Paccar projects boost in production for 2023
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.
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Ocean Yield Investing in Four LR1 Oil Tankers
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2023
The ships will be built with special duel-fuel engines that allow the vessels to use methanol as their main energy source.
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Boeing prepares its supply chain for increased 737 production targets
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The aerospace company delivered 136 total aircraft last quarter, with plans to reach 50 unit deliveries a month by 2026.
The Benefits of Future Available-to-Promise Inventory
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2023
Retailers need to unify inventory data in real time, and ensure that products are available for fulfillment across all sales channels.
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.
Overstock attracts new suppliers with Bed Bath & Beyond rebrand
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 3, 2023
The retailer has increased its SKU count by 600,000 since it bought the chain’s intellectual property out of bankruptcy.
Global Grain Prices Soar Following Russian Attack on Ukrainian Port
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2023
The EU warned developing countries that Russia would begin offering cheap grain as a way to create new dependencies stemming from economic vulnerabilities and global food insecurity.
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Saudi Arabia Extends 1M-Barrel Oil Cut, Says It Can Be Deepened
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The leader of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will continue the cutback of 1 million barrels a day — launched during July — into September.
Macy’s chief supply chain officer exits
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Dennis Mullahy, who joined the department store from crafting retailer Michaels, stepped down in July after four years in the role.
Hanwha Ocean Secures LNG Carrier Order Worth Almost $260M
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Hanwha won the contract from an undisclosed client based in Asia and will deliver the LNG tanker to the customer during the first half of 2027.
J&J Snack Foods enhances distribution with Texas cold-storage facility
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AUGUST 3, 2023
The 117,000-square-foot storage facility in Terrell will store and ship the food manufacturer's Superpretzel, Icee, Luigi's Real Italian Ice products and more.
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
What Retailers Need to Know About Age Demographics and Home-Delivery Sustainability
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In a time of growing environmental awareness, retailers need to adjust their sustainability and home-delivery strategies, especially with respect to age.
Available Capacity, Stable Rates Among Shipper Expectations for Next 12 Months
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AUGUST 3, 2023
A new survey of 500 transportation leaders finds most expect stable, but slightly above normal rates and plenty of capacity over the next 12 months.
7 Supply Chain Strategies for Pharmaceutical Brands to Compete Against Generics
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AUGUST 3, 2023
The post 7 Supply Chain Strategies for Pharmaceutical Brands to Compete Against Generics appeared first on The Network Effect.
Simplify your Logistics Financials Complexity using aThingz Triple Double approach
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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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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.
For Construction Pros: How Contractors Use Predictive Models to Improve Margins
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AUGUST 3, 2023
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Streamlining compliance with IBM Cloud Infrastructure as Code and a shift-left approach
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations need to ensure their cloud infrastructure is not only efficient and scalable but also compliant with various regulatory standards. IBM Cloud provides a powerful solution with its Infrastructure as Code (IaC) capabilities and the adoption of a shift-left approach to compliance. This blog explores how IBM Cloud’s IaC, when combined with shift-left compliance practices, can help organizations enhance their cloud infrastructure and m
Advanced Negotiation Skills: How to Counter Procurement’s Perfect Storm
Negotiations Ninja
AUGUST 3, 2023
Successful negotiations are more crucial than ever in today’s dynamic business landscape. This is especially true as the procurement process continues to evolve. Today, procurement is becoming more intricate and sophisticated, making negotiations increasingly challenging for sellers.
How organizations can successfully measure an application health monitoring process
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Organizations today require every employee, application and process to work in coordination to produce value. Organizations increasingly depend on their technology stack—which comprises the totality of their network interfaces, CPUs, virtual machines, operating system information and installed applications—to deliver consistent service to the end user.
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.
Short-Sightedness in Procurement
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AUGUST 3, 2023
Short-Sightedness in Procurement Learn how to avoid short-sightedness in procurement and adopt a long-term perspective with the help of a group purchasing organization (GPO). By Hugo Britt | August 3, 2023 Search Search Myopia: The condition of being nearsighted / A lack of foresight / A narrow view of something. (Merriam-Webster). What are the signs of short-sightedness in procurement, why does it matter, and (most importantly), how can it be fixed?
Three essential steps to protecting your data across the hybrid cloud
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
In a recent trend, many organizations are opting to store their sensitive data in the cloud. Others choose to keep their sensitive data on-premises or even across multiple types of environments. As a result, more and more companies are faced with the challenge of costly data breaches and data democratization. What is data democratization? In essence, data democratization occurs when everyone within an organization has access to sensitive and business-valuable data.
Watch: How to Prepare for the Next Leg of the Freight Cycle
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AUGUST 3, 2023
The mass disruptions of the pandemic forced a broad acknowledgement that there’s a lot of waste in current supply chains, says Chris Pickett, COO at Flock Freight.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – August 4th, 2023
Art of Procurement
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Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – August 4th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
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Tesla Takes the Socialist Pledge
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Bringing the power of watsonx to our clients with IBM Consulting
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In our hundreds of generative AI engagements with clients around the world, enterprises are trying to balance massive value creation with risk mitigation—and they face a shortage of the necessary “AI for business” skills. Half of CEOs report they are already integrating generative AI into products and services, and 43% say they are using generative AI to inform strategic decisions, according to a recent IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) CEO study.
How much should moral and social considerations influence procurement activities?
Procurement Insights
AUGUST 3, 2023
Current and Active LinkedIn discussion stream started by Duncan Jones: [link] Voitek Szewczyke • Procurement Transformation I SCM Digitalization Regarding your last statement “…categories where the buyer has enough choice to consider ethical considerations”, I have a few thoughts. The question for “yesterday” is: what can we practically do to make a real impact on these companies, rather than just writing back and forth unproductive posts?
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