FedEx isn’t expecting a boost from UPS-Teamsters talks
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
The company is weathering a decline in demand, and relief doesn't appear to be coming from strike-fearing shippers.
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FedEx’s Profit Outlook Falls Short as Job Cuts Reach 29,000
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
FedEx has trailed UPS on profit margins even though its larger rival has a unionized workforce and pays its drivers more.
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Walmart rolls out inventory service for third-party sellers marketplace
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
Inventory Transfer Services gives sellers the option to send goods to one centralized location and offer two-day to same-day shipping.
This is the strangest economy
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JUNE 21, 2023
With so much uncertainty and mixed economic signals, it is hard, if not impossible, to see trends or predict what will happen in the supply chain.
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.
The Benefits of Data-Driven 3D Printing for the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
Data-driven 3D printing provides a significant boost to the efficiency and productivity of the supply chain, helping manufacturers respond more quickly and effectively to disruptions.
Kate Spade, Adidas and other brands commit to more transparent leather supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
Two nonprofits have launched a joint initiative, asking apparel companies to create deforestation-free leather supply chains.
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Framespan – Making frameworks work
Spend Matters
JUNE 21, 2023
When I first started working in the UK government sector, many years ago in the mid-1990s, it took some time to understand the jargon. “Frameworks,” for instance, were not the initial stages of a construction project, but something that resembled (to some extent) the “approved supplier lists” that were familiar to me from the private sector. That is, a list of chosen suppliers where some overarching terms and conditions had been agreed in advance of specific contract formation.
Panama Canal Experiencing Worst Drought in a Century
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
Shipowners and charterers are adjusting operations to meet the lighter-load requirements, and weighing the costs of routing shipments elsewhere.
Carbon Management in TechMatch: Spring 2023 Update
Spend Matters
JUNE 21, 2023
Last year, Spend Matters launched its Carbon Management module in TechMatch. Now, we have updated TechMatch to refresh several participating vendors and include new ones. Read our previous coverage here: Carbon Management (Part 1): TechMatch launch, participating vendors and overall results Carbon Management (Part 2): Overview of solutions and strengths/weaknesses But, before going into the details of the update, let’s look at the current state of Carbon Management in procurement and supply chai
Watch: AI Powers Worldwide Delivery Networks
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
Artificial intelligence has a valuable role to play in optimizing delivery networks around the globe, says Niklas Hedin, chief executive officer of Centiro.
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
Enhancing the Wimbledon fan experience with AI from watsonx
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
IBM’s partnership with the All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has driven digital transformation at Wimbledon for more than 30 years. And this year, Wimbledon is tapping into the power of generative AI, producing new digital experiences on the Wimbledon app and website using IBM’s new trusted AI and data platform, watsonx. Learn more about watsonx Automated AI commentary built from foundation models IBM first pioneered the use of AI to curate video highlight reels in 2017, work that
New Financial Options Are Removing Barriers to Warehouse Automation
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
Organizations both large and small face a significant hurdle when advancing warehouse automation initiatives.
Manufacturers face AI, workforce productivity and innovation speed challenges
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JUNE 21, 2023
Manufacturers are feeling pressure to speed new product innovation, increasingly turning to technology to overcome traditional barriers.
What is data center management?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
To provide stakeholders with vital IT services, organizations need to keep their private data centers operational, secure and compliant. Data center management encompasses the tasks and management tools necessary for doing so. A person responsible for carrying out these tasks is known as a data center manager. What is the role of a data center manager?
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.
Support Paper: The Business Case for Change
Barkers Procurement
JUNE 21, 2023
This Support Paper “The Business Case for Change” is free to download! Download Now When considering a P2P implementation, it’s crucial that there is a compelling case for change. The concept of an overarching Business Spend Management platform (BSM) is a relatively new and compelling concept, championed by our partners at Coupa, and is just as strategically important as your ERP, MRP or CRM systems.
Using Event Notifications in your deployed solutions
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
IBM Cloud Event Notifications is a service that can filter and route events received from other IBM Cloud services or custom applications to communication channels like email, SMS, push notifications, webhook, Slack, Microsoft® Teams, ServiceNow, IBM Cloud Code Engine and IBM Cloud Object Storage. This post explores how you can create and configure the Event Notifications service using an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) template (in this case, Terraform) and configure an example application to
What is FAP in Freight? Your Burning Questions Answered
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the supply chain management industry.
G2 Summer Reports name IBM a Leader
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
IBM offerings were featured in more than 1300 unique G2 reports, earning a top-three product placement in over 400 reports, across various categories. Reports showcase vendors that excel in three key areas: Ease of implementation Ease of use Relationship ratings Highlights of IBM’s leadership Ranked #1 in 135 unique reports: Instana, an IBM Company ranked #1 in the AIOps Platforms, Application Performance Monitoring (APM), Observability Solution Suites, Container Monitoring, Log Analysis,
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.
Zara Founder Bets on European Logistics With €105-Million Netherlands Warehouse
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 21, 2023
The deal comes on the back of a recent foray into the U.S. logistics sector that saw the family office spend close to a billion dollars on warehouses across the country.
Episode 120: Increasing the Placement of Women in Senior Executive Roles with Sanja Cancar-Todorovic
Una
JUNE 21, 2023
EPISODE 120 Increasing the Placement of Women in Senior Executive Roles with Sanja Cancar-Todorovic By Kelly Barner | June 21, 2023 Although women start most professional careers in the same proportion as their male colleagues, far fewer of them reach the top rungs of the corporate ladder. The reasons for this are many, but there is work that can be done to increase the role that women play in leading companies across industries.
How to Create a Spend Analysis Template in Excel: An EmpoweringCPO Guide
Empowering CPO
JUNE 21, 2023
Introduction Spend analysis, at its most basic, is a process that involves the collection, cleansing, classification, and analysis of expenditure data, with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. It gives businesses a clear picture of their spending patterns and uncovers hidden opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Technology Round-Up — June 21, 2023
CPO Rising
JUNE 21, 2023
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
The Role of IT in Spend Analysis: A Closer Look
Empowering CPO
JUNE 21, 2023
Introduction In the fast-paced business environment of the 21st century, having a firm grasp on your company’s spending patterns is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This is where Spend Analysis comes into play. Spend Analysis is a powerful process that allows organizations to identify, gather, categorize, and evaluate their expenditure data.
Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry
SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept. Companies often outsource or entrust these processes to third-party providers, reaping the abundant benefits of SCaaS.
Spend Analysis Techniques for Effective Procurement
Empowering CPO
JUNE 21, 2023
Introduction In an era where data has become the lifeblood of business, understanding and leveraging financial data to make informed decisions is a non-negotiable aspect of successful operations. A crucial component of this understanding comes from the practice of spend analysis. Spend analysis, at its core, is the process of collecting, categorizing, and deriving actionable insights from an organization’s spending data.
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