UPS sees big opportunity in Mexico’s nearshoring wave
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
The delivery giant anticipates both financial and efficiency benefits by handling U.S.-destined volume further upstream.
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Charting a Sustainable Path: Retail Supply Chain Evolution in 2024
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2024
Retailers have an opportunity to prioritize a more sustainable supply chain. But how can they do this while continuing to grow the business?
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‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Understanding supply chains is key to both regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.
From Panama to the Red Sea: Understanding global commodity disruptions
Spend Matters
APRIL 9, 2024
In the past year, numerous commodity markets faced disruptions due to factors like the Russia-Ukraine war, rising U.S. and European interest rates, and volatile economies. The Smart Cube’s “Commodity in Focus” series analyzes commodity markets to understand these influences and offer forecasts. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Monique Picou is the VP of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
Group of European Countries Sign Pact to Protect Vital North Sea Infrastructure
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2024
The agreement was signed by six Northern European nations in the face of concerns over increased risks to underwater energy infrastructure in the region.
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Watch: Romark Logistics and Gather AI: A Case Study
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Instant Pot names supply chain EVP
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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
Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April U.S. Coal Exports
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APRIL 9, 2024
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How the Masters uses watsonx to manage its AI lifecycle
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APRIL 9, 2024
At the Masters®, storied tradition meets state-of-the-art technology. Through a partnership spanning more than 25 years, IBM has helped the Augusta National Golf Club capture, analyze, distribute and use data to bring fans closer to the action, culminating in the AI-powered Masters digital experience and mobile app. Now, whether they’re lining the fairways or watching from home, fans can more fully appreciate the performance of the world’s best golfers at the sport’s most
B2B's Forbidden Romance: EDI and API Together Forever
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APRIL 9, 2024
For years, businesses have debated which is superior — EDI or API — but as companies evolve and require a more diverse set of tools, they realize that both play an important role.
Episode 160: Leadership Advice from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Tom Williams
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APRIL 9, 2024
EPISODE 160 Leadership Advice from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Tom Williams By Kelly Barner | April 10, 2024 Few environments require leadership in higher concentration than the military. And yet the development of leadership skills is still a highly personal journey – where each individual has to find their own style and improve it over time through training, observation, and repetition.
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.
New EPA Rule Will Force Hundreds of Chemical Plants to Slash Toxic Emissions
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 9, 2024
The regulations from the EPA are part of a goal to cut toxic air pollution in the U.S. by over 6,200 tons each year.
Unveiling the Psychological Principles of Persuasive Storytelling
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APRIL 9, 2024
Storytelling is a powerful tool in various aspects of life, from sales to negotiations and everyday conversations. If you have the ability to use storytelling as a persuasive tool, it can make a significant difference in achieving your desired outcomes, whether you’re having an everyday conversation with a friend or making a sales pitch.
Pioneering Procurement: How Arkestro’s Patents Are Reshaping the Industry
Arkestro
APRIL 9, 2024
Resources / Blog / Pioneering Procurement: How Arkestro’s Patents Are Reshaping the Industry Pioneering Procurement: How Arkestro’s Patents Are Reshaping the Industry In the dynamic realm of procurement, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies isn’t just advantageous—it’s essential. At Arkestro, we’re not merely tracking industry trends; we’re creating them.
How to Transform Your Business With Group Purchasing
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APRIL 9, 2024
How to (Actually) Transform Your Business with Group Purchasing Learn how to transform your business with group purchasing and add an average of 18-22% savings per category to your bottom line. By Mackenzie Oakley | April 9, 2024 Search Search Back in 2020, I refinanced my mortgage. Thanks to historically low interest rates, my monthly payment decreased by about 12.5%, or a few hundred dollars.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
AOP Introducing… Fine Tune
Art of Procurement
APRIL 9, 2024
For more than two decades, Fine Tune has been helping procurement teams manage some of their most complex, burdensome, and. The post AOP Introducing… Fine Tune appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Future of Procurement: My Fit For 2030 Blueprint
Procurement Software
APRIL 9, 2024
Let’s put together a team that represents the future of procurement. One that’s fit for the rapid period of change that we’re currently living through. What would my dream team look like? Join me on this fictitious journey of transforming an existing procurement organisation into one that will still be relevant in 2030. We’ve got automation, digitisation and AI in procurement pushing boundaries.
AOP Introducing… Fine Tune
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Invoice automation: back to basics – Kevin Kazenmeyer from TradeCentric
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In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads explores invoice automation's efficiency in reducing invoicing time and tackling employee retention issues. Guest Kevin Kazenmeyer from Tradecentric shares insights on channel development, and transitioning from procurement to a supplier role. Tune in and discover how technology such as invoice automation enhances procurement efficiency.
Procurement Is Navigating a Tech Tsunami (and It’s Upending How You Work)
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.
The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design
SCMDOJO
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The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations. The Silk Road became a massively critical route that moved goods from the Mediterranean region to East Asia.
Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement in East Palestine Derailment Lawsuit
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The settlement combines 31 separate cases, and allows for additional compensation for residents who were within 10 miles of the derailment.
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