Mon.Aug 01, 2022

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The truck driver shortage is fueling supply chain chaos- What can be done to solve it?

All Things Supply Chain

In recent times, shortages of goods have caused widespread supply chain issues. Labor shortages have also been troublesome for production and the economy.

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The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic

ivalua

The Future of Supplier Management is Here, and it’s Holistic. Leading, high-performing procurement organizations share one common trait–they consistently prioritize a holistic and integrated approach to Supplier Management. In fact, they go beyond simply supplier management, what they do is Supplier Engagement. Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. .

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Europe’s Rhine River Is on the Brink of Effectively Closing

Supply Chain Brain

Water levels on the Rhine River are set to fall perilously close to the point at which it would effectively close, putting the trade of huge quantities of goods at risk as the continent seeks to stave off an economic crisis.

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Fresh Del Monte doubles down on logistics services with 2 new deals

Supply Chain Dive

The produce company is stepping further into a different industry: end-to-end supply chain services.

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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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How the Metaverse Has Changed Manufacturing

Supply Chain Brain

While for some companies the concept of digital twins may be new, others in the manufacturing space have been using them for years now, proving not just their effectiveness, but also their ability to drive innovation in an increasingly competitive economy.

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Rising costs and softening orders are a supply chain double-whammy

Supply Chain Dive

Data from Tradeshift’s Q2 Index of Global Trade Health provides more evidence of a looming recession.

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Amazon slows network expansion in response to cooling customer demand

Supply Chain Dive

The e-commerce giant estimates 40% of its capital investments this year will go toward warehouses and transportation capacity, down from 55% in 2021.

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Taiwan Turmoil Prompts Detours and Delays for Global Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

China’s announcement of military drills around Taiwan as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island is already having ripple effects across global supply chains, prompting detours and causing delays of energy shipments.

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Jaggaer vs SAP Ariba: AP automation head-to-head technology evaluation and comparison

Spend Matters

Categories: eProcurement / Procurement , P2P , Sourcing , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management Tags: Head-to-Head , PRO , SolutionMap Head to Head Both S2P solution providers have built their solution set over many years (approximately 25 years), primarily through acquisitions and becoming important players in the P2P solutions market.

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Five Ways Autonomous Vehicles Can Impact Last- and Middle-Mile Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

As supply chain managers face unprecedented challenges, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are becoming a source of relief.

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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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Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan

Supply Chain Dive

The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand.

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Visibility of Scope 3 Emissions Is Lacking. It’s Time to Fix That.

Supply Chain Brain

Companies seeking to decarbonize their supply chains will never reach that goal without the help of suppliers over which they assert no direct control.

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PVH taps H&M veteran as new supply chain chief

Supply Chain Dive

David Savman assumes the role as the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands revamp their model, tying inventory planning to demand.

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Watch: Dealing With Supply Chain Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.

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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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[Pod] Hour of Change and Challenge: 10X the Impact of Procurement

Art of Procurement

“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, The post [Pod] Hour of Change and Challenge: 10X the Impact of Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supplier Relationship Management – The Secret to Effective Supplier Relationships

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For the longest time, the procurement scale has tipped in favor of the buyer. However, the post-pandemic era has seen a dramatic shift in the business landscape. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures from the government and investors for organizations to diversify their supplier bases. The supplier relationship management dynamic has changed, with procurement processes becoming increasingly supplier-centric.

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Employee fraud: 6 examples & how to avoid them

Spendesk

Whether a colleague decides to bring everyone an iced latte in the morning or donuts on a slow Wednesday afternoon, there can be some real hero-worthy characters in every organization.

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Your Official Invitation to the Next FORGE Procurement Conference

Procurement Foundry

Most skilled procurement practitioners know you need to pursue improvement to keep pace with the ever-evolving industry. The best way to improve is, of course, by empowering yourself with education.

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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.

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Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Putting Your Skills to Work

CPO Rising

Our “Procurement Experts on CPO Rising” series continues today with an excerpt from my 2021 episode of the Procurement Rising Podcast — Alejandro Gusis, former Global Vice President Indirect Procurement and Real Estate at Univar Solutions (click to listen to the full interview). Note that this excerpt has been edited for readability. Andrew Bartolini: You bring a couple […].