Topic: Automation



Reacting to risk: AI’s role in supply chain risk management

As supply chain risks continue to proliferate, more companies are turning to AI to help them identify potential disruptions, make data-based decisions and leverage new opportunities.

It’s time to stay focused

We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on…

Is Amazon’s secret to revolutionizing logistics the willingness to say yes?

Amazon has revolutionized many industries, including logistics and fulfillment, in part because of a culture that encourages innovation rather than discouraging ideas.

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Reacting to risk: AI’s role in supply chain risk management

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
As supply chain risks continue to proliferate, more companies are turning to AI to help them identify potential disruptions, make data-based decisions and leverage new opportunities.
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It’s time to stay focused

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Brian Straight
We talk often about what a visitor from another planet would think if they landed on Earth? Well, the same applies if you open my inbox. Two out of every three messages these days centers on artificial intelligence or the impact of tariffs on supply chains. If you didn’t…

Is Amazon’s secret to revolutionizing logistics the willingness to say yes?

Thursday, February 13, 2025 · Brian Straight
Amazon has revolutionized many industries, including logistics and fulfillment, in part because of a culture that encourages innovation rather than discouraging ideas.

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Mobile robot growth slows, but future holds promise

Monday, January 20, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Labor shortages and rising e-commerce demand will continue to drive automation investment over the long term even as mobile robot growth slows in the near term, says research from Interact Analysis.

People first strategies: Key to supply chain transformation in 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025 · Inge Oosterhuis
Only 30% of companies feel confident in managing change, despite 95% undergoing transformation recently. Too many rely on technology upgrades to tools and processes, leaving employees feeling disconnected.
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Adapting to the new dynamics of digital supply chains

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Willow Liu Yang, Pamela J. Zelbst, Milo D. Berg, and Kenneth W. Green
For CEOs, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into their supply chain strategies serves as both a risk mitigation strategy and a means to capitalize on efficiency improvements to secure a competitive edge.
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From Complexity to Clarity: How technology is driving supply chain efficiency

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Bridget McCrea
This year’s Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit gives attendees the strategies, technologies, and automation tools required for ongoing success in modern logistics, transportation, and supply chain management environments.
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Midterm outlook for the Roaring ’20s: Decade of digitalization and disruption, year 6

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Global Links
As we move into 2025, supply chain executives face an evolving landscape of both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Advancements in technology are shaping industry trends, changing consumer expectations, increasing environmental pressures, and exacerbating…

Industry leaders weigh in with 2025 predictions

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 · Brian Straight
As 2025 is set to begin, a series of industry leaders have weighed in with their predictions for what’s in store.

Warehouse automation poised to rebound in 2025

Monday, December 23, 2024 · Brian Straight
Exotec’s Andy Williams says that automation and robotics should rebound in 2025 as verticals such as CPG and automotive ramp up their warehouse technology investments.

RR Donnelley survey identifies supply chain leaders’ preferred paths to the future

Friday, December 20, 2024 · Brian Straight
A new report from RR Donnelley attempts to break down the readiness of the supply chain for the future, and it has produced some interesting nuggets of interest to leaders.

Generative AI: A quantum leap in autonomous supply chains

Thursday, December 19, 2024 · Peter Anderson and Gaurav Goel
In the last couple of years, Gen AI has emerged as one of the most revolutionary business technologies in history, offering companies the opportunity to unlock supply chain operations that can learn, adapt, and make autonomous decisions.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024 · SCMR Staff
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The year of GenAI

Monday, November 25, 2024 · Brian Straight
As much discussion and deployment of artificial intelligence took place in 2024, 2025 is shaping up to be an even bigger year. This year will likely see the acceleration of AI, and specifically Generative AI, into everyday business functions.
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