Mon.Mar 13, 2023

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Coal Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Coal Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily coal prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per MT. The current price is and is last updated on.

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When Is Slack Fill Functional and When Is It Wasted Space?

All Things Supply Chain

Slack fill refers to the space remaining when manufacturers opt not to put as much product in a package as could fit. However, there is both functional slack fill and… General Sustainability

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Live Cattle Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]

Procurement Tactics

Live Cattle Prices – Historical Graph Real-time chart of historical daily live cattle prices. The prices are down in U.S. dollars per Lbs. The current price is and is last updated on.

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Key Manufacturing Tech Trends for 2023

Supply Chain Dive

Here are the major tech trends that will continue to dominate the landscape for manufacturers in 2023 — and how manufacturers can implement digital transformation to harness everything it has to offer

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Supply Chain Balancing Act: Meeting Customer Needs in the Era of Constrained Supply and Volatile Demand

Speaker: Tony Darnell, Shipping Manager at Lippert Components

Join this webinar to learn about the evolution of supply chain management in the Post pandemic era of constrained supply and volatile demand. Like a candle burning at both ends, businesses are struggling to manage supply alongside rapidly changing customer demands.

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Mastering Your Inner Negotiation

Negotiations Ninja

Lousin Mehrabi has been working in the field of business negotiation for 20 years. She’s worked in the financial, investing, and stock exchange world, usually on commercial deals. She’s spent the last five years working as a freelance negotiator navigating complex deals.

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How will DTC change the landscape of ecommerce growth over the next 3-5 years?

Supply Chain Dive

To effectively compete in DTC channels, retailers must have real-time visibility across all inventory pools via an order management software mechanism

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APM Mobile to invest $60M in rail infrastructure to serve inland markets

Supply Chain Dive

The terminal operator will double its container capacity as more shippers opt for Gulf and East Coast ports

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Factors To Keep In Mind When Selecting Procurement Agents

Procurement Freelancers

Does your firm involve logistics, shipping, and purchasing? If so, by not engaging a knowledgeable… The post Factors To Keep In Mind When Selecting Procurement Agents first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News. Procurement Systems procurement agents

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US Foods finds operational efficiencies with flexible workweek pilot

Supply Chain Dive

The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue

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3 Ways Arkestro Can Assist With Your Automotive Sourcing Strategy

Arkestro

Automotive sourcing is complicated, and few supply chains are as complex. Manufacturing is a global endeavor, with assembly plants located across the world – many of which work on a “just-in-time” basis.

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Sustainable Procurement: The Ultimate Guide to Going Green

Speaker: Sarah O'Brien, CEO of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

This session will help you become oriented with sustainable procurement by providing an easy-to-understand framework, describing the potential benefits of sustainable procurement, and identifying key drivers for integrating sustainability into procurement.

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Supply chain optimization is a top priority for Nordstrom this year

Supply Chain Dive

Building on improvements made in 2022 will help the retailer's business amid a slump in sales, a company executive said

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CFOs are the new ESG storytellers

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Ready or not, here they come. Mandatory regulatory disclosures regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are on the horizon for businesses everywhere.

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How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

Supply Chain Dive

As new parts grew in short supply over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth

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Addressing data privacy compliance begins with data literacy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Understanding data helps break down silos and align talent across your organization Many of you have gone through your organization’s periodic cybersecurity and data privacy training program.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

Demand planning and forecasting processes are critical to the resilience and profitability of any supply chain, maybe now more than ever. Join Eva Dawkins for this exclusive webinar where she will cover everything you need to implement for success!

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Making Deliveries More Sustainable, Before Mainstream EV Adoption

Supply Chain Brain

There are things that can be done with available technology to reduce the carbon footprint of e-commerce deliveries while we’re waiting for electric vehicles to come online

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The Procurement Reform Bill: What to expect

Spotlight on Procurement

Richard Bonnar, a lawyer specialising in major projects for the government and a part-time professor, shares his thoughts on the upcoming Procurement Reform Bill and how this will impact the UK government’s procurement

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Are Tech Firms Really Firing Their I.T. Workers? No.

Supply Chain Brain

In fact, Gartner found that the companies behind the 10 largest layoffs in tech talent now employ over 150,000 more people than at the beginning of 2020

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PSA’s CK Hutchison Ports $4bn Stake Sale Attracts China Giants, Sources Say

Supply Chain Brain

PSA, owned by Singaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte, is working with an adviser as it fields preliminary interest in the stake

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TMS+: Go Beyond Transport to Optimize Cost, Service, & Resiliency

In the aftermath of the pandemic, supply chain inadequacies have been revealed in a new light. In order to thrive, companies need to take a more synchronized approach. Learn why a holistic “TMS+” approach is integral to success in the new normal and beyond.

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Watch: Gearing Up to Face the Supply Chain Challenges of 2023

Supply Chain Brain

Despite inflationary pressures on companies' pocketbooks, now is the time for them and logistics service providers to gear up for challenges 2023 is likely to present, says Mike Riegler, senior vice president, LSP, One Network

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U.S. Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors

Supply Chain Brain

Labor groups opposed the measure, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. The firms say the proposition protects other benefits such as flexibility

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Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Faces Probe Over Tarriff-Avoiding Practices

Supply Chain Brain

South African groups say Shein deliberately sends its goods in small packages of lesser value to reduce import duties aimed at protecting local businesses

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European Medicines Agency Warns of Diabetics’ Risk Amid Ozempic Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

While Ozempic is sold across Europe, Wegovy is yet to launch in most of the region and has also faced shortages in the U.S.

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Case Study: DSV Implements a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint

This case study illustrates how DVS implemented a Single-Instance Control Tower with a Global Footprint to deal with the challenge of connecting people, systems, and processes.