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Why AI Will Reshape — Not Replace — the Role of Supply Chain Planning

September 12, 2025
Andrew Bell, SCB Contributor

By 2030, the most effective supply chains will be the ones where humans and AI learn, adapt and orchestrate together in real time. 


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Future-Proofing Pharmaceutical Imports: Tactics for a Volatile 2025

August 12, 2025
Melissa Sayers, SCB Contributor

Pharmaceutical importers are navigating one of the most volatile trade environments in recent memory.


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AI/ML Capabilities Bring Better Signals, Models, and Collaboration to Demand Forecasting

August 7, 2025
Sunder Balakrishnan, SCB Contributor

The CPG and retail industries can no longer afford to rely on fragile, backward-looking forecasting systems.


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In the Age of Supply Chain Tech, Who — or What — Is a ‘Partner’?

August 4, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

By all means, consider embracing technology to supercharge all aspects of your supply chain. But never underestimate the power of human-driven partnerships to yield the best and most valuable results.


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AI-Powered Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Complicated World

July 25, 2025
Justin Newell, SCB Contributor

For supply chains, artificial intelligence offers new paradigms and approaches, delivering streamlined processes and results that are unprecedented.


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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

July 18, 2025
Tanguy Caillet, SCB Contributor

With the integration of AI, enterprise leaders have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build smarter, more resilient supply chain operations.


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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

July 14, 2025
Brad Berger, Contributing Editor

Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.


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THINK TANK

How to Build a Disruption-Ready Supply Chain

July 10, 2025
Jeff Lang, SCB Contributor

How can companies strengthen supply chain resilience and improve their insurability in today’s environment? 


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AI: Real or Hype?

July 9, 2025
Sponsored by DELMIA

Companies will need to implement powerful governance frameworks, invest in training, and ensure transparency in AI-driven processes.


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SCB FEATURE

AI-Tuned Pricing and Inventory Strategies are the Way Forward for Retailers

July 2, 2025
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

Demand-sensing is important, and is much improved by AI. But pricing and inventory modeling are important too.


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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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