Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A FedEx executive addresses if fdx will be able to work with other delivery providers and integrate with e-commerce giants like Amazon in an interview with Supply Chain Dive.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Every asset manager, regardless of the organization’s size, faces similar mandates: streamline maintenance planning, enhance asset or equipment reliability and optimize workflows to improve quality and productivity. In a recent IBM Institute for Business Value study of chief supply chain officers, nearly half of the respondents stated that they have adopted new technologies in response to challenges.
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Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Workfellow and its solution for process and task intelligence. Workfellow is a process- and task-mining vendor that enables process visibility and provides recommendations for how their operations can be approved. The solution minimizes redundant work, achieves savings through undiscovered process automation, streamlines processes by eliminating unnecessary steps, hastens customer response times and removes the need for manual data trans
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
For federal and state governments and agencies, identity is the crux of a robust security implementation. Numerous individuals disclose confidential, personal data to commercial and public entities daily, necessitating that government institutions uphold stringent security measures to protect their assets. This need for robust security underscored by Executive Order 14028 , published in May 2021, calls for enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity posture.
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In the "Infusing Play into Supply Chain Marketing: A Game-Changing Approach Consultant, Author, and self-proclaimed world’s worst break dancer, Lisa Jones will share the transformative power of incorporating playfulness and creativity into your supply chain marketing strategy.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
It’s a question we often hear: “Isn’t DNSSEC the same as encrypted DNS?” Not really. While DNSSEC protects networks against man-in-the-middle attacks, it does so through public key cryptography, which is different from encryption. In other words, DNSSEC provides a form of authentication, but not a form of confidentiality. How is public key cryptography different from encryption?
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, and its scalability, functionality, cost-effectiveness and other potential benefits have helped transform traditional business models and update legacy systems, creating opportunities for various organizations. A cloud migration, however, is a huge undertaking that requires thorough planning and execution of a comprehensive strategy to successfully achieve business goals.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A shortage of skilled workers — coupled with high inflation — has emboldened employees across many industries in Germany to seek wage increases.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks a significant milestone in the European Union’s (EU) efforts to bolster the operational resilience of the financial sector in the digital age. Envisioned to comprehensively address information and communications technology (ICT) risk management in financial services, DORA aims to harmonize existing regulations across EU member states.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
We’re investing in sustainable innovation and partnerships to help meet our #WorldWithoutWaste goals. Through the 100+ Accelerator program, a collaboration with AB InBev , Unilever , and Colgate-Palmolive , we’re working with startups around the world to identify solutions that we can pilot and scale to support a circular economy, water, and climate. – Coca-Cola Company LinkedIn post (October 2023) As hashtag#UNGA78 wraps this week, we recognize that collaboration is more important than ev
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Supply Chain Trend
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
A special feature “Does forecast accuracy even matter?” ( Foresight issue 68 ), discussed the limitations of forecasting on decision making and questioned whether forecast accuracy translates to business value. To this special feature I wrote a commentary, highlighting The Limitations of Forecasts and Plans on Decision Making and the changing role of the forecaster/planner.
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Baristas will prepare food and drink orders from the instant delivery company’s micro-fulfillment centers.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In the dynamic cityscape of Singapore, a pioneering initiative is unfolding at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). A group of 56 students has embarked on a unique journey into the world of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). Under the mentorship of Marco Forlingieri, associate faculty member at SIT and ASEAN Engineering Leader from IBM Singapore, students engaged in a hands-on exploration of IBM® Engineering Systems Design Rhapsody® This course stands as Singapore’s
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Jumbo Beverages, a subsidiary of Glazer’s Beer and Beverages, will lay off 109 employees starting in late February.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
By embracing technology, implementing pandemic-learned strategies, and fostering collaboration, retailers can ensure their shelves remain stocked, their customers are satisfied, and their businesses remain resilient.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal have reinforced the need for manufacturers to have a comprehensive supply chain strategy.
HICX
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Growing brands have an opportunity to use their time out of the spotlight to become as robust in handling ESG risk as possible. After COP28 , social and environmental governance (ESG) remains a central issue, and big brands remain in the spotlight as they solve how to credibly deliver net-zero targets. Receiving less attention, meanwhile, are fast-growing brands.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The Services PMI, at 53.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was up 2.9% in January, growing, at a faster rate, for the 13th consecutive month. This marks growth in 43 of the last 44 months, with December 2022 being the one month with a decline over that period. ISM added that the overall economy, like the January Services PMI, saw growth, at a faster rate, for the 13th consecutive month as well.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Elizabeth Berthelette, head of Northeast research and national life science research with Newmark, details the findings of the firm’s latest report on advanced manufacturing and labor availability in the U.S.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Carmit Glik – 2023 Pro To Know, board member, CEO, and passionate advocate of digital transformation. As CEO at Ship4wd, Carmit has been at the forefront of digital transformation in the global freight industry, leading high-profile projects in digital freight marketplaces, and delivering end-to-end global digital transportation solutions that are customer-focused and sustainable.
Negotiations Ninja
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Why would someone want to buy a winery? What is their motivation? What are their objectives? According to James Cluer—a designated Master of Wine and owner of Fine Vintage LTD—due diligence in the buying process is everything. You can’t just buy a winery or buy land and hope for the past.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As capacity tightens with the continued rise in demand, digitizing tendering processes within transportation management systems will grow in popularity among shippers.
Advertiser: GEP
The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Cloud computing continues to grow in popularity, and its scalability, functionality, cost-effectiveness and other potential benefits have helped transform traditional business models and update legacy systems, creating opportunities for various organizations. A cloud migration, however, is a huge undertaking that requires thorough planning and execution of a comprehensive strategy to successfully achieve business goals.
CPO Rising
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Back in 1996, Bill Gates wrote “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The record pay rise came as DP World imposed its biggest hikes yet to terminal access charges.
ContractSafe
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Explore why small business contract management is crucial for success and how software like ContractSafe can streamline operations and ensure growth.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Sir Tim Clark is also sending Emirates engineers to monitor Boeing's production lines.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Across the globe, financial institutions are rapidly modernizing to deliver secure, seamless payment experiences that meet the demands of digital-first consumers. Financial institutions face the challenge of enabling digital payments while simultaneously managing existing payment capabilities like checks. Although check usage is decreasing worldwide, in the US, checks remain the popular payment option for rent and larger transactions.In the EU, check volume is still deemed significant, with over
Una
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Supplier Diversity vs Supplier Diversification Supplier diversity vs supplier diversification – what’s the differnece? Learn why using them interchangeably should be avoided and how to implement each strategy. By Hugo Britt | February 6, 2024 Search Search Supplier diversity and supplier diversification are such similar terms that it’s tempting to use them interchangeably, but they have very different meanings.
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The drop is the latest headache for the North African nation that was already wrestling with its worst economic crisis in decades before the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
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