17 posts tagged with “inventory”

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.