IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Few technologies have taken the world by storm the way artificial intelligence (AI) has over the past few years. AI and its many use cases have become a topic of public discussion no longer relegated to tech experts. AI—generative AI, in particular—has tremendous potential to transform society as we know it for good, boost productivity and unlock trillions in economic value in the coming years.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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
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.
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”.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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