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Is your supply chain built for the future? 🌐 - #FoodForThought for the weekend Only 29% of supply chain organizations have developed the key capabilities needed to navigate future challenges. Is your business among them? Gartner's latest report highlights five crucial attributes for supply chain success: agility, resilience, regionalization, integrated ecosystems, and enterprise alignment. Yet, many companies are still focused on short-term fixes rather than long-term strategy. The research also identifies four strategic approaches—Design, Durability, Deferment, and Decision—offering insights into how businesses can strengthen their supply chains. With AI adoption, shifting trade policies, and economic shifts reshaping the landscape, now is the time to act. 📖 Read more about how leading organizations are preparing for the future: https://bit.ly/41k5ziL #supplychain #AI #strategy #innovation

📆 #SAVETHEDATE On March 27th, join us for an exclusive webinar: "Turning Uncertainty into Success: A Supply Chain Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond." Over the last three months, Supply Chain Digest and Elastic Solutions teamed up with ToolsGroup to conduct a comprehensive survey on navigating supply chain uncertainty. Now, we’re excited to share the results. Kevin Young, EVP of Growth at ToolsGroup, and Jason Stegent, President at Elastic Solutions & Partner at Supply Chain Digest, will dive into: ✅ The top 3 challenges facing supply chain leaders in 2025 ✅ The role of digital transformation in building resilience ✅ The main barriers hindering supply chain innovation This is your chance to gain actionable insights that will shape your supply chain strategy for the year ahead. 🔗 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒘: https://bit.ly/41LHal6 #SupplyChain #DigitalTransformation #Webinar #Innovation #ToolsGroup

🤖 Artificial intelligence is innovating supply chain operations, from demand forecasting to inventory optimization. An insightful new article by Inbound Logistics features 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩’𝐬 𝐒𝐎𝟗𝟗+ solution and its role in helping businesses like Gaviota and American Tire Distributors (ATD) optimize their operations. ✅ 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐚: Reduced stock levels by 𝟒𝟑% while maintaining high service levels. ✅ 𝐀𝐓𝐃: Transitioned from fixed forecasts to 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, enhancing demand responsiveness and supplier collaboration. These real-world successes demonstrate how AI-powered solutions like ToolsGroup drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and profitability in supply chain management. 📖 Discover how AI is shaping the industry: https://bit.ly/4iwgk7C #AI #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #DemandForecasting #ToolsGroup

🥧 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑷𝒊 𝑫𝒂𝒚! 🥧 Pi is more than a number—it’s a symbol of precision, problem-solving, and endless discovery. In supply chain planning, achieving optimal inventory and pricing requires the same level of mathematical rigor. AI-powered solutions apply advanced analytics to drive forecast accuracy, enhance service levels, and optimize business performance. On this Pi Day, let’s celebrate the power of data-driven intelligence in shaping the future of retail and supply chain operations. #toolsgroup #PiDay #supplychain #AI

💡 Women in Supply Chain: Where Do We Stand and What's Still Needed? 💡 The supply chain industry is evolving, but how far have we come in gender representation—and what’s still needed to close the gap? The Gartner/AWESOME Women in Supply Chain Survey 2025 is here to find out! Led by Federica Stufano and Dana Stiffler, this critical research will: ✅ Map female representation across all supply chain levels ✅ Identify strategies to attract and retain female talent This survey is open to everyone, regardless of gender—because driving meaningful change requires all voices. 🔗 Take the survey today and help shape the future of women in supply chain! https://bit.ly/4bOfLUc Participants will receive full survey results and can choose an exclusive Gartner report. #WomenInSupplyChain #Leadership #supplychain AWESOMELeaders.org

NEW BLOG - 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥? 💰 Outdated inventory management methods, such as ABC segmentation, often lead to inefficiencies. Businesses today need a more advanced approach to ensure availability while minimizing excess stock. 📦 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 enables companies to adjust stock levels based on service class—reducing waste while maintaining high fulfillment rates. Companies like Lubinski Group have leveraged this strategy to achieve a 25% inventory cost reduction and 95-96% service levels. In a world of supply chain disruptions and evolving customer expectations, strategic inventory optimization is no longer optional—it’s essential. Learn how AI-driven solutions can transform your inventory management and drive profitability. 📖 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iO5ycF #inventory #supplychain #AI #innovation #toolsgroup

🔎 Are tariffs forcing a new era of food manufacturing? New tariffs on steel, aluminum, and key imports could significantly impact food and beverage manufacturing. With tight margins and inflation-wary consumers, companies are searching for ways to offset rising costs. Some are turning to ingredient reformulation, packaging changes, or even reducing product sizes—known as “shrinkflation.” Others, like Coca-Cola, are shifting to alternative materials, such as plastic, to maintain profitability. For companies relying on imported fresh produce, options are even more limited, making price increases almost unavoidable. As global trade policies shift, how should business leaders in manufacturing adapt their supply chains and pricing strategies? Read more about how tariffs could reshape the industry and the strategies companies are considering: https://bit.ly/3FeL669 #manufacturing #foodandbeverage #tariffs #pricing

💡𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝? 🛠️ Traditional forecasting methods just don't cut it anymore. The era of volatility and unpredictability is here. But there's a powerful shift on the horizon. In our new article, we delve into the power of 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 to transform your demand forecasting process. ✨ By harnessing innovative AI solutions, businesses can achieve: 🔸Reduced excess inventory 🔸Improved product availability 🔸Enhanced agility and resilience 📈 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝! Discover how advanced forecasting techniques are helping businesses conquer a dynamic market: https://bit.ly/3XuoIMr #AI #DemandForecasting #SupplyChain #Innovation #ToolsGroup

📦 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 📦 Retailers face a constant struggle: 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞. Without a strategic approach, returned stock often ends up discounted or written off. With 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, ToolsGroup and enVista enable retailers to redistribute returned inventory strategically, ensuring that products move to locations where they are most likely to sell at full price. This 𝐀𝐈-𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, helping businesses: ✅ Rebalance inventory before and after peak seasons ✅ Optimize slow-moving SKUs to prevent markdowns ✅ Reduce excess stock and improve cash flow Ready to move from reactive inventory management to AI-driven profitability? 📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4km6mHt #returns #AI #supplychain #inventory #toolsgroup

🔮 Turning uncertainty into opportunity—how? At #AdvancedFactories2025, we’ll reveal how a top global food company transformed its supply chain with AI-powered planning: less waste, fresher products, smarter decisions. Don’t miss it! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqAYiD5J Lãberit, Service Line Digital Supply Chain Warrant Hub - Tinexta Group, ADVANCED FACTORIES #toolsgroup #supplychain #AI