RPF360
MARCH 2, 2023
The vendor selection process is stressful, but these easy steps can help make it more manageable. Explore vendor selection criteria, weighted scoring basics and best practices from our friends at Lockton Companies HR Technology and Outsourcing. The post Vendor selection process: Reduce stress with these pro tips appeared first on RFP360.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 2, 2023
The carrier is telling shippers to act before March 31 if they want to avoid potential disruption this summer.
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Procurement Heads
MARCH 2, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest CPO Spotlight, James Dobbin caught up with Jeremy to hear how much has changed at 4C. Since our last conversation as part of our Big Interview series, how much has changed for you personally and at 4C? I guess personally the biggest change, personally, is that I was recently promoted to Managing Director. That has been interesting, in a good way.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 2, 2023
The retailer is using technology from startup Fulfil Solutions for a quick-delivery service called Lucky Now.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
Achieve peak performance without breaking the bank: cost-effective ways to solve for peak without hiring more labor or expanding space.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 2, 2023
Procurement teams need to be prepared with good reasons as to why their vendor should lower prices. Here’s what to consider before asking for lower costs.
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Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 2, 2023
The off-pricer’s CEO said product availability has been “phenomenal” as other companies look to offload product they can’t sell.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
Companies are rethinking globalization and repositioning more of their operations and sourcing closer to home. Here’s how the trend is affecting supply chain design.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance is no longer just a selling point for responsible manufacturers and their supply chains. It’s a mandate.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
If you aspire to do more with your career, you can. But you alone must decide what’s important and who you want to be.
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
Spend Matters
MARCH 2, 2023
Categories: Sponsored Article , Survey , Sustainability Tags: sponsored post CDP, a leading environmental disclosure system provider, tells us that Scope 3 or “value chain” emissions for large businesses are usually 11x higher than Scopes 1 and 2 combined. And yet, CDP has recently reported that just 0.4% of companies that disclose through their annual report have credible climate plans in place.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
ASCM’s Peter Bolstorff discusses the SCOR capabilities that enable digital transformation
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
T he next step in warehouse automation is the ability to integrate mobile robots from different vendors, enabling heterogenous fleets of robots to work together seamlessly.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
By understanding key factors to supply chain transformation success, you can boost cost savings into double-digits.
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.
Skill Dynamics
MARCH 2, 2023
Ewellix, part of the Schaeffler Group, is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of linear motion solutions, which incorporate state-of-the-art designs, components, and digital technology. The challenge With multiple languages, ways of working and different terminologies, Ewellix COO, Victor Jaecklin , wanted to align the ways of working, improve team performance, build momentum, and allow each learner to feel empowered in their roles.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
They say industries are like families. The supply chain is certainly that, which is why the best way to continue honoring the history of SCMR is to continue down the path that Frank Quinn carved out in 1997.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
The Port Authority chairman said the agreement to import such a large volume of wheat was a remarkable development towards improving the natural capacity of Gwadar Port as a logistics hub in the area.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
Carrier executives continue to yearn for supply/demand equation to even out as inventory slowly rebuilds. In the meantime, capacity for fleet growth remains limited due to constraints on equipment and qualified drivers. Does this recurring news actually signal a return to normal?
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
The judge said Starbucks had showed "a general disregard for the employees' fundamental rights" in response to union campaigns.
Arkestro
MARCH 2, 2023
Reading the news, it’s hard not to feel anxious about what seems like an impending recession from the daily headlines. In fact, “69% of Americans are worried about a possible recession by the end of 2023” ( Bankrate ). However, economists are reeling as unemployment is at its lowest point in 50 years, while food, energy, and home prices are soaring ( Fast Company ).
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
The new contract raises the standard for contract negotiations underway at other large U.S. airlines.
Arkestro
MARCH 2, 2023
Reading the news, it’s hard not to feel anxious about what seems like an impending recession from the daily headlines. In fact, “69% of Americans are worried about a possible recession by the end of 2023” ( Bankrate ). However, economists are reeling as unemployment is at its lowest point in 50 years, while food, energy, and home prices are soaring ( Fast Company ).
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
Following are four ways that middleware is unifying the procurement process and resulting in a greater return on investment.
SpendHQ
MARCH 2, 2023
The headlines each week communicate the degree of worry about inflationary pricing and economic uncertainty expected in 2023. The post Prioritizing Alignment: Perspectives from 3 Procurement Leaders appeared first on SpendHQ.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
Don't get comfortable about the way your business is run, says Suzanne Rabicoff, general manager, future of work, with Invisible Technologies. Change has to happen now, and it can come from all levels of the organization.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
Procuring freight transportation is a well-established supply chain process, yet the pervasiveness of ghost lanes as a consequence of “coverage” procurement strategies is little understood or appreciated.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
The railroad industry has defended the devices, saying they have helped reduce accidents. Deploying better monitoring equipment to the more than 1.6 million freight cars in North America would cost huge sums.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
MARCH 2, 2023
The business world needs less uncertainty and more clarity.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 2, 2023
The firm, known for flying employees from one shipping crisis to the next, argued this week that the ship’s Japanese owners are preventing them for claiming a higher salvage award.
Value Match
MARCH 2, 2023
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Advertiser: GEP
The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
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