FedEx strengthens China e-commerce access to US
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
The delivery giant is bolstering its FedEx International Connect Plus offering as cross-border demand booms.
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Entrepreneurs Can Navigate the Essentials of Business Contracts With This Guide
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 5, 2024
Establishing effective business contracts is crucial for securing the foundations of any enterprise. These documents serve not only as safeguards but also as frameworks for clear operational guidelines.
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FLOW aids GE Appliances’ fast-growing logistics network
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
Joining the federal platform is one piece of the appliance manufacturer's larger supply chain strategy, VP of Logistics Marcia Brey told Supply Chain Dive.
CPO Crunch: Descend in style
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 5, 2024
A couple of weeks ago I hosted a CPO Connect call during which we spoke to Sandro Scharlibbe, the former CPO of tier-1 automotive supplier Brose and the newly appointed CEO of Küster Holding. Sandro will be well known to many in the Procurement Leaders community – not least for the many awards he and his team picked up during his time as CPO – but also the work he championed on supplier-enabled innovation, which helped inspire many activities we hosted back in the pre-Covid days.
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.
Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
Ivalua: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — S2C solution product-level strengths and opportunities, voice of the customer, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, analyst commentary and summary
Spend Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Ivalua’s S2C solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Ivalua as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of Ivalua’s S2C solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.
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Ivalua: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — S2C solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision
Spend Matters
AUGUST 5, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, procurement professionals face many challenges, from managing supplier relationships to mitigating risks and controlling costs. In the quest for operational excellence, organizations are increasingly turning to technology solutions to streamline their procurement processes and drive efficiency. To address these challenges, many organizations turn to source-to-pay (S2P) suites because they include a comprehensive suite of tools designed to optimiz
The expanding role of visibility in the connected supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
As global supply chains become increasingly intertwined, organizations need robust, unified technology platforms to deliver better visibility.
Visibility Is Key to Transportation Management Success
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
A survey by Descartes shows a correlation between financial performance and the strategic importance that senior management places on transportation management and related technology.
Parcel carrier Veho to grow Midwest market penetration
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
The company will begin operating in Detroit and Columbus, Ohio, later this summer as it eyes further expansion in 2025.
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
Long-Feared Canada Rail Strike Could Arrive by End of August
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Railway Association of Canada says that more than half of the country's exports are moved by rail each year, worth an estimated $200 billion.
Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Category Management: All Talk No Action?
CPO Rising
AUGUST 5, 2024
[**Over the next few weeks, we’ll be running “best of” Magnus Mondays posts, reprising some of the most popular topics of the series. Magnus returns with new content in August.]… The post Magnus Mondays (Reprisal) — Category Management: All Talk No Action? appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Box First or Box Last? Punching Through Your Packaging Process
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
The complexity of order fulfillment is at an all-time high with warehouses utilizing technologies such as WMS, ASRS, AMR’s and AGV’s to manage, store, and move items throughout a systematic process with the goal of getting orders out the door quickly and accurately. But what about the shipping box?
Partnerships in the Real World: Great Supply Chain Partners 2024 Case Studies
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
Our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue is dedicated to showing what supply chain excellence looks like in the real world — through partnership.
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.
CrowdStrike Says Delta CEO Ignored Help Offer During Outage
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
The allegation builds upon CrowdStrike’s claim that Delta rejected the cybersecurity provider's repeated attempts to help.
New York Cannabis Dispensaries Struggle With 'Supply Crunch'
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
CANY blames the issues on changes in growing practices, with 26% of cultivators saying they planted less in 2024 than they did in the previous year.
U.K. Food Industry Says Imports Being Sent Back to EU Because of Lack of Testing Capacity
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
The U.K. is now facing a shortage in laboratory capabilities and is more reliant on international partners for help with sample testing.
AS/RS: Not Just For Retail Anymore
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 5, 2024
In this webinar from SupplyChainBrain, experts from Tecsys, EXOTEC and Sedlak debunk this myth to reveal how integrating advanced systems can transform industrial distribution. Explore the benefits of AS/RS, discover how to implement it, and get tips for transitioning from legacy systems.
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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