‘Fear of missing out’ drives air cargo spot rates to plummet 41% YoY in June
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.
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Podcast | U.S. vs. China: Are We Losing the Economic Competition?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Is it time for the U.S. to take a more aggressive approach to China’s plan for global economic dominance?
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UPS-Teamsters negotiations roundup: Employees told to ‘protect’ volume, labor official weighs in
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
While the company aims to quell customer concerns as the deadline nears, the union is readying its members for a strike via practice pickets.
Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
The strike at ports that handle about a quarter of Canada’s total traded goods reduced arrivals of container ships and diverted vessels to U.S. facilities.
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.
3 top questions on the future of lithium, cobalt and nickel supply: report
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
The International Energy Agency is optimistic global supply of critical minerals can keep pace with demand, but is skeptical when it comes to diverse sourcing.
Supply Chain and Labor Disruptions Increased Through the First Half of 2023
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Labor disruptions during the first half of 2023 — which included strikes, layoffs and labor protests — grew by 136% year-on-year.
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Port of LA Cargo Volumes Hit a 12-Month High in June
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
The volumes for June 2023 were just 5% lower than the port's all-time monthly cargo handling record, which was set in June 2022.
Love’s names new chief supply chain officer
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
Eddie Burt, former EVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer for Big Lots Stores, joined the travel center chain last week, a company spokesperson confirmed.
I Need to Add Automation. So, Now What?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Effective and affordable robotics makes adding automation easier, and the automation options can seem endless. So, h ow do you know what type is right for your operation?
Shippers should prepare now for a carrier market rebound, experts say
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.
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
Optimize Indirect Spend with Autonomous Sourcing
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Procurement leaders are still struggling with inefficient and costly processes when it comes to indirect spend. AI-powered autonomous sourcing can address this issue.
Walgreens closing e-commerce distribution center in Illinois
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 13, 2023
The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.
Venture Global Delays Contracted LNG Shipments Until End of 2024
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
The company has reportedly revised the start of contract cargoes from its Calcasieu Pass LNG plant to late 2024, extending a previous delay by almost a year.
350: Blended – Climbing the Career Ladder: The Truth About Workplace Seniority
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2023
Welcome back to Blended! It’s episode 34, I’m joined by a brand new panel of inspirational professionals, and, today, we’re talking about seniority in the workplace. Now, seniority is often the goal for many of us on our career journeys, but not everyone makes it – for a variety of different reasons. And when they do make it to the top, there can often be a negative impact on those below and, in turn, on workplace cultures and overall business success.
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 Dematic Service Aims to Reduce Noise at Supply Chain Facilities
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
The new service includes before-and-after 3D noise mapping audits that can help businesses reduce noise in their facilities by up to 15 decibels.
Why Supply Chain Leaders Should Care About B2B Customer Service Automation
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 13, 2023
In this webinar, you’ll find out why forward-thinking supply chain leaders are turning to customer service automation to create the conditions necessary to harmonize all the people, processes and technologies that work for and with a business and drive its success.
Data Sets Manufacturers up for Success in the CHIPS Era
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
To maximize product value and optimize revenue, manufacturers should leverage leading data to enable a proactive — rather than reactive — business strategy.
Supply chain must lead the shift from risk mitigation to competitive advantage
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 13, 2023
To gain a competitive advantage, every company needs to make a conscious decision about which topics are most important in the E, S and G pillar to their corporate supply chain strategy.
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.
Redwood Logistics Acquires Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Redwood said that the acquisition of Rockfarm and Global Distribution and Logistics “fortifies” the company’s modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) services.
Data integrity vs. data quality: Is there a difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 13, 2023
In short, yes. When we talk about data integrity, we’re referring to the overarching completeness, accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and security of an organization’s data. Together, these factors determine the reliability of the organization’s data. Data quality uses those criteria to measure the level of data integrity and, in turn, its reliability and applicability for its intended use.
Milwaukee Tool Questioned Over Forced Labor Allegations
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
An investigative report alleges that Milwaukee Tool has been sourcing work gloves from political prisoners at the Chishan Prison in China.
The Definition of a Sourcing Hero
Una
JULY 13, 2023
The Definition of a Sourcing Hero Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. By Mackenzie Oakley | July 13, 2023 Search Search The goal of The Sourcing Hero podcast is to capture the epic stories of people beating the odds and rising up in procurement. The individuals featured on the show openly share how they are creating exceptional value for their organizations and offer first-hand experiences and le
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.
Watch: Free Apps for Digitizing Freight Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2023
Many applications of value to supply chain managers are now free, says Ethan Feldman, senior manager of shipper solutions at Loadsmart.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – July 14th, 2023
Art of Procurement
JULY 13, 2023
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – July 14th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Putting the “Pay” in Procure-to-Pay
Jaggaer
JULY 13, 2023
P2P is the B2B equivalent of an eCommerce platform like eBay, so why are integrated payments still considered an afterthought? In the evolution of payments, most businesses are much closer to that 2000 eBay experience than modern day - 52% of JAGGAER invoices were paid by check in 2021.
Russia’s Wagner Group as Rogue Supplier
Art of Procurement
JULY 13, 2023
On June 23rd, news broke that the Wagner Group, a private militia operating on behalf of Russia in the war. The post Russia’s Wagner Group as Rogue Supplier appeared first on Art of Procurement.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Digitizing Procurement to Develop a World-Class Supplier Experience
HICX
JULY 13, 2023
At both the Americas Procurement Congress and World Procurement Congress 2023 , we took a deep dive into the world of the supplier portal, dispelling some myths and hearing from Johnson & Johnson and Heineken about their views on this topic. In this video, Stephane Sacherer , former Director Global Procure-to-Pay at Mondelez International , shares his first-hand experience in digitizing procurement and implementing a supplier portal at Mondelez.
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