Fri.Mar 24, 2023

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Amazon aims to reduce grouped delivery issues

Supply Chain Dive

The Risk Aware Delivery initiative uses data to prevent packages at higher risk for delivery errors from being part of a grouped stop.

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The importance of supply chain resiliency in a post-pandemic world

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resiliency. Businesses that invest in building resilient supply chains can withstand future disruptions and gain a competitive advantage in a post-pandemic world.

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Foot Locker builds out inventory visibility as it chases digital-savvy peers

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer is raising capital spending by 50% as it aims to sync stock across its stores by 2024.

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Don’t call this recovery of freight volumes a comeback

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Despite some carriers expressing positive sentiment for the second half of this year, demand may not hit the heights of 2021.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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What Is A Supplier Portal & What Are Its Benefits?

HICX

If you are a procurement professional engaging with multiple suppliers, you will be aware of the challenges involved and the amount of time required to manage these crucial business relationships successfully. The amount of time needed to handle supplier relationships and ensure that processes are efficient translates to a significant financial investment from the organization.

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Supply Chain Visibility and Data Management

Supply Chain Brain

Promises of supply chain visibility and data management have always been there, but now it is most important for those managing and optimizing Supply Chains. We're in a new era.

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What is spend under management?

Fraxion

Today, organizations are under increasing pressure to control costs and improve efficiency due to economic instability, increased competition, rising costs, and regulatory pressures. To ensure long-term success and sustainability, it has become essential for companies to implement robust financial control measures. One such measure is spend under management (SUM), which enables businesses to gain greater visibility and control over their spending, vendor engagements, and adherence to defined pur