Fri.Feb 14, 2025

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Why are liquid networks in procurement important to understand?

Procurement Insights

What are liquid networks? February 2025 – A Liquid Network is a dynamic, decentralized, and adaptable system where ideas, information, and resources flow freely between interconnected participants, fostering innovation and collaboration. The term is often associated with networks that enable rapid knowledge-sharing, adaptability, and creative breakthroughs.

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Flexible versus Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Flexible automation will play a growing role of in warehouse operations. As the industry shifts towards more adaptable, AI-enhanced solutions, businesses will gain the agility needed to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.

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Human With AI, Not Human Versus AI

Procurement Insights

“Our cognitive landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. We enter an era in which neither humans nor AI monopolize adaptability or learning. Instead, we find ourselves in a dynamic equilibrium where both forms of evolving intelligenceneuroplastic and technoplasticcontinuously evolve.” – John Nosta, Techno-plasticity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Psychology Today) AI mirrors the unique human ability of neuroplasticity.

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The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025

Supply Chain Brain

Access the latest analyst report on Order Management Systems. Get your complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave: Order Management Systems, Q1 2025 and see how the top Order Management Systems compare.

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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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New ATF-Compliant DSMT Log & Backup Features in Finale Inventory

Finale Inventory

We are excited to introduce new features in Finale Inventory that ensure your compliance with the latest ATF Ruling 2023-1, which mandates stricter requirements for maintaining electronic records for explosives. Meet the ATF Compliance Requirements with Finale To support Federal Explosives Licensees and Permit Holders (FEL/Ps) in meeting 27 CFR Part 555, Subpart G, weve enhanced our Daily Summary of Magazine Transactions (DSMT) Log and backup automation tools to help you meet ATF inspection requ

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TriVenture Logistics Growth: Built on WMS Innovation

Supply Chain Brain

Discover how the team that started a medical logistics provider was able to rapidly and successfully build their new enterprise, supported by a proven and flexible WMS solution.

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Case Study: An NGO Helps Multinationals to Tackle Modern-Day Slavery with AI

Supply Chain Brain

A case study exploring how Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance partnered with Exiger to adopt its supply chain visibility platform and pinpoint modern-day slavery problems across complex supply chains.

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Next-Gen Approval Flow: How ProcurementExpress.com is Setting a New Industry Standard

Procurement Express

In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement efficiency directly impacts your bottom line. Our analysis shows that companies spend an average of 32 hours per month managing purchase approvals, with 67% of delays attributed to rigid approval workflows. At ProcurementExpress.com, we’ve tackled this challenge head-on with our Next-Generation Approval Flow system.

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Eliminating Guesswork in New Product Launches: How Ikigai’s AI Redefines Demand Forecasting

Supply Chain Brain

This whitepaper explores common new product forecasting pitfalls, demonstrates how Ikigai's modern AI approach overcomes them, and provides insights on ROI and practical implementation.

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The Environmental Impact of Right-Sizing Packaging

Supply Chain Brain

This white paper will explore how right-sizing packaging can lead to a tangible difference on environmental protection and sustainable shipping practices. Youll learn how to tackle smarter packing processes with advanced cartonization and how to deliver a better unboxing experience.

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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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Building the Self-Optimizing Warehouse Operation

Supply Chain Brain

Warehouse operations face unprecedented challenges, including rising labor costs, low unemployment, fluctuating demand, and increasing customer expectations across B2B and B2C channels. The self-optimizing warehouse driven by advanced warehouse execution systems (WES) powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning represents a revolution in fulfillment efficiency.

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Dynamic Route Planning Builds Stability into Bulk Gas Distribution

Supply Chain Brain

Join Descartes Systems for a closer look at dynamic route planning and its potential benefits in performance and cost savings.

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Reports of U.K. Foreign Farm Worker Abuse Increase

Supply Chain Brain

Campaigners now want a review of the seasonal agricultural worker scheme and of any exploitation risks it presents.

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Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Threatens U.K. With $20B Hit

Supply Chain Brain

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is already trying to revive a stagnating U.K. economy while meeting her own rule that government spending must be paid for out of tax revenues.

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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.