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Suez Canal — Everything About Supply Chain

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Suez Canal — Everything About Supply Chain Suez Canal is an artificial waterway located in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. However, how important is it in the supply chain? In this article, we will discuss what the Suez Canal is.

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The Big Interview with Orbis Partnership

Procurement Heads

Could you tell us a bit about yourselves? Darron: I am Director of Orbis Procurement, which is a partnership of three local authorities, and as such am Director of Procurement for Surrey County Council, East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council. Orbis Procurement provides procurement services to the three Councils as well as a range of district and borough councils that gain significant benefits from working in partnership with us.

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Indonesia Import and Export Statistics 2023

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Indonesia Import and Export Statistics 2023 Indonesia’s imports and exports open on a positive note in the first quarter of trade in 2023. Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs announced that the country’s export value increased to 12.8% and its import value went up to 14.9%.

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Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker passes

Supply Chain Dive

After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it? For this article, we are going to discuss what inventory forecasting is.

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Veho launches service in 11 northeast markets

Supply Chain Dive

The next-day delivery provider's expansion makes it a more attractive option for shippers wanting to reach customers throughout the East Coast, its chief revenue officer said.

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Panama Canal on alert as low water levels could affect transit

Supply Chain Dive

A press release from the canal said economic impact was unavoidable. In response, some ocean carriers have announced surcharges.

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Implementing Sustainable Procurement Strategy — Embracing Sustainability

Procurement Tactics

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Implementing Sustainable Procurement Strategy — Embracing Sustainability Implementing a sustainable procurement strategy to your procurement process is crucial for you to be successful with your sustainable goals. However, how can you implement it correctly?

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Charting a Sustainable Path Together: Nine Tips for Engaging Procurement Teams in Your Sustainability Journey

SupplyShift

Sustainability and responsible sourcing professionals often face the challenge of engaging their procurement teams in sustainability initiatives. With procurement professionals managing a significant portion of company revenue, they play a crucial role in supply chain sustainability. But do you understand how to collaborate with procurement professionals in your organization to implement sustainable supply chain practices?

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6 Supply Chain Tools Which Will Save You 30 Hours

SCMDOJO

In today’s fast-paced business world, optimizing your supply chain is essential for staying competitive and efficient. With the right supply chain tools at your disposal, you can streamline operations, boost productivity, and save valuable time. Many professionals rely on MS Excel as the go-to software for supply chain and procurement tasks but creating detailed dashboards can be time-consuming and exhausting.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Watch: How Retailers and CPG Companies Are Deploying AI

Supply Chain Brain

Artificial intelligence is enhancing the operations of retailers and consumer goods manufacturers, says Sivakumar Lakshmanan, chief executive officer of Antuit.AI, a Zebra Technologies company.

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Exclusive: SCMR goes one on one with Swisslog’s Sean Wallingford

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

What is the state of automation in the North American supply chain market? Swisslog President & CEO of the Americas Sean Wallingford talks that, talent acquisition and sustainability in exclusive interview with SCMR.

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13 Important Roles of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

Business is fast-paced and competitive in the modern world; the market is also saturated. For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. Data analytics helps businesses make data-driven decisions and initiatives.

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Solving the Dysfunctional Freight Contracting and Bid Process

Supply Chain Brain

The annual freight contracting and bid process leaves few guarantees and little assurance in the volatile trucking market. New AI-based solutions are looking to fix this.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

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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Big Lots shutters forward distribution centers to curb costs, excess capacity

Supply Chain Dive

The retailer also plans to leaseback properties, including a facility in Apple Valley, California in a bid to right-size its network.

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The Top Opportunities for LSPs and 3PLs in Today’s Challenging Business Environment

The Network Effect

The post The Top Opportunities for LSPs and 3PLs in Today’s Challenging Business Environment appeared first on The Network Effect.

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PepsiCo to close Indiana distribution center later this year

Supply Chain Dive

The roughly 100 jobs at the closing facility will be transferred to other locations, the beverage and snacking giant said.

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GM and POSCO Future M Investing $1bn in North American EV Battery Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

The Ultium CAM joint venture will reportedly support the annual production of 360,000 Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Buick and BrightDrop vehicles in North America from 2025 to 2030.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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Drugmakers hit with higher production costs

Supply Chain Dive

While supply chain challenges have eased, inflation and higher material prices are disrupting market flows.

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The Limitless Possibilities of ChatGPT in Procurement

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The Limitless Possibilities of ChatGPT in Procurement With the explosion of generative AI, learn how to utilize ChatGPT in procurement to conduct research, analyze spend data, and communicate better with suppliers. By Hugo Britt | June 6, 2023 Search Search The exciting thing about ChatGPT is its accessibility. Everyone, in every role, at every level of the organization, has access to this free tool, and it’s fascinating to watch how people are reacting to it.

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Hormel makes progress on trimming bloated inventory

Supply Chain Dive

The company pulled back on manufacturing in areas where supply outpaced demand and worked to improve its supply planning processes.

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The Limitless Possibilities of ChatGPT in Procurement

Una

The Limitless Possibilities of ChatGPT in Procurement With the explosion of generative AI, learn how to utilize ChatGPT in procurement to conduct research, analyze spend data, and communicate better with suppliers. By Hugo Britt | June 6, 2023 Search The exciting thing about ChatGPT is its accessibility. Everyone, in every role, at every level of the organization, has access to this free tool, and it’s fascinating to watch how people are reacting to it.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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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ONE joins GBSN after trial of blockchain platform

Supply Chain Dive

Other members of the Global Shipping Business Network include COSCO shipping, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.

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The Power of Direct Spend

Art of Procurement

Next week, Art of Procurement is hosting our first-ever event dedicated to direct spend. Direct spend is an area I’m. The post The Power of Direct Spend appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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What Does Finance Think of Procurement?

Arkestro

Resources / Blog / What Does Finance Think of Procurement? What Does Finance Think of Procurement? Procurement and finance are two sides of the same coin. On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets.

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DigiCert and ReversingLabs Agree to Partnership

Supply Chain Brain

Through the partnership, DigiCert customers will be able to benefit from improved software integrity that is free from malware, software implants and software tampering.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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JAGGAER Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Andy Hovancik

Jaggaer

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: JAGGAER Announces New Chief Executive Officer, Andy Hovancik.

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How Automated Tax Compliance Can Improve Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Despite all the different channels that retailers are selling from, the customer still expects a consistent buying experience, and one aspect of that is sales tax.

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Supply Chain Risk Management? Yes! But How?

Jaggaer

JAGGAER's latest news on procurement & sourcing. Read now: Supply Chain Risk Management? Yes! But How?

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Veho Expands its Services to the Northeast U.S.

Supply Chain Brain

Following the Northeastern expansion effort, Veho now offers its post-purchasing delivery and return services to more than 100 million people in 42 markets.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

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.