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FAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident

Supply Chain Dive

The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.

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How Jamworks protects confidentiality while integrating AI advantages

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological progress, offering a spectrum of benefits across industries. AI’s potential to revolutionize operations, enhance decision-making and drive innovation is undeniable. The advantages of AI are numerous and impactful, from predictive analytics that refine strategies, to natural language processing that fuels customer interactions and assists users in their daily tasks, to assistive tools that enhance acce

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Circularity could reduce dependence on China for rare earths: study

Supply Chain Dive

Reuse and recycling could help the U.S. meet up to 40% of its demand for materials critical to the energy transition, according to a new scientific paper.

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Tesla Pausing German Factory Operations Citing Red Sea Disruptions

Supply Chain Brain

Tesla is one of the first companies in the world to disclose that Houthi militant attacks in the Red Sea caused the organization to suffer output disruptions.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

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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Rising Rates Persist Amid Ongoing Disruptions in Red Sea, Panama Canal

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

As shippers navigate goods around low water levels in the Panama Canal and risks in the Red Sea, rates are rising and the risk of downstream disruptions is growing.

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New Year Insights for the procurement solutions and services marketplace 2024: Amazon Business

Spend Matters

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. We are highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.

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Dole expands shipping services for tropical fruits

Supply Chain Dive

Produce companies have bolstered their logistics offerings after pandemic-related supply chain issues presented new and lucrative opportunities.

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Digital Learning in Uncommon Fields: How Niche Subjects Are Taught Online for College Students

SCMDOJO

Digital learning has reshaped the realm of education, providing college students with the chance to explore a wide range of subjects online. With the rise of digital education, students now have access to courses that were once considered too specialized or unusual for traditional classrooms. This shift has opened doors for learners to delve into unique and fascinating fields of study, such as supply chain , from the comfort of their homes.

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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects

Supply Chain Dive

The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked “constant” quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.

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Adapting Classical Literature for Modern E-Learning Platforms: A College Perspective

SCMDOJO

In the realm of college education, classical literature has always held a prestigious position. The study of timeless works by authors like Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Homer provides students with insights into the human condition and the historical contexts that shaped these narratives. However, as digital technology reshapes the educational landscape, the way students interact with these classical texts is also evolving with fast paced adoption of Modern E-Learning Platforms such as SCMDOJO

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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.

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Pitney Bowes rolls out returns drop-off network with PackageHub

Supply Chain Dive

The collaboration includes nearly 1,000 locations for no-box, no-label returns, with hundreds more to launch in the coming months.

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When it comes to S2P, which requires more of a CPO’s attention – direct or indirect spend?

Procurement Insights

While the direct spend is almost always optimized to within an inch of its life, leaving very little room for further savings, indirect often takes a backseat. However, the heart of source-to-pay lies in indirect goods and services – the domain of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). Managing them effectively requires specialized expertise and purpose-built tools, honed to streamline requisitioning, negotiation ** , and supplier engagement. – Don’t Get Boxed In: Why Source-to-Pay Simplici

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IBM Cloud patterns: Private wireless network on IBM Cloud Satellite 

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Communication service providers (CSPs) are teaming up with hyperscalers to offer private wireless networks that are owned and fully managed by whoever builds them. A private wireless network (PWN) provides the same kind of connectivity as public wireless networks, and enterprises must weigh the pros and cons of private wireless networks using 5G technology.

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Sales advice to providers and practitioners #2 (Taming Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger with digital)

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: For those who may have missed Segment 1 in this video series, here is the link – My sales advice to solution providers (practitioners have a listen, so you will know what to look for in a provider partner) The main takeaway from today’s post: Solve a problem, create a process to scale, then introduce technology Question to practitioners: How do you choose a service provider partner?

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

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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Best of 2023: CPO Rising Listicle — Six Things to Help Prepare for a Supplier Negotiation

CPO Rising

Editor’s Note: Over the next few weeks on CPO Rising, we’re publishing some “best of” 2023 articles as we reflect on the year and prepare for the new year ahead. Fridays (in 2023) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle.

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Demystifying The Role Of Procurement Agents In Business Success

Procurement Freelancers

The role of procurement professionals in creating business success is often neglected, but their influence…