Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Current law does not allow the FMC to enforce federal anti-trust laws against foreign-owned ocean carriers — which covers all major ones.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By identifying friction points and eliminating them so that planners do not perceive new tools as a risk to their job performance, leaders will develop trust among their teams that will lead to greater adoption.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In our ever-increasingly connected world and the “hyper-globalized” supply chains that keep it running, a natural disaster tends to have widespread effects well beyond ground zero. While the local impact to humans, property and the wider ecosystem caused by floods, fires and other catastrophic events can be devastating, the ripple effects can reach across the globe and affect business everywhere.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The daily limits have contributed to a backlog of 116 vessels waiting to cross, well above normal, but below the more than 200 ships that were stuck last month.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Find out how Spend Matters holistically helps Solution Providers >> I don’t often get to ‘take to the digital boards’ of Spend Matters these days anymore, but a snarky-ish post I made on LinkedIn has led to so much public and private reaction and conversation (a month later!) that I felt obligated to dive deeper. Here’s the post I made: On the surface, it seems like harmless fun, right?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to produce computer code helps streamline the software development process and makes it easier for developers of all skill levels to write code. The user enters a text prompt describing what the code should do, and the generative AI code development tool automatically creates the code. It can also modernize legacy code and translate code from one programming language to another.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For a long time, there wasn’t a good standard definition of observability that encompassed organizational needs while keeping the spirit of IT monitoring intact. Eventually, the concept of “Observability = Metrics + Traces + Logs” became the de facto definition. That’s nice, but to understand what observability should be , you must consider the characteristics of modern applications: Changes in how they’re developed, deployed and operated The blurring of lines betwe

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Despite the year-over-year declines, port officials say total TEUs handled so far this year are in line with pre-pandemic figures.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Organizations today struggle to detect, identify and act on business operations incidents. The gap between business and IT continues to grow, leaving orgs unable to link IT outages to business impact. Site reliability engineers (SREs) want to understand business impact to better prioritize their work but don’t have a way of monitoring business KPIs.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The $74 million facility is part of the company’s five-year growth plan as it looks to automate its U.S. facilities and increase its network footprint.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Though you may encounter the terms “data science” and “data analytics” being used interchangeably in conversations or online, they refer to two distinctly different concepts. Data science is an area of expertise that combines many disciplines such as mathematics, computer science, software engineering and statistics. It focuses on data collection and management of large-scale structured and unstructured data for various academic and business applications.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The railroads’ joint venture will provide connections from Kansas City and Atlanta to several points across Canada beginning Oct. 2.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supplier diversity is not just a box to tick on a corporate social responsibility checklist; it is a dynamic strategy. The post Supplier Diversity: How to Achieve Impact at Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The device maker also released its first carbon-neutral devices as it closes on its goal of dramatically cutting emissions in its supply chain.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Use this helpful ESG checklist to identify the quantifiable controls that will enable you to solidify your organization’s ESG strategy and ultimately steer toward greater efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A new wrinkle in the logistics giants' ongoing efforts is the ability for Amazon to move goods on methanol-enabled ships.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Here is an excellent post by Richard Brattle that inspires the above question. In an earlier article , I wrote that in the future, the best negotiators will be the best collaborators.” What do you think of his points 1 through 5? * Is a successful negotiation possible without collaboration in a complex acquisition? Do low-dollar, high-volume transactions, e.g., MRO and ORM Indirect spend, require as much collaboration as high-dollar, low-volume Direct spend?

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Officials for the household product maker expect to return to automated order processing starting next week, with plans to ramp up production over time.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At a time when procurement is having trouble attracting and retaining top talent, there’s an opportunity to invest in people, by adopting AI-powered tools.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Container volumes at the port were up 3% YoY in August.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While inflation and economic pressures force pharmaceutical brands to watch their pennies, they will do well to not tackle cost efficiency as a solo issue. Brands require resilience in an array of areas and chief among these is compliance. Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resources / Blog / Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. While certain industries continue to work around rising prices and supply disruptions, others are trying to take advantage of downward price pressures.

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Advertiser: GEP

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Skill Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We’re excited to unveil our groundbreaking supply chain game, “ Supply Chain Reaction.” As the first of its kind, this first-person gaming experience sets a new standard for supply chain management training. Step into the role of a seasoned supply chain manager at a leading bicycle manufacturer, where your skills will be put to the ultimate test.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this transformative session, we will share insights gained from millions of production picks, including critical factors to consider when selecting robotic picking solutions for the most demanding warehouse environments.

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Procurement Foundry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Our panelists will discuss and evaluate to what extent Generative AI can be deployed for procurement. Their discussion will include the grounds necessary to be covered to utilize generative AI to its full potential, what to look out for, as well as use cases for supply continuity. Note : This webinar has been approved by the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) as an eligible educational activity for one (1) continuing education hour (CEH).

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Value Match

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Rival retailers such as Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo and Next already charge for online returns. Analysts said other retailers were likely to follow H&M in charging for returns.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The research uncovers a notable surge in active approaches to mitigating supply chain risks — up to 38.5% in 2023 from 30% in 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

U.S. e-commerce sales are expected to surge 9.3% this year to $1.14 trillion, faster than overall retail spending growth.

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ContractSafe

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Master SaaS contract management with our comprehensive guide. Learn the challenges, benefits, and best practices to streamline your operations efficiently.

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Advertiser: GEP

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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