Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The project to make bricks from recycled drinks bottles instead of oil-based plastic would actually have led to higher carbon emissions over the product’s lifetime, Lego said.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis 2023 update focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of SAP Ariba’s S2C solutions. We also look at the elements to consider when looking at SAP Ariba solutions as potential options. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis 2023 Update (Part 2) — S2C solution strengths and weaknesses, tech selection tips appeared first on Spend Matters.
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Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The reason Mexico didn’t rise as a great near-shore market before was that supply chain resiliency just wasn’t top of mind in the last few decades, when landed cost was king.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This is the first in a three-part series that covers SAP Ariba’s source-to-contract (S2C) offerings, a subset of SAP’s larger platform. Since its initial founding as Ariba in 1996, SAP Ariba has maintained a longstanding reputation in the digital procurement space for its downstream procure-to-pay (P2P) product. While Ariba’s pre-SAP Ariba history is complex, there is little doubt today that any procurement organization evaluating S2C offerings will have SAP Ariba on their longlist — and likely
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.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Over the past year, there has been an uptick in procurement recruitment, a trend driven by global disruptions that exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Spend Matters
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Part 3 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis 2023 update focuses on the details of SAP Ariba’s S2C solutions. We also summarize the elements to consider when considering SAP Ariba as a potential S2C solution choice. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis 2023 Update (Part 3) — S2C solution details and analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters.
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Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Real-time location services allow supply chain leaders to use AI tools in their existing warehouses.
Procurement Insights
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to moderate many panel discussions and conduct industry interviews on the radio. While I have enjoyed and learned something from each one, today’s Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) session, sponsored by Scoutbee, was one of the most memorable for several reasons. Besides the timeliness of the topic – Artificial Intelligence (AI), the panel of MIT’s Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation, Maria Saenz, Spend Matters’ Jason Busch, an
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The 120,000-square-foot facility, owned by the restaurant chain’s distribution subsidiary, is slated to open in Q3 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
UAW said September 22 the union would expand its labor action against GM and Stellantis, but spared Ford from additional walkouts after clinching more concessions from the company.
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.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The factory could produce millions of square feet of the firm’s leather alternative material each year.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Today I’m joined by industry-leading cloud solution SPS Commerce. SPS has been connecting businesses for over 20 years, empowering data collaboration in the retail supply chain with an expert team, proven processes, and industry-leading technology. SPS Commerce is the world’s leading retail network, connecting trading partners around the globe to optimize supply chain operations for all retail partners.
Supply Chain Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Through the agreement reached last month, UPS will handle most of the online apparel rental company’s shipping needs.
Negotiations Ninja
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Tim Castle is a sales coach, professional development coach, and the best-selling author of a book called, “The Art of Negotiation,” He works with students and companies on all things sales, business development, and negotiation. He firmly believes that success hinges on “believing it’s possible.” Tim spent 10 years negotiating for a living.
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 Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia has outlined an ambition to become a global supply chain hub and develop one of the largest airports in the world in Riyadh.
CPO Rising
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Today, we feature our ongoing coverage of this year’s 18th-annual CPO-themed report, where my team and I continue our nearly two-decade-long dialogue with chief procurement officers (CPOs) and other procurement leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Tata Projects will collaborate with Micron Technology in constructing the plant, which it says will begin shipping out semiconductor chips in 2024.
Pipefy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming entire industries. According to a June 2023 McKinsey report , generative AI has the potential to add $400-$660 billion annually to the retail and consumer packaged goods industry alone. One source businesses are currently tapping to find these massive gains is that of business process improvement and efficiency.
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
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The U.K. is by far their largest export market for European car-makers, with 1.2 million vehicles arriving at U.K. ports last year.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The magic behind Uber’s data-driven success Uber, the ride-hailing giant, is a household name worldwide. We all recognize it as the platform that connects riders with drivers for hassle-free transportation. But what most people don’t realize is that behind the scenes, Uber is not just a transportation service; it’s a data and analytics powerhouse.
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