Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
Trade growth from Tier 1 suppliers ahead of the facility's production launch increased the port's May activity.
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Preventing payment fraud: Strategies for financial protection
Spend Matters
JUNE 20, 2024
This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters. As the digital landscape expands, the convenience of online transactions is shadowed by the increasing prevalence of payment fraud, paired with the traditional risk of fraudulent paper checks. With scams ranging from duplicate billing to false vendor invoices and overcharging, businesses face significant risks that can impact their financial integrity.
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Parcel delivery startup Delivered buys Point Pickup’s assets
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
The $100,000 purchase will help build new services for shippers and carriers, Delivered CEO Andrew Hurst said.
Drone-Sinking of Coal Ship Takes Red Sea Perils to New Level
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Yemen’s Houthi militants managed to strike the MV Tutor with a seaborne drone, killing one crew member and injuring others.
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.
Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 20, 2024
In its latest ESG report, the chocolate giant outlined how it plans to work alongside communities and governments to create a more resilient supply chain.
Which Technology Is Right for My Manufacturing Business?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Over the last decade, the world has changed dramatically for manufacturers. But so has technology, with a host of new tools for streamlining operations, automating tasks and saving on costs.
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The 'Glocal' Balancing Act: Lessons from a Local Winery's Supply Chain Disruptions
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Many companies have been busy restructuring their supply chains from global to regional or local for a few years now. But what problems are they trying to solve?
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Watch: Getting Better Operations Visibility From Your Applications
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Organizations face a tremendous challenge in integrating multiple information systems and extracting visibility across the enterprise, says Constantine Limberakis, vice president of product marketing with PartnerLinQ.
Former Pioneer Oil CEO Scott Sheffield – Colluder or Scapegoat?
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In 2019, Pioneer Natural Resources, an independent shale oil producer in West Texas, was worth $24 Billion. Their CEO, Scott. The post Former Pioneer Oil CEO Scott Sheffield – Colluder or Scapegoat? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Podcast | Do Humanoid Robots Make Sense in a Warehouse?
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How Procurement and Legal Can Deliver Value, Minimize Risk
Una
JUNE 20, 2024
How Procurement and Legal Can Team Up to Deliver Value, Minimize Risk The alliance between procurement and legal has a direct impact on business outcomes and protecting the organization from risk. By Mackenzie Oakley | June 20, 2024 Search Search Procurement’s relationship with legal is one of the most important and necessary alliances they can form.
Amazon Fined Nearly $6M over Warehouse Quotas in California
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Citing more than 59,000 separate violations, state regulators say Amazon failed to disclose quotas to workers at two warehouses near Los Angeles.
Orange Juice, Cocoa, and Vertical Integration
Procurement Insights
JUNE 20, 2024
“Jon, if Mars wants cocoa, it will get cocoa – there is no chocolate shortage.” The above statement from one of the industry’s top commodity thought leaders got the wheels spinning in my head. It also reminded me of the post I wrote many years ago – Public Sector Procurement Practice and the Principles of External Economies, Clustering and the Global Value Chain.
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.
Chinese Carmakers Call for 25% Tax on Large European Cars
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
The companies made the demand in a closed-door meeting with Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce on June 18.
Why Supplier Information Management (SIM) Is Key To Detecting and Preventing Fraud
HICX
JUNE 20, 2024
Fraud is a prevalent issue that impacts society as a whole and requires ongoing attention to reduce threats from fraudsters’ increasingly sophisticated tactics. It is currently on the rise and is forecast to continue on that trajectory for the foreseeable future. According to procurement consultants Comprara, it is estimated that by 2027, more than $348 billion will be lost globally due to fraud.
Amazon Ditches Plastic Pillows for Packages in North America
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
As of June 20, the company says it's replaced 95% of its plastic pillows with recyclable paper fillers at its North America fulfillment centers.
East Palestine Derailment Spread Chemicals to 16 US States, Data Shows
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 20, 2024
Chloride and pH levels were highest in northern Pennsylvania just east of the wreck, and along the U.S.-Canada border.
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.
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