Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
China announced restrictions on gallium and another mineral, germanium, in a move seen as part of the country’s tit-for-tat trade war on technology with the U.S. and Europe.
SCMDOJO
JULY 26, 2023
Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. However, mastering this art can be tough and perplexing. Thankfully, in our digital age, we have access to an array of mediums for training and communication that can aid us on this journey of honing our negotiation prowess.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
GM's CEO said she was disappointed with the supplier and that the company has been surprised by the minimal progress made by the unnamed organization.
SCMDOJO
JULY 26, 2023
Choosing a course is not easy, not when there are so many options available. The course you pick will take a portion of your time and require that you put in the effort to complete it. Most people are limited with time, so making a bad choice is not a good option. If you want to pick a course that will help your academic or professional success, or bring you true personal growth, you need to be picky.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
Germany will need to import between 50% and 70% of its hydrogen to meet the demands mapped out in the updated National Hydrogen Strategy.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 26, 2023
AI tools like ChatGPT are grabbing headlines, but other AI techniques and tools specifically designed for enterprises are quietly helping companies meet their sustainability goals. Classic AI is already being used widely today in various use cases, and generative AI is evolving rapidly to address new classes of use cases. I previously led technical teams that helped customers with their AI implementations.
Purchasing & Procurement Zone brings together the best content for professionals in the purchasing and procurement field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Spend Matters
JULY 26, 2023
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Pando and its solution for freight and logistics fulfillment. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, supply chains were prone to disruption due to the lack of collaboration between suppliers, customers, carriers and facilities. The absence of effective communication and coordination among logistics supply chain channels often leads to inefficiencies, delays and misaligned expectations throughout the entire order fulfillment process.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
A spokesperson for the Dutch Coastguard said the fire was likely caused by one of the 25 electric vehicles being transported by the vessel.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 26, 2023
With just days remaining, the Teamsters and UPS reached a tentative labor agreement, but it will likely lead to an increase in rates for shippers.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
Trucking companies need to build a more inclusive environment by addressing the distinctive experiences and issues of female drivers.
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.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 26, 2023
Flexible work platform Instawork says that manufacturers are increasingly looking for workers in a positive sign for the supply chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
Porsche executives are in talks with advisors and investors to help raise between €2 billion and €3 billion for the factory.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 26, 2023
The Fashion Transparency Index found major brands are lacking in progress when it comes to disclosing details of their suppliers, policies and more.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2023
While rates of HIV have been declining, other sexually transmitted diseases have become more prevalent in recent years.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 26, 2023
The expansion aligns with the company's "Total Home Strategy" to drive long-term financial growth, Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison said.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 26, 2023
The emergence of generative AI and foundation models has revolutionized the way every business, across industries, operates at this current inflection point. This is especially true in the HR function, which has been pushed to the forefront of the new AI era. In recent IBV research , 36% of CEOs identified workforce and skills as the most important factor impacting their enterprise.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 26, 2023
The new agreement helps the healthcare consultancy add logistics services, while DHL Supply Chain gets access to a growing list of clients in life sciences.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 26, 2023
Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) is like solving a financial puzzle. Instead of relying on the previous year’s budget, ZBB requires you to evaluate and justify every expense from the ground up, justifying its necessity and alignment with strategic goals. It’s like starting with a blank canvas and carefully selecting each budget item based on its value and contribution to your financial objectives.
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
Una
JULY 26, 2023
EPISODE 125 When Implanted Neuro Chips Are Top of Mind with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | July 26, 2023 Elon Musk is the founder of Tesla and SpaceX and the owner of Twitter. He is as eccentric as he is wealthy. He also happens to be one of the founders of Neuralink, a neurotechnology company that recently received FDA approval to implant chips into human brains.
Positive Purchasing
JULY 26, 2023
Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. I am not going to catalogue all the reasons why embedding effective sustainability in an organization is so vital. For the purposes of this piece I’m assuming you know this and want to either start a sustainable procurement initiative or, at least, take what you have already
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 26, 2023
The oil and gas industries have been the backbone of the global economy for decades. However, market volatility, environmental concerns and operational inefficiencies have also challenged these industries to adapt and innovate. The use of digital twins is one such innovation. In the era of digital transformation, digital twins are emerging as a potent solution to energy production challenges.
Positive Purchasing
JULY 26, 2023
Jonathan O’Brien joins Procuretech Podcast To explore the evolving digital procurement landscape Our CEO, Jonathan O’Brien, recently joined James Meads, host of The Procuretech Podcast , for an episode on the major changes he has observed in the procurement industry over the last two decades, especially within digital procurement. They explored: The significant transformations that have occurred The extent to which the pandemic has accelerated these changes versus a general shift away from
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
JULY 26, 2023
Jake Terkanian, executive vice president of CBRE, explains the challenges that distribution centers are encountering today in meeting the demand for new capacity.
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 26, 2023
Supply Chain Dive panelists offered varying takes on whether the U.S. economy is headed for a bumpy landing or not.
CPO Rising
JULY 26, 2023
CPO Rising’s Technology Round-Up Series returns today with fresh supply management technology news and updates covering a few recent major announcements. If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend management solution provider and you are continually innovating the way that procurement and supply chain leaders and practitioners drive value, we’d love to hear from you.
Procurement Heads
JULY 26, 2023
For Procurement Heads’ latest Big Interview, Andrew spoke with Gemma Burman about his career and the challenges he faces within his role. How did you get into procurement? It was by chance, more than anything to be honest. I’d been made redundant and a friend of a friend approached me with a proposal. Using my transferable skills from my civil and merchant background, I helped develop a procurement team for his private company.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
98 
Let's personalize your content