How Supply Chain Resilience is Vital in Warehouse Management
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 27, 2024
Today, businesses are constantly navigating a dynamic landscape filled with unforeseen challenges.
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Record Hurricane Season in Atlantic Could Spell Trouble for Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 28, 2024
NOAA is projecting between 17 and 25 named storms with winds of nearly 40 miles an hour in the Atlantic between June and November.
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Four Cybersecurity Moves Every Manufacturer Can Make
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2024
Supply chain attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, and manufacturing stakeholders should prepare for the cyber threats that are most likely to impact their operations.
East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 24, 2024
While there has not been a "wholesale shift" in volumes to the West Coast, conversations have started, per a Port of Los Angeles media briefing.
How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal
Advertiser: GEP
A Fortune 500 CPG company partnered with GEP to improve end-to-end category management, optimize direct spend categories, and increase strategic focus on tail spend. GEP’s sourcing expertise and market intelligence enabled the company to centralize sourcing and order management processes, strengthen key supplier relationships, and enhance supply chain resilience and agility.
A CPO’s first 100 days: What to focus on and how to build a plan of attack
Spend Matters
MAY 24, 2024
As a member of senior management, we are expected to hit the ground running and show how we are driving change for the company. CPOs typically report to a C-Level member of the executive team, and being prepared before you arrive is critical. Many of us have our own beliefs for how to measure success, but I would argue that there are some fundamentals involving people, process, data and technology to exceed in our role and achieve company goals.
Embracing Decision Intelligence to Enhance Integrated Business Planning
Supply Chain Trend
MAY 26, 2024
Many Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles around the world are based on a 30-year-old process definition supported by 30-year-old planning concepts. This traditional IBP is often not sufficient anymore for a fast-changing world, where speed of decision making and taking the right action means competitive advantage. Well run, traditional IBP can have many positive outcomes, but there are also many limitations like sequential process steps, arbitrary periodic planning & decision cycles, e
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Toyota debuts renewable energy system at Port of Long Beach
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The resources generated by the new system will support Toyota Logistics Services’ vehicle-processing and distribution center at the port.
A practitioner’s view of AI in procurement – Are we there yet?
Spend Matters
MAY 22, 2024
Spend Matters is researching the personal viewpoints and the practical application of AI among leaders in the procurement profession. We are welcoming both opinion and real-life use cases from senior procurement and supply practitioners to bring genuine first-hand insights to like-minded procurement professionals. If you would like to join the dialog please reach out to us or submit your points of view or observations here.
How Did AI Hurt Red Lobster But Help ALDI?
Procurement Insights
MAY 26, 2024
Under Kenny, Red Lobster also cut two of its longtime shrimp suppliers— and competitors to Thai Union — to purchase more shrimp from Thai Union at higher costs, according to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing. Kenny’s decision came “in apparent coordination with Thai Union and under the guise of a ‘quality review,’” Red Lobster said. These changes culminated in a $20 endless shrimp promotion in 2023 that would come back to haunt Red Lobster.
Enhancing triparty repo transactions with IBM MQ for efficiency, security and scalability
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 24, 2024
The exchange of securities between parties is a critical aspect of the financial industry that demands high levels of security and efficiency. Triparty repo dealing systems, central to these exchanges, require seamless and secure communication across different platforms. The Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) recently recommended (link resides outside ibm.com) IBM® MQ as the messaging software requirement for all its members to manage the triparty repo dealing system.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Canada Border Agents Threaten to Strike in June
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warned the border agent strike could have “significant impacts” for agriculture trade, producers and consumers.
Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The retailer is looking to “sell much more of much fewer products" over the long term, founder Kevin Plank said.
A proactive supply chain risk posture is increasingly necessary — and finally possible
Spend Matters
MAY 23, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. There has been a steady stream of supply chain crises in the news this spring, from shipping delays in the Middle East due to regional conflict to the halting of semiconductor production in Taiwan and the upending of imports and exports out of Baltimore. Each unexpected event serves as a reminder to stakeholders across the supply chain that disruption is inevitable — but it doesn’t have to be unpredictable.
Gartner Global Supply Chain Top 25: Solution Providers – Choose Your Clients Wisely!
