Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 2, 2024
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.
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CPO Crunch: Why do you do what you do?
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 2, 2024
An exercise we’ve carried out on a few occasions over the years at Procurement Leaders has been to ask chief procurement officers to share the value propositions they have in place for their function. It’s useful because it forces extremely busy people to take a step back and think deeply about why they do what they do. What are the ultimate goals of those negotiations with suppliers?
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GXO signs on Dexterity, explores AI applications
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 2, 2024
The warehouse logistics provider is piloting solutions for productivity and workforce management.
Meet AI in Vendor Management Systems
Spend Matters
APRIL 2, 2024
Over the last several years, a mix of traditional and generative AI (GenAI) have made their way into vendor management solutions and changed how contingent labor and service workers are engaged and managed. This started with the adoption of traditional AI, which is now common to almost every VMS tool that enters the market. GenAI has more recently begun to appear in newer VMS tools through large language Models (LLMs), providing the creation of outputs not seen with traditional AI.
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.
Pandion plans to expand e-commerce delivery network
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 2, 2024
The company is interested in reaching new markets like Denver and Minneapolis after landing $41.5 million in funding.
Panama Canal Will Need Rest of Year to Recover From Drought
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APRIL 2, 2024
La Niña is expected to usher in ample rains in a matter of weeks, providing relief after record dryness afflicted the key transit channel in 2023.
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Resources / Analyst Reports / Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Procurement 2024: BIG Trends and Predictions Download Now Let's Talk By the end of 2024, new AI innovations will begin to significantly change all facets of supply management technology. Summary This report provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities procurement teams are expected to face in 2024.
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The charity announced that it would be suspending its delivery of food aid on April 2, all while experts warn that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.
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