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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

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This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

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Clorox Mulls Sourcing Changes to Offset $100M Tariff Hit

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As global trade winds gust through the intricate web of supply chains, Clorox stands at a crossroads, poised to navigate the shifting currents in a bid to maintain stability and agility in the face of economic turbulence. These recommendations focus on enhancing efficiency and minimizing costs in the sourcing process.

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The Complete Guide to Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Strategic Sourcing

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Companies that excel in strategic sourcing achieve greater cost savings and procurement efficiency while ensuring supply chain resilience. With a structured approach, companies can transition to a more agile, data-driven procurement function.

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What is Jon W. Hansen’s description of the learning loopback process for self-learning algorithms? (Post 2 of 3 Today)

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supplier bids, tariff updates) without predefined labels, similar to unsupervised learning, adapting to market shifts like 60% China tariffs. Agents update their models to favor successful strategies, aligning with Hansens agility focus (2014 post,). cosmetics suppliers $0.32/unit unit China packaging costs, coffee farmers $3.20/kg

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Manufacturing Execution Systems: How MES Transforms Production Efficiency

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Seamless integration with ERP and supply chain systems: MES synchronizes manufacturing operations with business planning, inventory management, and customer demand. Faster time-to-market: By streamlining processes and improving production agility, MES helps manufacturers respond quickly to changing customer demands.

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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You can also use its eSourcing solution to create RFPs, receive bids from qualified suppliers, analyze supplier performance and manage contracts in one place. During this time, he managed consulting engagements, worked with customers to implement lean processes, and managed SaaS implementations for global manufacturing enterprises.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.