Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Only half of surveyed procurement executives feel they are making effective progress on modern slavery risks in their sourcing, according to a recent Gartner report.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The procurement technology market is evolving rapidly and deploying the latest power that innovation can bring to support the changing and challenging needs of its customers. In an ever-crowded space it’s hard for those who rely on these platforms and systems to keep ahead of the latest developments. For that reason, Spend Matters analysts make it their mission to scour the market to find those new solution providers that can fulfil a very specialist role to fulfill the procurement needs of toda
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Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The price increases, which are slated to take effect on Jan. 21, come as the agency faces continued financial challenges.
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Spend Matters is delighted to announce the 2023 roster for our ‘Future 5’ list. For the fifth year in a row, our analysts have highlighted five start-ups that excite them the most. This year, the five companies that have proven themselves as potential future trend setters are akirolabs, Calculum, dSilo, Mithra and ORO Labs. To warrant such attention, these vendors must have a product that is ideally 2 to 5 years old, is used by more than five customers and displays an innovative appl
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 Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mitchell Arends will oversee procurement, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and planning as the snack food company looks to accelerate its optimization goals.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The savings as well environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) vanish when fleet drivers fail to charge and become overly reliant on the gasoline engine.
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Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The process of collecting logistics data from multiple sources such as barcodes, text and objects, and converting it all into an electronic format, can enable better outcomes for the business. But getting it wrong can have the opposite effect.
Supply Chain Dive
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
High-churn jobs like truck drivers and retail salespeople stand to benefit from the U.K.'s approach, according to a recent report.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sources that spoke to Reuters said the project would create over 1,000 jobs when including sub-contractors as well as suppliers in the region.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Supply chain sustainability efforts continue to ramp up, but while companies are responding to global challenges, economic pressures are a different story.
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
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Driverless trucks might be zipping down the roads sooner than you think.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When you think about machine learning, you might imagine robots learning as they interact with their surroundings. In numerous aspects, you’re not too far off. Within the specialized subject of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning refers to the ability of systems and machines to learn from their experiences and get better without explicit programming.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The survey showed that the extent to which supplier capacity went underutilized was higher in October 2023 than it was in September and August.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Convoy (2015 – 2023) was a freight brokerage that aimed to disrupt a high-volume, low-margin space by applying advanced automation. The post Supply Chain Post Mortem: Convoy appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mack Trucks said that the new contract will increase the average wages of UAW members by 36% over the life of the contract.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Commerce reported that total October retail sales, at $705.0 billion, were off 0.1% compared to September and posted a 2.5% annual gain. NRF reported that October retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, increased 3.1% annually on an unadjusted basis on a three-month moving average through October, while posting a 3.7% annual gain through the first ten months of 2023.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Peter Dilnot, who takes over as Melrose’s chief executive officer in March 2024, said that while the supply hitches are boosting after-market demand, they’re limiting planemakers’ ability to build jets.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
When extreme weather strikes, it hits vulnerable populations the hardest. In the current global climate of stronger and more frequent storms, heat waves, droughts and floods, how do we build more positive environmental and social impact? We have a responsibility to apply our technological expertise, resources and ecosystem to help the world become more resilient to these environmental challenges.
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
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The concept of supply chain security holds significant weight in today's global business landscape.
Arkestro
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Resources / Blog / Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of year! We are gathering with family and friends, celebrating over feasts and yummy treats, and best of all — we’re shopping. Black Friday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year in the U.S.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mike Graves, vice president product management with Pierbridge, a WiseTech Global company, describes the stages of a model that enables shippers to adjust to unexpected ups and downs of demand.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 17th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
HICX
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Learn all you need to know about supplier risk management with our comprehensive guide that’ll help ensure your organization identifies & manages risks. Benefits of SRM: Boost your organization by identifying and averting supplier risks for a resilient supply chain. Risk Assessment: Create a strategy to assess minor and major supplier risks. Leverage Technology: Enhance vendor risk management through real-time tracking, automation, and data analytics.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
In this four-part special series, host Philip Ideson speaks with members of the LavenirAI team about the current and future. The post AI-Empowered Procurement – Part 4: The Future of AI-Empowered Procurement appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Procurement Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Here is my response to another thought-provoking LinkedIn post by Kelly Barner regarding the meteoric rise and sensational collapse of Convoy Inc. Why should you care about the Convoy failure? Because it is another example of how we put tech ahead of the essential experience and expertise of the leaders behind the service provider logos and the heavy price we pay for doing so.
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