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Download the full white paper – AI in the Supply Chain Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Smarter AI with Domain-Specific Memory Even with A2A and MCP in place, AI systems still face a significant limitation: the boundaries of their internal training data. Most language models and forecasting tools only know what they’ve been trained on, and that …

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Powering data centers is a challenge for utilities. Data centers are highly valued by utilities because they consume large amounts of electricity with consistent, predictable demand patterns that remain steady throughout both the day and the year. The explosive growth in power demand, driven largely by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, has overwhelmed the …

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This week’s supply chain news highlights a strong focus on strategic innovation and resilient logistics, particularly in last-mile delivery and sustainable transport. Uber Technologies is positioning drone delivery as the future by investing in and integrating Flytrex’s autonomous system for rapid urban fulfillment. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical giant Takeda is pioneering green logistics by partnering with Vela …

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Coupa has announced its plan to acquire Scoutbee, an AI-powered supplier discovery platform. The integration is designed to create a more collaborative and efficient network, using AI to improve sourcing decisions and supplier onboarding. Key Points: Supplier Discovery and Data Integration: Scoutbee’s platform uses large language models to match buyers with suppliers based on criteria …

Coupa’s Scoutbee Acquisition: Ushering in the AI-Powered Future of Supplier Discovery and Procurement Read More »

AI’s Power Problem: The Supply Chain Behind the Hype Most of the discussion around OpenAI, AMD, and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence focuses on finance and technology. The more important story is about supply chains, infrastructure capacity, and the limits of the electric grid. The Physical Footprint Each new data center is a major …

Why AI’s Future Depends on the Supply Chain: Inside the Energy, Construction, and Logistics Constraints of the Data Center Boom Read More »

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has acquired Locus, a U.S.-based logistics technology company specializing in AI-powered route optimization and delivery management. The deal, announced October 7, 2025, gives IKEA greater control over the final step of its customer journey—home delivery. Locus provides an advanced logistics platform that uses artificial intelligence to plan, track, and …

Ingka Group Acquires Locus to Enhance IKEA’s Home Delivery Operations with AI-Powered Logistics Read More »

For years, Flex, Jabil, and Foxconn stayed mostly behind the curtain. They built the phones, servers, and circuit boards that defined the digital age but rarely shaped the conversation around how those products reached the market. Their role was clear: manufacture efficiently, quietly, and at scale. That clarity has disappeared. In a decade defined by shortages, …

Flex, Jabil, and Foxconn: The Quiet Evolution of Contract Manufacturing into Full-Scale Supply-Chain Orchestration Read More »

A major fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, is causing major disruptions across the U.S. automotive industry, with Ford’s highly profitable F-150 pickup truck particularly affected. The fire, which broke out on September 16, destroyed the plant’s hot mill—a critical part of the facility responsible for producing aluminum sheets. As a …

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OpenAI introduced a new capability within ChatGPT: the ability to run integrated applications, supported by a developer toolkit called the Apps SDK. These apps allow users to interact with data, tools, and systems directly through conversation. For the supply chain and logistics sector, this represents a gradual but meaningful step toward more connected, context-aware operations. …

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and OpenAI jointly announced a strategic partnership focused on scaling compute capacity for artificial intelligence systems. The agreement outlines OpenAI’s plan to deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, beginning with an initial 1-gigawatt deployment using the MI450 series in the second half of 2026. This development reflects a …

AMD and OpenAI Sign Long-Term GPU Deployment Agreement: Strategic and Supply Chain Considerations Read More »