US Postal Service cleared to launch Ground Advantage
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 6, 2023
The new offering, set to debut July 9, is formed from existing shipping services and aims to help it grow package revenues.
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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.
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UPS-Teamsters negotiations held up by part-time wages, union leader says
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 6, 2023
The two sides are far apart in terms of their hourly pay rate proposals, General President Sean O'Brien told Supply Chain Dive.
EU Pushes Rules for Circular Economy for Textiles
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
The Commission hopes the rules will incentivize clothing companies to reduce waste and increase the circularity of textile products — designing better products from the start.
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.
Ace Hardware announces Kansas City, Missouri, distribution center
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 6, 2023
The planned facility is expected to enhance the company’s inventory capacity while meeting higher demand.
Keeping Supply Chains Free From Forced Labor
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
While it represents an important step toward combating forced labor and protecting human rights, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has the side effect of increasing day-to-day complexity for importers.
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Saudi Arabia Hikes Its Oil Prices as Supply Cuts Extended
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Saudi Aramco raised the prices of all grades to the U.S., northwest Europe and the Mediterranean, compared with July 2023, according to a price list seen by Bloomberg.
How Henry Ford Health uses data to combat inflation and improve its supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 6, 2023
The healthcare and hospital group leverages data to track costs, engage with suppliers and fortify itself against future disruptions.
Toyota Claims It Can Halve the Size, Cost and Weight of EV Batteries
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Toyota thinks it will be able to produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles as early as 2027, according to the Financial Times.
Q2 2023 Insider roundup: A deep dive into procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 10 vendors
Spend Matters
JULY 6, 2023
Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. The post Q2 2023 Insider roundup: A deep dive into procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 10 vendors appeared first on Spend Matters.
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
Midwest Drought Eases Its Grip on Some Corn-Growing Areas
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Drought across the Midwest recently fell to 63.54% from 64.71% during the week of June 30, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
P & G Perfoms. EY Tranforms.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
A unique alliance between two industry leaders allows supply chain organizations access to P&G’s IP and proven methodologies to transform their operations.
Maersk Opens Third Warehousing & Distribution Facility in Dubai
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
The 13,000 square meter center located in Dubai Industrial City is the United Arab Emirates' first Cold Store facility.
Unlocking competitive advantage through strategic data sharing
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
Supply chain leaders need to shift their mindset and go beyond sharing transactional data to sharing strategic business performance and ESG data.
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.
Podcast | Is Blockchain Green Enough for the Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
A marketplace for recycled plastic is using blockchain for authenticating material origins. But is the technology sustainable enough for that purpose?
Supply chain legitimacy necessitates resiliency—which requires digital supply networks
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
Supply chain leaders must take advantage of the push for new networks that bring end-to-end visibility to problems. both upstream and downstream.
How AI and Automation Are Making Their Way Into Retail
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to find the staffing support they need.
[Pod] Procurement 6 – July 7th, 2023
Art of Procurement
JULY 6, 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 7th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
U.S. Treasury Department Reportedly Urged Hong Kong to Curb Exports to Russia
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
U.S. officials asked banks and regulators to identify high-tech American items that were being shipped to Russia via Hong Kong, according to sources that spoke with Nikkei Asia.
Chain Reaction: Isn’t it nice when your supply chain just works?
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
The law of unintended consequences is rampant in business today, yet it is preventable if more decision-makers embraced a systems approach to managing their complex supply chains.
Supply and Demand: The Impact on Hiring in Supply Chain Organizations
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Successfully scaling staff up and down requires careful planning, agility, and leveraging technology.
Managing like “Maverick” in today’s turbulent, dynamic environment
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
Business leaders can learn a lot about problem-solving using rapid business development from the approach of fighter pilots.
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.
EnVista Launches Food Safety Compliance Strategy Service
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
The service will provide companies with access to enVista's customized supply chain tracking and tracing capabilities, enabling organizations to create detailed plans across all operations.
AI vs. Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning vs. Neural Networks: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 6, 2023
These computer science terms are often used interchangeably, but what differences make each a unique technology? Technology is becoming more embedded in our daily lives by the minute. To keep up with the pace of consumer expectations, companies are relying more heavily on machine learning algorithms to make things easier. You can see its application in social media (through object recognition in photos) or in talking directly to devices (like Alexa or Siri).
Watch: Is the Power Pendulum Swinging from Logistics Companies to Shippers?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 6, 2023
Post-pandemic, with consumer demand faltering and new shipping capacity coming into play, is power swinging back into the hands of shippers?
Data science vs. machine learning: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 6, 2023
While data science and machine learning are related, they are very different fields. In a nutshell, data science brings structure to big data while machine learning focuses on learning from the data itself. This post will dive deeper into the nuances of each field. What is data science? Data science is a broad, multidisciplinary field that extracts value from today’s massive data sets.
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.
Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive
Arkestro
JULY 6, 2023
Resources / Blog / Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry. Plant shutdowns, production disruptions, supply shortages, and demand surges wreaked havoc on the automotive world in 2020.
AI vs. Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning vs. Neural Networks: What’s the difference?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 6, 2023
These computer science terms are often used interchangeably, but what differences make each a unique technology? Technology is becoming more embedded in our daily lives by the minute. To keep up with the pace of consumer expectations, companies are relying more heavily on machine learning algorithms to make things easier. You can see its application in social media (through object recognition in photos) or in talking directly to devices (like Alexa or Siri).
When silos make sense: A military mission demands it
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JULY 6, 2023
While silos are not always conducive to successful supply chain operations, this particular mission required a three-prong siloed approach.
Smarter IT operations management with IBM AIOps Insights
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 6, 2023
As modern IT environments have grown in complexity, the number of tools used to manage them has also proliferated. It is more challenging than ever for IT operations (ITOps) teams to maintain a complete view of their end-to-end IT environment and effectively manage events and incidents. That’s why IBM is thrilled to announce the General Availability (GA) of IBM AIOps Insights , an AI-powered solution designed to address these challenges head-on and help transform the way central ITOps team
The AI Race Isn’t Just About Tech Superiority – Its the Supply Chain, Stupid!
Advertiser: GEP
The race to dominate AI is no longer about who has the smartest algorithms — it's about who can build and scale faster. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a battle for resources: data centers, compute hardware, power, and telecom infrastructure. And right now, even tech giants are hitting a wall. Our latest white paper reveals the six critical supply chain elements that are increasingly separating AI leaders from the rest.
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