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.

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Supply Chain Brain

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

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The global air freight rate averaged $2.31 per kilogram last month, according to Clive Data Services.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

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A 4-year deal was agreed upon, with operations to resume at the ports “as soon as possible.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Advertiser: GEP

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?

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 13, 2023

Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

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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.

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Supply Chain Dive

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The company will lay off 393 employees on or around Aug. 28, according to a WARN notice.

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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.

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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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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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