How Serta Simmons Bedding is optimizing manufacturing efficiency
Supply Chain Dive
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The retailer will implement digital supply chain software to improve forecast accuracy and lower costs
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Pillars of Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 29, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Pillars of Sustainability — Everything About Sustainability The pillars of sustainability should be embedded into an organization’s strategy to achieve sustainability.
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The Big Interview with Lorna Baker
Procurement Heads
MARCH 27, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Big Interview, Lorna spoke with Gemma Burman about her procurement career. How did you get into procurement? Well, like a lot of people, I fell into procurement really.
Open Tendering — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 26, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Open Tendering — Everything You Should Know Open tendering is crucial in the acquisition of goods and services for a company. However, what is it?
Supply Chain Balancing Act: Meeting Customer Needs in the Era of Constrained Supply and Volatile Demand
Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components
Join this webinar to learn about the evolution of supply chain management in the Post pandemic era of constrained supply and volatile demand. Like a candle burning at both ends, businesses are struggling to manage supply alongside rapidly changing customer demands.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 03/17/2023-03/23/2023
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2023
IBM and Canada to Unveil Chips Pact Canada and International Business Machines (IBM), look to seal an agreement to strengthen semiconductor cooperation on today.
Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 24, 2023
The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop
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The importance of supply chain resiliency in a post-pandemic world
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MARCH 24, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resiliency. Businesses that invest in building resilient supply chains can withstand future disruptions and gain a competitive advantage in a post-pandemic world
How Solar Roofs Are Being Used to Power Electric Cars
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MARCH 29, 2023
The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper systems built to subtly augment electric driving, rather than power it in full
Challenges of today’s monolithic data architecture
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
The challenges organizations are facing today with data are multi-faceted. There is more data than ever before, in multiple locations, in varying forms and of poor quality. To add even more complexity, the uses of data have become more varied.
Episode 108: Considering the Transparency and Control of Digital Currency with Kris Lance
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MARCH 29, 2023
EPISODE 108 Considering the Transparency and Control of Digital Currency with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | March 29, 2023 The banking system has been in the news quite a bit recently, and not for good reasons.
Sustainable Procurement: The Ultimate Guide to Going Green
Speaker: Sarah O'Brien, CEO of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
This session will help you become oriented with sustainable procurement by providing an easy-to-understand framework, describing the potential benefits of sustainable procurement, and identifying key drivers for integrating sustainability into procurement.
Circular Economy — Transforming Sustainable Procurement
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 29, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Circular Economy — Transforming Sustainable Procurement The circular economy is gaining traction throughout the years and many businesses are adopting it.
Bringing the Supply Chain Closer: Nearshoring Is Here
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 26, 2023
In recent years, nearshoring has emerged as a popular strategy for companies looking to optimize their supply chains
DHL, FedEx and USPS among top brands impersonated in phishing scams
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2023
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare's rankings underscore how the daily presence of logistics businesses in consumers' lives makes them a prime target for phishing scams
5 things supply chain managers can do to contribute to humanitarian relief
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MARCH 28, 2023
When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations
The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond
Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain
Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!
Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
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MARCH 28, 2023
Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains.
Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 27, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information.
Why Data-Driven Worker Safety Training is Key to a Healthy Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2023
Supply chain leaders can measure, analyze and segment data across the workforce as they would any other aspect of the operation
Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 24, 2023
The retailer is raising capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024
TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new light. In order to thrive, companies need to take a more synchronized approach. Learn why a holistic “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond.
Focusing Beyond Cost in Procurement
Una
MARCH 30, 2023
Pain Points in Procurement Series Focusing Beyond Cost in Procurement to Drive Value Practitioners who are focusing beyond cost in procurement are shifting stakeholder mindsets about the value the function can bring to the organization.
The Future of EDI for Supply Chains
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 30, 2023
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) was introduced in the 1960’s to allow businesses to communicate key business transactions such as purchase orders, advanced shipping notices, and invoices electronically instead of via paper providing fewer errors and more efficiencies.
Pick & Pack And How To Improve Your Warehouse Processes
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MARCH 30, 2023
Making the pick and pack process more efficient is possible with these tips from Red Stag Fulfillment. Image by rawpixel on Freepik. Getting your pick-and-pack process right is essential to efficient e-commerce order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Walmart is Changing the Way Its Employees Get to Work
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2023
When the new Walmart campus opens, roughly half its employees will live within five miles of their work. The plan is for every employee to have easy access to bike parking, showers and lockers
Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint
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This case study illustrates how DVS implemented a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint to deal with the challenge of connecting people, systems, and processes.
PepsiCo touts AI barcode readers for distribution centers
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MARCH 28, 2023
The food and beverage giant is deploying machine-vision tech to drive efficiency and increase warehouse throughput
MITx MicroMasters Program offers webinar on supply chain’s critical role in business
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MARCH 27, 2023
MITx MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain Management is offering a webinar for those looking to upskill or learn more about how the supply chain now affects all business and operational decisions
Know Why Procurement Consulting Should Be A Crucial Component Of Every Business
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MARCH 27, 2023
Companies frequently purchase goods and services from a variety of suppliers. The specifics of obtaining… The post Know Why Procurement Consulting Should Be A Crucial Component Of Every Business first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
What is Sourceable Spend?
Procurement Software
MARCH 28, 2023
Around 60% of a company’s revenue is spent on goods and services from external suppliers in most mature businesses. But how much of this is sourceable spend? And how much of what your organisation purchases is actually spend that’s addressable, or currently being actively managed?
Digital Transformation: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait
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This playbook offers manufacturers a realistic and viable guide to balancing immediate needs with future-focused strategy.
Ransomware Attack to Hurt Revenue at India’s Top Drugmaker
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MARCH 27, 2023
A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the incident, which included a breach of some file systems and theft of certain company and personal data
What drone companies need to do to reach lofty delivery goals
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Zipline and Alphabet's Wing aim to scale up and reach more customers, but it will take more than their internal capabilities to secure long-term success and adoption
Influencing Behavior 101
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MARCH 28, 2023
Influencing behavior is an important skill for those who work in sales and negotiations. Understanding the factors that influence behavior is critical for promoting a positive work culture, increasing productivity, and improving efficiency.
Negotiating with the Dutch: Why are Dutch People So Direct?
Negotiations Ninja
MARCH 27, 2023
Michael Van Keulen is the Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software. He’s also Dutch. In a recent episode of Negotiations Ninja, he shares some of the nuances of negotiating with Dutch people. One of the biggest takeaways: Dutch people are direct. Why are Dutch People So Direct?
Enabling Assurance of Supply in the Global Marketplace
Speaker: Adrian Gonzalez, Tom Nightingale, and Martin Verwijmeren
Watch this insightful conversation about enabling assurance of supply in the global marketplace to better balance inventory and control costs.
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