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Agentic AI in Supply Chains: The Future of Decision Making

SCMDOJO

From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception.

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Which conference is the best when it comes to supply chain and procurement practice: DPW, ISM Annual Conference, Procurement Leaders, SIG, and Supply Chain Canada National Conference?

Procurement Insights

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools.

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What is supply chain resiliency?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Goods arrived exactly when needed, waste and holding costs were kept to a minimum, and single source strategies prevailed due to ease and cost savings.

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13 Important Roles of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization?

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

Procurement Insights

Emphasis shifted from pure cost savings to total cost of ownership (TCO) and value creation. Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies.

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Procurement Trends 2025: Automation, Analytics & Strategy

Planergy

5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1] 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions.

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Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Shared value creation Supplier collaboration fosters shared value creation through enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.