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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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.
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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.
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.
7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
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.
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.
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
Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI
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.
Teamsters Ratify Five-Year Contract with UPS
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
The union said that over 86% of participating teamsters voted to approve the contract, which will now be in retroactive effect August 1.
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.
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.
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.
Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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?
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.
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.
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.
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