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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 05/12/2023-05/18/2023

All Things Supply Chain

Foxconn to build $500 million factory in India Electronics manufacturer Foxconn has started construction on a new manufacturing site in India, with plans to invest $500 million in the facility…

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5-a-side tournament success

Procurement Heads

This year’s tournament, the fourth time the event has been held, was won by procurement consultancy State of Flux, who narrowly edged out the hosts in the final. James Dobbin, Director and Head of Practice for Financial & Professional Services, said, “It was great to see so many teams from across the sector join us and raise money for an incredible cause.

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FedEx Express ramps up robotic arms use at its Memphis World Hub

Supply Chain Dive

The company now has 16 of the parcel-sorting systems at its world hub in Tennessee.

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5-a-side tournament success

Procurement Heads

This year’s tournament, the fourth time the event has been held, was won by procurement consultancy State of Flux, who narrowly edged out the hosts in the final. James Dobbin, Director and Head of Practice for Financial & Professional Services, said, “It was great to see so many teams from across the sector join us and raise money for an incredible cause.

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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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Delivery firm Gently pursues growth with nano-fulfillment centers

Supply Chain Dive

The company is building out its Los Angeles operations further after completing its first delivery in April.

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FMC fines ONE and Wan Hai Lines $2.65mn

Supply Chain Brain

Ocean Network Express and Wan Hai Lines were fined for unwarranted container detention charges by the FMC.

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TDC Digital leverages IBM Cloud for transparent billing and improved customer satisfaction

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Web-based ERP providers are experiencing significant growth and demand as more companies seek to streamline their business processes, cut costs and improve operational efficiency. With the rise of cloud computing, web-based ERP providers increasingly offer Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, which have become a popular option for businesses of all sizes.

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Port of Los Angeles Shipping Volumes Fell 22% Year-on-Year

Supply Chain Brain

Through the first four months of 2023, the Port of Los Angeles processed over 2.5 million TEUs, a 29% drop-off compared to the first four months of 2022.

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Improved CPU throttling measurement

IBM Supply Chain Blog

It has been a year and a half since we rolled out the throttling-aware container CPU sizing feature for IBM Turbonomic , and it has captured quite some attention, for good reason. As illustrated in our first blog post , setting the wrong CPU limit is silently killing your application performance and literally working as designed. Turbonomic visualizes throttling metrics and, more importantly, takes throttling into consideration when recommending CPU limit sizing.

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Confronting Biodiversity Loss: Assessing the Impact on Biodiversity in Modern Supply Chains

SupplyShift

Conducting global operations across multi-tier or even single-tier supply chains presents numerous sustainability-related risks and opportunities. Biodiversity loss, in particular, has far-reaching consequences for supply chain sustainability performance due to the dependence of companies on nature. With the establishment of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in 2021 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022, businesses have more guidance in s

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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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[Update] Innovative New Mobile App Features

Procurement Express

ProcurementExpress.com is thrilled to unveil our revamped mobile app, designed to optimize your purchasing processes. With a fresh interface and intuitive features, this new app empowers you to manage purchase orders (POs) and invoices with ease. In this article, we will explore the exciting additions that enhance your purchasing experience. Intuitive User Interface: Experience a seamless and engaging user interface with our new mobile app.

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CPO Rising Listicle: Why Should You Embrace New Technology

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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Learn Essential Sales Training Topics

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Successful businesses should invest in sales training. It is essential to equip representatives with the skills and knowledge they require to engage prospects and turn them into loyal consumers. Although the sales process can be difficult, with the right training, sales representatives can master it and succeed at it. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential topics for sales training and strategies that will help sales reps succeed.

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6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Solvoyo

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. That’s why it is important to stay on top of the supply chain planning trends - they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers' needs. The post 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023 appeared first on Solvoyo.

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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.

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Learn Essential Sales Training Topics

Shapiro Negotiations Institute

Successful businesses should invest in sales training. It is essential to equip representatives with the skills and knowledge they require to engage prospects and turn them into loyal consumers. Although the sales process can be difficult, with the right training, sales representatives can master it and succeed at it. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential topics for sales training and strategies that will help sales reps succeed.