Blog and news
News about the Statadventure Optimization Lab, and practical guides on inventory, purchasing and operations for manufacturers and distributors.
Product news
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The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open: sign up online
The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open for sign-up online: supply chain planning on your own data, with every improvement ranked in dollars, from $297 a month with users…
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New in the Lab: supplier confirmations for open purchase orders
Suppliers can now confirm open purchase order lines from one link, with no account, and the Statadventure Lab plans from their answers.
Latest articles
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AI Demand Forecasting for Small Manufacturers: Basics First
Gartner expects planning autonomy to stay rare through 2030, and manufacturers say data quality sinks most AI pilots. Here is a practical readiness checklist before you buy an…
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Agentic AI in Procurement: Where It Helps Today
AI agents are already handling routine purchasing tasks, but surveys show gaps in oversight, data and trust. Here is where agentic AI helps a smaller procurement team today…
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Record Diesel, Slower Suppliers: Protect Landed Cost
Diesel hit a record $6.31 a gallon, supplier deliveries keep slowing and inventories are thin. Here is what the latest freight and ISM data say, and how to…
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USMCA Not Renewed: Planning North American Sourcing
The US declined to renew USMCA in July, so the agreement now faces annual reviews. Here is where talks stand, why treaty status and tariff exposure are separate…
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Tariff Changes in September 2026: A Manufacturer’s Checklist
Canada tariffs widened, the US-China truce was extended to January, and IEEPA refunds are flowing. Here is what September’s trade moves mean for US manufacturers, the dates to…
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