How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics management tasks
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 8, 2024
The broker hopes speeding up responses to emailed quote and appointment requests will improve productivity.
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The Trends That Are Driving a Surge in Manufacturing M&A Deals
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
With inflation and interest rates easing, manufacturing investment is on the rise. Several large manufacturers have said they plan to increase capital investments and merger and acquisition deal-making in 2024.
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Union Pacific launches premium service between Southern California and Chicago
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 8, 2024
The railroad's new domestic intermodal route cuts transit times from five to three days.
The Cosmic Significance of S&OE in Global Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
Sales and operations execution (S&OE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of products from manufacturing to the end consumer.
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.
Mattel to shutter supplier plant in China this year
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Barbie’s parent company is looking to diversify its production footprint in a bid to optimize costs and fulfillment operations.
Analyst Eye on unleashing procurement’s strategic impact and driving working capital optimization
Spend Matters
MAY 8, 2024
Working capital optimization is not merely a financial strategy; it is the lifeline of business operations. It encompasses the management of short-term assets and liabilities to ensure liquidity, meet financial obligations and support growth initiatives. Typically, people may assume this area of activity belongs purely to Finance. However, S2P solutions, such as GEP, SAP Ariba, Ivalua and others, have been increasingly investing in building capabilities that directly or indirectly support worki
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New Report Projects U.S. Will Triple Semiconductor Capacity by 2032
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
The report projects that the U.S. will grow its manufacturing share of advanced logic chips to 28% of global capacity by 2032.
Macy’s selects entrepreneurs for accelerator program aimed at diversifying supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Participants will meet Macy’s buyers and marketplace teams, with the potential to become vendors.
Ocean Freight Rates Skyrocket as Red Sea Disruptions Continue
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
Ex-Asia rates have increased by around $1,000/FEU since the end of April, climbing to $4,000/FEU for routes to the U.S. West Coast and Northern Europe.
Unlocking business value: Maximizing returns from your SAP investments
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 8, 2024
Amid the dynamic realms of modern business and technology, organizations seek to maintain a competitive edge and elevate business outcomes and user experiences through their SAP investments. The crux of this endeavor lies in fostering continuous value creation throughout the journey. Drawing from my experience with clients across expansive, multi-year SAP engagements, there are three areas where collaborative value creation and charting future roadmaps intertwine seamlessly. 1.
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
Port of Oakland to Deploy Fleet of Hydrogen Trucks to Haul Freight
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
The vehicles will be used to move freight and cars, and are the first mass-produced, heavy-duty hydrogen trucks in the world.
Simplifying IAM through orchestration
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 8, 2024
The recent validated what many of us in the industry already knew: Identity has become the leading attack vector. The 2024 report showed a 71% increase in valid identities used in cyberattacks year-over-year. What really puts it into perspective is the realization that you are just as likely to have your valid identity used in a cyberattack as you are to see a phishing attack in your organization.
SPLC Navigator Offers Suite of Sustainable Procurement Tools
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
The platform comes with measurement tools and performance tracking, all geared toward maximizing sustainability for products and suppliers.
Episode 164: Aligning Procurement and Legal Operations with Lisa Haitz
Una
MAY 8, 2024
EPISODE 164 Aligning Procurement and Legal Operations with Lisa Haitz By Kelly Barner | May 8, 2024 Procurement’s relationship with legal is one of the most important they have. Whether it is allowing procurement to meet (or exceed) their objectives or protecting the company from risk, they need to be “joined at the hip” as we learn from this week’s guest.
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.
Boeing Supplier Spirit Aero Squeezed as 737 Output Drops
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
Boeing’s largest supplier only expects to ship around 350 fuselages for the cash-cow jetliner this year as the two manufacturers step up inspections.
Empowering security excellence: The dynamic partnership between FreeDivision and IBM
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 8, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses are constantly seeking robust solutions to fortify their defenses and navigate the complex challenges posed by cyberthreats. FreeDivision, an IBM Business Partner, stands out in the field by understanding the local needs of its clients. Operating as a security service partner, FreeDivision leverages IBM’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution, IBM Security® QRadar® EDR, as part of its solution, freedivision.io,
Amazon to Deploy 50 EV Trucks in SoCal
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
The batteries in the big rig tractors, manufactured by Volvo, can travel up to 275 miles before a recharge.
Helping enterprises across regulated industries leverage hybrid cloud and AI
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 8, 2024
At IBM Cloud, we are committed to helping enterprises across industries leverage hybrid cloud and AI technologies to help them drive innovation. For true transformation to begin, we believe it is key to understand the unique challenges organizations are facing—whether it is keeping data secured, addressing data sovereignty requirements or speeding time to market to satisfy consumers.
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.
HICX: How supplier-centricity could hold the key to sustainability
HICX
MAY 8, 2024
Anthony Payne, Chief Marketing Officer of HICX, tells us how working collaboratively with suppliers on sustainable procurement practices could act as an organisation’s competitive advantage. Sustainability isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ anymore – businesses don’t have much of a choice in the world of 2024. With ESG regulations now locked in place, organisations must comply or risk significant penalties.
Leverage the Power of Spend Analysis
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
MAY 8, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement professionals constantly seek ways to optimize costs and maximize value. Spend analysis has become vital in this pursuit, offering valuable insights into historical spending patterns and identifying potential cost-saving opportunities. However, relying solely on spend analysis can limit your cost-saving potential.
Dallas Innovates: Arkestro’s Electronic Third-party Negotiation Automation System and Tool
Arkestro
MAY 8, 2024
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Watch: Deloitte's Annual Report on Technology in Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 8, 2024
Wanda Johnson, supply chain technology fellow with Deloitte Consulting LLP, reveals the findings of the firm's annual industry survey, in collaboration with MHI, on the adoption of technology in the supply chain.
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.
Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations. Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relat
The Power of EOS: Transforming Businesses for Success
Procurement Express
MAY 8, 2024
We’re thrilled to introduce Christian Goldman, who has completely revolutionized the way we do business at Procurement Express. In this conversation, Christian shares his journey of transformation and the profound impact it’s had on our team and our success. We explore the powerful principles of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and uncover how this framework can help any business thrive.
The Contract Management Playbook: Strategies and Secrets for Total Control
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
Introduction to Contract Management Contract management is the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize operational and financial performance at an organization. Contract management involves coordinating and negotiating agreements to establish business relationships, draft contract terms that protect the company, properly execute contracts, monitor performance, and mitigate risks.
The Future of Supply Chain: A Conversation with Alex English
Procurement Express
MAY 8, 2024
In this post, we feature a special guest, Alex English, from Ion Storage Systems, who will be sharing insights on supply chain management in startups. Alex has extensive experience in supply chain, ranging from consumer electronics to the cutting-edge technology being developed at Ion. Join us as we delve into the world of supply chain and explore the exciting future of battery technology.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. It involves the active streamlining and integration of key processes across purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation.
Technology Round-Up — May 8, 2024
CPO Rising
MAY 8, 2024
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up series continues this week with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.
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