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.
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Group of European Countries Sign Pact to Protect Vital North Sea Infrastructure
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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.
UPS sees big opportunity in Mexico’s nearshoring wave
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APRIL 9, 2024
The delivery giant anticipates both financial and efficiency benefits by handling U.S.-destined volume further upstream.
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.
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.
ERP transition woes batter Lamb Weston’s financial performance
Supply Chain Dive
APRIL 9, 2024
Lower fulfillment rates hurt net sales by $135 million as the company experienced inventory visibility challenges.
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Watch: Romark Logistics and Gather AI: A Case Study
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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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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?
The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design
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APRIL 9, 2024
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.
Report Predicts Spring Surge in Import Cargo at Major U.S. Ports
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U.S. imports have continue to increase even as supply chain challenges in the Red Sea and at the Panama Canal have persisted.
Instant Pot names supply chain EVP
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APRIL 9, 2024
The company said Rudy Sumarli, hired from Newell Brands, has deep experience in the consumer packaged goods space.
Baltimore Port Closure Means 35% Drop in April U.S. Coal Exports
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APRIL 9, 2024
Coal exports will slump 6.3% for the year, according to U.S. Energy Department figures released on April 9.
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
Episode 160: Leadership Advice from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Tom Williams
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APRIL 9, 2024
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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
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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.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
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AOP Introducing… Fine Tune
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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.
Invoice automation: back to basics – Kevin Kazenmeyer from TradeCentric
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APRIL 9, 2024
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.
AOP Introducing… Fine Tune
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Future of Procurement: My Fit For 2030 Blueprint
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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.
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