5 ways drone delivery providers are advancing in 2024
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Announcements from Zipline, DroneUp, Wing and Skyports Drone Services this year demonstrate drones' growing presence in supply chains.
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Happy Easter
Procurement Templates
MARCH 28, 2024
Happy Easter. It’s a time for reflection and the resurrection of Jesus. Spend the time reiving your tired body and enjoy time with loved ones. My Valentines Satire post was rather popular so here is the Easter one! Procurement Parody: An Easter Reflection In the solemn glow of Easter, as we celebrate renewal and rebirth, let us turn our attention to a ritual as ancient and mystifying as the resurrection itself: procurement.
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Essential Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals
ProcurePort
MARCH 28, 2024
Negotiation is at the heart of procurement. Whether you’re securing the best prices, managing supplier contracts, or resolving disputes, the ability to negotiate effectively is crucial for procurement professionals. In business today, being good at negotiation is more than just getting a good deal. It’s also about creating lasting relationships, reducing risks, and creating value […] The post Essential Negotiation Skills for Procurement Professionals appeared first on ProcurePo
5 takeaways from UPS’ 2024 investor and analyst day
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
Company officials provided details on the company's future with Amazon, the evolution of its pricing technology, growth in healthcare and more.
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.
Nearshoring Is Booming in Mexico. Here Are Five Numbers to Prove It
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and even South America have been bringing their supply chains closer to the consumer — that is, nearshoring — and Mexico has been the beneficiary.
East Coast ports say they are ready for Baltimore cargo
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The Port of Virginia and the Port of New York and New Jersey can serve as alternative ports for ships that were destined to Baltimore.
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MARCH 28, 2024
Trisha McRoberts joins the C-suite with a mission to optimize cash management and assure supply, among other goals.
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MARCH 28, 2024
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Lloyd’s of London Says Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Lead to Record Insurance Loss
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Barclays said claims for damage to the bridge alone could reach $1.2 billion, along with hundreds of millions of dollars for business disruption caused by the port’s closure.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
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Private cloud use cases: 6 ways private cloud brings value to enterprise business
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MARCH 28, 2024
As cloud computing continues to transform the enterprise workplace, private cloud infrastructure is evolving in lockstep, helping organizations in industries like healthcare, government and finance customize control over their data to meet compliance, privacy, security and other business needs. According to a report from Future Market Insights (link resides outside ibm.com), the global private cloud services market is forecast to grow to USD 405.30 billion by 2033, up from USD 92.64 billion in 2
Battle over EVs in China Intensifies as Xiaomi Announces Sedan to Challenge Tesla Model 3
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MARCH 28, 2024
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Port of Baltimore May Not Reopen Until Summer
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MARCH 28, 2024
The Port of Baltimore may remain closed until at least May, and possibly into the summer, as officials investigate and clean up the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse following a cargo ship strike on Tuesday.
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MARCH 28, 2024
A salvage firm that helped contain the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and safely demolished part of New York’s Tappan Zee Bridge with explosives is heading to Baltimore.
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.
What You Don’t Know Can Hertz You
Art of Procurement
MARCH 28, 2024
Hertz was founded in 1918, in Chicago, Illinois. In those early days, their rental fleet was entirely made up of. The post What You Don’t Know Can Hertz You appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Home Depot Buys Roofing Company for $18B in Push for Pro Customers
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
SRS Distribution has 760 locations along with 4,000 trucks that transport materials to job sites, and reported $10 billion in revenue in 2023.
DATA! AI don’t need no stinkin’ DATA!
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MARCH 28, 2024
“The hot topic was where to get started with AI and the importance of finding a quick win. Both Supplier Discovery and Contract Management surfaced as the lowest-hanging fruit for the fastest win. The general consensus was to avoid AI projects that involve dependency on clean data.” – Procurement Leaders | A World 50 Group Community – [link] There is nothing wrong with a quick win – or a series of quick wins per Jom Collins’ Flywheel model.
Podcast | How to Save Money in Your Supply Chain
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MARCH 28, 2024
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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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PFAS Risks in 2024: Common Compliance Pitfalls for Manufacturers
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Discovery Health
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What You Don’t Know Can Hertz You
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Advertiser: GEP
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Procurement 6 – March 29th, 2024
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What You Don’t Know Can Hertz You
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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China to Lift Costly Three-Year-Old Tariffs on Australian Wine
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2024
Prior to the tariffs, China was Australia's biggest wine importer, amounting to 1.1 billion Australian dollars ($710 million) a year in 2019.
Procurement 6 – March 29th, 2024
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MARCH 28, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – March 29th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Arkestro Advisory Council: Spot Buys
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The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!
Advertiser: GEP
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