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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/10/2023-02/16/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Germany looks to partner with Japan to Secure Raw Materials The German government wants to increase cooperation with Japan to help secure supplies of raw materials.

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How To Manage Supply Chain Risk in the Age of Unpredictability

Supply Chain Brain

Supplier diversification is among the most essential actions a business can take to survive a black swan event, but it requires prior planning.

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Bombardier works with suppliers to combat supply chain headwinds

Supply Chain Dive

The aircraft manufacturer has also increased material supply inventories and implemented a monitoring solution to mitigate potential disruptions.

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Podcast | Supply Chain Finance Today: It’s a Whole New Conversation

Supply Chain Brain

The conversation we’re having today about supply chain finance is a lot different than that of just a few years ago.

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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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Convoy to cut jobs, close Atlanta office

Supply Chain Dive

The layoffs come as the digital load board provider adjusts its customer service model and pushes profitability.

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Top trends in robotics in 2023

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

The International Federation of Robotics says those trends range from improved energy efficiency to further adoption of artificial intelligence.

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SMC3 opens registration for LTL educational certification

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

SMC3 is now accepting applications for its 2023 LTL courses to achieve certification. Classes, ranging from LTL fundamentals to business analytics, run throughout the year.

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Texas Instruments to build $11B semiconductor plant in Utah

Supply Chain Dive

The plant will manufacture tens of millions of analog and embedded processing chips daily.

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Should Cost Analysis – Negotiation Tool, When To Use This Weapon?

Empowering CPO

There are many negotiation tools that are deployed by procurement organizations. One of the most commonly used is conducting an RFP process, where the new vendors along with incumbents are invited to participate and in all probability, after due diligence, the business is awarded to the incumbent vendor at a lower price. This method may generate good results for categories where multiple vendors are available and for categories that bend towards being commodities with very low proprietary know-h

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Microsoft Considers More Limits for Its New A.I. Chatbot

Supply Chain Brain

When Microsoft introduced a new version of its Bing search engine that includes the artificial intelligence of a chatbot, company executives knew they were climbing out on a limb.

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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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CPO Rising Listicle: Five Benefits of Category Management

CPO Rising

Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – February 17th, 2023

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – February 17th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Ohio Train Crash Unleashes Local Rage, Suspicion Over Toxic Chemicals

Supply Chain Brain

While the crash didn’t cause any injuries or deaths, it has become a focal point of grievances and suspicions.

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