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3 things to know before investing in voice picking

All Things Supply Chain

Recent advances in voice AI are changing the voice picking experience for everyone: pickers, developers and enterprises.

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Top 5 Winning Procurement Specialist Skills

ProcurePort

• Procurement is a central function in any organization, business, or institution. The procurement function underlines everything from sourcing, supplies, invoicing, billing, and more. • Procurement covers the end-to-end process from where products or services are sourced to when they’re delivered to the recipient organization or enterprise. • A robust, streamlined, and well-defined procurement function […].

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The Rise of 'Zero Trust' Supply Chains — and How to Put Security First

Supply Chain Brain

Here's what companies can do to get ahead of cyberattacks — and ensure that their data, employees and customers aren’t impacted.

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The Importance of Supply Chain in the Apparel Industry!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Apparel Fulfillment – A Sneak Peek! Apparel supply chain management is a key factor in determining the success of the apparel business. In any industry, an efficient supply chain is important to make the product reach the customer on time, and in optimum condition. By means of optimizing the operations within the supply chain, maximum level of efficiency can be achieved, which in turn, leads to growth for the business.

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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 Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics and Robotics Companies

Supply Chain Brain

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.

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Great Minds Think Alike: How Mind Mapping Alignment Can Ensure The Right Job For The Right Person

Sourcing Solved

Do you remember the old saying, “great minds think alike, and small minds seldom differ?” The suggestion is that sharing the same ideas or thinking is a two-edged sword that champions either creative and collaborative brilliance or a mindless group adherence to doing the same thing because it has “always been done that way.”. In the hiring process, I liken it to the difference between the candidate and hiring company making a mutually informed decision to work together versus a job f

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The “Innovative” Impact of Contract Solutions – Part 2

CPO Rising

Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space for some time. These new entrants are driving a renewed focus on contract management solutions. Today we talk about Enhanced Services Management and Vendor Performance. […].

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Watch: Are Autonomous Trucks Just Up the Road?

Supply Chain Brain

Autonomous trucks might be here sooner than expected, but getting the driver out of the cab is only the first step in realizing the technology's promise, says Wiley Deck, vice president of government affairs and public policy with PlusAI.

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Kitting and Bundling Best Practices for the Health and Beauty Industry

Finale Inventory

Determining how to best sell your health and beauty products is a great first step toward increasing your sales and improving your overall business practices. Kitting and bundling let your company create interesting product offers that excite customers and benefit your business. Great deals make shoppers more likely to continue buying from you. When you sell products, you want your customers to feel like they’re getting the most value for their money.

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Elon Musk’s Shanghai Outlook Belies Supply Chain Snarls

Supply Chain Brain

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Shanghai factory is “back with a vengeance” after a three-week Covid-induced shutdown. But his bullishness belies concern the plant has only enough components to last about a week even at reduced capacity — highlighting the challenges snarled supply chains pose to manufacturers.

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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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Bird flu poised to tighten nation's egg supply

Strategic Sourceror

Used as a glue alternative and in the manufacturing process of vaccines, eggs are an invaluable component of the supply chain, with applications that go far beyond the kitchen and what's for breakfast. But the national availability of them may be compromised in the days ahead due to a bird flu strain that appears to have impacted tens of million of hens.

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Meet the market disruptors & hear expert advice at IRX & eDX

Supply Chain Brain

IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) & eDX (eDelivery Expo) - the UK’s leading digital retail show - takes place 11 & 12 May at Birmingham’s NEC. Retailers, brands, industry experts and retail vendors are invited to gather at the UK’s leading digital retail event to hear from thought-leaders, discover innovative technology and supercharge their skillset with free learning opportunities.