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How Supply Chain Resilience is Vital in Warehouse Management

All Things Supply Chain

Today, businesses are constantly navigating a dynamic landscape filled with unforeseen challenges.

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Embracing Decision Intelligence to Enhance Integrated Business Planning

Supply Chain Trend

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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East Coast port labor talks spark shipper contingency plans

Supply Chain Dive

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.

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Four Cybersecurity Moves Every Manufacturer Can Make

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, and manufacturing stakeholders should prepare for the cyber threats that are most likely to impact their operations.

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How a Global CPG Leader Optimized $500M of Direct Materials Spend and Exceeded Savings Goal

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.

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A CPO’s first 100 days: What to focus on and how to build a plan of attack

Spend Matters

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.

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Enhance your data security posture with a no-code approach to application-level encryption

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Data is the lifeblood of every organization. As your organization’s data footprint expands across the clouds and between your own business lines to drive value, it is essential to secure data at all stages of the cloud adoption and throughout the data lifecycle. While there are different mechanisms available to encrypt data throughout its lifecycle ( in transit , at rest and in use ), application-level encryption (ALE) provides an additional layer of protection by encrypting data at its so

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Inventory Fitness: Governance, Targets and Segmentation

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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Gartner Global Supply Chain Top 25: Solution Providers – Choose Your Clients Wisely!

Procurement Insights

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

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A practitioner’s view of AI in procurement – Are we there yet?

Spend Matters

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.

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Enhancing triparty repo transactions with IBM MQ for efficiency, security and scalability

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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.

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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

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Under Armour plans layoffs, 25% SKU reduction

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer is looking to “sell much more of much fewer products" over the long term, founder Kevin Plank said.

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Amazon Planning for 16M Square Feet of New Warehouse Spaces in 2024

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain consulting firm MWPVL International estimates that Amazon is planning for at least 170 new distribution facilities in the U.S. alone.

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Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management

The Network Effect

The post Generative AI: Force Multiplier for Autonomous Supply Chain Management appeared first on The Network Effect.

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A proactive supply chain risk posture is increasingly necessary — and finally possible

Spend Matters

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.

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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

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Scrabbling through Odd Technology Terms

The Good Spending

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.

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Shipping carrier diversification benefits Lulus in Q1

Supply Chain Dive

The fashion brand has added more delivery providers in recent quarters to offset rising shipping costs.

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Watch: A Double Challenge to Warehouses: Not Enough Labor, and a Need for Speed

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO: Which Online Learning Platform is Right for You?

SCMDOJO

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?

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

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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Spend Matters product enhancements

Spend Matters

Alongside our free-to-read content, Spend Matters provides a subscription service of data-driven procurement technology analysis, research and thought leadership based on granular rankings of procurement technology capabilities and customer satisfaction surveys. We strive to improve how we communicate this procurement tech market intelligence based on customers’ requests.

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Searching for the Limits of Employee Activism at Google

Art of Procurement

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.

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BMW imported cars to the US using parts from banned supplier: Senate report

Supply Chain Dive

The automaker shipped at least 8,000 Mini Coopers that used components from a company based in China's Xinjiang region.

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Report: As E-Commerce Surges, Merchants Need to Fortify Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Over the last year, 73% or merchants saw impacts to their businesses from international shipping problems such as delays, damaged products or theft.

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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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LinkedIn Learning vs SCMDOJO: Which Online Learning Platform is Right for You?

SCMDOJO

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?

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How Did AI Hurt Red Lobster But Help ALDI?

Procurement Insights

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.

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Top Tips for Working with a Purchasing Consultant

Procurement Freelancers

The improvement of buying processes has become rather critical in the modern business environment. This… The post Top Tips for Working with a Purchasing Consultant first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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1-800-Flowers.com offsets delivery rate hikes with logistics optimization

Supply Chain Dive

The gift provider's efforts include placing inventory closer to end customers as it looks to mitigate fuel surcharges and other fees.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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Watch: How to Integrate Autonomous Lift Trucks Into the Warehouse

Supply Chain Brain

Autonomous lift trucks are all the rage in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, says David Griffin, chief sales officer with Seegrid. But bringing them on requires extensive preparation.

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From Practitioner to Entrepreneur: Mark Holyoake Interviews AOP Founder Philip Ideson

Art of Procurement

“At the end of the day, we exist to try and help the procurement profession be more impactful. That’s the. The post From Practitioner to Entrepreneur: Mark Holyoake Interviews AOP Founder Philip Ideson appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Value-add procurement takes flight at London Luton Airport with JAGGAER

Jaggaer

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Value-add procurement takes flight at London Luton Airport with JAGGAER.

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How to Build a Business Case for Contract Management Software

ContractSafe

Your business needs contract management software. The only problem? Not everyone sees the same writing on the wall as you do. The solution? Building a business case stronger than the loudest naysayer’s opinion.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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