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Why 70% of Shippers Can't Capture the 20-30% Inventory Reduction McKinsey Says Is Possible
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Why 70% of Shippers Can't Capture the 20-30% Inventory Reduction McKinsey Says Is Possible

McKinsey says AI can cut inventory 20-30%. So why are most shippers still leaving those gains on the table? The answer isn't the AI — it's the visibility gap between what the data shows and what operations can act on.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 1, 2026 · 6 min read
NY Fed Supply Chain Pressure Index April 2026: The Easy Normalization Story Is Over
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NY Fed Supply Chain Pressure Index April 2026: The Easy Normalization Story Is Over

The NY Fed's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index jumped to 0.68 in March 2026 — its highest reading since January 2023. After two years of easing, supply chain normalization just hit a wall. Here's what it means for shippers heading into Q2.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Hershey Thinks Supply Chain Tech Can Cut Inventory by $100 Million. That Should Get Everyone’s Attention.
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Hershey Thinks Supply Chain Tech Can Cut Inventory by $100 Million. That Should Get Everyone’s Attention.

Hershey’s projected $100 million inventory reduction shows how decision intelligence, spend visibility, and better execution data can unlock leaner inventories without sacrificing service.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Manifest 2026 Takeaways: How Major Retailers Are Using Layered AI to Transform Supply Chain Operations
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Manifest 2026 Takeaways: How Major Retailers Are Using Layered AI to Transform Supply Chain Operations

Key takeaways from Manifest 2026: how American Eagle, Dollar General, and Nordstrom are deploying layered AI strategies across demand forecasting, inventory repositioning, and procurement.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsFebruary 23, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Inventory Optimization Goes Autonomous: How Cognitive Replenishment Is Replacing Safety Stock Formulas in 2026
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AI Inventory Optimization Goes Autonomous: How Cognitive Replenishment Is Replacing Safety Stock Formulas in 2026

Static safety stock formulas can't keep up with today's demand volatility. Learn how AI-driven cognitive replenishment is cutting inventory costs 20-30% while improving service levels.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsFebruary 21, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Demand Forecasting Is Cutting Supply Chain Delays by 40%: Here's How Shippers Are Deploying It in 2026
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AI Demand Forecasting Is Cutting Supply Chain Delays by 40%: Here's How Shippers Are Deploying It in 2026

AI-driven demand forecasting is slashing supply chain delays by up to 40% and cutting forecasting errors in half. Learn how shippers are deploying predictive analytics in 2026 to optimize inventory and freight planning.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsFebruary 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Risk-Based Inventory: How Climate-Aware Logistics Planning Is Replacing Just-in-Time in 2026
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Risk-Based Inventory: How Climate-Aware Logistics Planning Is Replacing Just-in-Time in 2026

Just-in-time inventory is giving way to risk-based, climate-aware logistics planning. Learn how shippers are building supply chain resilience in 2026 with smarter inventory strategies.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsFebruary 12, 2026 · 5 min read