be overstated.
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.
Sourcing & Procurement
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.
Regulations
Fair Trade, Not Free Trade: Closing the De Minimis Loophole
By integrating AI-driven digital vetting into small package inspection, governments can reduce manual inspection workloads, minimize errors and ensure compliance with trade policies and regulation.
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.
Sourcing Solutions
Consumers Demand Faster Delivery and Budget-Friendly Options: Survey
Radial, Inc. announces the results of a consumer survey that reveals anticipated shopping and delivery preferences for this holiday season.
