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Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation

Art of Procurement

Agility Robotics recently released the latest version of their humanoid warehouse robot: Digit. Digit is 5 foot 9, weighs 141. The post Meet Digit – The Future of Warehouse Automation appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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FedEx Express retires 18 freighters as part of cost-cutting initiative

Supply Chain Dive

The company plans to remove 29 more aircraft from scheduled flying next fiscal year.

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Podcast | A Supply Chain Equation: Agility = Resilience = Revenue

Supply Chain Brain

What exactly is “agility,” besides being one of the supply chain’s favorite buzzwords?

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CPOs lean on supplier relationships as they pursue cost, ESG goals: report

Supply Chain Dive

Improving margins through savings remains a top priority, but it is elusive in an inflationary era, according to a new Deloitte study.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The supply chain is the hub for creating new Constellations of Value

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Every business is on a tightrope between business and ESG performance. Making decisions that maintain your balance on the tight rope is only possible with rigorous internal collaboration and flexible, trusted suppliers in your constellation. Business growth by creating and retaining more happy and loyal customers is at the end of the tightrope.

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Master Lock Closing Milwaukee Plant After 100 Years of Operations

Supply Chain Brain

Employees claim that more than 400 jobs will be sent abroad to Mexico and China where the company currently houses manufacturing facilities.

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Chinese Chipmaker Asks Suppliers to Buy Back Banned Gear

Supply Chain Brain

“Machine suppliers should buy back the equipment and components we have purchased legally if we can’t use them,” said Yangtze Memory chairman and acting CEO Chen Nanxiang.

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What is asset reliability?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

When a critical asset like an expensive piece of machinery or infrastructure breaks unexpectedly, it affects customers and can cost companies millions. To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. Enterprises are constantly looking for new ways to optimize performance, increase reliability and extend asset lifespans—all without adding unnecessary

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France’s Imerys and British Lithium Team Up on U.K. Mine

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K.’s Critical Minerals Association said U.K. miners “rarely receive interest or funding from private finance, and government funds don’t provide enough financing to truly aid projects.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Imagine a symphony orchestra where each musician plays their own tune without listening to others. The result would be chaotic and dissonant, right? Similarly, in the business world, when decision-making happens in silos and planning processes are disconnected, it’s like having a group of individuals playing their own instruments without any coordination.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Dockworkers in Western Canada Plan Strike July 1 as Pay Talks Fail

Supply Chain Brain

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada “has run out of options at the bargaining table,” it said in a June 28 statement on its website.

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The Future of xP&A and Supply Chain Planning – Part 2

Supply Chain Trend

Extended Planning & Analysis , xP&A, is the evolution of financial planning beyond the finance function. It requires planning highly integrated with other business functions, a transformation of analytics , and a business partner culture, which combined lead to the requirement for modern FP&A skills in the workforce. In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of

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European Gasoline Shipments to U.S. Ease Just as Stockpiles Shrink

Supply Chain Brain

European gasoline and blending component cargoes to the U.S. are poised to drop to a three-month low in June, with volumes likely to be about 350,000 barrels a day.

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10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for change. To maintain their competitiveness and overcome today’s challenges, manufacturers have had to make agility and adaptability top priorities. Here, we’ll discuss the major manufacturing trends that will change the industry in the coming year. 1.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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How Multi-Enterprise Platforms Optimize Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Brain

More businesses are turning to multi-enterprise collaboration networks.

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Digital twin vs digital thread: Two complementary ways to digitally replicate assets

IBM Supply Chain Blog

As the pace of digital transformation accelerates in the manufacturing and engineering industries, two concepts have gained significant traction: digital twins and digital threads. Both concepts refer to digital representations of physical objects, but they serve different purposes and offer companies unique advantages. Here, we will compare digital twins and digital threads, and discuss potential use cases and benefits.

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The Role of LCL Shipping in the Post-Pandemic World

Supply Chain Brain

Less-than-containerload (LCL) shipping has played a key role in ocean services for decades, but it gained even greater prominence during the pandemic.

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Leading Design Build Contractor Tackles COVID Cost Escalations in a Volatile Market with the Power of Prediction

Arkestro

Resources / Case Studies / Leading Design Build Contractor Tackles COVID Cost Escalations in a Volatile Market with the Power of Prediction Leading Design Build Contractor Tackles COVID Cost Escalations in a Volatile Market with the Power of Prediction Like most industries in the past few years, the construction industry was hit hard by COVID-19. A national design build contractor sought a solution that would allow them to be more agile in their bidding events to make decisions quickly in a vola

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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EU and Japan Agree to Cooperate on Digital and International Trade

Supply Chain Brain

The principles establish a common understanding of key digital trade issues and a joint commitment to create an open digital economy that's free of “unjustified” international trade barriers.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – June 30th, 2023

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – June 30th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Watch: What Makes a Supply Chain Resilient?

Supply Chain Brain

Efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness are the key components of a resilient supply chain, says Paul Webb, regional vice president of enterprise supply chain at Coupa.

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Barkers Gain Silver as a Carbon Literate Organisation from the Carbon Literacy Project

Barkers Procurement

Barkers are thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Silver status as a Carbon Literate Organisation from the Carbon Literacy Project , having met the requirements of the Carbon Literate Organisation standard. The accreditation demonstrates a commitment to Carbon Literacy and underlines the organisations dedication to maintaining a low-carbon culture.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.

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Japan Retail Sales Rebound, Adding to Signs of Recovery

Supply Chain Brain

Spending rose by 1.3% from April 2023 to May 2023, according to a June 29 statement from the economy ministry, beating economists’ expectations of a 0.8% increase.

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Forbes: How Generative AI Is Transforming Supply Chain And Procurement Roles

Arkestro

While there are massive areas of potential, there are equally significant risks posed to privacy, algorithmic bias and even business continuity.

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General Mills’ Sales Took a Hit in the Most Recent Quarter

Supply Chain Brain

Despite the volume drop-off, the company behind Cheerios and Bisquick pancake mix increased its revenues through core business operations by 3% during the most recent quarter.

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5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies

Una

5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies for Every Sourcing Hero Explore the superpowers offered by various types of supply chain strategies that businesses can adopt to meet their objectives. By Hugo Britt | June 29, 2023 Search Search At Una, we lovingly refer to procurement professionals as “sourcing heroes.” Like superheroes, each has their own super-achievements worth noting as they work tirelessly to protect and better their own organizations.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Micron plans first chip factory in India

Supply Chain Dive

U.S. chipmakers are diversifying their manufacturing networks as the Biden administration urges them to invest outside of China.