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How the IoT Can Drive Sustainable Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.

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DHL Supply Chain to lay off nearly 400 workers at 2 California facilities

Supply Chain Dive

The adjustments are due to a planned change in a customer's business, according to a spokesperson, and the affected facilities will remain open.

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Achieving Supply Chain Success in the Face of Global Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Winter is upon us, and with the arrival of cold weather, rising energy prices, and oil and gas supplies being impacted by geopolitical tensions, businesses once again face potential supply chain challenges.

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With a little help from friends: Towards regional supply chains

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

At the operational level, regional supply chains could replace traditional global supply chains. But is friend-shoring so easy to implement? Probably not, but it is certainly worth evaluating.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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China to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next Month

Supply Chain Brain

The government's quick roll-back of pandemic-related restrictions has confused experts and triggered concerns that a still relatively low rate of vaccination among the elderly will lead to high numbers of deaths.

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FMC examines shipping line compliance on anti-retaliation

Supply Chain Dive

The agency is asking some of the largest carriers to provide information on how they're adhering to provisions of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity

Supply Chain Dive

Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin.

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Under Armour Names Marriott’s Linnartz as Next CEO

Supply Chain Brain

The unpredictability of consumer demand amid the pandemic, coupled with shipping disruptions, have made it difficult for companies including Under Armour to get their stocking levels right.

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3M to discontinue use of ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025

Supply Chain Dive

The decision follows increasing regulatory and legal pressure on the company to stop the use of the potentially harmful chemicals.

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RFI vs. RFP vs. RFQ: Definitions and Differences

Pipefy

Request for information (RFI), request for quotation (RFQ), and request for proposal (RFP) all focus on different aspects of the vendor selection process. RFI, RFP, and RFQ are closely related. However, each acronym refers to a distinct step a business can take to get information from potential vendors. Here is a closer look at the terms RFI, RFQ, and RFP, why each is important, and how to differentiate them.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Is Your Procurement Problem Starting at Intake?

Procurement Foundry

When you're experiencing a problem in your procurement process, how do you go about identifying where it is? Problems in procurement could include managing opposing needs across departments, struggling with visibility on the approval process, or handling spend that's getting out of control. Before you get too carried away, it's important to take a step back and make sure that your procurement problem isn't an intake problem.

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Automated Planning Platform for Omni-Channel Operations

Solvoyo

Consumer Electronics Manufacturer The consumer electronics manufacturer used an analytics platform to automate planning platform to support omni-channel operations. The post Automated Planning Platform for Omni-Channel Operations appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Don’t let the timer run out on your negotiating power in 2023

Procurement Foundry

Now is the perfect time to review those contracts coming up for renewal/renegotiation over the next year, setting yourself up for optimal negotiations in 2023 by avoiding the consequences that come from playing the “waiting game.”.

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ESG Analytics: Using Data Analytics To Make Your ESG Strategy A Reality

Planergy

Clients and results. More Customers. We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Why supply chain planning is an all-year-round affair

Skill Dynamics

There’s a common misconception that Christmas is the crucial period for supply chain planning, but if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that threats to the supply chain don’t just occur at moments of high visibility. This Christmas, teams are contending with postal strikes, an energy crisis, and financial uncertainty, but there’s nothing unusual in this collection of events.

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Climate Change Displacement: How Rising Sea Levels and Extreme Weather Events Are Pushing the Poor Further into Poverty

Value Match

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Unwrapping the Secrets of Santa’s Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

Everyone is busy this time of year, but let me tell you – you haven’t seen anything until you’ve survived. The post Unwrapping the Secrets of Santa’s Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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An Economic Downturn will Accelerate the Autonomous Commerce Revolution

Jaggaer

The post An Economic Downturn will Accelerate the Autonomous Commerce Revolution appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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National grocer to stop buying Maine lobster

Strategic Sourceror

Maine's official nickname may be the Pine Tree State, but given its proximity to the coast and its abundance of sea life, it might as well be called the Lobster State. Employing an estimated 5,600 independent lobstermen, harvesting over 100 million pounds of the crustacean annually and contributing over $1 billion to the state's economy per year, according to industry data, the nation's lobster supply chain largely runs through Maine.

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7 ways the Biden administration intervened in US supply chains this year

Supply Chain Dive

The government took multiple actions this year, including legislation to oversee ocean carriers and funding for domestic EV battery supply.