Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The 1-million-square-foot facility in Blair, Nebraska, aims to grow the retailer's supply chain capacity and fresh and frozen offerings.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis Update, we give an updated overview of Zivio, a solution that helps organizations (buying organizations and MSPs) manage sourcing for complex services categories, such as legal, marketing or facilities management. Since we covered Zivio in 2020, Zivio has enhanced its core capabilities and introduced new features.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The company says the elimination of the North Dakota plant will translate to efficiencies across its manufacturing network.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the U.S. is not where it wants to be in terms of supply chains and its reliance on China.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

Modi added that India could build an efficient and reliable supply chain in comparison to pre-COVID-19 supplies that “broke down” when the world needed them most.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hostess has teamed up with Promethium to increase the accuracy and speed of data available regarding movement of goods in its warehouse.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sustainable shipping programs help companies protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Master Logistics Center Plan details the construction of 59 centers across the Kingdom that have a total area exceeding 1.07 billion square feet.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

AUGUST 28, 2023

Supply chain leaders should consider the potential benefits of generative AI, robotics, and automation in supply chain management while being mindful of the implications for their teams.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

Half of the $4.1 million will be credited to the airline to provide compensation for the almost 6,000 passengers impacted by the delays.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 28, 2023

PREVIEW Niels van Hove writes that the limitations of the traditional Integrated Business Planning process are severely magnified during periods of significant disruption, which to many of us seems like the new normal. He argues that the standard meeting-and-decision schedule cannot provide timely strategic responses to disruption, as clearly evidenced by organizational steps during COVID.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

India has recently ramped up restrictions on rice exports as the nation tackles rising food costs before an election in 2024, prompting speculation about which commodity might be next.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

With the average c ost of a data breach soaring to an all-time high at USD $4.45 million dollars in 2023, organizations face an ever-increasing array of cybersecurity threats. These threats can range from ransomware attacks to phishing campaigns and insider threats, potentially resulting in data breaches. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated and their tactics more varied, it’s essential for businesses to adopt advanced security measures to protect their sensitive data and digital as

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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

The financial collapse of Yellow, the third-largest less-than-truckload carrier in the U.S., will incur some challenges in the transportation world that people might not have considered.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

If you’re ready to expand—or even start—your automation and AIOps strategy, you’ve come to the right place. This blog post is ripe with practical next steps that you can use to better understand, help persuade and begin to implement AIOps within your organization. The case for infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into your IT operations is compelling, with tangible benefits and strategic use cases.

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HICX

AUGUST 28, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX Where we really should turn the spotlight is towards the experience suppliers receive as they serve big manufacturing brands. What’s clear from Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2023 is that environmental and social governance (ESG) is now firmly on the corporate agenda. This year, it leapt right up the priority list, from seventh place to second.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

With nearly 5 billion users worldwide—more than 60% of the global population —social media platforms have become a vast source of data that businesses can leverage for improved customer satisfaction, better marketing strategies and faster overall business growth. Manually processing data at that scale, however, can prove prohibitively costly and time-consuming.

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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 Brain

AUGUST 28, 2023

There’s a slowdown in domestic e-commerce, and brands that are ready and able to service international consumers with a premium experience have been able to offset some of that trend, says Ahmed Naiem, chief commercial officer with ESW.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 28, 2023

Resources / Infographics / Defining Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) Defining Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) PPO is the latest evolution of digital procurement; it represents the true digital transformation of procurement as it leverages technology to do things that were previously impossible. But, how did we get here? The Digital Era 1996 – 2010 Procurement on the Web.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just good instincts – it demands data-driven decision making. When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels. When combined with manual inventory management processes, you increase the risk of human errors, which can culminate in stockouts and overstocking.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 28, 2023

Resources / Infographics / Just the Facts: The Procurement Industry Just the Facts: The Procurement Industry The percentage of spend under management of the procurement department at the average enterprise. Nine in 10 CPO’s stated they should be doing more with the resources they have in place today and their overall performance should be better.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 28, 2023

Procurement is at a crossroads – perhaps more today than at any other time in the past. There is no doubt that technology has a role to play. However, leveraging it to achieve the desired and expected outcomes remains a challenge based on 40 years of high-tech experience and expertise and almost as long in procurement. A Deloitte Global Survey is telling in what it reveals about CPO satisfaction with their digital transformation initiatives.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 28, 2023

An agreement has been signed to make corporate procurement even more sustainable: JAGGAER technology is now integrated with Open-es, the digital platform that connects companies, banks, associations, and institutions in a collaborative ecosystem, supporting development and growth on the dimensions of sustainability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Macmillan Publishers is a global publishing company and one of the “Big Five” English language publishers. If you’re a reader, chances are good you’ve read a book from Macmillan. They published many perennial favorites including Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale , Bill Martin’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 28, 2023

This post by Virginia Taylor had me at MRO. In the late 90s and early 2000s, the government’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development program (SR&ED) funded my development of an algorithm-based online platform to procure MRO parts to support the DND’s national IT infrastructure. The NYCTA used the same solution to procure MRO parts across the five boroughs.

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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.

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CPO Rising

AUGUST 28, 2023

Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement leaders.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 28, 2023

Today I’m joined by Reveel, a forward-thinking digital platform that is on a mission to level the playing field with innovative shipping intelligence technology that gives businesses control over their parcel shipping expenses. Reveel is the leading Parcel Shipping Intelligence Platform that enables companies to level the playing field with FedEx and UPS.

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Negotiations Ninja

AUGUST 28, 2023

Matthias Schranner spent 14 years as a hostage negotiator for the German police before transitioning to becoming a consultant. As a hostage negotiator, you have to play to win because someone’s life depends on it. They have to reach an agreement, or the hostage dies.

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