Honeywell exec upbeat on warehouse automation trends
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Rising e-commerce shipments and ongoing labor shortages are among macrotrends that are favorable to the market.
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How Supply Chain Organizations are Leveraging Data Analytics to Improve Risk Management
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Supply chain organizations that prioritize safety and risk management through data analytics, telematics, and newer equipment position themselves as competitive leaders.
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Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
Five Steps to Improve Supplier Relationships and Reduce Operating Costs
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The last few years have continued to reinforce the value of dependable supplier relationships, and timely payments are an important ingredient to the success of those relationships.
Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
ShipBob rolls out Amazon Shipping as a delivery option
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Partnering with the fulfillment and supply chain platform will help Amazon boost volume for its emerging delivery service.
Leveling up from tools to systems: A holistic approach to third-party management
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
It feels like an understatement to say that the evolution of technology continues to reshape and revolutionize business, as it continues to transform industries, individual companies within them, workers at all levels and the work they carry out. With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly.
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Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s
Art of Procurement
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In May of 2023, two of the companies owned by Byron Allen, a black businessman and producer, sued McDonald’s for. The post Case Dismissed: Byron Allen v. McDonald’s appeared first on Art of Procurement.
TBC’s first chief supply chain officer will help company leverage tech, data
Supply Chain Dive
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The automotive replacement tire company appointed Chris Stearman to manage its end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, distribution and procurement.
IBM Cloud delivers enterprise sovereign cloud capabilities
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
As we see enterprises increasingly face geographic requirements around sovereignty, IBM Cloud® is committed to helping clients navigate beyond the complexity so they can drive true transformation with innovative hybrid cloud technologies. We believe this is particularly important with the rise of generative AI. While AI can undoubtedly offer a competitive edge to organizations that effectively leverage its capabilities, we have seen unique concerns from industry to industry and region to re
Watch: What Is Warehouse Orchestration?
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
What is warehouse orchestration, and how does it impact the supply chain industry? Sally Miller, chief information officer for North America with DHL Supply Chain, explains.
Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Empower your technical staff with hands-on technology training
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
With a vast amount of technology training and education available today, it’s difficult to know what deserves your attention and what’s just a marketing ploy. Furthermore, most training and education in technology is only offered through text or video, meaning that the learner doesn’t have an opportunity to apply the theory that they are learning.
Walmart Easing Delivery Requirements for Suppliers
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Walmart said that it wants its suppliers to deliver shipments on-time 90% of the time and in-full 95% of the time.
4 Nonmonetary Motivators to Drive Supplier Quality Improvements
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Supplier quality leaders can drive supplier improvements beyond compliance requirements through a series of steps that do not require additional financial resources.
Expanding on ethical considerations of foundation models
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The rise of foundation models that power the growth of generative AI and other AI use cases offers exciting possibilities—yet it also raises new questions and concerns about their ethical design, development, deployment, and use. The IBM AI Ethics Board publication Foundation models: Opportunities, risks and mitigations addresses those concerns and explores the technology’s benefits, risks, guardrails, and mitigations.
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.
Press Release: Skill Dynamics Acquire Content Enablers to Strengthen Position in Corporate eLearning
Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Berkshire (UK) & New York (USA) 22 nd February 2024 – Skill Dynamics Moves to Strengthen its Position in Corporate eLearning with the Acquisition of Content Enablers Skill Dynamics, a provider of high-impact, role-based, specialized supply chain and procurement training has acquired Content Enablers, a company renowned for compliance training. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for both organizations, solidifying their commitment to offering their customers highly effective tr
Podcast | Connecting the Dots: The Role of the Modern-Day Warehouse Execution System
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A typical warehouse consists of multiple information systems. How do they work together smoothly?
Orchestration vs. Choreography: Differences and Use Cases for IT
Pipefy
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Microservice architecture structures applications as a collection of services, or processes, that are either independently deployable or loosely coupled. Typically, services are managed by a single team such as IT. This architecture helps companies deliver applications fast, often, and reliably, which is a must for remaining competitive and responsive to changing business needs.
U.S. Providing $710M in Loans to EV Technology Projects
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The larger of the two preliminary loan commitments announced went to a unit of the South Korean semiconductor company SK Siltron.
From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning
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Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.
Procurement 6 – February 23rd, 2024
Art of Procurement
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – February 23rd, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
EU Countries Warn German Gas Levy May Boost Reliance on Russia
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia said the levy — which is paid for by traders or utilities further down supply chains — undermines energy security in the wider region.
NEW FEATURE: Contract Categorization by Type
ContractSafe
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
AI that Really Helps 75% of legal teams are looking for ways to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve their everyday work. Companies across the legal tech space are rushing to get big splashy AI tools on their list of features. But often those features are built to check an AI box or for the press value, not to meet actual customer needs.
Managing Compliance Factors: A Maturity Model Approach
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Regulatory compliance is a fact of life for most supply chains. A key enabler for a successful organization is to understand the complex regulatory environment and build compliance into their end-to-end supply chain operations.
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.
Operationalizing responsible AI principles for defense
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming society, including the very character of national security. Recognizing this, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) in 2019, the predecessor to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), to develop AI solutions that build competitive military advantage, conditions for human-centric AI adoption, and the agility of DoD operations.
Future-Proofing Your Operations Through WMS and Robotics
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In the dynamic world of warehouse operations, adapting to rapid changes is crucial. While technology is essential for success, the array of options available can be overwhelming.
Bobcat Launches Lineup of New-Look Products
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Bobcat has rebranded its forklifts, industrial air compressors, turf renovation equipment and portable power products.
USCENTCOM Says U.K.-Owned Ship Damaged in Houthi Missile Attack off Yemen
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A Houthi spokesman confirmed they had targeted the Islander and said they had also launched drones at a U.S. warship.
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
FMC Rules in Favor of ATA Conference’s Stance Against OCEMA
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In March 2023, an FMC judge ruled in favor of charges filed against OCEMA and 11 international ocean carriers claiming they violated the Shipping Act of 1984.
J.B. Hunt Buys Walmart’s Intermodal Assets
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The two companies, which have been working together for decades, also signed a long-term intermodal agreement.
Bulk Carrier Banned from Australian Ports After Being Abandoned for Months
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Liberian-flagged KMAX Leader bulk carrier is being towed back to the Philippines after arriving at the Port of Gladstone in October 2023 and remaining there for five months.
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