5 Policies to Enact to Ensure Safety in Your Warehouse
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 15, 2024
Successful warehouses are a busy hub of activity where you can expect to see employees moving throughout the facility as they perform their duties.
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US import volumes rise despite global trade uncertainty
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The top 12 container ports are expected to reach 2 million TEUs in May despite ongoing ocean freight disruptions.
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CPO Crunch: The forces of supply
Procurement Leaders
APRIL 15, 2024
The concept of supply chain redesign has been the subject of several CPO discussions over the past couple of years, increasingly since Covid and even more so since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Why? Many reasons. The need to de-risk over-complex supply routes, the demand for additional redundancy to drive supply security, the decoupling from certain regimes and regions due to geopolitical tension and inter-state competitive posturing, to name a few.
Employee sentiment rebounds, likely reducing exits, consulting firm says
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Although positive sentiment remains lower than in early 2023, workers may be less likely to leave their jobs during the next two quarters.
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.
Colliding Views
Procurement Templates
APRIL 15, 2024
Some of my stakeholders were baffled wondering why they can ask the same question but be given different answers. They would ask various procurement managers for advice but often got a different response depending on who they ask. For context the stakeholder is asking for procurement advice set within the rules for public sector buying and a UK regulatory framework.
Henkel eyes cost savings with streamlined supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The Germany-based CPG has already reduced a number of production lines and cut roughly 100 contract manufacturers.
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
Fyle: Vendor Analysis — Expense management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Fyle and its solution for Expense Management. Fyle’s expense management solution enables real-time expense management and reporting processes using AI. Many expense management software providers have ventured into issuing their own company cards, investing considerable resources in building their card programs.
10 companies join initiative for safer whales and cleaner air
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.
Iran-Israel Conflict Forces Airlines to Choose Longer Routes
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Iran’s airspace is frequently utilized by airlines traveling between Europe and India or Southeast Asia.
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
The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2024
Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Amazon does it all. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster.
Watch: What's Going on With Mid-Market 3PLs?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Matt Perrigo, director of business development at ODW Logistics, discusses the latest developments in the mid-market third-party logistics world.
10 companies join initative for safer whales and cleaner air
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.
The Imperative for Responsible AI Integration in Manufacturing
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
Leaders should pave the way for a smoother transition into the digital future by focusing on effective communication, dedication to education, and awareness of employee needs.
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.
Two-Factor Authentication: How It Makes IT Access in Logistics Secure?
SCMDOJO
APRIL 15, 2024
As a supply chain management, logistics plays a crucial role in modern commerce and global trade. Each warehousing, transportation, and distribution step is increasingly important and should be carefully thought through to make the process uninterrupted and persistent. With the rise of technology, logistics became more automated and digitized, bringing increased security risks to the flow of goods.
E-Commerce Boom: Easing Supply Chain Pressure with Omnichannel Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
An omnichannel supply chain represents a paradigm shift in prioritizing customer experience, seamlessly integrating various sales channels like physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps.
Maximize the power of your lines of defense against cyber-attacks with IBM Storage FlashSystem and IBM Storage Defender
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Today, cybercrime is good business. It exists because the profits are high while the risks are low. Far from stopping, cybercrime is constantly increasing. In 2023, the FBI received a record number of 880,418 complaints with potential losses exceeding USD 12.5 billion. This is a nearly 10% increase in complaints and 22% increase in losses compared to 2022.
Bridge Disaster in Baltimore Gets FBI Criminal Investigation
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
FBI agents early April 15 boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship, which remains disabled on the Patapsco River, the bureau said in a statement.
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.
4 ways generative AI addresses manufacturing challenges
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
The manufacturing industry is in an unenviable position. Facing a constant onslaught of cost pressures, supply chain volatility and disruptive technologies like 3D printing and IoT. The industry must continually optimize process, improve efficiency, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. At the same time, there is this huge sustainability and energy transition wave.
American Air Pilots Cite ‘Significant’ Jump in Safety Issues
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
The union message underscores the heightened scrutiny on airline safety following a January incident in which a panel blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.
Building the human firewall: Navigating behavioral change in security awareness and culture
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
The latest findings of the IBM X-Force® Threat Intelligence Index report highlight a shift in the tactics of attackers. Rather than using traditional hacking methods, there has been a significant 71% surge in attacks where criminals are exploiting valid credentials to infiltrate systems. Info stealers have seen a staggering 266% increase in their utilization, emphasizing their role in acquiring these credentials.
Apple No Longer World’s Biggest Phone Seller
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 15, 2024
U.S. giant, hurt by slowing sales in China, loses out to Samsung as China sales drop.
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.
Data virtualization unifies data for seamless AI and analytics
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 15, 2024
Data integration stands as a critical first step in constructing any artificial intelligence (AI) application. While various methods exist for starting this process, organizations accelerate the application development and deployment process through data virtualization. Data virtualization empowers businesses to unlock the hidden potential of their data, delivering real-time AI insights for cutting-edge applications like predictive maintenance, fraud detection and demand forecasting.
7 Signs of Supplier Financial Instability
Una
APRIL 15, 2024
7 Signs of Supplier Financial Instability Explore seven signs of supplier financial instability and learn how to proactively protect your business against risk. By Hugo Britt | April 16, 2024 Search Search Part of your job as a procurement professional is to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain. However, the risk of a supplier facing financial difficulties is an unfortunate reality that can have severe consequences for your operations.
Magnus Mondays — Is Your Application Really the Problem?
CPO Rising
APRIL 15, 2024
As a long-time procurement technology analyst, one of the most frequent questions posed to me is what solution an organization should pick after a previous failed implementation. Or, in other words, “five years ago we picked solution X and now everybody hates it and won’t use it.
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