Corrugated boxes: The ultimate circular economy
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse of materials to protect the environment.
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The Reality, Promise and Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Just what is artificial intelligence, anyway? In its ultimate form, will it model, augment or replace human thought?
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Walmart GoLocal exceeds 5,000 delivery locations, outpacing company targets
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The retailer plans to “double down” on its white-label delivery service in its second year, a GoLocal exec said in an interview.
Five Mistakes Companies Make in Managing Supply Chain Risk
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
T he pandemic has inflicted serious damage in the last two and a half years, but there may be a silver lining for companies smart enough to take advantage of the opportunity to develop a more resilient supply chain. .
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Month-end close process: how to make accounting more efficient
Spendesk
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Accountancy is the job that’s never finished. Whether you’re preparing for tax returns, presenting financial reporting data, or indeed performing month-end close, there’s barely a chance to breathe.
Toyota’s CEO Says EV Adoption Will Take Longer Than Expected
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The automaker plans to keep gas-powered cars as a key part of its lineup, rejecting efforts by rivals to go fully electric amid concerns over how quickly consumers will embrace new technologies.
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Five Essential Things to Consider when Optimizing Your Supply Network
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In a world of constrained supply, manufacturers and suppliers are challenged to manage risk by balancing inventory availability and working capital commitments. Here are five factors to consider when embarking on the effort to optimize supply networks.
Trollishly: Secrets Behind TikTok Hooking Up Millions of Users!
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Private Instagram Story Downloader! Have you ever wondered how TikTok is grabbing the attention of millions of users worldwide? Is it possible for an app to drive more engagement at this quick time? TikTok is a short-video social media platform that has been downloaded more than 2 billion times worldwide.
Ocean Carriers Cancel Asia-Europe, U.S. Sailings
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The spate of cancellations in October marks a sharp reversal from a few months ago, when shipping lines commanded premium prices and booked record profits.
BNSF plans $1.5B inland intermodal hub to ease port congestion
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Instead of letting cargo crowd the docks in Los Angeles and Long Beach, the goal is to move goods further inland.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
Advertiser: GEP
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?
[Pod] Improving Procurement’s Impact From the Moment of Intake w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 3, 2022
“We’re eliminating the problem of procurement not being brought in soon enough the same way we resolved maverick and rogue. The post [Pod] Improving Procurement’s Impact From the Moment of Intake w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Nike looks to clear dated products as inventory costs rise
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2022
After placing holiday orders early to combat lengthy transit times, the retailer is now getting hit with an onslaught of product arrivals.
LUPR: Vendor Analysis — SxM solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Categories: Accounts Payable , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supplier Management , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of LUPR, a supplier management (SxM) solution built on Salesforce. Sales and procurement have a lot in common, with the former influencing the latter's concepts and practices.
296: Take Control of Managing Your Demand Chain, with SEKO
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Today I’m joined by SEKO Logistics , a global, market-leading provider of logistics services who are small enough to care, but big enough to scale, for shippers around the world. SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility.
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
Interview with Carmen Erhardt on Supplier Experience Management
HICX
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Challenging the status quo,’ with the aim of amplifying the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘delive
EU Agrees Windfall Tax on Energy Firms
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The plan includes a levy on fossil fuel firms' surplus profits and a levy on excess revenues made from surging electricity costs. The cash raised is expected to go to families and businesses.
Trends Driving the Future of Work
CPO Rising
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The Future of Work impacts every workplace in one way or another. Monday’s CPO Rising article explores several trends that the Future of Work Exchange (powered by Ardent Partners) identified as shaping the Future of Work movement today and in the future. Be sure to register for our webinar on Thursday (details below) to learn […].
Using Second-Level Assessment Questions to Navigate Differing Perceptions of Value
Negotiations Ninja
OCTOBER 3, 2022
During an interaction with a prospective customer, do you find ways to give them value? 80% of buyers say they don’t get anything of value from salespeople. The problem is that salespeople think they’re offering value. But there’s a gap between what they perceive as valuable and what the customer perceives as valuable. It’s a major problem. If your buyers don’t perceive the value, it doesn’t matter.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Watch: How Micro-Fulfillment Slashes Carbon Emissions
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Micro-fulfillment reduces carbon emissions by placing warehousing and delivery operations closer to final-mile destinations, says Julien Seret, vice president of network supply chain at Attabotics.
295: Women In Supply Chain, Naomi Sylvian
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by one of the Let’s Talk Supply Chain family – a woman who is helping leaders discover the value of connected planning, with supply chain best practices and stories that matter: it’s Naomi Sylvian. Naomi has 16 years of experience in telling brand stories, powering sales enablement, and increasing brand exposure and online lead generation.
Tata Group’s Air India Weighs Raising $1 Billion for Expansion
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The carrier, controlled by India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Group, is in discussions with potential investors including private equity funds and sovereign wealth funds, and fundraising could be completed in the next few months.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management
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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.
Democratising Supply Chain Training – Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCM Dojo
The Procuretech Podcast
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Welcome back to The Procuretech Podcast! We're continuing our series of interviews with industry experts and thought leaders to get their take on digital procurement. In this episode, we're going to extend that a little bit and talk about supply chain. Democratising Supply Chain Training - Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCM Dojo . Today's guest is a big personality in the supply chain space: Dr.
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