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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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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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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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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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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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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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Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes

Supply Chain Brain

The standoff between the U.S. and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes — even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains.

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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […].

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

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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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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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Supplier Relationship Management – The Secret to Effective Supplier Relationships

Arkestro

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.