Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
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Twin Strikes at U.S. Ports, Canada Railways Would 'Create Chaos in North America'
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ahead of looming deadlines, it's unclear whether either situation will resolve in time to avert these twin crises, or how long any potential work stoppages might last.
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.
The Importance Of High-Quality Metal Components In Supply Chain Reliability
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AUGUST 19, 2024
Picture a grand orchestra where each instrument must perform flawlessly to create a harmonious symphony.
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.
Charting Pitney Bowes Global Ecommerce’s path to bankruptcy
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Court documents detail the unit's profitability struggles and a months-long effort to find a buyer.
CPO Crunch: Data-sharing is caring
Procurement Leaders
AUGUST 19, 2024
Data has become the lifeblood of business. Much like ice-cold gelato on a summer’s day, leaders just can’t get enough of it. The challenge, as we all well know, is finding the right data, at the right time, and applying it to the right situations to elevate both the quality and impact of decision-making. But as a senior procurement performance manager at one FMCG company shared during a recent Data and Digital Strategy Cohort call, procurement could overcome this challenge by looking to both ext
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True ValueHub: Vendor Analysis — Cost analytics solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary
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This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of True ValueHub, a costing solution built to enable companies to unlock incremental savings beyond what traditional methods and levers like e-sourcing, aggregation and low-cost country sourcing deliver. True ValueHub is a costing solution for direct materials that takes a very analytical approach to the process of identifying opportunities based on a material’s characteristics and suppliers’ capabilities.
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Economic confidence in North America plummets
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California Enacts New Rules Protecting Indoor Workers from Extreme Heat
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When temperatures reach 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers in California now have to institute a series of protections to keep workers safe from heat-related illnesses.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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Walmart Offers U.S. Inbound Shipping to China Sellers
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Is It Time For Procurement To Speak The Unspeakable?
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AUGUST 19, 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This morning, I read a post by Tom Mills that stopped me in my tracks. I am not sure he will share his post on LinkedIn, although he should. However, I could not help but wonder why someone—Tom, in this case—should apologize for speaking his mind and sharing his true thoughts regarding procurement. I am not saying I agree with everything he has said, but the whole idea of honest and transparent dialogue is neither to seek consensus nor force compliance.
Albania Probes Toxic Dust Aboard Ships Bound for Southeast Asia
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Albanian officials say they are investigating how 800 tons of alleged hazardous industrial waste was shipped from one of their ports without authorization
How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
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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.
Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing
CPO Rising
AUGUST 19, 2024
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on innovation in the eSourcing space. New (relatively at least) solution providers like Globality, Pactum, Arkestro, and Fairmarkit have entered the… The post Magnus Mondays — The Proliferation of eSourcing appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.
Maersk to Invest $2B in Pakistan Ports, Transport
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 19, 2024
The investment will contribute to the development of infrastructure, and play a vital role in boosting Pakistan's economy, said Pakistan’s Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh.
How To Become A Better Negotiator
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
AUGUST 19, 2024
Have you ever felt your palms sweat when asking for a larger budget for your department? Or maybe you’ve walked away from a vendor negotiation feeling like you left money on the table? Perhaps you’ve struggled to close a deal with a promising new client, unsure if you pushed too hard or not hard enough. We’ve all been there in the business world.
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