IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Telecommunications industry, a cornerstone of global connectivity, has been going through a technological renaissance for some time, driven by innovations such as 5G, IoT, cloud computing and AI. As a result, networks have become increasingly hard to manage. There is a need for automation to handle routine tasks, monitor network health and respond to issues in real-time.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Organizations are using the technology to simplify complexity, save time, reduce frustration and potentially cut back headcounts.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2024
V-LINE said in a statement that its partnership with Verusen will help companies with industrial plants in Saudi Arabia streamline operations, reduce costs and boost efficiency.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.
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.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 26, 2024
For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year we’re highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 26, 2024
Alpesh Chaddha joined Phillip Morris International in 2021, but since then, the vice president of operations strategy and results delivery has played a key role in helping guide it toward a smoke-free future.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
The port benefited from increased vessel traffic to the U.S. West Coast as carriers reroute from the Panama Canal.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 26, 2024
“The Human Library is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated, and answered. The Human Library is a Danish idea from 2000 and is now available in more than 80 countries.” – Don’t Judge a Book by its cover In the age of ChatGPT and generative AI, there is a common thread
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 26, 2024
Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. As the demand for supply chain professionals continues to grow, staying ahead in this dynamic field demands more than technical know-how—it necessitates a holistic approach to career development.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
When North America suffered its largest blackout , it cost upwards of USD 6 billion and left 50 million people without power for up to two days. What caused the blackout? Overgrown trees that came into contact with a power line. Beyond causing blackouts, overgrown vegetation can also cause soil erosion and water quality problems, disrupting both our economy and the environment.
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 Dive
JANUARY 26, 2024
The innerwear and activewear manufacturer is closing one of its locations in South Carolina.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Hybrid Cloud Mesh, which is generally available now, is revolutionizing application connectivity across hybrid multicloud environments. Let’s draw a comparison between Hybrid Cloud Mesh and a typical service mesh to better understand the nuances of these essential components in the realm of modern enterprise connectivity. This comparison deserves merit because both the solutions are focused on application-centric connectivity albeit in a different manner.
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
JANUARY 26, 2024
Michael Sheridan joined J&J Snack Food , a leading and innovative snack food company , as head of procurement in early 2023. Right away he noticed that his procurement team, though talented and skilled in their trade, faced a few challenges while negotiating supplier and vendor contracts , as they were not formally versed in the nuances of negotiation.
Barkers Procurement
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024. In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best.
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.
The Thomas Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In the field of digital marketing, demand generation, and growth marketing are two distinct but related tactics. Growth marketing is meant to help you acquire and retain users or customers. Demand generation, on the other hand, seeks to generate leads for the sales funnel by raising awareness and interest in your offerings. Demand generation places more emphasis on increasing brand awareness and engagement than growth marketing, which aims for quick expansion.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2024
Affected models include the 2023 versions of Tesla Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, based on a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration January 23.
Barkers Procurement
JANUARY 26, 2024
In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best.
CPO Rising
JANUARY 26, 2024
Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team. With the unemployment rate currently at 3.
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
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Renewable energy , also known as clean energy, is produced from natural resources that are generated and replenished faster than they are consumed—such as the sun, water and wind. Most renewable energy sources produce zero carbon emissions and minimal air pollutants. Fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) on the other hand, are finite resources and release harmful greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, when burned.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2024
Two senior officials said a recent boom in U.S. LNG exports prompted the need for an analysis of the entire domestic gas market, the U.S. gas industry’s first since 2018.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
You asked, and we delivered! At Instana, addressing our customers’ needs and creating a simple tool that is easy to use is fundamental to helping our DevOps and SRE teams reduce burnout rates, allowing them to excel in what they do best. Taking all your feedback and market insights into perspective and careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce that in 2023.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
You asked, and we delivered! At Instana, addressing our customers’ needs and creating a simple tool that is easy to use is fundamental to helping our DevOps and SRE teams reduce burnout rates, allowing them to excel in what they do best. Taking all your feedback and market insights into perspective and careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce that in 2023.
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
JANUARY 26, 2024
The windswept province of Nova Scotia lies on Canada’s Atlantic coast, and comprises part of Mi’kma’ki, the traditional districts of the Mi’kmaq First Nations people. In recent years, Nova Scotia has become a promising site for the clean energy transition, with some of the world’s fastest offshore wind speeds and potential for hydrogen development.
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