UPS wins US Postal Service air cargo contract, usurping FedEx
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
The delivery giant will ramp up its activity with the agency after a transition period, eventually moving the majority of its domestic air cargo.
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How to Choose the Best Suppliers with E-Sourcing Software
ProcurePort
APRIL 1, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a competitive edge requires innovation and efficiency. Businesses can improve operations by using e-sourcing software for procurement. It is a game-changer in this area. Let’s delve deeper into how e-sourcing software can revolutionize procurement processes and drive bottom-line growth.
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Stop doom-scrolling your supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
Disruption is the reality of the modern world. How can you ensure your supply chain handles it without total fallout?
Why Congestion Could Be on the Horizon for Port of L.A. Headed into Peak Months
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2024
A growing economy, drought conditions at the Panama Canal, and systems not designed to plan for trucking schedules could all spell trouble for the Port of LA in the months to come.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
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.
Don’t underestimate the power of mentors
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 1, 2024
Individuals across every facet of the supply chain can add value and elevate your career.
Baltimore Ship Accident Has East Coast Ports Scrambling to Absorb Cargo
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2024
U.S. East Coast ports are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are clearing debris from the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
UPS to Take Over As Air Cargo Provider for USPS as Deal With FedEx Expires
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2024
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In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Supply Chain Dive
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Ultimately, “right to disconnect” laws are about company culture, said Alan King, president and CEO of Workplace Options.
Survey: Retailers Turning to AI Amid Lost Revenue to In-Store Inefficiencies
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2024
Among those who were surveyed, 70% said they've lost at least 4.5% of their revenue to in-store inefficiencies in a variety of areas.
Essential Freelance Procurement Contract Management Tips
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APRIL 1, 2024
Good contract management acts as a compass in the maze of freelance work. It guides… The post Essential Freelance Procurement Contract Management Tips first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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.
Watch: Curbing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Shipping Industry
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Top Performers Investing in, Benefitting from AI
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
APRIL 1, 2024
Top-performing supply chains are investing in AI/ML at twice the rate of lower-performing supply chains, and they are using those investments to drive business momentum, Gartner has found.
UPS to Take Over As Air Cargo Provider for USPS as Deal With FedEx Expires
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APRIL 1, 2024
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Using generative AI to accelerate product innovation
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 1, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be a powerful tool for driving product innovation, if used in the right ways. We’ll discuss select high-impact product use cases that demonstrate the potential of AI to revolutionize the way we develop, market and deliver products to customers. Stacking strong data management, predictive analytics and GenAI is foundational to taking your product organization to the next level. 1.
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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.
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How Backstage streamlines software development and increases efficiency
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Even the best organizations face challenges about the scale and scope of governance and efficient streamlining of their resources across the enterprise. These challenges can lead to a frustrating, fragmented and disjointed developer experience. Meanwhile, different groups of developers within the organization inevitably bring different views about what one centralized code-base and tooling set should look like.
An Introduction to No-Code Platforms
Pipefy
APRIL 1, 2024
What is no-code software? No-code is a prevalent feature of citizen automation development platforms. It refers to programming technologies that enable non-technical users to create and manage applications using a visual user interface (drag-and-drop) rather than writing or editing lines of code. No-code software can simplify application development and allow business users to build applications faster, at a lower price point, and with fewer bugs than traditional code-based approaches.
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Advertiser: GEP
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