Manufacturers turn to digital twins to improve supply chains
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
The burgeoning technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training.
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Understanding Why Conducting A Supplier Audit Is A Good Idea
Procurement Freelancers
APRIL 12, 2023
It is crucial to make sure you have a dependable source to get products on… The post Understanding Why Conducting A Supplier Audit Is A Good Idea first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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Sustainable Labor Practices — Embracing Sustainability
Procurement Tactics
APRIL 12, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Labor Practices — Embracing Sustainability Sustainable labor practices in procurement should be observed to ensure that the employees will have a safe working environment. However, how can you integrate sustainable practices into your business operations?
Teamsters tell UPS no national negotiations until regional contracts finalized
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Talks for the nationwide contract have been slated to start April 17, but the union alleges progress on local matters hasn't met the mark.
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.
Head2Head with Martin Coles
Procurement Heads
APRIL 12, 2023
For Procurement Heads ‘ latest Head2Head, he spoke with James Dobbin. Could you explain your role at Turner and Townsend? South West and Wales for us is a very large region. There is a clue in the title but is as far as Southampton and Portsmouth, all the way down to the south west tip of the UK, all of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Devon, up through Gloucestershire and a chunk of South Wales as well, so a really large geographic area which is home to nearly 500 of our team members no
Report: 60% of Businesses Experienced Significant 2022 Revenue Losses Due to Supply Chain Issues
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
A report from Anvyl found 60% of small and mid-sized businesses reported losses of up to 15% or more in revenue due to supply chain delays.
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Senators press major retailers, brands on child labor in supply chains
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Sens. Alex Padilla and John Hickenlooper questioned Walmart, Target, Ford, GM and others about their compliance practices after reports of exploitation in the U.S.
Reshaping the Future of Logistics: An Outlook on Warehousing Automation Trends
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
As the warehousing sector looks to evolve and keep up with rising consumer demand, significant investments are needed in transformative warehouse robotics.
FedEx and Amazon still haven’t figured out sidewalk delivery robots. Will mass adoption ever come?
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Delivery giants' tests of autonomous bots fizzled out. But many industry insiders still believe that the technology can catch on.
New Strategies for De-Risking Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
Business leaders have been forced to reevaluate supply chains, especially those with ties to China. Now, the best solutions may be closer, geographically speaking, than one might realize.
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
GM invests in lithium maker to bolster EV materials supply
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 12, 2023
Startup EnergyX will provide the automaker with the critical mineral sourced from mines in North America and South America.
Watch: A New Warning About Complying With Russian Sanctions
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
Ashley Craig, co-chair of the International Trade Group of Venable LLP, explains the content of a new communication from three government agencies, cracking down on violators of U.S. sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and Belarus.
Episode 110: Telling a Business Story Beyond the Numbers with Christian Frantz Hansen
Una
APRIL 12, 2023
EPISODE 110 Telling a Business Story Beyond the Numbers with Christian Frantz Hansen By Kelly Barner | April 12, 2023 Procurement has been working to build stronger, more partnership-based relationships inside the business, and yet we still struggle to maintain trust. Fortunately, we are not alone on this journey… other functions, finance in particular, struggle with the same.
Obligation management: Why it’s important and what CLM end users can expect from their solutions
Spend Matters
APRIL 12, 2023
Categories: Contract Management , Procurement Systems & Architecture Tags: PRO Contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools tend to specialize in a variety of areas to serve diverse use cases. Some may excel in metadata extraction for repository management. Others may focus on redlining and negotiations for counter-party collaboration. Others still may offer robust clause libraries with alternate/fallback clauses and perhaps even automated guidance.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Addressing the network data monetization complexities
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
In our previous blog, we identified the three layers to network data monetization. These were the data layer, the analytics layer and the automation layer. To address the network data value tree successfully, we must address the complexities of these three layers, which are essential for automated operations in telco. In the next part we will discuss the complexities of each of the layers.
Brookfield Infrastructure to Buy Triton in $4.7bn Deal
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
Brookfield agreed to buy Triton International Ltd., the world’s largest owner of intermodal shipping containers, for $4.7 billion.
Managing product variety: Supply chain segmentation for food and beverage retailers
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 12, 2023
Segmentation is a valuable tool for designing supply chain strategies for unique products, customers and distribution channels.
Germany is Reviewing If Cosco Can Buy Hamburg Terminal Stake
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
Berlin is expected to adopt a more critical stance on China following Beijing’s increasingly militaristic threats against Taiwan.
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.
Sagging demand pushes carriers to compete for volume
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 12, 2023
Latest TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index shows tumbling truckload rates, cooling LTL costs and conflicting forces are pressuring parcel rates.
Netherlands Plans to End Russian LNG Imports, Minister Says
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 12, 2023
The move by the Netherlands would apply to both spot and long-term contracts. The nation is a transit country for gas supplies, meaning that the decision could have a broader European impact.
No-Code vs. Low-Code: A Comparison
Pipefy
APRIL 12, 2023
Low-code and no-code tools are everywhere these days. But what is the difference between low-code vs. no-code? In this post, we look at the features and characteristics that distinguish low-code tools from no-code tools. We also consider the best use case for each and review some examples. What is no-code? No-code refers to a development tool that doesn’t require coding skills or experience.
Negotiation Leverage: Your Path to Successful Results
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
APRIL 12, 2023
Introduction Negotiating is a crucial skill in both personal and professional realms. A successful negotiator is skilled at steering conversations, managing power dynamics, and arriving at mutually advantageous outcomes. One of the most critical elements of negotiation is recognizing and employing negotiation leverage. As a professional negotiator, mastering this skill is critical to increasing your chances of success.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
SIG Appoints Edmund Zagorin, Arkestro’s Founder and Chief Strategy Officer to Advisory Board Post
Arkestro
APRIL 12, 2023
The post SIG Appoints Edmund Zagorin, Arkestro’s Founder and Chief Strategy Officer to Advisory Board Post appeared first on Arkestro.
Negotiation Leverage: Your Path to Successful Results
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
APRIL 12, 2023
Introduction Negotiating is a crucial skill in both personal and professional realms. A successful negotiator is skilled at steering conversations, managing power dynamics, and arriving at mutually advantageous outcomes. One of the most critical elements of negotiation is recognizing and employing negotiation leverage. As a professional negotiator, mastering this skill is critical to increasing your chances of success.
Procurement News — April 12, 2023
CPO Rising
APRIL 12, 2023
Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here. CPO News Joselina Peralta Named MamaMancini’s First CPO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — MamaMancini’s Holdings, Inc.
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