The warehouse flood – True stories
ABC of Procurement
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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Air freight rates nosedive with shippers flocking to ocean
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Businesses are opting for shorter capacity commitments to maintain flexibility, experts say.
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The Biggest Trends in Warehouse Management in 2023
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The bigger a manufacturer, retailer or distributor gets, the more it needs to augment its network of warehouses.
Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
3 ways procurement can drive your company to a more sustainable 2023
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Categories: CSR , Sponsored Article , Sustainability Tags: Sponsored Article Sustainability, ESG, net zero and carbon neutrality have peppered the headlines for the last several years, but post-Covid, procurement is doubling down on its commitment to conservation. Organizations are feeling the pressure to redefine their own environmental goals and are starting to implement lasting changes that will reshape internal operations.
Maersk CEO to retire after 40 years with the company
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As chief executive since 2016, Soren Skou has led the shipping giant through the pandemic era. Replacing him is Vincent Clerc, CEO of its ocean and logistics business.
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Walmart has big plans to expand automated fulfillment
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Retrofitting facilities and building high-tech distribution centers are key components to the retail giant's omnichannel strategy, CEO Doug McMillon said.
Episode 94: Fostering Sustainability in the Real World with Jonathan O’Brien
Una
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Episode 94: Fostering Sustainability in the Real World with Jonathan O’Brien. By Kelly Barner | December 14, 2022. Over the last 20 years, there has been a groundswell of interest in sustainability. Turning that interest into action will require procurement to be at their very best. If there is one thing missing from many of the efforts that have been made so far, it is taking a cohesive approach to operationalizing sustainability goals and targets.
Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.
Train Strikes Damage U.K.’s Retailers More Than Omicron
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Retailers were already suffering as consumers pull back from spending on non-essential items amid higher living costs.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Chick-fil-A plans $16M Missouri distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The facility is one of the latest investments for the restaurant chain, which has been looking to exert greater control over its supply chain.
Coupa acquired by Thoma Bravo — First Take Analysis: Competitive landscape, ecosystem and customer implications
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Categories: Market Intelligence , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Source to Pay Tags: PRO The era of Coupa as procurement tech’s headline public company is coming to a close: the business spend management (BSM) vendor announced Monday (December 12) it had entered into a definitive agreement to be taken private by Thoma Bravo.
China Brings WTO Case on U.S. Chip Sanctions
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
China said the U.S. is engaging in economic protectionism that undermines trade rules and threatens the global supply chain.
Clevon completes first North American autonomous delivery
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The robot courier traveled along a route at Fort Worth’s Alliance Texas Mobility Innovation Zone.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Shippers Decry ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Railroads at U.S. Hearing
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Shippers used the public forum to air grievances about an industry structure that they say gives railroads the power to boost prices and pad their profit even as service suffers.
Softeon names Jim Hoefflin as CEO
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As a proven technology executive, Hoefflin looks to accelerate company growth.
Omnichannel order management: How it benefits retail businesses
Orderhive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The retail industry is constantly evolving. Technological advances have changed the nature of business. Today, while a website is the online marketplace, it’s possible to access it from a social media site, an app, or email. Also, shoppers aren’t restricted to ordering goods from their computers, they can use cell phones and digital notepads as well.
Fuel Economy and Maintenance Strategies to Combat Today’s Supply Chain Issues and Rising Fuel Costs
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Podcast: Learn why software is the key to getting more from robotics
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
On this episode of Talking Supply Chain, A.K. Schultz, Florian Pestoni and David Pepper size up the robotics market and the role of software. Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Unlock Data Potential to Drive Omnichannel Growth
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Omnichannel excellence is essential for CPG companies to meet the ever-evolving expectations and buying habits of today’s digital savvy consumers. .
Fox Logistics expands leadership team
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Kyle Mlakar named president.
Watch: The Real Costs of Reduced Conveyor Throughput
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In a time of labor shortages in the warehouse, conveyor automation itself can negatively impact throughput, says Todd Stewart, industry manager for Flexco.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
#25 | An Interview on The Role of Technology in the Future of Procurement with David Yarkin
The Supplier Experience
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Role of Technology in the Future of Procurement with David Yarkin. For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live Podcast, we were joined by David Yarkin , Founder and CEO of Procurated , and a former CPO. David is a procurement practitioner who has spent nearly twenty years working in a number of organizations both in the public and private sectors.
An 8 Step Guide to Launching a Supplier Centric Strategy
HICX
DECEMBER 13, 2022
What is supplier centricity? Being supplier centric means not treating suppliers as a commodity but setting them with the right foundations to do their best work for you. It is a mindset shift that acknowledges that all suppliers, rather than just the strategic few, should have access to a one-to-one style relationship. It also means that the organization is able to ‘put itself into the shoes of all suppliers,’ and is able to identify ways of removing friction on an ongoing basis, so that suppli
New Revenue for Cloud-Based TMS that Embeds Orderful’s Modern EDI Platform
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Challenge: A leading cloud-based transportation management software (TMS) company for asset-based trucking needed a way to take on customers who require EDI without dedicating additional technical resources and taking months to go live.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
The History of Coupa: A Tale of Two Industry Titans – Part 2
Procurement Insights
DECEMBER 13, 2022
(Editor’s Note: As a follow-up to my previous article , The History of Coupa, I want to share the reactions from industry thought leaders regarding Thoma Bravo’s $8 Billion acquisition of Coupa and what it means for the industry. I also wanted to revisit my 2009 radio series “Emerging Giants: The New Titans of the SaaS World” to compare two present-day industry leaders’ unique paths to success and the potential impact on their end-users going forward.).
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