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Building a Human-Centric, AI-Native Supply Chain
The integration of AI into supply chains is no longer optional. At the same time, there is growing recognition that technology should serve people, not replace them. The concept of a human-centric, AI-native supply chain merges digital capabilities with human insight and empathy. Lora Cecere argues that current supply chain planning systems—built on linear, functional Continue reading
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AI Dominance in 2025: How Supply Chains Are Being Transformed
AI Dominance in 2025: How Supply Chains Are Being TransformedSupply chains once relied on manual processes and linear planning. The pandemic and geopolitical shocks exposed their fragility and accelerated digital transformation. By late 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to how goods move, forecasts are made, and decisions executed. According to a Liferay article Continue reading
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Harnessing Trade Growth Insights with AI: Lessons from the DHL Trade Atlas 2025
Introduction Global trade is often portrayed as fragile and precarious. Headlines about tariffs, wars and supply‑chain disruptions create the impression that cross‑border commerce is in retreat. Yet the 2025 edition of the DHL Trade Atlas paints a very different picture: trade is forecast to continue growing over the next five years, with growth slightly outpacing global Continue reading
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Smart Warehousing & Robotics: Building the Warehouse of the Future
Smart Warehousing & Robotics: Building the Warehouse of the Future Context: A Warehouse Under Pressure E‑commerce growth and rising customer expectations have turned warehouses into strategic assets. Customers demand faster delivery, accurate orders and real‑time updates on product availability. At the same time, labour shortages and fluctuating demand make it increasingly difficult to scale operations Continue reading
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GenAI Contract Management & Compliance: Unlocking Efficiency and Reducing Risk
GenAI Contract Management & Compliance: Unlocking Efficiency and Reducing Risk Context: Contract Lifecycle Complexity Modern supply chains hinge on a complex web of contracts that govern supplier relationships, pricing terms, service‑level agreements and compliance obligations. Unfortunately, most organisations still rely on manual contract management. Legal teams and procurement professionals sift through hundreds of pages, often Continue reading
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AI & Workforce Transformation: Preparing Supply-Chain Talent for the Future
& Workforce Transformation: Preparing Supply‑Chain Talent for the Future Context Artificial intelligence is transforming supply chains, but its biggest impact may be felt in the workforce. As the SCM Talent Group notes, AI is not just a technological transition but a workforce transition. Open‑source models, low‑code platforms and plug‑and‑play applications are making advanced capabilities accessible Continue reading
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Blockchain & AI Synergy: Building Transparent and Intelligent Supply Chains
Blockchain & AI Synergy: Building Transparent and Intelligent Supply Chains Context Supply chains hinge on trust. Consumers want to know where their food, clothes and electronics come from; regulators demand proof that materials are ethically sourced; and businesses need assurance that partners will deliver on time and on spec. Yet traditional supply‑chain systems rely on Continue reading
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AI ‑Powered Procurement & Supplier Transformation: Unlocking Smarter Sourcing, Negotiation and Risk Management
Context Procurement is no longer a back‑office function focused solely on squeezing supplier prices. It has become a strategic driver of resilience, sustainability and innovation. Yet the processes by which most organizations source, negotiate and manage supplier relationships remain time‑consuming and heavily manual. Spreadsheets, email threads and static policies leave practitioners juggling thousands of suppliers Continue reading
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AI‑Driven Risk & Resilience: Building Antifragile Supply Chains
AI‑DriAI‑Driven Risk & Resilience: Building Antifragile Supply Chains Context Supply‑chain risk is no longer an abstract threat managed by a handful of specialists. After a string of pandemics, port closures, tariffs and wars, resilience now sits on the CEO’s agenda. Yet despite years of investment in digital tools, vulnerability remains high. An article from Everstream Continue reading
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AI‑Enabled Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Supply‑Chain Networks from Emerging Threats
As global supply chains become increasingly digitized and autonomous, they are facing a new kind of vulnerability: cyber threats. From port terminals and warehouse management systems to vendor portals and logistics bots, every node of the network is now a potential entry point for malicious actors. A recent Accenture study found that only 36 % of Continue reading
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