All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 30, 2024

Analytics is a powerful tool that supply chain experts find critical in the modern competitive market.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 29, 2024

While Black workers moved “large, heavy packages,” their White colleagues sorted letters, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ivoflow and its solution for direct spend management. Global supply chains are under constant pressure because uncertain geopolitical factors, rising energy costs, highly volatile raw material markets and increasing international competition make global supply chains and procuring goods challenging and unpredictable.

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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.

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Arkestro

APRIL 26, 2024

Here are a few strategies to help procurement leaders get their order cadence and tempo under control, be more prepared for disruption, and achieve cost savings.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 25, 2024

“ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” Desmond Tutu Outside-in thinking in theory Outside-in thinking makes sense. It has been suggested to include a market, customer, and competitor view in a strategy definition for more than 50 years. It is not new in strategy. It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

The toxic waste includes chemicals such as nitrogen, phosphorous, chloride, oil, and cyanide, released into rivers and lakes between 2018 and 2022 in 17 states.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

The source-to-pay (S2P) application suite was created to be a one-stop-shop technology choice for procurement professionals — offering the potential for ‘suite synergy’ that delivers value beyond the sum of the individual process-centric modules. But there are some endemic technology gaps with a suite approach that can’t be fixed easily with more S2P features, with a simple/elegant UX, or even with an attractive underlying digital platform to allow better integration (e.g., via numerous open API

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s dynamic and uncertain landscape, commerce strategy—what we might formerly have referred to as ecommerce strategy—is so much more than it once was. Commerce is a complex journey in which the moment of truth—conversion—takes place. This reality means that every brand in every industry with every business model needs to optimize the commerce experience, and thus the customer experience , to drive conversion rates and revenues.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 25, 2024

On March 29th, it was announced that manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles must reduce their overall emissions by mandated percentages, starting. The post Examining the Practicality of the EV Truck Mandate appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

The agency is mulling changes to how shipping companies like DHL eCommerce and Pitney Bowes inject volume into its network, industry experts told Supply Chain Dive.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2024

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 26, 2024

Business scenarios are very competitive nowadays. Procurement experts not only have to control the costs… The post Introduction to Cost-Saving Strategies for Purchasing Departments first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management. Hosted by IBM® in partnership with Meta, VeloxCon showcased the latest innovation in Velox including project roadmap, Prestissimo (Presto-on-Velox), Gluten (Spark-on-Velox), hardware acceleration, and much more.

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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

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Arkestro

MAY 1, 2024

Webinars / AI Decoded: What Every CPO Needs to Know AI Decoded: What Every CPO Needs to Know Summary: AI is seemingly “everything, everywhere, all at once!” and it has dominated business and technology discussions since the launch of ChatGPT. The opportunities are immense, but the amount of information on AI is overwhelming. Let Ardent Partners and Arkestro help you cut through the noise in this webinar. 3 Key Takeaways: AI has the potential to channel an entirely new level of innovation Procure

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Supply Chain Dive

MAY 1, 2024

The e-commerce giant cut costs by increasing the number of product units delivered per box, CEO Andy Jassy said.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

Established in 2023, Chery Super Factory is a cutting-edge automobile manufacturing plant with a focus on integrating advanced technologies and realizing digital transformation. With an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and 200,000 KD units, the factory aims to be at the forefront of business integration, smart supply chain management, and a robust logistics ecosystem.

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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Most organizations have a standard process for transferring a lead from the marketing team to the sales team. This typically occurs when a lead transitions from being a marketing qualified lead (MQL) to a sales qualified lead (SQL). This article takes a closer look at SQLs, explains how they are qualified, and notes their importance in the sales funnel.

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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.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

We know that understanding clients’ technical issues is paramount for delivering effective support service. Enterprises demand prompt and accurate solutions to their technical issues, requiring support teams to possess deep technical knowledge and communicate action plans clearly. Product-embedded or online support tools, such as virtual assistants, can drive more informed and efficient support interactions with client self-service.

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Una

APRIL 30, 2024

The Sidekick #004 Baltimore Collapse Rattles Supply Chains Kris Lance VP & General Manager, Una April 30, 2024 Intro Welcome to Issue #004 of The Sidekick ! In this edition, we’ll move away from food topics for a bit to check out the supply chain impacts of the Baltimore bridge collapse. The loss of maritime traffic is expected to cost somewhere around $9 million per day, while thousands of port side jobs have been impacted.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

The company launched a cross-brand capability for online orders returned at stores as it pursues deals with more enterprise retailers.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 30, 2024

Spurred by the cloud computing boom, warehouse management systems (WMS) are seeing a widespread move from on-premise solutions to software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-hosted delivery. With this supply chain evolution in mind, how can change management move from something organizations avoid at all costs to something they embrace?

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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,

Supply Chain Optimization

Art of Procurement

APRIL 30, 2024

Category management in procurement is a bit like pickles in your sandwich. Some people think it’s outdated. Many experts think. The post What is Category Management? (According to the Experts) appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization. AI tools help users address queries and resolve alerts by using supply chain data, and natural language processing helps analysts access inventory, order and shipment data for decision-ma

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or simply curious about the inner workings of the global economy, this article will provide you with a solid foundation.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

None of the warehouse’s 456 associates were harmed during the disaster and are being given resources to help with temporary work relocation.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 28, 2024

The attacks on Red Sea shipping have forced carriers to reroute their vessels around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, resulting in increased cost. But that hasn’t fazed New Balance.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 30, 2024

There is no easy template for building a category strategy, but with expert advice you can formulate a strategy that. The post How to Build a Winning Category Strategy with Help from a True Procurement Expert appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Procurement Freelancers

APRIL 28, 2024

The domain of procurement services is vast and complex, requiring specialized knowledge and skills to… The post Top 8 Benefits of Hiring a Certified Procurement Professional first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Fraxion

APRIL 29, 2024

Cloud spend management: A guide to optimizing your costs Cloud computing has seen a significant surge in adoption across industries, driven by its intrinsic scalability, flexibility, and accessibility. Organizations have embraced the cloud to leverage its potential for easily scaling resources and adapting to changing business needs with unparalleled flexibility.

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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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