Procurement Insights
MAY 25, 2024
Unfortunately, the word solution is an overused misnomer that usually refers to a particular type of technology. As you read the rest of this post, you will find that eVA and its growing success have very little to do with technology – in this case, Ariba, and more to do with methodology. By the way, here is the link to the eVA site: [link].) As a result, they avoided the trap of eVA becoming a software project, as Bob put it, and were thereby able to shift the emphasis from an exercise in c
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management
The Network Effect
MAY 23, 2024
The post Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.
Watch: AI and ESG: Are They in Conflict?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence is all the rage, but is it coming into conflict with environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns? Guy Courtin, vice president of industry and global alliances with Tecsys, explains the apparent disconnect.
Cotton traced to Xinjiang, China, present in over 800 products: report
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 28, 2024
About a third of positive-tested items had fibers solely from the banned region, despite U.S. regulations over forced labor concerns.
ConvergentIS: Vendor Analysis — SAP P2P Partner solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
MAY 29, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ConvergentIS and its solution for P2P enhancement on the SAP ecosystem. SAP’s impressive partner ecosystem includes numerous vendors that extend SAP’s capabilities. ConvergentIS is one of these partners. It compliments SAP’s P2P process by going beyond SAP’s standard offerings and delivering advanced functionalities, such as real-time visibility into vendor-specific metrics, flexible service entry sheet submission with
Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Searching for the Limits of Employee Activism at Google
Art of Procurement
MAY 23, 2024
Searching for the Limits of Employee Activism at Google Over the last few weeks, we have watched as student protests. The post Searching for the Limits of Employee Activism at Google appeared first on Art of Procurement.
LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO: Which Online Learning Platform is Right for You?
SCMDOJO
MAY 27, 2024
Are you looking to enhance your professional skills and expand your knowledge base in the comfort of your own home? When considering online learning platforms, comparing LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO is worth doing. LinkedIn Learning and SCMDOJO are two comprehensive online learning platforms that can help you achieve your goals. But how do you choose between the two?
Inventory Fitness: Governance, Targets and Segmentation
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 23, 2024
Without an inventory governance program, working capital will not align with your business aspirations. Attack inventory directly with Oliver Wight in this fast-paced, concise webinar on Inventory Governance.
Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.
How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
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MAY 28, 2024
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Scrabbling through Odd Technology Terms
The Good Spending
MAY 27, 2024
As I constantly update my course materials on Technology Procurement , I encountered some odd species of IT and technological jargon, which I wanted to share in this post. Some are strange, others puzzling. Still, all of those are useful to know if not practiced. I cannot promise revelations, but it is an excellent addition to your Scrabble vocabulary, as a minimum.
LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO: Which Online Learning Platform is Right for You?
SCMDOJO
MAY 27, 2024
Are you looking to enhance your professional skills and expand your knowledge base in the comfort of your own home? When considering online learning platforms, comparing LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO is worth doing. LinkedIn Learning and SCMDOJO are two comprehensive online learning platforms that can help you achieve your goals. But how do you choose between the two?
Watch: A Double Challenge to Warehouses: Not Enough Labor, and a Need for Speed
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 22, 2024
Monty McVaugh, head of products with Opex Corporation, tackles two major challenges in the warehouse today: the chronic labor shortage, and demand by customers for ever-faster order fulfillment.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
BMW imported cars to the US using parts from banned supplier: Senate report
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The automaker shipped at least 8,000 Mini Coopers that used components from a company based in China's Xinjiang region.
What is The Best Process Modeling Tool and Software?
Pipefy
MAY 29, 2024
Business process modeling (BPM) tools simulate business processes , most often to improve the performance of business strategies. Analysts can then use these tools to map out their current processes, identify the most significant areas for improvement, and create new methods for carrying out tasks more effectively. This post explores the most common types of business process modeling tools and provides specific examples.
Episode 167: Bird (Flu) Watching – Tracking the Spread of H5N1 with Kris Lance
Una
MAY 29, 2024
EPISODE 167 Bird (Flu) Watching: Tracking the Spread of H5N1 with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | May 29, 2024 The H5N1 virus (a.k.a. ‘Bird flu’) is not just spreading among birds in the supply chain. It has recently jumped to beef cattle and – in just a few cases – human beings. It has now been found in 32 herds in 8 states. But is it time to worry?
Embracing the Fractional CFO Model
Procurement Express
MAY 29, 2024
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of the fractional CFO has emerged as a transformative force, offering high-growth companies a strategic financial partner to drive their success. Chris Ortega, the renowned founder of Fresh FP&A, shares his expertise on the evolving fractional CFO model and the key qualities that define success in this niche.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr
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