Manufacturers adopt AI-driven supply chain orchestration to mitigate tariff and sourcing risks
Manufacturers are transitioning from using AI for predictive planning to active supply chain execution to navigate tariff volatility and nearshoring shifts. This shift reflects a broader trend of integrating automated decision-making into operational logistics to manage geopolitical trade uncertainty.
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Japan Shifts to State-Led Industrial Policy Under PM Takaichi
Japan, under Prime Minister Takaichi, has confirmed a significant shift towards a state-led industrial policy, formalizing a 370 trillion yen public-private investment strategy by 2040 focused on 17 strategic sectors, particularly AI and semiconductors. This strategy includes regulatory easing for corporate M&A and expanded pension fund investment mandates. The long-term impact on pension fund risk profiles and near-term budgetary constraints remain uncertain.