WHAT’S THE WORD
The Language of Logistics
Coming to Terms with Tech Overload
Platform Glut Some teams grapple with a supply chain communications divide as members have different platform preferences and levels of feedback urgency. How do you and your team communicate with your supply chain partners and colleagues? Email us (yes, we like email) at: editorial@inboundlogistics.com (subject: What’s the Word). PHONE SLACK EMAIL WHAT’S APP TEXT
HYPERLOCALIZED SUPPLY CHAINS With advancements in technology like 3D printing, AI-driven logistics, and increased emphasis on sustainability, I foresee a significant shift toward producing goods closer to the point of consumption. This trend could reduce dependency on global supply chains, minimize transportation costs, and lower carbon footprints. Imagine more products being manufactured in local micro-factories, tailored to regional demands, and delivered faster than ever before. Hyper-localized supply chains could revolutionize the way we think about production and distribution.
DATA IMPURITY From AI hallucinations to out-of-context conclusions, supply chain stakeholders report they often can’t trust the data they’re getting from AI, even though it is based on their own data.
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NOTIFICATION FATIGUE Growing risk categories, monitored daily, times thousands and thousands of suppliers mean it can be impossible for supply chain decision-makers in large companies to act on noti cations from risk monitoring solutions. To combat “noti cation fatigue” from technology solutions about risks in their supply chain, enterprise buyers will seek solutions and partners that can monitor, notify, and carry through on resolving the risk ef ciently, including incident and pro t recovery. –Steve Yurko, CEO, apexanalytix
2025 GOAL “Sulier diversity strengthens suly chain resilience while driving
value, efficiency, and innovation. By partnering with sma, local,
Split-shoring The past decade in sourcing has been a series of object lessons in the danger of putting all eggs in one basket. We have seen supply chains move from China is king to China +1, then China +many. Geopolitical tensions drive friend-shoring . The need for shorter supply chains drives nearshoring . Finally, split-shoring involves a balance between overseas suppliers and sourcing closer to home, emphasizing the importance of diversification to supply chain resilience. –Sébastien Breateu, Founder and CEO, QIMA
and diverse suliers, businesses mitigate risks, control costs, and create sustainable growth. 65% of organizations report improved suly chain competitiveness, and nearly 50% see it as a driver for winning new business through RFPs and enhancing their brand.” –Aylin Basom, CEO, Supplier.io
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