Top Pain Points For Fleets in 2024
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2024
In the bustling world of construction, fleets of vehicles and equipment are the gears that keep projects moving forward.
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Walmart fires back at Amazon in fast delivery race
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 20, 2024
The retailer delivered 4.4 billion items over the past 12 months with either same-day or next-day speeds.
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World Procurement Congress 2024: We’re only just getting started
Procurement Leaders
MAY 20, 2024
And that’s a wrap! An incredible three days of inspiration, collaboration and networking saw the World Procurement Congress 2024 bring together more than 1,000 procurement rockstars in London, culminating in the glamour of the World Procurement Awards. What an experience, what an inspiration, what a community! It’s incredibly difficult to give justice to the sheer level of insight that was shared across the days of this event; the amount of progress that individual procurement executives will ma
Kent Outdoors names new supply chain officer
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 20, 2024
Dave D’Angelo has experience with product development in the sporting goods industry and will aim to help the company with new opportunities.
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.
Agiloft: Vendor Analysis — Contract lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
Spend Matters
MAY 20, 2024
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an update on Agiloft and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. We last covered Agiloft in 2020, and the provider has since continued to build advanced functionalities to appeal to large organizations. Agiloft’s product updates have centered around AI, including recent generative AI releases. Overall, the provider has cemented its position as a best-of-breed provider that can compete against any CLM provider on the basis of solution depth, w
H-E-B opens 8th e-commerce fulfillment facility
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 20, 2024
While some grocers are scaling back on opening e-commerce-focused facilities, the grocer plans to add more of them to its Texas footprint.
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Procurement Transformation: Six key success factors
Spend Matters
MAY 20, 2024
In this guest post from Jeff Gibbons of The Hackett Group, he identifies six (sometimes overlooked) critical factors to ensuring a successful procurement transformation. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Procurement Transformation: Six key success factors appeared first on Spend Matters.
Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 20, 2024
The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.
Staying Ahead of Changing Technology in Task Management
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Unlike conventional software, which becomes outdated as time passes, newer AI-driven machine-learning systems become increasingly sophisticated with age.
Big Y names VP of logistics, distribution
Supply Chain Dive
MAY 20, 2024
Starting at the end of May, Eric Swensen will oversee self-distribution operations with a focus on fresh and local products.
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
ProcureCon Supply Chain To Unite Industry Leaders in Atlanta this August
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
The conference will feature a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to meet the needs of professionals responsible for sourcing along the supply chain.
Traditional Internet Technologies: Uncovering Their Role in Modern Supply Chain Solutions
SCMDOJO
MAY 20, 2024
Modern supply chains are more efficient and faster than ever before. However, the emergence of technology boosted brands’ access to customers in the first place, and thus, a need for more efficient supply chain practices. This article reviews how traditional internet technologies have influenced today’s supply chain solutions. The Importance of Modern Supply Chain Solutions As eCommerce becomes a more prevalent part of our business world, modern supply chain solutions have become the norm.
Dali Re-Floated, Pulled Out of Baltimore Bridge Wreckage
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers still expects to fully reopen Baltimore's primary shipping channel by the end of May.
How to establish lineage transparency for your machine learning initiatives
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 20, 2024
Machine learning (ML) has become a critical component of many organizations’ digital transformation strategy. From predicting customer behavior to optimizing business processes, ML algorithms are increasingly being used to make decisions that impact business outcomes. Have you ever wondered how these algorithms arrive at their conclusions? The answer lies in the data used to train these models and how that data is derived.
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.
Report: EV Deliveries for Commercial Fleets Double in 2023
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks made up 90% of all BEV deliveries, 95% of which came from Ford and Rivian.
Analyst Map Inductee 3: Making A Case (Study) For Mintec
Procurement Insights
MAY 20, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: I am now starting to build my Analyst Solution Map of ten solution providers who I not only see as leaders in their specific area of service but will, through the use of an agent-based model , ensure successful implementations and promised practitioner outcomes. In short, my creditability as an analyst will be and is linked to your success.
U.S. Senate Investigation Links Automakers to Chinese Forced Labor
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
BMW reportedly shipped out 8,000 cars with a part from a Chinese supplier that had been added to a list of companies known to use forced labor.
Tips for Improving Efficiency as a Purchasing Agent
Procurement Freelancers
MAY 20, 2024
In any organisation, purchasing the right goods at a competitive price is very important. Your… The post Tips for Improving Efficiency as a Purchasing Agent first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
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.
Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.
10 CLM Platforms to Take Your Procurement Game to the Next Level
World of Procurement blog
MAY 20, 2024
Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software has become an invaluable tool for procurement teams looking to optimize their contracting processes. As procurement organizations deal with an increasing volume and complexity of contracts, they need solutions to effectively manage the entire contract lifecycle from request through closeout. A dedicated CLM platform provides the automation, control, and analytics procurement teams need to maximize the value of contracts while minimizing risk.
Watch: Are You Ready for Humanoid Robotics?
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
It may sound surprising, but what differentiates humanoid robotics from a lot of other automation technologies is that it actually takes nothing to prepare for it, says Damion Shelton, president of Agility Robotics.
Navigating the Dynamic Business Landscape with Fractional CFO Expertise
Procurement Express
MAY 20, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business world, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, the CFO was primarily responsible for managing a company’s financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing historical financial data. However, as businesses face increasingly complex challenges, the need for a more forward-looking, strategic approach to financial management has become paramount.
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.
Post-Brexit Border Controls Could Cost U.K. Nearly $6B
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
That figure would cover the cost of 13 border-related programs to deal with physical checks on plant and animal imports and safety and security declarations.
High-Performance Companies Benefit From Upskilling Employees: You Can Too
Skill Dynamics
MAY 20, 2024
Talented employees are at the heart of any high-performing business. Great workers lead to even better results, so it’s vital that businesses create a culture that both attracts and retains top talent. One of the best ways to do this is to invest in your people — make a commitment to upskill your workforce. Rapid technological advancements and an ever-shifting market have presented a wide range of opportunities for companies to develop their talent, but this also presents some challenges.
China Retaliates Against U.S. Tariffs
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 20, 2024
The announcement from the People's Republic of China’s Ministry of Commerce is a signal that China will hit back in its trade disputes with the U.S. and Europe.
Magnus Mondays — What About That Spend Visibility?
CPO Rising
MAY 20, 2024
Last week OpenAI released its new flagship model GPT-4o (o is for omni, as in working across audio, visuals, and text at the same time).
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 history of the central processing unit (CPU)
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 20, 2024
The central processing unit (CPU) is the computer’s brain. It handles the assignment and processing of tasks, in addition to functions that make a computer run. There’s no way to overstate the importance of the CPU to computing. Virtually all computer systems contain, at the least, some type of basic CPU. Regardless of whether they’re used in personal computers (PCs), laptops, tablets, smartphones or even in supercomputers whose output is so strong it must be measured in floati
Recurring Revenue: The Key to a Sustainable Bootstrapped Business
Procurement Express
MAY 20, 2024
When it comes to building a successful self-funded software business, one of the most critical factors is securing recurring revenue. As Jason Cohen, the renowned entrepreneur behind WP Engine, explains, a recurring revenue model is not just about predictable cash flow – it’s about aligning your business with how your customers want to consume and pay for your product.
How will quantum impact the biotech industry?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
MAY 20, 2024
The physics of atoms and the technology behind treating disease might sound like disparate fields. However, in the past few decades, advances in artificial intelligence, sensing, simulation and more have driven enormous impacts within the biotech industry. Quantum computing provides an opportunity to extend these advancements with computational speedups and/or accuracy in each of those areas.
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