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News, Trends, and Resources to Lead Smarter Supply Chains

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We know we said The Ridgeline would only go to subscribers starting this month, but this issue is too valuable to miss, so we’re making an exception.

Inside this month's Ridgeline: why power outages are now a top supply chain risk, how Hormel is modernizing its network, where Walmart is putting AI to work in planning and logistics, and how GenAI tools like Blu are helping teams plan faster and smarter.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

How GenAI Makes You Better At Your Job

What if your supply chain planning tool could answer complex “why” questions, instantly, in plain language?

Enter Blu, a GenAI forecasting companion built for planners, buyers, and executives. Rather than replacing you, it amplifies your decisions by explaining forecasts, surfacing risks, and accelerating insight. Curious how it works, in your workflows? Read the blog below to find out.

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INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Power Outages Emerge as the Next Supply Chain Risk, Report Says

Nearly 9 in 10 executives say power disruptions have hit their operations in the past year.

A new report highlights energy reliability as a growing threat to global supply chains. 89% of leaders experienced power-related disruptions, and 83% expect outages to worsen as AI and automation drive up electricity demand. Yet only 27% feel fully prepared.

Resilient supply chains aren’t just about inventory anymore, they’re about infrastructure. As Blue Ridge helps companies plan for uncertainty, this report underscores a new frontier in resilience: keeping operations powered when the grid can’t.

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Source: Supply Chain Dive

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MANUFACTURING

Hormel Foods Further Optimizes Manufacturing Footprint

Efficient supply chain management (SCM) is pivotal for businesses aiming to meet customer demands, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge.

Hormel is rapidly advancing its “Transform & Modernize” initiative to optimize manufacturing and strengthen supply chain efficiency. The company is consolidating production, including closing an aging Georgia plant, while executing 90+ projects that enhance analytics, procurement, and systems performance. By year-end, Hormel expects to realize $100M–$150M in operating gains from its modernization push.

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Source: Supply Chain Dive

TECHNOLOGY

4 Ways Walmart is Scaling AI to Unify its Supply Chain

Walmart is unifying its supply chain using artificial intelligence and automation as it targets cost efficiency, accuracy and speed across its network.

Over the last few years, the retailer has strategically invested in technology to drive quicker global operations that can adapt to challenges in real time. These investments have led it to use agentic AI for decision-making, optimization and proactive problem solving.

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Source: Supply Chain Dive

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