Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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East and Gulf Coast port labor talks stall over automation concerns

Supply Chain Dive

The International Longshoremen's Association canceled a planned meeting with the United States Maritime Alliance, citing a local dispute on automated truck gates.

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Watch: P2G or G2P Robotics? The Great Debate in Warehouse Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Regardless of the size or age of a warehouse, person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is better for warehouse functionality than goods-to-person (G2P), says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.

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Companies lean into SKU simplification

Supply Chain Dive

Unilever, Hain Celestial and other brands are thinking through their offerings to boost profits.

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Embracing the Power of AI and Automation for the Logistics Workforce

Supply Chain Brain

The integration of artificial intelligence and automation has become a foundational investment for businesses operating in the increasingly volatile world of supply chain and logistics.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

Supply Chain Dive

The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

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'Lack of Trust' a Significant Barrier for Online Shoppers Ordering Across Borders

Supply Chain Brain

Over 90% of U.S. and U.K. online shoppers said they're concerned about a host of factors that come with buying from a seller in a different country.

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Strike Averted as Canada Border Agents Reach Tentative Deal

Supply Chain Brain

A possible strike had previously been delayed from June 6 to June 12 to allow for more time to negotiate.

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Nordstrom nears completion on West Coast fulfillment transition

Supply Chain Dive

By transitioning operations to an omnichannel center, the retailer is building on its efforts to lower fulfillment costs.

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Port of Baltimore Shipping Channel Reopens

Supply Chain Brain

Rebuilding the span will take more than four years and cost up to $1.9bn, state authorities in Maryland have said.

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DHL eCommerce’s Texas distribution center relocation boosts throughput

Supply Chain Dive

The Irving facility includes a loop sorter equipped to process double the units it could handle in Grand Prairie.

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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

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Supply Chain Visibility: The Transformative Power of Unified Fleet Management

Supply Chain Brain

Unified fleet solutions represent the future of fleet management, providing holistic, fleet-wide visibility and actionable insights.

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Fast Track Your Logistics Career: Expert Training with SCMDOJO

SCMDOJO

Are you ready to excel in logistics management? The SCMDOJO Logistics Management Track is your ultimate logistics training pathway. It’s designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the logistics industry. Let’s explore why our logistics training is unique, what’s included in our logistics pathway, and how you can get started today.

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Finally, A Solution Provider Gets the Big Picture, And It Isn’t AI

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: I sent the following business case overview over the weekend to select solution providers. The first response from Mintec is below. Which of the five priority areas can your organization and solution help Target with? I highlighted the areas where you could provide an immediate benefit. Retail Chain industry prospects (Target): Target, a barometer of the American consumer, said its sales last year fell for the first time since 2016.

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Could Container Leasing Rate Price Bubble Be Poised to Burst?

Supply Chain Brain

Red Sea diversions have had many carriers pulling shipping schedules forward in anticipation of future disruptions in the region, but that is unlikely to last.

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

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.

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Approaches to migrating your VMware workloads to AWS   

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The VMware® acquisition by Broadcom has changed VMware’s product and partner strategies. In November 2023, Broadcom finalized its acquisition (link resides outside ibm.com) of VMware for USD 69 billion, with an aim to enhance its multicloud strategy. Further to the acquisition, Broadcom decided to discontinue (link resides outside ibm.com) its AWS authorization to resell VMware Cloud on AWS as of 30 April 2024.

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U.S. Weighs More Limits on China’s Access to Chips Needed for AI

Supply Chain Brain

The measures being discussed would limit China’s ability to use a cutting-edge chip architecture known as "gate all-around.

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JAGGAER addresses priorities for CPOs at industry roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Jaggaer

The post JAGGAER addresses priorities for CPOs at industry roundtables in Saudi Arabia and the UAE appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Assessing the Sustainability of Your Supply Base – Part 2 In-Person Assessment

Positive Purchasing

Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing, author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines his effective approach to assessing the current levels of sustainability within your supply base, then prioritizing where and how to focus your resources to make the greatest and most cost effective positive impact. Having looked at using remote assessments in Part 1, Jonathan now examines how to get up close and personal in Part 2.

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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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What is a Guest Speaker?

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

What Exactly is a Guest Speaker? What is a guest speaker, and why should you care? Think of it like this: Have you ever been stuck in a presentation that was so dull that you wished you were anywhere else—even the dentist’s office? A guest speaker comes in to shake things up with fresh ideas and engaging stories, turning a snooze-fest into something you actually want to pay attention to.

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The Role of Sourcing Consultants in Global Procurement

Procurement Freelancers

Have you ever thought about how firms identify the best products in the global market?… The post The Role of Sourcing Consultants in Global Procurement first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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The 25 Hottest American Procurement Tech Startups

The Procuretech Podcast

On this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of procurement tech startups. With over 440 solutions in our software directory over at app.procurementsoftware.site, we aim to educate procurement leaders on the vast array of software options available to them. There's so much more out there than just clunky, legacy technology.

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The AI Revolution: How Predictive Procurement is Innovating Transportation Procurement

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / The AI Revolution: How Predictive Procurement is Innovating Transportation Procurement The AI Revolution: How Predictive Procurement is Innovating Transportation Procurement The transportation and logistics industry has been on a wild ride over the past few years, enduring extreme market volatility brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical events, inflation, environmental regulations, and more.

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Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)

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.