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How Can Employers Repair the ‘Disconnect’ With Essential Frontline Workers?

Supply Chain Brain

It should come as no surprise, given the crises and disruptions of recent years, that frontline workers are becoming harder to find, hire and retain.

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AI Used in EV Battery Tech Research

Procurement Bulletin

AI Used in EV Battery Tech Research Last week, we wrote about Swedish battery startup, Northvolt, that has reportedly developed an EV battery made of sodium-ion that doesn’t involve in-demand and expensive materials that current batteries require (e.g. lithium-ion batteries). Further to this, the startup is using AI to help in their research and development of new battery technology.

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Ecopro, Samsung Ink Massive $34B Battery Deal Despite EV Slump

Supply Chain Brain

T he Cheongju, South Korea-based firm inked a contract December 1 with Samsung to supply cathode-active materials worth 43.8 trillion won ($33.5 billion) between 2024 and 2028.

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Heineken Speaks And Consumers Should Listen

Procurement Insights

Click this Link To Watch the Above Video Before I share my take on the above video, I want to provide some context. In the following excerpt from my article “How Painful Are the Hidden Costs of an ESG Strategy?” I wrote the following: “I am not writing this article to suggest we put the brakes on ESG initiatives; I am far from it. I hope to prompt us all to consider the total and hidden costs of pursuing these worthy strategies, including job loss.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Five Essentials for Fleet Diversification and Maximized Fulfillment

Supply Chain Brain

Businesses now have the freedom to match carriers to their more specific needs seamlessly and simultaneously, loosening the grip of core carriers on logistics operations.

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The Opportunity for Procurement to Collaborate with End Customers

Art of Procurement

“Purchasing has always been finally responsible for quality, cost, and delivery, but with some of the global challenges we’ve had. The post The Opportunity for Procurement to Collaborate with End Customers appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Crafting The Supplier Symphony: Essential Factors For Selection

Procurement Freelancers

In the ever-evolving business world, sourcing consultants has become increasingly vital in orchestrating a harmonious…

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New U.S. Rules Could Make It Harder to Qualify for EV Tax Credits

Supply Chain Brain

The White House said that it hopes the new rules will encourage the development of auto industry supply chains in the U.S.