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Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain planning and optimization. New technologies in supply chain 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 planning tools and solutions for supply chain optimization.
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    Because companies are more interconnected than ever, concern for one's supplier and its suppliers as well is paramount, says Miguel Cossio, senior director at Gartner.

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    Watch: Making Better Decisions in Supply-Chain Planning

    Jeff Metersky, senior VP of strategy and innovation at GAINS, cuts through the hyperbole and talks realistically about the benefits of agentic AI and improved supply chain planning.

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    Watch: How eGourmet Solutions Scaled Order Management to Meet Rapid Growth

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    A New Report Reveals Why So Many AI Projects Are Failing to Launch in Supply Chains

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    Gartner: Why Supply Chains Aren't Ready for an AI Overhaul

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    Best Practices for Using AI in Supply Chain Planning

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    Supply Chains Are the First Major Test Case for Automation-Led iPaaS

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    AI in Supply Chain Can’t Succeed Without Foundational Systems

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    The Quiet Rearchitecting of Manufacturing's Tech Stack

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  • How Inventory Management Can Fix Broken Supply Chains
    February 16, 2022

    Inventory management poses a huge challenge to retailers today — but it’s also the key to matching supply with demand in difficult times.

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    A lot of factors go into the success or failure of consumer brands, but one of them stands out today: the supply chain.

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    Artificial intelligence promises huge benefits to the logistics sector — so why is it so slow in being fully adopted there?

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