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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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    April 29, 2025
    By TECSYS

    The SaaS/Cloud Play (Right, Wrong, or Right Now?)

    The future of your supply chain technology is in the cloud — are you prepared to leverage its full potential? In this session, industry experts will discuss how SaaS-based solutions offer unmatched efficiency, scalability and cost savings.

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    April 28, 2025
    By DELMIA

    AI Making Your Head Hurt? Good-It Means You're Future Proofing!

    For supply chain professionals navigating constant disruption, AI offers more than automation—it offers the ability to anticipate, adapt, and act with confidence. Join us to learn how you can take the next step with clarity, strategy, and just enough realism to avoid the hype.

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    Artificial Intelligence - You Keep Saying That Word, I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means

    In this insightful webinar, we’ll challenge the prevailing myths about AI, break down the difference between automated workflows and Agentic AI, and explore how to make informed decisions when adopting AI technologies. Join us as we cut through the hype and reveal practical insights on leveraging AI the right way to optimize your supply chain strategy effectively. 

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    From ‘Just in Time’ to ‘Just in Case’: Building Resilient Inventory Management

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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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    January 28, 2022

    The literal symptoms of COVID-19 are, for most people, passing. But the virus’s impact on retail supply chains is permanent.

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    For e-tailers selling their wares on Amazon.com, a lot of obstacles stand in the way of success — sometimes even Amazon itself. Read more.

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