Fri.Apr 14, 2023

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Procurement and Human Resources: A Collaborative Necessity

CPO Rising

The role of procurement is ever-evolving. Chief Procurement Officers are executing strategies in a world wrought with immense volatility and unpredictability. While the scale of disruption is unlike anything witnessed in a century, procurement serves as the rudder for many enterprises, helping navigate this uncharted territory.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/07/2023-04/13/2023

All Things Supply Chain

US looks to establish rules for AI After the recent rise in popularity over OpenAI’s ChatGPT, countries are now looking to regulate this industry to prevent data breaches and subdue…

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Amazon shifts to regional fulfillment model

Supply Chain Dive

The company has addressed growing complexity in its network by positioning goods closer to end customers, lowering costs and reducing delivery times.

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DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

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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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Dynamic pricing is slowly making its way into parcel delivery

Supply Chain Dive

FedEx and UPS have been implementing the practice into their operations. But is there a limit to how adjustable rates can become?

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Acquire and Mature a Digital Supply Chain Twin With a Gradual Approach

Supply Chain Brain

It is clear that under these circumstances, where demand is volatile, supply uncertain, and capacity short, manufacturing needs to adopt a digital supply chain twin to obtain resilience and an end-to-end visibility across your supply chain to make the right decisions. But where do you begin?

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Revolutionizing the consumer goods industry with integrated business planning

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The world of business demands the right decisions to succeed. For Al Rabie —a prominent juice manufacturing company in the Middle East—their reality was no different. However, their manual planning and budgeting process in spreadsheets posed several challenges, including lack of control, delayed data, poor execution, and the need for continuous follow-up with IT for actual data.

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Longer term air cargo contracts signal stabilizing market

Supply Chain Dive

The number of six month agreements rose to 36% in Q1, up 13 percentage points from Q4 2022.

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Reshoring Trend Has Companies 'Scrambling' for Facilities in the U.S. and Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

Kearney’s “10th Annual Reshoring Index Report” showed 96% of CEOs are considering reshoring operations, have decided to reshore operations, or have already reshored operations in 2023.

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Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

Supply Chain Dive

The push comes as the company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains.

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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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The Emerging Digital Supply Chain: It’s Complicated

Supply Chain Brain

Looking for an innovative solution to streamline your supply chain and increase productivity? Look no further than our new white paper: "The Emerging Digital Supply Chain: It's Complicated.

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Port employers say local union is slowing operations at Los Angeles, Long Beach terminals

Supply Chain Dive

The allegations, which appear to have a limited effect on cargo flow, mark another labor management dispute at the ports.

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GreyOrange co-founder Akash Gupta named CEO

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

Co-founder Samay Kohli transitions to the board of directors.

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Improving Supply Chain Performance with the Law of Marginal Gains

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain businesses operate on thin margins and sustained cost pressures, bottlenecks, and transportation labor issues can significantly chip away at profits. The solution is to drive further efficiencies and squeeze more benefits from existing supply chain operations year after year.

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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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[Video] Part 2 of a Conversation with TealBook – Supplier Diversity & More

Jaggaer

The post [Video] Part 2 of a Conversation with TealBook – Supplier Diversity & More appeared first on JAGGAER.

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“Green” Distribution Center with Dematic Eco-friendly Conveyors

Supply Chain Brain

The world’s largest brands are turning their sustainability initiatives into profit by automating their supply chain processes.

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Ronny Gottschlich – Strategic Advisor

Solvoyo

Ronny is a seasoned Chief Executive with international track record in the Retail and Technology space. He has led huge workforces, managed multi $bn P&Ls, and rapidly expanded novel retail concepts internationally. Ronny now advises retailers and adjacent businesses in board positions. The post Ronny Gottschlich – Strategic Advisor appeared first on Solvoyo.

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JLL Finds Perfect Warehouse Location, Leading to $15M Grant for Startup

Supply Chain Brain

Challenge: An innovative clean energy startup needed a manufacturing site that could accommodate its growth and allow it to scale production as demand for its groundbreaking product takes off.

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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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Supply Chain Issues Have Hurt the U.S. Chemical Manufacturing Sector

Supply Chain Brain

A staggering 93% of chemical companies claim freight transportation and supply chain disruptions have affected them negatively.