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FedEx slumps, Amazon slows and more takeaways from a top shipping index

Supply Chain Dive

New U.S. parcel delivery data from Pitney Bowes outlines the extent of top carriers' volume declines, and what lies ahead for the sector.

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A Data-Driven Approach to Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses that are thriving, rather than simply surviving, share at least one thing in common: They know the value of a data-driven approach, and are making the necessary investments to prove it.

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Blockchain for Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

SCMDOJO

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers. However, implementing blockchain in your business also comes with its own set of challenges.

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Three supply chain risks that will hurt your bottom line in 2023

Spend Matters

Categories: Sponsored Article , Supply Risk Tags: sponsored post Our global supply chain is complex and ever-changing, and procurement leaders are under pressure to stay ahead of risk while keeping costs low and vendors in compliance. The cadence and impact of supply chain shocks from weather disasters, supply shortages, supplier challenges and emerging compliance requirements are increasing, and there’s no crystal ball to show what lies in store any given day.

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Rethinking Supply Chains for Greater Efficiency, Resiliency, and Sustainability

Supply Chains have 3 key priorities: building resiliency, reducing costs and driving ESG performance. Read the new GEP-sponsored report by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services for strategies and digital solutions to achieve these goals.

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FMC wants ocean carriers to prove detention, demurrage charges comply with OSRA

Supply Chain Dive

Noncompliance will be handled through the agency’s enforcement process, Senior Advisor for Legislative & Public Affairs John DeCrosta told Supply Chain Dive.

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5 things supply chain managers can do to contribute to humanitarian relief

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

When it comes to disaster relief, supply chains are critical. Here’s what to know about working with relief organizations.

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Challenges of today’s monolithic data architecture

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The challenges organizations are facing today with data are multi-faceted. There is more data than ever before, in multiple locations, in varying forms and of poor quality. To add even more complexity, the uses of data have become more varied. The input data being used for decision support and business intelligence might also be used for developing machine learning models.

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US, Japan ink trade deal around EV battery materials

Supply Chain Dive

The two countries agreed not to impose duties on minerals as well as to cooperate on labor rights and promoting circular production.

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What is Sourceable Spend?

Procurement Software

Around 60% of a company’s revenue is spent on goods and services from external suppliers in most mature businesses. But how much of this is sourceable spend? And how much of what your organisation purchases is actually spend that’s addressable, or currently being actively managed? If these terms are confusing to you, then read on. I’m going to explain everything and help you to get to grips with the different types of spend in your organisation.

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New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes

Supply Chain Dive

The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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Savvy finance leaders have procurement on their radar

Bonfire

Mitigating risk is one of the most important responsibilities an organization’s finance leader has. So why do so few pay close attention to procurement, an area bristling with risk? Can they trust that others in their organizations are looking after those risks, or is this a potentially dangerous blind spot for them? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the risks inherent in public sector procurement and why finance leaders should care.

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KB Home says supply constraints caused more building delays

Supply Chain Dive

The homebuilding company faced shortages of transformers and electrical equipment in Q1, slowing construction schedules.

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[Pod] Facilitating Differentiated Decision Making | Part 2: ESG Analytics w/ Heta Pirttijärvi

Art of Procurement

In this four-part special series, host Philip Ideson speaks with members of the Sievo team. In each episode, we discover. The post [Pod] Facilitating Differentiated Decision Making | Part 2: ESG Analytics w/ Heta Pirttijärvi appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Aging Shadow Fleet Carrying Russian Oil Poses Disaster Risk

Supply Chain Brain

The aftermath of European Union sanctions on Russia mean that some older vessels may not be properly inspected and maintained, leading to a catastrophic accident at sea.

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Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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San Pedro Bay ports receive $110M for training facility

Supply Chain Dive

The collaborative project will enable the ports to upskill their workforce to address changing needs in the logistics industry.

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Watch: The Evolving Landscape in Warehouse Automation

Supply Chain Brain

Because the labor shortage is expected to continue, warehouse operators must consider investment in robotics, says Stanislas Normand, managing director of Exotec.

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FDA expects COVID-related shortages to normalize this year

Supply Chain Dive

Shortages of home-use ventilators and clinical sample concentrators are expected to continue.

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China Spent $240bn on Belt and Road Bailouts From 2008 To 2021, Study Finds

Supply Chain Brain

The share of Beijing’s overseas lending directed to borrowers in financial distress increased from 5% in 2010 to 60% in 2022, according to the study.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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Influencing Behavior 101

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Influencing behavior is an important skill for those who work in sales and negotiations. Understanding the factors that influence behavior is critical for promoting a positive work culture, increasing productivity, and improving efficiency. This article will look at the four types of behavior, the factors and the forces that influence behavior. In addition, we will outline a four-step influencing people’s behavior model that you can use to improve your negotiation skills.

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Alibaba to Split Into Six Groups and Explore IPOs

Supply Chain Brain

The reorganization marks a dramatic overhaul of one of China’s largest private companies, one that was once valued at over $800 billion.

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Port of Savannah adding 55 hybrid yard cranes

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

New machines produce 50% fewer emissions.

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Ramaphosa Asks Ports Operator for Plan to End Logistics Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

The embattled company has struggled with major inefficiencies that have led to traffic being redirected to ports outside South Africa.

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Putting the ‘Tech’ in Spend Management Techniques

Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker

If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!

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The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration

Arkestro

Welcome to the 2020’s, the same decade that George Jetson from the cartoon “The Jetsons” was born. While we are still far off from a future with flying cars and home robots, many of the technologies predicted in the show – think flat screen televisions, video calls, and drones – have become a reality. One such prediction was that robotic automation would seep into the 21st century workplace, taking over everything for us.

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The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration Welcome to the 2020’s, the same decade that George Jetson from the cartoon “The Jetsons” was born. While we are still far off from a future with flying cars and home robots, many of the technologies predicted in the show – think flat screen televisions, video calls, and drones – have become a reality.