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The warehouse flood – True stories

ABC of Procurement

Another true procurement story. The post The warehouse flood – True stories first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

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Maersk CEO to retire after 40 years with the company

Supply Chain Dive

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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Episode 94: Fostering Sustainability in the Real World with Jonathan O’Brien

Una

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.

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Walmart has big plans to expand automated fulfillment

Supply Chain Dive

Retrofitting facilities and building high-tech distribution centers are key components to the retail giant's omnichannel strategy, CEO Doug McMillon said.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The Biggest Trends in Warehouse Management in 2023

Supply Chain Brain

The bigger a manufacturer, retailer or distributor gets, the more it needs to augment its network of warehouses.

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Chewy leverages automated fulfillment to lower shipping costs

Supply Chain Dive

Automated facilities have lowered expenses by as much as 20% compared to the retailer's legacy network.

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Air freight rates nosedive with shippers flocking to ocean

Supply Chain Dive

Businesses are opting for shorter capacity commitments to maintain flexibility, experts say.

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Supply-Chain Shortfalls Targeted by New Bill

Supply Chain Brain

The plan is the latest move in Washington to respond to supply-chain disruptions that have roiled the economy.

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Coupa acquired by Thoma Bravo — First Take Analysis: Competitive landscape, ecosystem and customer implications

Spend Matters

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.

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China Brings WTO Case on U.S. Chip Sanctions

Supply Chain Brain

China said the U.S. is engaging in economic protectionism that undermines trade rules and threatens the global supply chain.

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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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Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

Supply Chain Dive

The country used to make up most of the furniture maker's production capacity. Now it's around 30%.

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Train Strikes Damage U.K.’s Retailers More Than Omicron

Supply Chain Brain

Retailers were already suffering as consumers pull back from spending on non-essential items amid higher living costs.

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Chick-fil-A plans $16M Missouri distribution center

Supply Chain Dive

The facility is one of the latest investments for the restaurant chain, which has been looking to exert greater control over its supply chain.

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Shippers Decry ‘Notoriously Difficult’ Railroads at U.S. Hearing

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Omnichannel order management: How it benefits retail businesses

Orderhive

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.

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Podcast: Learn why software is the key to getting more from robotics

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

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.

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#25 | An Interview on The Role of Technology in the Future of Procurement with David Yarkin

The Supplier Experience

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.

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Watch: The Real Costs of Reduced Conveyor Throughput

Supply Chain Brain

In a time of labor shortages in the warehouse, conveyor automation itself can negatively impact throughput, says Todd Stewart, industry manager for Flexco.

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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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Clevon completes first North American autonomous delivery

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The robot courier traveled along a route at Fort Worth’s Alliance Texas Mobility Innovation Zone.

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Unlock Data Potential to Drive Omnichannel Growth

Supply Chain Brain

Omnichannel excellence is essential for CPG companies to meet the ever-evolving expectations and buying habits of today’s digital savvy consumers. .

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Softeon names Jim Hoefflin as CEO

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

As a proven technology executive, Hoefflin looks to accelerate company growth.

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New Revenue for Cloud-Based TMS that Embeds Orderful’s Modern EDI Platform

Supply Chain Brain

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.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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The History of Coupa: A Tale of Two Industry Titans – Part 2

Procurement Insights

(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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Fox Logistics expands leadership team

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Kyle Mlakar named president.

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Fuel Economy and Maintenance Strategies to Combat Today’s Supply Chain Issues and Rising Fuel Costs

Supply Chain Brain

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An 8 Step Guide to Launching a Supplier Centric Strategy

HICX

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

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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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