The 5 Largest Microchip Companies in the World
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 23, 2023
In the fast-paced world of technology, microchips are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to self-driving cars.
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Amazon, FedEx and United Airlines join Hawai?i fire recovery efforts
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
The state’s Department of Transportation has waived wharfage charges for inbound humanitarian shipments at Maui’s Port of Kahului.
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The Gap Between Retail Winners and Losers Will Widen This Coming Peak Season
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
The winners this season are going to be companies that keep their loyal customers close, and maintain a real focus on customer service. They'll also be deploying AI.
Panama Canal delays have shippers mulling freight diversions
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
Options for cargo owners include longer intermodal routes and alternative lanes like the Suez Canal, analysts say.
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.
Over 40% of Supply Chain Employees Are Women
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
A record-breaking 26% of C-suite and executive-level positions in the supply chain industry are now held by women.
How food freshness sensors could impact supply chains
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
Expiration and date labels on packaging can cause confusion and food waste. Companies and researchers around the world are testing inks, pH sensors, hydrogels and other approaches to change that.
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The Market Speaks: Procurement practitioner requirements and the tech vendor response — The Classification Guru
Spend Matters
AUGUST 23, 2023
Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. But we also endeavor to grow our understanding of the wants and needs of the customers using that tech – the practitioners.
Huawei Accused of Building Secret Manufacturing Facilities in China
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
By constructing facilities under the names of other companies, Huawei can circumvent U.S. restrictions, allowing the organization to indirectly purchase American chip manufacturing equipment.
CSX CFO downplays UAW strike threat
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 23, 2023
Auto manufacturers are key customers for freight rail operator CSX, but CFO Sean Pelkey is betting that any strike would be “short lived.
Watch: Creating Purpose-Driven Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
For a business wanting to cultivate a better world, it all starts with the supply chain, says Carlos Londono, vice president of supply chain at restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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
Signs of Improvement Appear Even as U.S.-Bound Shipments Fall Again in July
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
AUGUST 23, 2023
U.S.-bound shipments fell year-over-year in July but signs of improvement are beginning to appear, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Surface Transportation Board Appoints Labor Representative to RSTAC
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Jweremy Ferguson brings almost 30 years of railroad industry experience to the council and has been an advocate for improved communications between shippers and railroads.
Protect sensitive data in Azure and Microsoft Office while keeping control over your keys
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
The average cost of a data breach is USD 4.35 million, and 83% of organizations have had more than one breach (of which 45% occur in the cloud). With these increases in the frequency and costs data breaches, an enterprise’s data protection and privacy in the cloud is more important than ever. The data protection needs of organizations are driven by concerns about protecting sensitive information and intellectual property and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements.
Reach 100% OTD during peak season…or get as close as possible!
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
In this one-hour webinar, Veho CEO Ita Zur will explore various strategies that retail companies can adopt to overcome peak season challenges, including demand planning and innovative solutions to handle the surge in deliveries and meet customer expectations.
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.
Why data governance is essential for enterprise AI
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
The recent success of artificial intelligence based large language models has pushed the market to think more ambitiously about how AI could transform many enterprise processes. However, consumers and regulators have also become increasingly concerned with the safety of both their data and the AI models themselves. Safe, widespread AI adoption will require us to embrace AI Governance across the data lifecycle in order to provide confidence to consumers, enterprises, and regulators.
Beyond Early Adoption: Mastering Warehouse Robotic Automation for Competitive Edge
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Gone are the days where just the early adopters were leveraging robots. In the current landscape, automation is a necessity for competitive retailers to maintain a fully staffed warehouse.
Keep Good ESG Data by Digitizing the Supply Chain
HICX
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX This shift in focus—away from squeezing suppliers and towards collaborating with them—will bode well for brands that want to perform in ESG efforts. What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the CPO priority list, from seventh place to second.
Russia’s Top Miner Plans to Move Some Trading to Dubai
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Nornickel, the world’s biggest refined nickel producer and palladium miner, was incorporated under the name Greenwich Holdings Limited in Dubai.
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.
Harnessing the Influencer’s Art to Raise the Profile of Procurement
Una
AUGUST 23, 2023
Harnessing the Influencer’s Art to Raise the Profile of Procurement Practitioners can use the art of influencing to amplify their message beyond their own organizations to raise the profile of procurement. By Hugo Britt | August 24, 2023 Search Search Superman isn’t afraid of the spotlight. Throughout the long-running comic series and film franchise, the Man of Steel often uses interviews with journalists, TV appearances, and even press conferences to get his message across to his adopted planet
Port of LA Cargo Volumes Fell in July After Near Record-Breaking June
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Through the first seven months of 2023, the Port of Los Angeles has processed 4,821,670 TEUs, a 24% drop from the same period in 2022.
Episode 129: Transforming the Digital Customer Experience with Jay Dettling
Una
AUGUST 23, 2023
EPISODE 129 Transforming the Digital Customer Experience with Jay Dettling By Kelly Barner | August 23, 2023 All companies (and procurement organizations for that matter) have a customer experience. Investing in frictionless processes, digital technologies, and value delivery is critical – but before any of that happens, it is essential to get to know the customer better, to understand what they want and what they need.
How Retail Supply Chains Can Prepare for the Surge in Organic Food Sales
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Organic food and beverage sales are on the rise in the U.S., and retailers need to take notice.
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.
AWS EC2 instance types: Challenges and best practices for hosting your applications in AWS
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
When it comes to hosting applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the most important decisions you will need to make is which Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance type to choose. EC2 instances are virtual machines that allow you to run your applications on AWS. They come in various sizes and configurations—known as instance families—each designed for a specific purpose.
What is your main goal for Supply Chain Digitalization? – Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, Ph.D
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 23, 2023
Here is a link to yet another stimulating post on LinkedIn regarding Supply Chain Digitalization by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, Ph.D. The main focus of his post is to clarify what “supply chain digitalization is NOT about.” Refer to the list below: Reorganization Restructuring Downsizing Automation Cost Reduction So, if supply chain digitalization isn’t about – or involves any of the above points, what is it about?
CPO Intelligence (is Still) More Important than AI
CPO Rising
AUGUST 23, 2023
Join Ardent Partners with special guest Ivalua on September 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET for a discussion on CPO Intelligence (is Still) More Important than AI. The potential for AI to impact procurement operations is extraordinary, but in 2023, AI cannot compete with “CPOI” – CPO Intelligence.
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