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What We Heard at TUG 2026: Manufacturers Are Still Focused on Operational Visibility and Efficiency
TUG 2026 brought together manufacturers, distributors, and operations leaders for conversations around ERP strategy, finance modernization, inventory management, and supply chain execution. For the SourceDay team, one theme surfaced repeatedly throughout the event: manufacturers are still struggling with operational visibility and manual purchasing processes that create downstream disruptions across inventory, production, and customer delivery. Teams…
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What We Heard at Epicor Insights 2026: Manufacturers Are Ready to Modernize Supply Chain Operations
Epicor Insights 2026 highlighted growing demand for supply chain modernization, AI-ready operations, supplier collaboration, and scalable procurement workflows across manufacturing.
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The Future of the Manufacturing Workforce: Who Will Do the Work—and How It’s Changing
U.S. manufacturing is facing three concurrent shifts: a demographic cliff, a chronic talent shortage, and an accelerating wave of automation that’s redefining what “factory work” means. The good news: productivity keeps rising. The challenge: finding and preparing the workforce to capitalize on it. We explore how manufacturers can adapt to these converging forces to build…
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Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty: How SourceDay Keeps You A Step Ahead
“80% of U.S. businesses anticipate major sourcing disruptions. This isn’t just a policy change—it’s a wake-up call.”— Robert Kramer, Analyst, Moor Insights Global trade continues to be marked by deep-seated volatility, as uncertainty around tariffs and shifting regulations remains a constant pressure on supply chains. Even as some tariffs are rolled back, the underlying volatility…
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Navigating Supply Chain Risks—How Technology Enhances Supply Assurance
Key Supply Chain Risks Manufacturers Face In today’s unpredictable global environment, manufacturing supply chains encounter numerous risks. From geopolitical instability and natural disasters to complex regulatory environments, these challenges are significant. Supply assurance—the practice of maintaining consistent, reliable material availability—has become a critical priority for manufacturers. Supplier Reliability and Visibility Challenges Supplier reliability remains a…
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Strengthening Supply Chains Through Supplier Diversification: A Practical Guide for North American Manufacturers & Distributors
Supplier diversification is increasingly important for North American manufacturers and distributors. Recent supply chain disruptions—from global events to regional instabilities—highlight the risks of relying on a limited number of suppliers. Diversification helps mitigate these risks, ensures business continuity, and can lead to improved operational outcomes. Drivers of Supplier Diversification Risk Management: Dependence on single or…