Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 01/13/2023-01/19/2023
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 20, 2023
What China’s rise in COVID-19 cases mean for factories In the last few weeks, the Chinese government started to relax its grip on the zero-COVID policy.
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How climate change disrupts supply chains
Strategic Sourceror
JANUARY 20, 2023
Supply chain challenges have dominated international headlines, and much of the focus has been on the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the lingering consequences of the public health crisis. However, climate change poses a more fundamental threat to global supply chains, as extreme weather events, sea-level rise, unpredictable weather patterns and new compliance regulations all conspire to restrict the ability of suppliers to move goods between markets.
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Increased use of embargoes ‘a major concern’ for rail regulators
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Surface Transportation Board will closely monitor carriers’ use of traffic limits as Union Pacific faces backlash over traffic limits in the upper Midwest.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – January 20th, 2023
Art of Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – January 20th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
How Party City suppliers ‘reached their limits’ as it slipped toward bankruptcy
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 20, 2023
Tightened terms with suppliers after it fell behind on payments helped tip the retailer into Chapter 11. Now it needs its vendor base more than ever.
How supply chain advantage has helped Shein dominate cross border e-commerce and fashion
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 20, 2023
The fashion company has leveraged its supply chain to offer the widest assortment, fastest speed and lowest prices to customers.
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Top 4 Business Drivers for Investment in Procurement Transformation 2023
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
Procurement plays a critical role in the success of an organization and requires the right tools, strategy, and people to remain competitive. Disruptions are never going to end. It is an organization’s prerogative to remain proactive to stay ahead of the competition. At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain.
3 ways inflation is impacting global supply chains
Strategic Sourceror
JANUARY 20, 2023
High inflation has been one of the lingering consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index in November 2022 had increased 7.1% over the previous 12 months. Resurgent consumer demand, business closures, transportation disruptions and port congestion have all conspired to put pressure on suppliers and raise the cost of doing business.
Paperless Accounts Payable Best Practices
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
Paperless accounts payable systems are modern solutions that can help enterprises streamline their accounts payable (AP) processes and improve efficiency. With hundreds of thousands to millions of invoices to be processed every year, enterprises often employ dozens of accounts payable executives to do this job. However, even with partial automation in place, such as with OCR tools, a majority of the processing requires human intervention.
The solar market's overreliance on Chinese polysilicon is a serious problem
Strategic Sourceror
JANUARY 20, 2023
As demand for solar panels continues to increase, manufacturers' overreliance on China-produced polysilicon and other raw materials used in the production of solar panels could put the solar supply chain at serious risk. Geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and the lingering consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have both caused serious disruptions in the market that have already had downstream consequences for stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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?
An Overall Guide To Procurement Consulting
Procurement Freelancers
JANUARY 20, 2023
Any firm should prioritise efficient procurement. Getting it properly is essential for enterprise organisations with… The post An Overall Guide To Procurement Consulting first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.
Best of 2022: Procurement Experts on CPO Rising — Building Credibility for Indirect Procurement
CPO Rising
JANUARY 20, 2023
Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2022 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead.
Top 4 Business Drivers for Investment in Procurement Transformation 2023
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
Procurement plays a critical role in the success of an organization and requires the right tools, strategy, and people to remain competitive. Disruptions are never going to end. It is an organization’s prerogative to remain proactive to stay ahead of the competition. At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain.
Never Negotiate Against Yourself
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
JANUARY 20, 2023
The negotiating process might occasionally seem daunting since it demands so much time and focus. Maintaining your composure under these circumstances is crucial to avoid losing a contract. You may prevent negotiating against yourself by improving your bargaining abilities, which starts with proper training for these situations. Illustration by Storyset What Does It Mean to Negotiate Against Yourself?
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
Electronic Signature Examples and Types: Sign a Contract in Seconds
ContractSafe
JANUARY 20, 2023
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Smart warehousing solutions and what they could mean for your business
Strategic Sourceror
JANUARY 20, 2023
As suppliers increasingly look for ways to overcome operational challenges in their warehouses, some are beginning to leverage smart warehouse technology like automation and artificial intelligence to improve the productivity of their warehouse associates and enhance their processing efficiencies. Reflecting this trend, the global smart warehouse technology market is expected to surge over the next few years, reaching a valuation of $29 billion by 2028, according to data from KBV Research.
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