How contractors use tech to tighten up supply chains
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
Centralized material tracking is key to shoring up the weak links in the procurement process exposed by the pandemic, construction execs say.
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The Big Interview with Nathalie Adotevi
Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum.
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Why delivery robots face a regulatory ‘nightmare’
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
Laws for sidewalk-traveling bots have had clear momentum in state legislatures. But variances in each bill complicate the industry's expansion plans.
The Big Interview with Nathalie Adotevi
Procurement Heads
APRIL 26, 2023
For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. Following three years of studying international business, I had the option to choose across various specialisations for my Master’s degree and decided to try something completely new, which would sort of enhance my curriculum.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
How Bed Bath & Beyond lost its suppliers’ trust — and doomed itself
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
In the years leading up to bankruptcy, the retailer alienated major vendors by betting on private labels, and when that didn’t work, stock buybacks.
Senate Votes to Overturn Biden’s Anti-Smog Rules for Big Rigs
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
Trucking companies and congressional critics argued the rules, estimated to cost about $2,500 to $8,300 per vehicle, were too expensive, and came amid driver shortages and supply-chain woes.
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CPKC secures Knight-Swift intermodal deal
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 26, 2023
The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.
mdf commerce Vendor Analysis (Part 3) — In-depth P2P solution details, analyst summary
Spend Matters
APRIL 26, 2023
Categories: eProcurement / Procurement , Procurement , Sourcing Tags: PRO This Vendor Analysis covers mdf's sourcing and e-procurement solutions (we hope to analyze its CLM solution and SIM capabilities at a later date). Part 1 of this mdf P2P vendor analysis offers a company background, SWOT analysis and an overview of mdf competitors. Part 2 looks at P2P product strengths and weaknesses and tech selection tips.
Accelerating Imports of Critical Equipment in the Middle East and Africa
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
There’s a need to speed up the import and delivery of mission-critical equipment and time-sensitive spare parts. But the process can be especially challenging in the Middle East and Africa.
mdf commerce Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — Strengths and weaknesses, tech selection tips
Spend Matters
APRIL 26, 2023
Categories: eProcurement / Procurement , Procurement , Sourcing Tags: PRO Following the SWOT and comparative analyses we conducted on mdf commerce’s (mdf) sourcing and e-procurement offering in Part 1, Part 2 assesses the solution’s strengths and weaknesses based on both quantitative data gathered through our SolutionMap benchmark and a qualitative analysis informed by our analysts’ expertise.
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
Three supply chain talent considerations for CSCOs
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 26, 2023
The economy, investments in well-being and flexibility as well as respect in the workplace are key.
Jabil is building reports with IBM Business Analytics Portfolio
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 26, 2023
Jabil isn’t just a manufacturer, they are experts on global supply chain, logistics, automation, product design and engineering solutions. They are also interested and involved in the holistic application of emerging technologies like additive manufacturing, autonomous technologies, and artificial intelligence. They are a technologically motivated enterprise, so it’s no surprise that they would apply this forward-thinking view to their finance reporting as well.
Ten Years After Rana Plaza Collapse, the Risk of a Similar Disaster Persists
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
Ten years on from the Rana Plaza collapse, governmental bodies around the globe are taking on more responsibility for worker safety and corporate due diligence. But it's not enough.
Cloud scalability: Scale-up vs. scale-out
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 26, 2023
IT Managers run into scalability challenges on a regular basis. It is difficult to predict growth rates of applications, storage capacity usage and bandwidth. When a workload reaches capacity limits, how is performance maintained while preserving efficiency to scale? The ability to use the cloud to scale quickly and handle unexpected rapid growth or seasonal shifts in demand has become a major benefit of public cloud services, but it can also become a liability if not managed properly.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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.
Support Paper: What to expect from your P2P partner
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 26, 2023
This Support Paper “What to expect from your partner” is free to download! Download Now P2P Transformation: What to expect from your partner P2P implementation – Implementing a P2P transformation represents a significant investment from an organisation. So you need to make sure you make the right decision. Before selecting a partner it’s important to understand what makes a real difference to a successful implementation.
Cindy Christensen On Building Mentorship and Navigating the Supply Chain Gender Gap
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 26, 2023
Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives. Once recognized as a basic operational function, supply chain is now recognized as a strategic arm of the business that supports resilience, agility, and growth.
Watch: What Does It Mean to Be 'Flexible' in the Warehouse?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
"Flexibility" can be a vague term when it comes to logistics and distribution operations, explains Andy Williams, executive vice president of sales for North America with Exotec.
Everstream Analytics acquires BlueNode
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 26, 2023
The acquisition expands the company's intermodal analytics solutions for global supply chain execution.
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.
Watch: Engineering Supply Chain Resilience by Reinforcing Back-End Operations
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
Chris Yeung, senior product manager with eMoldino, explains how digitization can improve supply chain back-end operations and enable the end-to-end flow of data.
Support Paper: What to expect from your partner
Barkers Procurement
APRIL 26, 2023
This Support Paper “What to expect from your partner” is free to download! Download Now P2P Transformation: What to expect from your partner Implementing a P2P transformation represents a significant investment from an organisation. So you need to make sure you make the right decision. Before selecting a partner it’s important to understand what makes a real difference to a successful implementation.
Norsk Hydro Will Supply Porsche with Low-Carbon Aluminum
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 26, 2023
By 2025, Porsche's aluminum will produce 3.5 kg of Carbon Dioxide per 1kg of aluminum used, a rate 60% lower than the primary material currently consumed in Europe.
Procurement News — April 26, 2023
CPO Rising
APRIL 26, 2023
Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders. Contact us with your news story here.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
Advertiser: GEP
Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
Episode 112: Tough Times Don’t Last But Tough People Do with Kris Lance
Una
APRIL 26, 2023
EPISODE 112 Tough Times Don’t Last But Tough People Do with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | April 26, 2023 The costs of poor physical and mental health are all around us. Despite having the highest per capita spending on health care in the industrialized world AND the highest health care spending as a percentage of GDP, the United States has the lowest life expectancy at birth.
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