Fri.Jul 28, 2023

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 07/21/2023-07/27/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Ford supplier invests $790M to build new Plants Magna International, an automotive supplier, will produce key components for Ford’s second-generation electric truck as part of a $790 million investment.

article thumbnail

Amazon opens robotics fulfillment center in Detroit

Supply Chain Dive

More than 1,200 employees will help pick, pack and ship items while working "with innovative technology," the company said.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Three in Four Transportation Workers Would Support a Strike of UPS

Supply Chain Brain

Almost two-thirds of responders (65%) said they are worried about the potential impact a UPS strike would have on the economy.

98
article thumbnail

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they know about it

Supply Chain Dive

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Sendle Launches Two-Day Package Delivery Service

Supply Chain Brain

Through the service, Sendle offers to deliver packages anywhere in the U.S. in two business days or less.

98
article thumbnail

How Brooks Running is deepening its supply chain visibility

Supply Chain Dive

The sports equipment retailer implemented traceability platform TrusTrace as the company works toward its responsible sourcing goals.

More Trending

article thumbnail

How Pharmaceutical Brands Can Use Supply Chain as a Competitive Advantage Against Generics (Part 1)

The Network Effect

The post How Pharmaceutical Brands Can Use Supply Chain as a Competitive Advantage Against Generics (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

article thumbnail

What is the vulnerability management lifecycle?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Every month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) adds over 2,000 new security vulnerabilities to the National Vulnerability Database. Security teams don’t need to track all of these vulnerabilities, but they do need a way to identify and resolve the ones that pose a potential threat to their systems. That’s what the vulnerability management lifecycle is for.

article thumbnail

Indirect Procurement: Definition, Best Practices & Strategies

Fraxion

There is no doubt a business needs robust processes and strategic relationships with goods and service providers to survive the competitive marketplace. Unfortunately, although most companies focus on direct procurement, they fail to manage indirect procurement , or the purchasing for their day-to-day business operations.

article thumbnail

How Open Liberty and IBM Semeru Runtime proved to be the perfect pillars for Primeur

IBM Supply Chain Blog

As an independent software vendor (ISV), we at Primeur embed the Open Liberty Java runtime in our flagship data integration platform, DATA ONE. It is essential that the embedded Java runtime is both invisible to our customers yet observable to our engineers who support them. Open Liberty , IBM’s open-source Java runtime on which IBM WebSphere Liberty is built, was the perfect solution for us.

Data 55
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

What is a Managed Care Contract? Healthcare Administrator's Guide

ContractSafe

Managed care contracting can be a headache, but with the right software and practices, you can simplify the process and focus on delivering great patient care.

article thumbnail

3 Essential Workplace Practices You Will Learn in a Conflict Resolution Course

Negotiations Ninja

Conflict in the workplace is inescapable; we all have to deal with it to some degree or another. For this reason, conflict resolution training is essential to the streamlined performance of everyone within a business, company, or organization.

52
article thumbnail

Volkswagen Lowers 2023 Deliveries Target Due to Supply Chain Issues

Supply Chain Brain

The German carmaker said that it would only be able to deliver a total of between 9 million and 9.5 million cars in 2023.

article thumbnail

CPO Rising Listicle: Six Considerations When Replacing an Incumbent Supplier

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.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

East Palestine Train Derailment Has Cost Norfolk Southern Almost $1B

Supply Chain Brain

The organization said that it took a $416 million charge against its Q2 2023 earnings to cover the estimated ongoing clean-up costs of the derailment site.

98
article thumbnail

IBM and AWS partnering to transform industrial welding with AI and machine learning

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In industrial metal-to-metal welding operations, companies are struggling to automate inspections to efficiently detect weld defects. To prevent costly product recalls, excessive scrap, re-work and other costs associated with poor quality, companies look to automate inspections and identify weld defects early and consistently. The unsung heroes Welding is the fusion of two compounds with heat.

article thumbnail

Biden administration logs $242B in small business spending

Supply Chain Dive

More than 26% of prime federal contracts went to smaller firms, beating the government’s goal.

article thumbnail

A Decade of Partnership Success: Celebrating 10 Years with ShipStation

Finale Inventory

The ShipStation and Finale Inventory team at ShipStation University. At Finale Inventory, we understand the intricacies of ecommerce. Twelve years ago, we set sail on our journey to streamline inventory and warehouse management. We joined forces with an equally ambitious partner, ShipStation , a few years later, whose mission was to simplify the complexities of online shipping.

article thumbnail

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.