Walmart wants employees to make more last-mile deliveries
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The number of deliveries currently made by company associates is small compared to what's handled by independent contractors.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
For retailers, time is running out for peak-season planning. That’s why it’s important to study your existing peak-season data.
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Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Anvil Analytical and its solution for spend analytics (including contract and inflation analytics) and CO2 analytics. In today’s dynamic business landscape, data is the currency that drives decision making and fuels innovation. Usable data is a critical tool for organizations seeking to optimize their operations, enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Industry experts said to focus on supplier health, visibility and relationships to navigate any risks spurred by the Union’s work stoppage.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Today, CFOs, CIOs and general counsels are facing a reality that demands the fusion of two crucial elements: visibility to maintain the smooth flow of the supply chain, and compliance with stringent regulations.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
DPR Construction's Kali Bonnell said they are seeing long lead times for transformers, generators and select wiring and tubing.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The leaders of Ukraine and Kenya did not provide any details on how the grain hub would be set up or how grain would be transported to Africa.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The simple answer: spear phishing is a special type of phishing attack. Phishing is any cyberattack that uses malicious email messages, text messages, or voice calls to trick people into sharing sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers or social security numbers), downloading malware, visiting malicious websites, sending money to the wrong people, or otherwise themselves, their associates or their employers.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Countries are enacting laws and directives that require companies to assess their suppliers’ environmental and human rights practices. Failure to walk that tightrope now carries the risk of legal charges and fines in addition to reputational damage.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Foundational models (FMs) are marking the beginning of a new era in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) , which is leading to faster development of AI that can be adapted to a wide range of downstream tasks and fine-tuned for an array of applications. With the increasing importance of processing data where work is being performed, serving AI models at the enterprise edge enables near-real-time predictions, while abiding by data sovereignty and privacy requirements.
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
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Join our webinar, hosted by Adrian Wood and Robert Oliver from Dassault Systèmes, to discuss an integrated approach to S&OP and how advanced modeling and optimization capabilities allow you to achieve key results:
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: In her September 18th, 2023 article Regenerative Procurement is the new Procurement , Elvire Regnier writes, “Procurement performance is assessed primarily on the basis of price reduction. Cost reductions and avoided costs are, in the vast majority of cases, not recognized by finance departments.” The misalignment to which Elvire refers results from equation-based versus agent-based modelling.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
For the last three years, IBM has worked with two-time champion Eli Manning to help spread the word about our partnership with ESPN. The nature of that partnership is pretty technical, involving powerful AI models—built with watsonx —that analyze massive data sets to generate insights that help ESPN Fantasy Football team owners manage their teams.
Una
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
EPISODE 133 Fostering a Sense of Belonging with Michaela Payton By Kelly Barner | September 20, 2023 It is always hard to be the ‘new kid’ whether in a neighborhood, at the office, or across the world. Learning to fit in, and finding a place to belong is as much a journey of self-discovery as it is a pursuit of acceptance. Going on this journey, and connecting with others in the process, can enhance personal happiness as well as professional performance.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
New brands benefit by working with providers that can handle both consumer e-commerce and business-to-business fulfillment, says Austin Kreinz, founder and chief executive officer of Atomix Logistics.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
United States-bound containerized freight imports were down in August, according to data recently issued by S&P Global Market Intelligence. August imports, at 2.88 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), were down 12% annually, and were ahead of July’s 2.53 million TEU and June’s 2.43 million TEU.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Blank sailings peaked at 21% early on during the first few weeks of 2023 before eventually falling to 7% during weeks 36 through 40.
Negotiations Ninja
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
When it comes to B2B sales, achieving success goes beyond just closing deals—it involves a sophisticated interplay of communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Advanced negotiation techniques play a pivotal role in driving B2B sales metrics to new heights.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Growing demand during the energy transition will pressure supplies in the future, Reseau de Transport d’Electricite said in its 2023-2035 outlook
Barkers Procurement
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Barkers are delighted to announce that for the second year in succession, we have been certified as a carbon neutral company. Working with the team at Positive Planet , Barkers have undergone a complete review of the company’s carbon footprint, and are pleased to announce that whilst our carbon emissions have increased overall as a result of our business growth in the last year, as a percentage per head, our carbon emissions have actually decreased by 46%.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Japan said that China was the world’s biggest importer of Japanese seafood in 2022 after the country acquired $571 million of seafood.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Welcome back to Blended! It’s episode 36, I’m joined by another new group of inspirational professionals and, today, we’re talking about victimhood. Now, people’s experiences of being a victim are very different – some people don’t identify with the word victim at all! But it is something that’s a big part of life for many. Every year, millions of people are a victim of a crime, and millions more suffer illness or injury.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
BNSF Logistics announced September 14 that it had signed a definitive agreement with J.B. Hunt that will be funded with cash.
Planergy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Why is AI’s expansion from the comfort and familiarity of our current lives into new areas of our world cause for concern? Here is the link to a recent article I wrote titled Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad AI? How AI has been working for you already – and you just didn’t know it. When he was VP & General Manager of Americas for NetApp , Jon Mellon told me that, to succeed today, you have to “run towards danger, not away from it”.
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