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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 · Brian Straight
Agentic AI’s ability to make and execute on decisions will empower organizations to improve efficiency and free up staff for more value-add tasks.
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
No longer considered just a cost center, the supply chain now plays a pivotal role in generating new revenue opportunities and ensuring companies meet the rising demands of today and tomorrow. Procter & Gamble is proving how.
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
Like most industries, procurement is facing a talent shortage. Targeting potential candidates earlier in their career journeys and continuing to invest in them can prove an effective anecdote.
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Brian Straight
Inspiration can come from many places, but maybe it’s time to spend more effort on studying nature and what it can teach us about supply chain innovation.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 · Brian Straight
Cleo analyzed five years of earnings calls and stock price movement for 1,000 companies, and found investors rewarded those showing supply chain leadership.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 · Brian Straight
The move to more connected, cloud-based systems can offer real-time decision-making and improved business performance, says Manhattan Associates exec.
Monday, April 14, 2025 · Brian Straight
As the parent company reorganizes, opportunities for a one-stop shop to access all the company’s technologies from various business units emerges.
Friday, April 11, 2025 · Brian Straight
Infios CEO Ed Auriemma explains the logic behind the company’s rebrand and why a changing culture will drive more revenue and success for the supply chain business.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 · Brian Straight
From data to people, there are steps that must be taken to convert a warehouse from a static cost center to a dynamic and digitally transformed centerpiece of operational excellence.
Friday, April 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
Strong relationships can have many beneficial outcomes for procurement organizations, but many still cling to a transactional relationship measured at the bottom line.
