What’s behind the unsettling rise in ocean rates?
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 2, 2024
A blend of congestion and blank sailings stemming from the Red Sea crisis has created an unpredictable environment for shippers.
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Orchestration, Platforms and Apps: Spend Matters and Relish CEO Ryan Walicki discuss challenges and pathways forwards
Spend Matters
JULY 2, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, the ability to seamlessly integrate multiple applications has become crucial for businesses aiming to optimize their operations. This interview delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by platform-based approaches in a multi-app vendor environment. Our guest, Ryan Walicki, CEO of Relish, talks to me, Spend Matters chief research officer and MD, Pierre Mitchell, about his journey of creating a platform that simplifies the inter
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Express bankruptcy spurs layoffs at Ohio facility
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The company's logistics and shipping partner Bath & Body Works is shrinking its distribution operations for the apparel retailer due to declines in volume.
Rise in Cargo Thefts Likely to 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
According to cargo security company Overhaul, there were 38% more cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year.
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.
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Asia Port Snarls Spread With Ship Delays Looking to Last Into August
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
Singapore, the world’s busiest transshipment center, for weeks has dealt with longer-than-usual lines of vessels waiting for berth space.
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Watch: Bridging the Widening Supply Chain Talent Gap With AI
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence is quite promising in helping supply chain leaders to address the talent gap, says Dawn Andre, chief product officer at Jaggaer.
GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
Supply Chain Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
How Microbe Management Can Play a Major Role in Supply Chain Sustainability
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
Sustainability might not have started in a lab, but by evolving our lab practices, food companies can achieve more of their sustainability goals.
5 Essential Shopify Apps for Faster E-Commerce Growth
Finale Inventory
JULY 2, 2024
Navigating the Complexities of a Growing Shopify Store As your Shopify store progresses from a startup to a thriving business, you’ll encounter new challenges that can complicate your operations. These challenges include managing increasingly complex inventory, expanding your product catalog, and managing customer experience and retention. Adopting the right Shopify app tech stack is essential to maintaining and accelerating growth.
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
PACCAR Parts' Megan Junker Named Woman in Trucking Association's Member of the Month
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
Junker is the product director for electric vehicles at PACCAR Parts, having started with the company in 2018 working with dealer groups.
Just in Time Supply Chain Management: Lessons from the Automotive Industry
Arkestro
JULY 2, 2024
Resources / Blog / Just in Time Supply Chain Management: Lessons from the Automotive Industry Just in Time Supply Chain Management: Lessons from the Automotive Industry Understanding the Just in Time (JIT) Supply Chain Strategy In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
U.S. to Fight Labor Shortage With New Chips Act Worker Program
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
The program will use some of the $5 billion in federal funding set aside for a new National Semiconductor Technology Center.
Porter’s Five Forces from a Procurement Perspective
Art of Procurement
JULY 2, 2024
As a procurement leader you need to be a strategic partner for your internal and external stakeholders. This sometimes requires. The post Porter’s Five Forces from a Procurement Perspective appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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.
British Ports Say Delays to Wind Projects Could Threaten U.K. Net Zero Goals
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 2, 2024
The U.K. has committed to a full transition to net zero emissions by 2050, a timeline the BPA says is threatened by a massive backlog of harbor orders.
What Exactly is the Supplier Preferencing Model (a.k.a. Supplier Perception Matrix)?
Art of Procurement
JULY 2, 2024
As procurement professionals, we often focus on categorizing and managing our suppliers. In a balanced relationship, it is equally important. The post What Exactly is the Supplier Preferencing Model (a.k.a. Supplier Perception Matrix)? appeared first on Art of Procurement.
No Code Procurement – Does it make sense to make vs. buy?
The Procuretech Podcast
JULY 2, 2024
This week on The Procurement Software Podcast, host James Meads dives into the world of no-code procurement tools and generative AI. James explores how these technologies enable teams to build custom applications and streamline processes without coding expertise. Tune in to discover how no-code and AI technologies are transforming procurement, making simple and easy-to-use solutions accessible, especially to smaller and medium-sized organisations.
Episode 172: Applying Aristotelian Intelligence When Considering AI with Matt Palackdharry
Una
JULY 2, 2024
EPISODE 172 Applying Aristotelian Intelligence When Considering AI with Matt Palackdharry By Kelly Barner | July 3, 2024 For all of the hopes and expectations around AI’s ability to support human decision making, it is important to acknowledge that people and companies make decisions for different kinds of reasons. According to Aristotle (384 BCE – 322 BCE), there are three persuasions: logos, pathos, and ethos.
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.
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