Mon.Feb 13, 2023

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Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year

Supply Chain Brain

Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.

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Reshoring is on the rise; how smart is your factory?

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Sustained labor cost advantages in Asia complicates the reshoring equation, but a smart factory that offers worker productivity improvements of three-to-five times that of foreign workers makes it financially viable.

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Spirit Aerosystems plagued by parts shortages, supply chain instability

Supply Chain Dive

Labor shortages and increased costs caused production to stall across many of the Boeing supplier’s programs.

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Amazon’s Self-Driving Car Shuttles People on Public Roads for the First Time

Supply Chain Brain

The company said the robotaxi trip marks the first time that a vehicle designed without human controls has carried passengers on a public road.

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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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Amazon pulls back on cargo operations with contractor ATSG

Supply Chain Dive

Fellow contractor Sun Country also reported reduced earnings and block hours from the e-commerce giant’s cargo operations.

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What to Do When Supply Chains Break Your Heart

Una

What to Do When Supply Chains Break Your Heart Six helpful tips for what to do – and what NOT to do – when supply chains and supplier partners end up breaking your heart. By Anthony Clervi | February 14, 2023 Search We all know that supply chains can be fragile entities. Particularly in an era of Just-in-Time (JIT) supply management where businesses keep costs down by minimizing inventory, a supply chain only works so long as every link functions smoothly.

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The Tough Road to Responsible Sourcing for EV Automakers

Supply Chain Brain

Jamie Wallisch wants companies to recognize that they truly have leverage. “Manufacturers do have an important part to play, even though it seems so high up and far removed,” she says.

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Everstream Analytics: Vendor Analysis — Supply chain risk management solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary

Spend Matters

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Management , Supply Risk Management Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Everstream Analytics, a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) solution built to provide customers with a visibility into supply chain risks that is both end-to-end and multi-tier.

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Solving Today’s Inventory and Sustainability Challenges With Marketing and AI

Supply Chain Brain

Each year, millions of garments are bought and disposed of by consumers, leaving behind a wake of water pollution and carbon emissions.

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Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities

SCMDOJO

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. This department manages the selection, acquisition, and payment of goods and services needed to run a business. To get the most out of any procurement team, all the associated key roles need to be filled with qualified individuals that understand both technology and the principles of supply chain management.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Emerging market logistics execs bracing for recession

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Higher costs, slowing demand and supply chain disruption are the expected causes.

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[Pod] Forecasting the Future with Cautious Optimism w/ Rujul Zaparde and Colin Glazier

Art of Procurement

“We have an environment where the business is willing to go into battle with procurement to try and get wins. The post [Pod] Forecasting the Future with Cautious Optimism w/ Rujul Zaparde and Colin Glazier appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Using Automation to Transform the Source-to-Pay Cycle

Supply Chain Brain

Organizations lose between 3% and 4% of their total external spending due to high transaction costs, inefficiencies and non-compliance in the source-to-pay cycle.

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What Is the Source-to-Pay (S2P) Process?

Pipefy

A company’s procurement department is driven by various processes and teams, including purchasing and accounts payable. One of the tactical processes leveraged to realize strategic goals is the source-to-pay process. Here’s everything you need to know about source-to-pay, from what it looks like in practice to how source-to-pay automation can improve procurement efficiency.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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A Three-Part Series: Powerful Advancements in Manufacturing You Can Make Now

Supply Chain Brain

Dag Calafell, director of Azure solutions with MCA Connect , talks about the company's three-part series about real-life, low-code solutions that empower manufacturers to do more with less.

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Procurement vs. Acquisition: What’s the Real Difference?

Pipefy

While often used interchangeably, procurement and acquisition are two distinct resource strategies that fulfill two different needs with the help of various processes. In this short guide, you’ll learn about key differences, the purpose of each process, and how to tell them apart in this guide. Build better workflows with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now What is procurement?

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Oil Swings as Recovery of Crude Exports Counters Russia’s Cut

Supply Chain Brain

On February 10th, Russia announced it would slash its output by half a million barrels a day. The decision led to a significant uptick in bullishness in the options market, while firming up timespreads.

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[VIDEO] BearingPoint & JAGGAER Maximize Autonomous Commerce Implementation Potential

Jaggaer

The post [VIDEO] BearingPoint & JAGGAER Maximize Autonomous Commerce Implementation Potential appeared first on JAGGAER.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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.

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What is Sustainable Procurement?

Barkers Procurement

Sustainable procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services in a way that considers the environmental, social, and economic impacts of the purchase. It involves making purchasing decisions that balance the needs of the organisation with the need to protect natural resources and promote social and economic development. It is identifying and evaluating potential suppliers.

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3 strategies to make your supply chain more sustainable

IBM Supply Chain Blog

There’s no such thing as a perfect supply chain. The key question is: What are you doing to continuously make yours more sustainable? A sustainable supply chain needs to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into how raw materials are sourced, turned into products and delivered to market. It should address a wide range of issues, including environmental and social challenges like water security and deforestation, as well as human rights and fair labor working cond

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Vendor Management 101: The Basics

CPO Rising

In today’s world where globalization and innovation are critical to competitive survival, chief procurement officers rely on supplier specialization more than ever. Never have suppliers been more consequential and with immediate impact on enterprises’ revenues and customer satisfaction.