FedEx layoffs: Cost cuts target up to 2,000 Europe jobs
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The company aims to slash back-office and commercial roles and consolidate certain activities in the region.
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Peak Shipping Season Arrives Early at U.S. Ports
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
The National Retail Federation projects more than 2.1 million TEUs in imports to the U.S. in each of June, June and August.
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Rockwell Automation taps Nvidia to bring AI to its bots
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The automation company will use the chipmaker’s software in its Otto autonomous mobile robots meant for manufacturing facilities.
How Blockchain Solutions Can Help Manage Complex Supply Chain Contracts
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
As contract parameters continue to change, enterprises are looking to blockchain technology to rebuild a needed layer of trust.
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.
CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
Five Key Challenges Facing U.S. Manufacturing
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
While reshoring manufacturing back to the U.S. can bring a host of benefits, it doesn’t come without significant hurdles.
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Carriers Divert Sailings Amid Growing Threat of Canada Rail Strike
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
Canada's rail union says it will conduct a new strike vote between June 14-29, promising a "quick process.
The Food Institute: Gone ’til September – Huy Fong’s Sriracha is Orange and in Short Supply
Arkestro
JUNE 12, 2024
The post The Food Institute: Gone ’til September – Huy Fong’s Sriracha is Orange and in Short Supply appeared first on Arkestro.
Port of Baltimore Ramps Back Up as Channel is Restored to Full Capacity
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
Dwell times at the port have since stabilized across the board, having returned to their pre-closure levels with full capacity now restored to the port.
Coca-Cola’s Real Features, Functions, and Benefits Concerns
Procurement Insights
JUNE 12, 2024
How about a solutions map of practitioners? In yesterday’s post , Finally, A Solution Provider Gets the Big Picture, And It Isn’t AI, I talked about sending Target’s “ business case overview over the weekend to select solution providers. ” The business case to which I am referring is the top five “business” challenges the retailer faces in 2024.
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
Carriers Divert Sailings as Threat of Canada Rail Strike Grows
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
Canada's rail union says it will conduct a new strike vote between June 14-29, promising a "quick process.
11 Most Popular IT Frameworks You Need to Know About
Pipefy
JUNE 12, 2024
IT management has become increasingly complicated in recent years, especially as it applies to the delivery of IT services. This challenge is largely due to the wide availability of competing technologies, as sharing them can cause IT departments to become overwhelmed and disorganized. However, data’s increasing value in today’s organizations leaves little room for IT errors – sensitive data can fall into the wrong hands or compound existing process inefficiencies until those processes fai
EV Leader Norway Won’t Follow EU on Chinese Electric Car Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
Norway has the highest density of electric vehicles in the world, with more than 12% of EVs imported into the country coming from Chinese brands.
Business Process Documentation: Benefits & How to Get Started
Pipefy
JUNE 12, 2024
The best method for making tasks easier and faster is by structuring and standardizing processes. Fortunately, the workflows we use to complete many daily tasks seem to fall into place. However, business processes can be more complex. When multiple people, business lines, and software systems intertwine, process management may require critical thinking on the part of several people to unravel the task and develop the definitive steps to complete it.
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.
Watch: The Evolution of the Supply Chain Control Tower
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
Mike Jarrett, chief executive officer and president of Jarrett Logistics, talks about the scope and purpose of the modern-day supply chain control tower.
2024 Business Process Automation Trends
Pipefy
JUNE 12, 2024
The need for process automation has never been more urgent. Gartner predicts that the market for business process automation tools will increase by 38% in the next three years, up from $2.6B in 2022 to $3.6B in 2027. More business teams than ever rely on automation to reduce errors and improve efficiency, and the varieties and types of workflows they’re automating continue to diversify.
The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t
Jaggaer
JUNE 12, 2024
The post The Evolving Role of Strategic Leadership in Procurement – Part 1: Control what you can, monitor what you can’t appeared first on JAGGAER.
Trade War Looms as EU Announces Tariffs of Up to 38% on Chinese EVs
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2024
European manufacturers are also bracing themselves for retaliatory measures from China, in the form of a range of duties on its exports, including vehicles, but also other products.
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.
Procurement News — June 12, 2024
CPO Rising
JUNE 12, 2024
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